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Russia unleashes record drone and missile assault on Ukraine while US weighs fresh sanctions

Germany, Britain and France have removed range restrictions on weapons to enable Ukraine to strike deeper at military targets

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Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during his meeting with local business leaders at the Saint Yekeaterina's Hall of the Kremlin, May 26, 2025 in Moscow, Russia.
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Overview

  • Russia launched more than 600 drones and dozens of missiles over three nights, including 355 Shahed drones and nine cruise missiles on May 26, marking its heaviest bombardment since the 2022 invasion
  • Ukrainian officials reported at least 12 civilian deaths, dozens of injuries and damage to over 80 residential buildings in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zhytomyr and other regions
  • President Donald Trump branded Vladimir Putin “absolutely CRAZY,” warned he is “playing with fire” and said he is considering additional sanctions against Moscow
  • Germany, Britain and France have lifted all range limits on weapons deliveries to bolster Ukraine’s ability to target deeper Russian military positions
  • Russian forces captured four villages in the Sumy region as they press to establish a buffer zone along the northeastern border