Breaking News: Ukraine Delivers a Massive Blow to Russian Forces - 14:14 Ukraine burns down Russian bombers 1800 kilometers behind the border
Ukrainian Authorities Allow Russian Bombers to Burn Out Over 1800 Km Beyond Borders
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In an audacious move, the Ukrainian military has reportedly destroyed three Russian bombers using drones, according to videos circulating on social media. The videos show the Ukrainian military attacking a military airport in Olenya, a Russian town located in Murmansk which borders Finland and Norway. Olenya is approximately 1800 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. Another video depicts a drone striking a plane on the runway, but the type of aircraft is unclear. Sources suggest the planes could be Tupolev bombers.
There are unconfirmed reports indicating that on May 26, there were 11 T-95 MS, 5 An-12, and 40 T-22M3 bombers at the Olenya airbase, as per satellite images[1]. However, the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) only confirmed that attacks had taken place but did not explicitly mention Olenya.
13:55 In Sumy, Russians advance on foot in small groups
Amidst the chaos, Ukraine is evacuating 11 villages near Sumy to protect residents from advancing Russian troops[1]. ntv reporter Nadja Kriewald offers insights into the confrontations happening in the Russian region of Kursk and provides an outlook for the negotiations in Istanbul.
Vitali Klitschko honored with human rights award
The mayor of the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and former boxing world champion, Vitali Klitschko, has been awarded the Franz-Werfel-Menschenrechtspreis 2025 in the Frankfurt Paulskirche[1]. This award recognizes his "unceasing commitment to freedom, democracy, and human rights." His resilience, bravery, and compassion during wartime have earned him special acclaim[1]. This award, worth €10,000, celebrates individuals standing up against human rights violations, such as genocide or expulsion[1].
The Russian Response
- 10:57: In response to Ukrainian gains, Russia is aggressively pushing into the regions of Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia[1]. Geolocated video footage shows Russian forces capturing territory in villages such as Toretsk and Kharkiv, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW)[1]. Footage also indicates Russian troops are advancing in the Donetsk region. ISW reports a Russian flag in the village of Novopil southwest of Velika Novosilka, suggesting the village has been captured[1].
- 11:39: Russia is classifying the recent bridge collapses in Kursk and Bryansk as terrorist acts, according to the Interfax news agency[1]. These incidents led to deaths and injuries. Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly made telephone conversations with the head of Russian Railways and the governor of Bryansk, Alexander Bogomaz, addressing the situation overnight[1].
References:
- ntv.de, als/lve/lno/dpa/rts/AFP
- waronrights.org - Ukraine's Large-Scale Drone Strike on Russian Military Airfields
- skynews.com - Analysis: How effective is Ukraine's drone offensive against Russia?
- The ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict expands to the political sphere as Ukraine's audacious drone attack on a Russian airbase in Olenya, resulting in the destruction of several bombers, leads to speculation about the future of employment policies in the affected regions.
- Amidst the escalating war-and-conflicts, general news outlets continue to report on the humanitarian front, focusing on the evacuation of villages in Ukraine and the recognition of Vitali Klitschko's human rights efforts with the Franz-Werfel-Menschenrechtspreis award.
