Overview
- Syrskyi says Russia is increasing offensive groupings and strike-weapons manufacturing, showing no movement toward negotiations.
- He adds Moscow plans at least 11 new divisions in 2026 and a draft of about 409,000 troops, with a trained reserve of 4.5 million.
- Ukrainian officials report that in the past week Russia used over 1,300 attack drones, about 1,050 guided bombs, and 29 missiles.
- Ukraine credits its deep-strike campaign with 719 hits and roughly $15 billion in damage, largely to Russia’s oil sector.
- Military leaders are prioritizing interceptor drones as a cheaper way to counter mass Shahed attacks than firing missiles.