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Added: 2026-05-25

[00:00:00]It has happened. The Ukrainian armed forces are liberating Crimea. A total blockade. The target is the Crimean bridge. The land corridor no longer exists.

[00:00:09]Ukraine is destroying the occupiers logistics, establishing fire control, and completely restricting movement on the main highway.

[00:00:15]>> [music] >> Now, any large truck becomes a military target for Ukrainian artillery and drones. And also, what weapons did the defense forces receive from the US for the total destruction of logistics? And on top of that, a fuel collapse.

[00:00:28]Greetings. This is the channel Ukraine today. About the complete blockade of Crimea and the destruction of Russian logistics right now. My name is Andriy Silakov, and let's begin.

[00:00:39]>> [music] >> A historic turning point on the southern front. The operation to liberate Crimea is gaining tremendous momentum. The land corridor to the peninsula has officially come under the full fire control of the armed forces of Ukraine. The illusion of security for the occupiers logistics has been shattered, and the route through the occupied areas of the south has turned into a real road of death. As a result, panic among the collaborators has reached an absolute peak. The so-called governor of the Kherson region, Vladimir Saldo, by his personal decree, has completely banned the movement of civilian trucks on the M-14 highway, which the occupiers pompously call Novorossiya. This decision has become a de facto admission of capitulation to our forces.

[00:01:21]After all, Ukrainian drones are systematically burning Russian fuel trucks by the dozens. The Russians have admitted the land corridor to Crimea is officially under Ukrainian fire control.

[00:01:31]Crimea is now turning into a logistical island for the Russians. The newly built highway from Russian territory over Jankoy was closed by Governor Saldo with his written order.

[00:01:40]Reports indicate dozens of fuel trucks and cargo trucks burned by Ukrainian drones. The restriction does not apply to military cargo, special shipments, certain socially significant essential food products, and the like.

[00:01:52]The M-14 is the main artery connecting Russia with the occupied Crimea. The ban on civilian traffic is a de facto admission. The Ukrainian armed forces control the land corridor with their fire, allowing only military transport and essential goods only highlights the scale of the problem.

[00:02:07]The consequences are already being felt in Crimea.

[00:02:10]This logistical nightmare for the Russians was created by the latest American Hornet strike drones equipped with advanced AI-guided targeting systems.

[00:02:18]After receiving them, Ukraine's defense forces began to completely control with fire all logistical corridors to Crimea and Donetsk from the Rostov direction.

[00:02:25]The campaign of strikes has evolved into an operation to isolate the battlefield within a radius of 150 km from the front line, forcing the Russians to make knowingly losing decisions.

[00:02:36]After receiving strike drones Hornets with AI guidance systems from the US, the Ukrainian armed forces began to fully control with fire the logistical corridors to Crimea and Donetsk from the Rostov direction.

[00:02:47]As a result of this fire control, a total collapse was provoked on the peninsula itself. Due to the systematic destruction of fuel tankers on the M-14 highway, a severe fuel shortage has begun in Crimea.

[00:02:58]The occupiers, in a panic, have imposed strict limits at gas stations. Now, they only give out a meager 20 L per person.

[00:03:05]Civilian infrastructure deep in the rear is suffocating from a fuel shortage even before resources can reach the front line. Due to the systematic destruction of fuel tankers, a fuel shortage has begun on the peninsula.

[00:03:16]A limit of 20 L per person has been imposed at gas stations. Civilian infrastructure in the rear is experiencing a fuel shortage even before resources can reach the front.

[00:03:25]Geolocated footage from recent days confirms the reason for such decisions.

[00:03:29]Ukrainian forces are destroying Russian military trucks both on the M-14 and on the N-20 Mariupol-Donetsk highway.

[00:03:36]Russian military bloggers have already criticized this decision.

[00:03:39]Russia has found itself trapped in a classic asymmetric war of attrition. In order to somehow protect themselves from Ukrainian drones, Putin's generals have to completely abandon large fuel tankers and truck convoys. Switching to small transport groups will slow down the delivery of ammunition to the front line several times over and make logistics astronomically expensive, limiting the maneuverability of reserves and hindering the occupiers advance.

[00:04:01]As those same Russians write, these same drones are clearing the way to the Crimean Bridge.

[00:04:06]For those who don't know, it is already partially closed. Since the explosion of the truck by the SBU once seriously damaged the structure, the Russians are now in no hurry to let large vehicles cross it. The operation to neutralize this transport artery could be the next stage.

[00:04:20]As Ukrainian armed forces servicemen Ihor Lutsenko rightly noted, the land corridor turned out to be nothing more than an illusory achievement for Moscow, and Crimea itself is turning into an isolated logistical island before our very eyes.

