Reporting feels good and easy when Ukraine achieves major battlefield successes. A highly productive middle-strike campaign and continued long-range strikes were among the key developments we saw last week. This optimism is tempered by the high civilian casualties caused by Russia’s continued missile and drone attacks.
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Aerial Drones
Russia’s Donetsk drone port continues to expand. In May, 37 additional drone shelters have been built, bringing the total number to 130. The facility includes four storage bunkers and four launchers. Jet-powered drones are believed to operate from this location, although dedicated launch infrastructure for them has not been identified in satellite imagery. This may suggest that jet-powered drones are launched from vehicles rather than fixed launch sites.
On June 5, the 1st Separate Centre of the Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, announced that it established fire control over Donetsk Airport.
Ukrainian unmanned systems units have struck 174 Russian air defence assets during the first five months of 2026, according to Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces. The total value of Russian losses in this sector alone exceeds $5.4 bn.