Russia 232-Drone + 1 Ballistic Missile Overnight Attack — 217 Intercepted; 14 Regions Struck on Day 1,556

Overnight into May 30, 2026 (Day 1,556), Russia attacked Ukraine with 232 attack drones and 1 ballistic missile. Ukrainian air defense forces intercepted 217 of the 232 drones. Hits were recorded across 14 Ukrainian regions. In the broader 24-hour period, Russia conducted 1 missile strike (7 missiles), 91 airstrikes, and dropped 277 guided aerial bombs, deploying 8,549 kamikaze drones total. Russian losses for the day: approximately 1,430 personnel, 2 tanks, 7 armored vehicles, 70 artillery systems, 5 MLRS, 1,781 UAVs, and 483 vehicles. The front line saw 291 combat engagements, with the Pokrovsk sector recording the highest activity. The attack continued Russia's near-nightly Shahed drone campaign that has averaged 100–300+ UAVs per night throughout May 2026.