[00:04:32]The peninsula is becoming a distant overseas territory for the Russian Federation. Ukrainian drones are now confidently flying over Melitopol and Mariupol, dictating their own rules of the game to the aggressor.

[00:04:43]Crimea is becoming an overseas territory for Russia. We will not stop here, the Russians admitted.

[00:04:49]The land corridor to Crimea is officially under Ukrainian fire control.

[00:04:52]Crimea is now turning into a logistical island for the Russians. But the Ukrainian defense forces definitely will not stop here. Neutralizing this last transport artery of the aggressor will be the next stage of the large-scale operation. The destruction of the bridge supports by the aggressor's units and the complete liberation of Ukrainian Crimea is only a matter of time and the work of our brilliant engineers.

[00:05:13]>> [music] >> And while the Ukrainian armed forces are powerfully isolating Crimea in the south, a united front against Kremlin madness is forming in northern Europe.

[00:05:24]The ministers of the Baltic and Scandinavian countries have strongly condemned the disinformation from Moscow and Minsk about drone incursions. The diplomats emphasized all these incidents are a direct consequence of Russian aggression.

[00:05:36]How will the EU and NATO jointly respond to the Kremlin's hybrid attacks? Find out in our report.

[00:05:42]Moscow's statement about Ukraine allegedly planning to launch drones at targets in Russia directly from Latvian territory is nothing more than part of Russia's hybrid war. This was stated by the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa. He also condemned provocations from the Kremlin and noted that this is a threat to all countries of the European Union. Russia is losing to the Ukrainian army on the battlefield, so it is trying to put pressure on its allies, said the head of European diplomacy, Kaja Kallas.

[00:06:11]The claim that the Baltic countries are allowing Ukraine to use their airspace is complete nonsense. And Russia knows this very well. Moscow's threats against the Baltic countries are a sign not of strength, but of weakness, Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on social network X. The foreign ministers of NATO countries at the summit in Sweden discussed increasing their own weapons production and strengthening the alliance's security amid the growing threat of hybrid warfare from Russia.

[00:06:41]Romanian Foreign Minister Wana Toyou believes that the number and intensity of Moscow's hybrid threats will only increase. According to her, over the past month, the country has worked with more than 10 NATO states on solutions for a stronger and more coordinated alliance response to hybrid attacks.

[00:06:58]Romania is focusing on how we, together within NATO, will respond to hybrid threats. We are talking about hybrid threats that mainly originate from Russia. On land, at sea, in the air, or in other more complex environments.

[00:07:14]Russia is deliberately redirecting Ukrainian drones onto the territory of NATO countries trying to weaken support for Ukraine. This was stated by Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna.

[00:07:24]According to him, in recent weeks, Ukrainian drones have been entering the country's airspace more and more frequently, but all responsibility for these incidents lies with Russia. The Russian dictator Putin is trying to split the unity of the West. He wants to shift European pressure from Russia onto Ukraine in order to stop Ukrainian drone strikes on his oil refineries. But in response, European pressure on the Kremlin should only intensify.

[00:07:49]I want to assure you that Ukraine has every right to strike these targets located deep within Russian territory, which are helping to wage this aggressive war against it. Therefore, I believe that Ukraine will continue. Of course, they need to be more cautious, but all responsibility in this matter lies with Russia.

[00:08:05]Belarus, an ally of the Russian Federation, has lodged a protest with Lithuania over an incident involving a Ukrainian drone. According to the Belarusian Foreign Ministry, on May 17th, a Ukrainian drone heading toward Russia allegedly entered Belarusian airspace from the direction of Lithuania. In Vilnius, the accusations were called absurd and part of Russia's information campaign against the Baltic states, which only proves Belarus's involvement in the war against Ukraine.

[00:08:32]Experts note that directing Ukrainian drones into the airspace of European countries is a calculated move aimed at undermining the trust of Ukraine's partners. When the Russians know the target on Russian territory itself that is being attacked by Ukrainian drones, the exact coordinates of this target, then spoofing GPS spoofing not only throws the drone off course, but with this technology, there is also the possibility to direct it at a specific object already in EU countries.

[00:09:01]So, in fact, it can be documented that this is really an element of such a hybrid attack from the Russian Federation specifically directed at the Baltic countries.

[00:09:11]And not only them. Let's remember there were similar situations earlier in Finland as well and not only there. It is important for NATO countries to quickly implement new technologies in their armies to be prepared for an escalation of Russian aggression, stated Latvia's acting Foreign Minister Baiba Braze. According to her, the alliance needs to use all the innovative technologies that are present on the front lines in Ukraine.

