Ukrainian forces advance northwest of Orikhiv, strike Russian FSB boats guarding Kerch Bridge
Ukrainian forces recently advanced northwest of Orikhiv and struck Russian FSB boats guarding the Kerch Bridge, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Russia launched one Iskander-M ballistic missile and 268 long-range drones against Ukraine overnight. ISW also reported that rising oil revenues are unlikely to resolve Russia's growing economic problems, as senior Russian bankers continue to express concerns.
Ukrainian forces recently advanced northwest of Orikhiv, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported, as the Ukrainian Navy struck Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) boats guarding the Kerch Bridge on April 30, 2026.
Russia launched one Iskander-M ballistic missile and 268 long-range drones against Ukraine overnight, according to ISW. The Ukrainian long-range strike campaign continues to target Russian military assets and oil infrastructure, exploiting vulnerabilities in Russian air defenses.
ISW assessed that Russia's additional revenues from rising oil prices are likely insufficient to fundamentally change the course of Russia's growing economic issues. Senior Russian bankers continue to express worries over economic problems that will continue to mature throughout the 2026 fiscal year, despite increased oil revenues.