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Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov wrote on social media on May 23 that Spain has provided Ukraine with a new batch of "Leopard" tanks, "Patriot" missiles, 155mm caliber shells, anti-drone systems, and other military equipment. In addition, Umerov called on the Spanish government and companies to invest in the Ukrainian defense industry.

Conflict situation: 1. Ukrainian officials say that the Russian military may launch a large-scale offensive in the near future. 2. Russia claims to have hit Ukrainian military with trains, while Ukraine claims to have hit Russian military radar. 3. According to Agence France-Presse: Russia shot down 68 Ukrainian drones in its airspace. 4. The Ukrainian Air Force stated that in a night attack, the Ukrainian air defense system successfully shot down 21 out of 34 Russian missiles. 5. Russian Ministry of Defense: In the past week, the Russian military has carried out 35 joint strikes on Ukrainian energy and military-industrial facilities using long-range sea-based and air-based precision-guided weapons, including the "Dagger" hypersonic missile and drones. 6. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces: There have been 79 battles in the front-line area. Ukrainian forces have targeted multiple personnel and military equipment concentration areas, radar stations, air defense systems, electronic warfare platforms, and warehouses. Energy situation: 1. The Ukrainian Minister of Energy stated that Russia has attacked energy facilities in three regions of Ukraine, causing damage to equipment. 2. According to Russian Businessman Daily: The Slavyansk Refinery was damaged in a drone attack by Ukraine on the Krasnodar region of Russia. Other situations: 1. The Russian Pacific Fleet conducted cruise missile launch exercises in the Sea of Japan. 2. Russia claims to be paying attention to NATO actions and has sufficient strength to maintain its own security. 3. Putin: Russia's GDP grew by 6% in the first two months of this year. 4. Zelensky made a new appeal, calling for the strengthening of air defense capabilities and the rapid delivery of equipment. Ukraine still needs at least 7 sets of "Patriot" air defense systems. Prior to this, Russia once again attacked Ukraine's energy sector.

Golden Ten Data on April 28, Ukrainian bearish traders commander Oleshyuk posted on social media on the 27th that from the night of the 26th to the early morning of the 27th local time, the Russian army launched 34 missiles from land, sea and shorts to Ukraine, and the Ukrainian army intercepted a total of 21 missiles. The Ukrainian side said that longest energy facilities were hit by missiles and were seriously damaged. On the 27th, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video speech that the EU's supply security depends on these energy facilities, and Ukraine needs at least 7 "Patriot" shorts defense systems.

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