[00:09:35]After all, during combat operations, it's not only Ukraine that is learning and developing, but Russia as well. And the threat from it is only growing.

[00:09:43]Karina Laloyan for Freedom TV Channel.

[00:09:47]>> [music] >> And the West's response to these brazen provocations must be as tough as possible. The Lithuanian Foreign Minister is sounding the alarm and demanding an urgent strengthening of air defense in the Baltic countries due to growing threats. The situation is heating up. The US State Department is seriously concerned that the Kremlin is to redeploy soldiers with real combat experience in Ukraine to NATO's eastern flank.

[00:10:11]The development of the first Ukrainian KAB created with the support of the Brave 1 defense cluster took 17 months.

[00:10:17]And now the Ministry of Defense has purchased the first experimental batch.

[00:10:21]As stated by Ukraine's Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov, pilots are practicing combat scenarios and adapting the use of weapons in real wartime conditions. This is a unique bomb developed from scratch by Ukrainian engineers without Western or Soviet technologies. Its warhead weighs 250 kg and it is capable of striking targets tens of kilometers away.

[00:10:43]Ukraine is moving from importing individual solutions to creating its own high-tech weapons, which systematically strengthen the defense forces and provide a technological advantage on the battlefield. Very soon Ukrainian guided aerial bombs will begin striking enemy targets. We are expanding the scale of solutions that increase range and accuracy of strikes and change the rules of modern warfare. Mykhailo Fedorov, Minister of Defense of Ukraine in Telegram. Ukraine is also actively developing and producing a new generation of unmanned systems. For example, the interceptor drone Chaklun has a mission success rate ranging from 88 to 100% according to Ivan Andruschak, a representative of the UAV manufacturer. Because even if the mission is not completed, the drone can be safely returned, prepared, and used again. Ukraine presented this UAV model and other domestically developed weapons at the international exhibition Saha 2026. This is a defense and aerospace industry exhibition that took place in Istanbul from May 5th to 9th. Ukraine was represented by 15 companies at the joint national stand Zbroya. The jet-powered interceptor drone Chaklun is a multifunctional mobile system designed for aerial visual reconnaissance. It can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h and stay airborne for up to 3 hours. And importantly, it can operate at low altitudes. The current conflict in the Middle East has shown that even major international defense companies do not have effective protection against inexpensive and precise threats like Shahed-type drones. But we do, because we have already gained experience in countering such attacks. Ukraine has found countermeasures to these challenges and is now effectively using interceptors on the battlefield. That is why there is such high interest in these systems. Ivan Andrushchak, representative of the Ukrainian UAV manufacturer Chaklun.

[00:12:32]European allies have seen how effective Ukrainian technologies and developments are in combat, which is why they continue to expand cooperation with Ukraine in the field of security and defense. Thus, Ukraine and Lithuania have signed an agreement as part of the drone deal project. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope that a similar agreement will also be signed with Latvia. Ukraine will send its experts to partner countries to exchange experience and strengthen the security of states against expanding Russian aggression.

[00:13:01]Meanwhile, Dutch and German companies are accelerating the development of the new long-range missile Ruta Block 3 with a range of 2,000 km. The Block 2 version, developed with the support of the Ukrainian cluster Brave 1, is currently being tested in Ukraine. This year, its production is planned to be increased.

[00:13:19]Europe must have its own missile defense systems and be self-sufficient in countering these threats. We repeat once again, we need our own missile defense and the strengthening of Ukrainian air defense right now. This week we are working with our partners to strengthen the protection of human lives. Thank you to everyone who is already working on this together with Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine on Telegram.

[00:13:42]Ukrainian weapons are already successfully fulfilling their tasks.

[00:13:46]Since May 17th, the Angstrem plant in the Moscow region of the Russian Federation, which specializes in the production of microchips for precision weapons, has been hit, according to the Ukrainian General Staff. The Solnechnogorsk pumping station, which is used for pumping, storing, and shipping large volumes of gasoline and diesel fuel, including for the Russian army, was also hit.

[00:14:07]The more such strikes there are, the more their air defense is breached. Uh, everything that is now protecting the capital, and especially if, well, if strikes reach the center of the capital, then that will really be, you know, the collapse of their their policy, and um, their um, their whole decision-making paradigm.

[00:14:29]That is, at that point, they would have to negotiate from a weakened position, not a strong one. We are advancing, we will achieve all our objectives in the military operation. Right now, that's not happening, and on the contrary, everything is turning against them with strikes on their own territory. That is precisely why Moscow is, in fact, the primary key center of the entire country, and it is the um, the yes, the well, how should I put it? The absolute concentration of all the vital energies when it comes to making critical decisions about finally stopping the war.

