ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 26, 2026

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ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 26, 2026

Key Takeaways from the ISW:

  • Russia and Belarus appear to be setting conditions to justify Russia launching drone strikes at Ukraine from Belarus.
  • Some Russian officials appear to be walking back recent Russian threats to systematically strike Kyiv City.
  • Ukraine’s long-range drone strike campaign is forcing Russian authorities to restrict the use of airspace in the Moscow air zone.
  • Russian authorities closed the Kaliningrad airport due to a reported drone threat for the first time.
  • Ukrainian forces advanced in the Slovyansk direction and in western Zaporizhia Oblast.
  • Russian forces launched 2 ballistic missiles and 122 drones toward Ukraine overnight.

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