Analysis of the war in Ukraine

In May 2026, Ukraine's Defence Forces delivered 40 confirmed strikes against Russian oil infrastructure.

Ukraine maintains a 1.5-to-1 numerical advantage over Russia in FPV drones and is outpacing Russian drone unit recruitment by 12,500 personnel.

Ukrainian drone operators invited to NATO exercises on the Swedish island of Gotland “eliminated” the Swedish troops opposing them during the drills.

Russian propaganda has spread two fake reports about alleged "AFU strikes" on the territory of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP).

Before the full-scale invasion, the Russian army was evaluated primarily by numbers: personnel, tanks, artillery, aviation, and ammunition stocks.

Sweden and Ukraine have agreed on a large-scale defense agreement that includes the purchase of Swedish Gripen fighter jets by Ukraine.

“I no longer ask when peace will come. I ask whether we will be ready for what comes after it”, — says Olena, a 36-year-old manager from Kharkiv who, over four years of war, has become a volunteer hub coordinator, a psychologist for her neighbors, and a drone specialist. “Because peace is not silence. It is even more challenges”.

This final instalment showcases the crown jewels of Ukraine's defence innovation — the battle-proven, high-return technologies that are not just changing the face of modern warfare but are also creating unparalleled investment opportunities. This is a look inside the forging of the Arsenal of the Free World.

This second part of our series is dedicated to the concrete, measurable results achieved during the initiative's first year of operation. We will examine how much funding was invested, what specific weapon systems—notably the "Bohdana" SPH—were produced for the frontline, and how a bilateral initiative grew into a powerful international coalition. This is the evidence-based case for the model's effectiveness, articulated through the language of facts and figures.

ArmyInform is launching a series of analytical articles dedicated to strategic innovations in international support for Ukraine and their practical results.