[00:15:05]It serves as the focal point where every major strategic choice is determined for the nation's future.

[00:15:11]Although Russia continues to rely on massive attacks against Ukraine, the war is already being felt in the very heart of the Russian Federation. Strikes on enterprises in the Moscow region prove that a once powerful state is now unable to protect itself and is in a very weak position. That is why allies are increasingly investing in joint developments with Ukraine, understanding that Ukrainian experience and technology are becoming the foundation of a new security system in Europe. Karina Leloyan for Freedom TV Channel.

[00:15:41]>> [music] >> But the military fist of Europe at Russia's borders is becoming even stronger.

[00:15:49]Donald Trump made the decision to send an additional 5,000 American soldiers to Poland. How did Warsaw manage to convince Washington to take this step?

[00:15:56]And what is the atmosphere like inside NATO right now? Stay tuned to find out.

[00:16:01]US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Sweden amid concerns from European allies about Washington's plans to reduce its military presence in Europe and President Donald Trump's stance toward the alliance. Rubio made it clear that the alliance should be mutually beneficial for all its members.

[00:16:19]Washington insists on a strict sharing of the defense burden, expecting European allies to make real increases to their defense budgets.

[00:16:28]You know, like any alliance, it should be beneficial for all its members. There needs to be a clear understanding of what the expectations are. And of course, we will try to lay the groundwork for that. One of the areas where, in my opinion, we can definitely cooperate is the defense industrial base. It is clear to the world, to all of us in the alliance and beyond, that today we are simply unable to produce munitions in the volumes required for future needs. This is a problem that needs to be addressed. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has officially confirmed that the United States is reviewing the configuration of its forces on the continent. He emphasized that the possible redeployment of American troops is not a punitive measure against Europe. He welcomed the decision of White House head Donald Trump to send an additional 5,000 American servicemen to Poland. Rutte emphasized the importance of doing everything possible to ensure that the alliance has everything it needs to deter Russia.

[00:17:22]Let me clarify. We are moving along the path of strengthening Europe and NATO aiming so that over time step by step we become less dependent on a single ally as has been the case for such a long time, namely the United States. Thus, they will also have the opportunity and the choice to focus more on other priorities, which is also in our interests. Earlier, the United States announced the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany. It is still unclear whether the additional troops for Poland are the forces being withdrawn from Germany or if this concerns a separate contingent. Commenting on the redeployment of American troops, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski noted that this is the result of parallel, well-coordinated diplomatic efforts.

[00:18:07]I would like to thank US President Donald Trump for his statement that the rotation and presence of American troops in Poland will be maintained at more or less the same level. I want to thank the president and everyone who contributed to these decisions, our friends in Congress.

[00:18:22]I think that Poland's reputation as a country that takes defense seriously also played a role.

[00:18:27]In turn, Sweden is strengthening NATO thanks to its unique defense technologies and is demonstrating exemplary support for Ukraine. According to the Secretary General of the Alliance, Stockholm not only provides Ukraine's defense forces with ready-to-use modern weapons, but also actively finances the Ukrainian defense industry.

[00:18:48]When it comes to threats to our society, we know there are many. In this light, I welcome the steps Sweden is taking against Russia's shadow fleet. These are vessels that help Russia circumvent sanctions and finance its aggressive war against Ukraine. This is important for Sweden, for the Baltic Sea region, and for the security of all allies.

[00:19:07]At the meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Sweden, the topic of supporting Kyiv was a key issue. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha emphasized that what is needed now is powerful collective deterrence to thwart the plans of Moscow and Minsk. According to the Foreign Minister, Kyiv is counting on increased international pressure on Moscow and continued support from its allies. Sybiha emphasized that Ukraine continues to hold the line and Russia's numerical advantage is no longer playing a decisive role in the course of the war.

[00:19:36]We are at a decisive stage of the war and the pressure on Moscow is increasing. Ukraine is holding its positions and the number of Russian troops is no longer a decisive advantage. To achieve peace, we must focus on three key elements: diplomacy, pressure, and strength.

[00:19:52]We need a new impetus in our peace efforts. At the same time, we need to strengthen our targeted sanctions and other levels of influence.

[00:19:59]Andriy Sybiha, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, on social network X.

[00:20:03]The war will continue until Russia agrees to acceptable conditions for peace that ensure the security and sovereignty of Ukraine. This was stated by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

[00:20:13]And to achieve a just peace, long-term military and financial support from allies is necessary.

[00:20:19]Victoria Chystiukhina for Freedom TV channel.

[00:20:24]>> [music] >> And what do you think about these events?

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