Overview

• Russia launched 355 drones and nine cruise missiles in a record operation during the night of May 25–26.
• Ukraine’s air force said it shot down 233 drones and nine missiles, repelling most of the assault.
• A dawn strike on May 25 involving 69 missiles and 298 drones killed at least 13 civilians across multiple regions.
• Moscow and Kyiv completed their third prisoner swap, exchanging 303 detainees apiece.
• President Zelensky called for tougher Western sanctions and additional air defenses, while Donald Trump denounced President Putin as “completely crazy” and the Kremlin characterized the strikes as defensive measures.