In May, Ukraine’s air defence forces improved their effectiveness in intercepting drones and missiles, despite the increasing intensity of enemy attacks. However, missiles capable of shooting down ballistic missiles are critically needed.
A further 185 servicemen and one civilian have returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity.
US President Donald Trump has stated that he does not rule out a face-to-face meeting with Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. According to him, this would be possible if an agreement were reached to end the war.
The Ukrainian Navy has stated that one of its unmanned surface vessels lost control whilst on a mission in the Black Sea due to Russian electronic warfare measures and ended up off the coast of Romania.
Russian combat aircraft continue to drop guided bombs over their own territory and the occupied regions of Ukraine. British intelligence believes this is due to errors made during aircraft preparation and the execution of flight missions.
