Russia launched 8,150 long-range drones against Ukraine in May, 24% more than in April, according to a compilation of this data published daily.
Russia targeted Ukraine with a record number of long-range drones in May, according to an AFP analysis of Ukrainian air force data, while Kiev is increasing its calls on its allies to strengthen its anti-aircraft defenses. Russia launched 8,150 long-range drones against Ukraine in May, 24% more than in April, according to a compilation of this data published daily.
The number of Russian missiles is also one of the largest since the start of the conflict: 211 in May, including an Orechnik intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads, used for the third time since the start of the Russian invasion in 2022. This record number of long-term drone attacks The scope was recorded despite a three-day truce from May 9 that briefly raised hopes of a resumption of the negotiation process to end the war.
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One of its worst attacks on the Ukrainian capital
Moscow and kyiv had mutually accused each other of having violated this truce announced by American President Donald Trump. Russia launched one of its worst attacks on the Ukrainian capital in mid-May, when a missile destroyed a large part of a residential building, killing around twenty people. kyiv claims to have intercepted 91% of Russian drones and missiles in May. Ukraine has developed a pioneering air defense system against drones, but remains dependent on supplies from Western allies to defend against missile strikes.
Ukrainian officials have repeatedly warned that ammunition stocks for anti-missile systems are insufficient. President Volodymyr Zelensky asked his American counterpart at the end of May to provide Ukraine with more missiles for the Patriot air defense systems, as Moscow threatens to continue to intensify its attacks.
Negotiations are at a standstill
The war in the Middle East, which has seen US allies use large quantities of air defense munitions to protect sites in the Gulf, has worsened a shortage that Ukraine has faced since the start of the Russian invasion. Donald Trump began his second presidential term last year promising to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine within days. But the negotiations are at a standstill.
