In a significant blow to Russian defense infrastructure, Ukrainian forces have successfully launched an attack on the Strela Radio Engineering Plant in the Bryansk region. The plant, closely tied to Russia's defense sector, was engulfed in flames following the strike, leading to its complete destruction. Satellite images reveal the obliteration of key manufacturing buildings and storage facilities, rendering the site inoperable.

The Strela plant was under contract with Russia's Ministry of …

In a recent push for diplomacy, Moscow has emphasized the need for negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul before the potential establishment of a long-term ceasefire. On Sunday, May 11, Maria Zakharova, the official spokesperson for Russia's Foreign Ministry, referenced President Vladimir Putin’s overnight statement, which explicitly highlighted the “necessity of a negotiation process to address the root causes” of the war initiated by Russia against Ukraine.

Zakharova, as cited by Russia's …

In a series of coordinated attacks, Russian forces launched 108 drones targeting multiple locations across Ukraine.

Early Sunday, May 11, Ukraine's Air Defense Forces reported having intercepted 60 Shahed attack drones over the eastern, northern, southern, and central regions of the country. An additional 41 decoy drones failed to reach their targets and were lost, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.

The drone launches were conducted from several Russian regions, including Bryansk, …

In a recent phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed his offer to host negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul. Erdogan emphasized that the conflict between the two nations has reached a historic turning point and that this opportunity should not be missed. He stressed Turkey's commitment to facilitating a ceasefire and lasting peace, according to a statement from Erdogan's administration.

The Turkish president also …

Ukrainian authorities have insisted on a prolonged ceasefire as a prerequisite for any negotiations with Russia, the so-called aggressor nation. "There is no point in continuing the killings, even for a day. We expect Russia to confirm a complete, lasting, and reliable ceasefire starting tomorrow, May 12, and Ukraine is ready to meet," declared Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday, May 11. Responding to the Kremlin's proposal, Zelensky emphasized Ukraine's readiness for negotiations. …