In the 1970s, the USSR built the Duga Radar—so powerful it disrupted U.S. radio stations thousands of km away. Nicknamed the “Russian Woodpecker” for its eerie clicking sound across global frequencies, is located within the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.Science and facts💡
Ukraine’s 783rd Operational Preparation Brigade showed work on a new fortification line on one frontline axis. The unit said every meter of obstacles adds protection for Ukrainian troops, strengthens defensive positions and creates a serious barrier for Russian forces. The brigade said construction continues under all conditions as defensive lines are reinforced.
Ukraine’s 1st Separate Medical Battalion and 425th Skelya Assault Regiment used a ground robotic system to evacuate a wounded soldier from the front. The mission lasted 2h 13m, covered 36.5 km, averaged 15 km/h and reached a maximum speed of 70 km/h, showing how unmanned ground systems are expanding casualty evacuation options under fire.
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar said Ukraine’s territorial integrity was guaranteed by the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, signed in Budapest, but the international community effectively failed to ensure Ukraine’s integrity and independence. He said the current task is a peace agreement with real security guarantees, not another paper framework that can be ignored.
Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck Russia’s Caspian Flotilla and naval base in Kaspiysk on May 7, hitting the Project 22800 Karakurt missile ship Tucha. The vessel carries Kalibr and Oniks cruise missiles and entered the Caspian Flotilla in 2024. Satellite images confirm an FP-1/FP-2 drone hit the bridge, damaging or destroying systems used for Kalibr fire control and flight mission planning.
Aftermath footage in occupied Starobilsk, Luhansk region. Local authorities said numerous explosions were heard overnight, likely aimed for Russian military sites.
One Ukrainian interceptor drone captures the moment another interceptor strikes a Russian Shahed drone over Ukraine.
The US State Department approved a possible $108.1M Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine for Hawk missile system sustainment, including mast trailers, major modifications, maintenance, spare parts, repair support and technical services for FrankenSAM HAWK systems.
Czech President Petr Pavel said Ukraine’s victory would make Europe safer, while forcing Kyiv into an unjust peace would leave the continent living with the consequences for decades. He said Europe needs Ukraine and must keep backing its defense.
Ukraine downed or suppressed 115 of 124 Russian drones overnight into May 22, including Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and other types launched from Russia and occupied Crimea. Hits were recorded at 5 locations, with debris falling at 5 more.
Russian losses per 22/05/26 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff+880 men+1 tank+3 ACVs+57 artillery+1 MLRS+1 AD system+1872 UAVs+4 GRCs
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Northern Eagle drone operators from Ukraine’s 151st Mechanized Brigade detected a Russian equipment shelter during a reconnaissance combat flight and destroyed a 152mm D-30 howitzer.
❗️Reuters says Lukoil’s NORSI refinery in Kstovo, one of Russia’s largest, halted half its capacity after a drone strike on May 20. The hit adds to a wider shutdown and output-cut wave across central Russian refining after Ukrainian drone attacks.