Russia launches massive drone and missile strikes on Ukraine amid southern front difficulties (legrandcontinent.eu)

• Massive airstrike with 600 drones and 90 missiles on Ukraine on May 23-24, 2026.
• First use of Oreshnik missile against Kyiv region; damage to civilian infrastructure.
• Russian setbacks in the south due to Ukrainian drones and supply disruptions.

"On May 23-24, Russia launched 600 drones and 90 missiles against Ukraine, including an Oreshnik missile first used against the Kyiv region. The attacks caused damage in Kyiv, killing 3 and wounding 91. The article argues these strikes aim to mask Russian difficulties in southern Ukraine, where Ukrainian drone production is disrupting supply lines."