Russia constructs reinforced concrete aircraft shelters at Crimea's Belbek airfield and other bases in response to Ukraine's expanding strike capabilities.
As explosions continue to light up the night sky over occupied territory, Ukrainian officials report the blast wave reached as far as Taganrog in Russia, marking a significant blow to Russian military resources in the region.
Recent drone strikes by Ukrainian forces on ammunition depots in Tikhoretsk and Toropets are expected to cause at least short-term disruptions to the supply of critical munitions for the Russian army, as intelligence sources indicate significant losses in their artillery and small-arms supplies.
U.S. President Joe Biden, in a recent conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, reaffirmed America's steadfast support for Ukraine and announced a new military aid package aimed at bolstering the nation's defense ahead of its Independence Day.
In the meantime, Russian forces continue to target civilian areas, with recent missile strikes hitting a demining office in Kharkiv and injuring people in Odesa and Kherson.
Czechia has announced the start of "Initiative-2025," a second project to purchase ammunition for Ukraine involving five major arms companies, as confirmed by Defense Minister Jana Černochová.
During a surprise visit to Odesa on May 30, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced a new military aid package worth €500 million to support Ukraine.
Ukraine has used Western-supplied weapons to strike targets within Russia, according to reports, testing the boundaries of allied support. France and Germany appear open to such strikes, while the US remains opposed, highlighting divisions among Ukraine's partners.
Despite the Slovak government refusal to provide aid to Ukraine, ordinary Slovak citizens raised over €4 million to purchase artillery rounds for Czech ammo initiative.
The US Secretary of State’s recent trip to China discussed the issue of Beijing's support for Moscow's defense industry. He warned that the US would escalate sanctions if China continued its support.
ISW reported even earlier that low Russian morale affected the prospects of Russian offensive operations. However, the report said, "Ukraine's current material shortages may make it difficult for Ukrainian forces to defend against Russian forces — even those that are exhausted and unmotivated."
Ukraine's deployment of AI-driven drones has dealt a significant blow to Russia's oil refining capabilities, disrupting a vital revenue stream for Moscow's invasion.