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The 28/05/25 SitRep on Ukraine is ready: https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1927987194431422792.html

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Russian losses per 29/05/25 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff

+1050 men
+1 AFV
+31 artillery
+81 UAVs

Overnight, Russia launched 90 Shahed-type and decoy drones from Millerovo, Orel & Kursk. Ukraine’s air defenses neutralized 56 UAVs—10 shot down, 46 jammed by EW units. Strikes targeted frontline areas in Sumy, Kharkiv & Donetsk regions.

Career ends for Russian SVO “veteran” Zaur Gurtsiyev — a key figure in Russia’s air campaign over Mariupol and Avdiivka. Born in North Ossetia and trained in St. Petersburg, Gurtsiyev led deadly airstrikes that killed thousands of civilians in Mariupol, actions now investigated as war crimes.

Despite receiving five medals for his role, he recently transitioned to civilian life as deputy mayor of Stavropol—until his reported elimination.

Ukrainian forces have successfully targeted multiple enemy air defenses in a single operation.

Reconnaissance by the Shadow unit’s "Shark" drone identified two Buk systems, a Tor system, and a mobile group. One Buk was destroyed by a loitering munition from the 14th Separate UAV Regiment, while the Tor was damaged by friendly fire. A second drone also eliminated an UAZ transport with personnel.

Russian forces are already prepared for an attack on Sumy region, with sufficient troops concentrated near the border — State Border Guard Service spokesperson Andriy Demchenko. For weeks, Ukrainian commanders have reported on Russian troop movement near the Sumy region.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz remains noncommittal on Taurus missile deliveries to Ukraine, saying it's "within the realm of possibility" but pointing to long training requirements. Instead, he stresses urgent military aid and deeper cooperation on long-range weapons, agreed during talks with President Zelensky in Berlin.

"Minus one more quad," a Russian soldier shouts after a kamikaze drone strike. The drone hit a garage housing a quad bike near a group of soldiers, destroying the vehicle, killing one, and wounding two.

Secretary Rubio spoke with Russian FM Lavrov, welcoming the recent “1,000-for-1,000” prisoner exchange. He reiterated President Trump’s call for honest, constructive dialogue with Ukraine as the only way to end the war. The only truly honest step for Russia now?

Get out of Ukraine.

Russian air defense in the Moscow region shoots down a drone over a residential area, causing it to crash onto a high-rise building.

Ukraine is ready for the next Istanbul talks with Russia but demands Russia share its ceasefire “memorandum” beforehand.

"We call on them to fulfill that promise without delay and stop trying to turn the meeting into a destructive one," he added.

Russian ballistic strike hits a farm in Mykolaiv region: 1 killed, 3 injured — reports the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration. In Beryslav, a drone attack killed 2 men.

Germany’s new €5B military aid to Ukraine includes €400M for Ukrainian-made long-range weapons. Funded systems include AN-196 “Liutyi” drones (operational range between 1000-2000km), the new BARS missile-drone (800 km), Flamingo interceptors (50 km), and frontline FPVs.