Ukrainian long-range drones attacked Kstovo in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, with locals reporting UAVs over the area and air defenses operating. An ELOU AVT-6 unit is burning at the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez oil refinery after the strike.
Russian attacks hit Odesa and Konotop overnight, with a residential building burning in Odesa and part of a high-rise destroyed in Konotop, Sumy Oblast. Odesa also reported partial power outages.
Ukraine downed or suppressed 131 of 154 Russian drones overnight into May 20, including Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and other types launched from Russia. Moscow also fired an Iskander-M ballistic missile, with hits recorded at 20 locations.
Russian losses per 20/05/26 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff+920 men+3 tanks+2 ACVs+60 artillery+3 MLRS+2 AD systems+1873 UAVs+6 GRCs
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RDK commander Denis Kapustin recorded an address at the Kyiv apartment block hit by a Russian Kh-101 on May 14, saying there were no military sites, drone workshops or foreign mercenaries there. He said Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities will be answered with drones and missiles.
Ukrainian drones hit a Russian military site in occupied Snizhne, Donetsk Oblast. Footage show multiple impacts, large-scale destruction and a major fire after the attack. The target was described as a Russian deployment or logistics site on mine territory.
Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck a Russian command-observation post near Tyotkino in Kursk Oblast and UAV control points near Oleksandrivka in Kherson Oblast and Bilovody in Sumy Oblast on May 18. Ukrainian units also hit two Russian pontoon bridge crossings in occupied Donetsk and troop concentrations near Sichneve in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and Rodynske in Donetsk Oblast.
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Ukraine showed the Katran X1.2 naval drone carrying 27 MAC Dead Fly AI interceptors during trials on the Dnipro, WELT reports. The 9-meter platform has a 350 hp engine, range up to 1,600 km and can operate as a kamikaze system, carry two short-range R-73 missiles or deploy aerial drones. The interceptors can detect targets independently and reach 380 km/h.
US Vice President JD Vance said no president has done more than Donald Trump to help Ukraine survive Russia’s invasion. He said Obama gave Ukraine “sheets,” while Trump provided Javelins that helped preserve Ukraine’s territorial sovereignty.
Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi confirmed the threat of Russia expanding the front from Belarus, saying Ukraine has data that Moscow’s General Staff is actively calculating and planning offensive operations from the north. He added Russia’s total losses are 3.5 times higher than Ukraine’s, with daily killed ratios reaching 1:7 or even 1:9 on some days.
Putin arrived in China ahead of a scheduled meeting with Xi Jinping tomorrow. The visit comes as Moscow seeks deeper coordination with Beijing while Russia’s war against Ukraine continues and pressure grows on Russian military, industrial and energy targets.
Russian sources confirm a recent Russian Mi-8 helicopter loss was caused by friendly fire (air defense).