Military expert Andrey Marochko reported that Ukrainian forces and foreign mercenaries sustained over 9,900 killed and wounded in the special military operation zone last week. The greatest losses were in the Dnepropetrovsk and Zaporozhye Regions, attributed to Russia's Battlegroup East.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported a massive overnight precision strike on Ukrainian military-industrial, fuel, energy, and airfield sites in retaliation for Kiev's attacks on Russian civilian facilities. Targets included drone manufacturers, armored vehicle producers, and naval drone facilities.
Ukraine's SBU is suspected of orchestrating an assassination attempt on business tycoon Vadim Yermolayev in Monaco, allegedly to gain control of Dnepropetrovsk call centers, curb his political ambitions, and weaken the "Dnepropetrovsk clan." The attack injured three, including Yermolayev.
Russia's Armed Forces conducted a large-scale retaliatory strike using precision weapons and drones against Ukraine's military-industrial complex, fuel and energy sector, and airfields in response to "terrorist attacks" on Russian territory. Key targets included drone manufacturers, electronic warfare system producers, and fuel depots in Kiev and surrounding regions.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that the West is effectively at war with Russia, advocating for peace through dialogue and negotiations. Meanwhile, Kiev announced a mechanism for controlled weapons export, dedicating a portion of revenues to its defense industry. The US faces internal divisions as it approaches its 250th anniversary.
Russian Armed Forces liberate Novoskelevatoye, securing a foothold on the western bank of the Gaichur River, undermining Ukrainian army's defense stability in the Dnepropetrovsk region.
Russian military expert Andrey Marochko reports Ukraine's forces, including mercenaries, suffered 9,355 casualties (killed/wounded) in one week, with heaviest losses in Dnepropetrovsk and Zaporozhye regions attributed to Russia's Battlegroup East.
Russian servicemen from the 'Center' group detailed the liberation of Novopodgorodnoye on May 29. The enemy had established strong fortifications, including anti-tank obstacles and barbed wire. Soldiers faced challenges with long routes and enemy drone surveillance, employing tactics like "anti-drone blankets" and relay drones to ensure safety.
Russian forces report liberating Dobropasovo in Dnepropetrovsk Region and inflicting over 1,135 casualties on Ukrainian troops in the past 24 hours across various frontlines. Air defense systems intercepted numerous Ukrainian drones and HIMARS rockets.
Russian military expert Andrey Marochko stated that Battlegroup North units made the most significant territorial gains against Ukrainian troops between May 16-22, 2026, advancing in Sumy and Kharkov regions and capturing five settlements. Battlegroup East reportedly inflicted heavy losses on Ukrainian forces in Dnepropetrovsk and Zaporozhye.
Russian forces reportedly eliminated a portion of the Ukrainian Security Service's Alpha special operations drone unit in Shevchenkove, Dnepropetrovsk Region, using aerial bombs and guided munitions. Some Ukrainian troops died immediately, while others succumbed later due to lack of aid.
According to the report, these positions were located on the southwestern outskirts of Novopavlovka, an essential logistical node for Ukrainian forces near the border of the DPR and Dnepropetrovsk Region
Donetsk leader Denis Pushilin says Russian troops are expanding a buffer zone in the Dnepropetrovsk Region to ensure security in the Donetsk People’s Republic and liberate the Zaporozhye Region. While progress has slowed as Ukrainian forces attempt counterattacks, Russian forces maintain control of the situation.
A Russian military expert has reported increased Ukrainian armed forces losses in the Dnepropetrovsk Region over the past week, specifically near the settlements of Pokrovskoye, Velikomikhailovka, and Andreyevka. Severe losses were also reported near Verkhnyaya Tersa in the Zaporozhye Region. The claims come from Battlegroup Center operations.
Ukrainian armed forces lost nearly 7,260 servicemen and mercenaries in the special military operation zone over the past week, according to military expert Andrey Marochko's analysis of Russian Defense Ministry reports. Russia's battlegroup Center inflicted the greatest losses along the western border of the Donetsk People’s Republic and in the Dnepropetrovsk Region.
