The Kyiv Independent news desk

Key developments on May 27: * Zelensky sends Trump urgent letter warning of Ukraine's critical missile defense shortages * Ukraine fails to pass IMF-backed reforms, despite millions of dollars on the line * Ukraine to intensify middle strike drone campaign as Fedorov unveils 'logistical lockdown' against Russia * Pope Leo condemns Russian strikes on Ukraine, calls for end to 'sharp intensification' of war President Volodymyr Zelensky sent a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump warning abo

The number includes 1,000 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Key developments on May 26: * Syzran oil refinery halts operation after May 21 Ukrainian drone strike, Ukraine's General Staff reports * Ukraine using 'secret' strike drones to devastate Russian logistics on crucial highway, Nemesis Brigade says * 'Russia's true attitude' — Iskander missile strike damages UN humanitarian warehouse in Dnipro * Lavrov warns Rubio of planned strikes on Kyiv's 'decision-making centers,' urges US embassy evacuation as EU vows to stay * Russian attacks kill 8, i

The number includes 1,010 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Key developments on May 25: * Russia announces plans for new mass attacks on Kyiv, including strikes on 'decision-making centers' * UK defense secretary's plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming * After huge Russian missile, Oreshnik strike, Kyiv cleanup operation continues for second day * Putin signs law authorizing use of military force to 'protect Russian citizens' abroad Russia's Foreign Ministry has announced plans for a new round of mass long-range strikes on Kyiv, including on U

The legislation enables the Russian president to order troop deployments abroad to "protect" Russian citizens facing arrest, detention, trial, or other perceived persecution by foreign nations and international courts.

This weekly update from the Kyiv Independent aims to shed light on the situation facing Ukrainians living under Russian occupation and the ever-tightening control of information imposed by the Kremlin. Key news as of May 25: * Azov Corps drones strike Russian logistics near Mariupol, while diesel shortage reported * Ukraine denies Russian claim that drone strike killed civilians in occupied Luhansk Oblast * Ukraine, Russia agree on 'technical terms' for evacuation of 6,000 civilians from oc

The reburial ceremony of Andrii Melnyk and his wife, Sofiia, was attended by President Volodymyr Zelensky and other senior political and cultural figures.

Key developments on May 23-24: * 'Damage in every district of Kyiv' — Massive Russian ballistic missile, drone attack kills 4, injures 100 * Russia launched Oreshnik missile at Kyiv Oblast in overnight attack, Zelensky confirms * Ukraine strikes major Russian oil pumping station supplying Moscow Oblast, SBU says * Russian drone hits Sumy funeral procession in ‘cynical’ attack, killing 1, injuring 14 Russian forces launched a large-scale combined missile and drone attack overnight on May 24

The number includes 1110 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

The number includes 950 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.G

Key developments on May 22: * Ukraine denies Russian claim that drone strike killed civilians in occupied Luhansk Oblast * Ukraine strikes Russia's Yaroslavl Oil Refinery 4 times in month, Zelensky confirms * Russia offers university admission boost for students who pass drone piloting exam * Russian attacks kill 5, injure 52 across Ukraine as Dnipro drone strike leaves dozens wounded Ukraine's General Staff on May 22 rejected Russian claims that an overnight Ukrainian drone strike killed

The number includes 880 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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Key developments on May 21: * 'Another long-range sanction' — Ukraine strikes Syzran oil refinery, more than 800 kilometers from border * Russia allegedly delivers nuclear warheads for joint exercises with Belarus * Ukraine strikes Russian FSB headquarters in occupied Kherson Oblast, killing and injuring nearly 100 troops * Ukraine developing new low-cost way to down Russian Shahed-type drones * Russian drones hits apartment buildings in Dnipro injuring 15, including 13-year-old boy Ukrai