“A serious slap in the face of the power of the Russian Federation.” Ukraine’s drone war is entering a new phase—covert, relentless, and far-reaching. As the Washington Post warns: “Ukraine’s dirty war is just getting started.”

The trajectory of aerial targets during today’s Russian attack on Ukraine.

A Russian Mi-8 helicopter was destroyed and a Mi-35 was damaged following an attack on Bryansk airport overnight, according to ASTRA sources.

🇷🇺 Russia is increasingly using motorcycles for assault operations, particularly near Toretsk, reports Lt. Col. Dmytro Zaporozhets, spokesperson for the "Luhansk" group of forces. In two recent attacks near Yablunivka, half of the personnel and vehicles were destroyed.

Residents of Lviv region are discovering fragments of Russian missiles following last night’s attack.

In Lutsk, people may still be trapped under the rubble, according to the State Emergency Service. At least 16 have been injured. Five residents and several pets have been rescued from the collapsed nine-story building. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.

After days of public clashes over a key legislative bill, Trump and White House aides are signaling a possible détente with Elon Musk. A call is scheduled to ease tensions.

According to Russian military channels, Russia has retrieved the remains of 42 of its soldiers and transferred the bodies of 503 Ukrainian servicemembers to Ukraine—part of a previously announced figure of 6,000.

This information awaits confirmation from Ukrainian authorities.

He's at it again.

The PHOENIX regiment of unmanned systems is actively targeting Russian logistics in the Belgorod region. Their latest strike destroyed 8 trucks and 2 vehicles, disrupting resupply of ammo and provisions.

“Russia even burned down another warehouse with humanitarian aid,” President Zelensky said, following last night’s attack.

“They are waging war against cities and against life itself.”

🇪🇺 The EU may add Russia to its "grey list" over weak anti–money laundering controls, reports the Financial Times.

Most MEPs support the move, which would trigger stricter checks on all financial transactions involving Russian entities, raising costs and limiting transfers.

Long queues have formed at the Chonhar checkpoint between occupied Crimea and Kherson, as trucks undergo thorough inspections.

🇩🇪 German Chancellor Merz believes some U.S. lawmakers underestimate the scale of Russia’s rearmament campaign.

“I met with several senators on Capitol Hill and urged them to pay attention to the rearmament Russia is undertaking,” he stated.

The moment of a Russian strike in Kyiv earlier today, as captured on video.

🇩🇪 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told Fox News that had Ukraine been accepted into NATO back in 2008, today’s war might have been avoided. He added that only strength brings peace. "If you are weak, you invite aggression, that is why we support Ukraine as long as necessary."

Ukrainian drones from the Shadow unit struck a Russian Buk surface-to-air missile system on the eastern front.