Ukrainian forces intensify mid-range strikes on Russian logistics
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Updated · Ukrinform · May 9
Ukrainian forces intensify mid-range strikes on Russian logistics
2 articles · Updated · Ukrinform · May 9
ISW said Russian advances slowed to 2.9 sq km a day in January-April 2026, while Russian forces posted a net territorial loss in April.
The report said the strikes on logistics, equipment and manpower have raised Russia's economic and human costs, with casualties recently exceeding recruitment in late 2025 and early 2026.
It said the Kremlin is still demanding Ukraine leave unoccupied Donetsk before talks, despite stalled spring-summer offensives and limited gains against Ukraine's fortified Donbas defence line.
With its army stalling, are Russia's escalating demands a desperate bluff or a prelude to a new offensive?
Can Ukraine's deep strikes on Russian oil refineries cripple the Kremlin's war machine before its own forces are exhausted?
Escalation in the Skies: How Ukraine’s 2026 Drone and Missile Strikes Are Reshaping the Russia Conflict
Overview
Since early 2026, Ukrainian forces have sharply increased their mid- and long-range strikes into Russian territory, focusing on critical military and industrial targets. A major example was the massive drone attack on May 7, 2026, when 347 drones targeted key sites like the Nara production and logistics complex near Moscow. This facility is essential for Russia’s military cargo operations. The timing, just before Russia’s Victory Day parade, added political impact and showcased Ukraine’s growing reach. These actions mark a strategic shift, demonstrating Ukraine’s enhanced capabilities and putting new pressure on Russia’s defenses and leadership.