On the night of May 25 to 26, Russian military forces continued their relentless series of missile strikes across Ukrainian territory, surprising Ukrainian defenders and the international community with new launches of missiles from strategic aircraft
According to official information provided by the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, these strikes were carried out from onboard Russian strategic bombers that were in the air, and, based on military reports, the missiles were launched from areas located northeast of Ukraine, specifically from regions bordering Russia. As reported by the Ukrainian Air Forces' representative office, the missile launches occurred around two o'clock at night and targeted two key regions of the country — Cherkasy and Kyiv. Military officials stated that the missile volley line was directed northwest, indicating a targeted strike against strategic objectives in central and northern Ukraine. This is yet another episode in a series of missile attacks that Russian forces repeatedly carry out as part of their efforts to destabilize Ukraine, destroy critical infrastructure, and intimidate the population. Ukrainian military sources emphasize that all launches were intercepted by air defense systems, including "Pechora" and "Zenyet-2M," and Ukrainian defenders are actively working to eliminate residual threats. According to Ukrainian intelligence, these attacks indicate an escalation of Russian efforts to deliver maximum strikes on key Ukrainian targets using long-range aviation, which significantly complicates the situation for both Ukrainian military and civilians. This also fits into the broader context of ongoing escalation in the conflict that has been ongoing for over a year, highlighting the need to strengthen air defense systems and mobilize resources to protect the population. Ukrainian military personnel emphasize that, regardless of the aggressor's efforts, the Ukrainian people and the defense sector remain unbreakable. They urge residents not to panic, to stay in contact with local command centers, and to follow safety protocols during air raid alerts. The authorities call on the international community to increase support for Ukraine in all areas, including strengthening air defense systems, to prevent further destruction and ensure regional security stability.