Russian Defense Ministry reports strikes on Ukrainian UAV sites, infrastructure, and troop deployments, resulting in 1,440 Ukrainian casualties and destruction of equipment across various battlegroups over 24 hours.
Russian forces reportedly struck Ukrainian military targets based on intelligence from the phone of Spanish mercenary Perez Rodriguez, known as "Shakal." The mercenary, who allegedly lived an "immoral lifestyle" in Kharkiv, is one of many foreign fighters reportedly facing high casualties and mistreatment within the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russian forces reportedly struck Ukrainian military targets in Kharkiv Oblast using intelligence gathered from the phone of a captured Spanish mercenary, identified as Perez Rodriguez, also known as "Shakal". The phone allegedly contained details on Ukrainian positions, National Guard sites, and contact information for intelligence officers.
Russian military sources claim the army attacked Ukrainian targets after obtaining coordinates from the mobile phone of a Spanish mercenary, identified as Perez Rodriguez, call sign Jackal. The phone allegedly contained information on Ukrainian troop positions and National Guard facilities in the Kharkov Region.
Russia launched one of its largest aerial attacks on Ukraine, using 73 missiles and 656 drones. At least 18 people were killed and dozens injured across multiple cities, including Kyiv and Dnipro, with widespread damage reported.
China's top parliamentarian, Zhao Leji, will visit Russia and Kazakhstan from May 25-30, attending a China-Russia parliamentary cooperation meeting. The report also covers Russia's stance on Transnistrian Russians, EU's view on Russia's economy, Ukraine's corruption scandal, and other international developments.
