🇷🇺 Heli Lost, 🇺🇦 Gas Infra Hit, Drone Protection on Roads | Ukraine War News Update 20260518

Russia’s war in Ukraine is unraveling—territory lost for the first time since 2023, stalled offensives, and devastating drone strikes crippling Moscow’s military. In this deep-dive update, we cover:

💥 **Drone Warfare Escalates** – Ukrainian UAVs strike deep into Russia, destroying Caspian Flotilla ships, oil refineries (Ryazan, Yaroslavl), and military-industrial targets. A rare Mi-8MTPR-1 electronic warfare helicopter is downed—possibly by friendly fire. Meanwhile, Ukraine builds 1,170 km of anti-drone defenses to counter FPV threats.