Ukraine's national postal service Ukrposhta has estimated that losses resulting from the Russian strike on its sorting hub in Kharkiv will exceed UAH 11 million (US$245,000), with over UAH 1 million to be paid out in compensation.
Russian attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region have left 12 people injured, while drone attacks on Kharkiv and 21 surrounding settlements have injured 11. The assaults highlight ongoing hostilities in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine conducted widespread drone and missile attacks deep into Russian territory, targeting a Russian arms factory and causing fuel shortages in Russian-held Crimea, while Russia claimed to intercept numerous drones.
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A Russian drone struck a police service vehicle in Kharkiv Oblast, killing one officer and injuring three officers and one civilian. The vehicle was responding to a call about neutralizing another Russian drone.
During the D-Day anniversary commemoration, US official Pete Hegseth drew controversy by comparing current European migration to an 'invasion' of dangerous ideologies. His remarks sparked criticism and were seen as an attack on immigration.
Ihor Terekhov, the mayor of Ukraine's war-torn Kharkiv, speaks about the city's resilience, his efforts to rebuild homes, and his hopes for a peaceful resolution amidst ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian drones attacked targets in Saint Petersburg, including an oil refinery, causing large smoke clouds and fires, coinciding with the opening of Russia's major economic forum in the city. The strikes disrupted the event, which was expected to be attended by President Putin.
Authorities in Ukraine's Kharkiv region have expanded the mandatory evacuation zone in the Bohodukhiv district, affecting over 7,100 residents, due to intensified Russian shelling.
Ukraine has ordered the evacuation of over 7,000 civilians from several border towns in the Kharkiv region due to fears of a renewed Russian offensive. This move comes as concerns grow about a potential Russian advance in the area.
Russia has launched a series of deadly missile attacks across Ukraine, including a significant strike on Kyiv's main IT park. The attacks have resulted in at least ten deaths and dozens of injuries, with reports of hypersonic Zircon missiles being used.
France has intercepted and seized an oil tanker in the Atlantic Ocean that is believed to be part of Russia's 'shadow fleet.' The action has drawn strong condemnation from the Kremlin, which labeled it as 'piracy'.
Russia's state nuclear company Rosatom claims a Ukrainian drone struck the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europe's largest, causing no major damage. This accusation comes as Ukrainian President Zelensky stated Ukraine is conducting long-range strikes in response to Russian attacks.
Internet users claim to have discovered a giant antenna hidden in the forests of Ukraine's Kharkiv region, sparking fears it could be a Ukrainian equivalent of the US HAARP project.
An international operation in Kharkiv, Ukraine, has dismantled an organized crime group operating a fraudulent call center that targeted elderly individuals, with at least 50 victims identified from Latvia.
Military counterintelligence of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) detained a 16-year-old schoolboy in the Kharkiv region, accused of being recruited by Russian forces to direct airstrikes in the Chuhuiv and Lozova districts.
The Khartiia unit, Ukraine's 2nd Corps of the National Guard, along with other Ukrainian units, is constructing a deeply layered defensive line in Kharkiv Oblast, including 135km of anti-tank ditches and barbed wire, under orders from the commander-in-chief.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sent an urgent letter to Donald Trump and US Congress members, requesting Patriot PAC-3 missiles and highlighting a critical shortage of air defense equipment. Zelensky emphasized the severe risk to Ukraine's skies without US assistance, mentioning a recent Russian attack with Oreshnik missiles.
Ludmila Petruka, an athletic and energetic woman from Kharkiv, Ukraine, has found a new life in Riga, Latvia, where she is contributing to the city's cleanliness after being displaced by the war.
Russia conducted one of its largest missile attacks on Ukraine, including the use of the rare Oreshnik hypersonic missile against Kyiv. Ukraine has requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council in response to the widespread strikes.
Russia and Ukraine have engaged in a series of drone attacks, with Russia striking a funeral procession in Sumy and oil and gas facilities in Kharkiv and Poltava, causing civilian casualties. Ukraine, in turn, claims to have struck a Russian frigate and oil infrastructure, while denying responsibility for an attack on a student dormitory in Luhansk.
Russian forces conducted strikes in Ukraine, with a drone attack in the Kharkiv region killing a truck driver. Separately, another Russian strike in Chernihiv Oblast resulted in one fatality and two injuries.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy held discussions with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and the potential resumption of free trade zone negotiations. Vučić also reported on an upcoming visit by a Ukrainian delegation.
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack across Russia, including the Moscow region, resulting in at least four deaths and multiple injuries. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that the deadly strikes were "entirely justified."
Russia launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine, injuring several people, while Ukraine retaliated with drone strikes on Russian territory, causing a large fire at a chemical plant and damaging an apartment building in Belgorod.
Law enforcement authorities have identified and notified a Russian serviceman of suspicion in connection with the torture of a judge from a local court in the temporarily occupied territory of the Kharkiv region in 2022.
Russian forces conducted strikes on critical infrastructure in Ukraine's Lviv and Kharkiv oblasts, causing damage and leaving thousands of consumers without power.
A new underground elementary school, built six meters below ground near Savynci, east of Kharkiv, can accommodate 150 students and serves as a fully compliant air-raid shelter.
Kharkiv has restored 150 severely damaged apartment buildings, with plans to work on an additional 200 this year as part of ongoing reconstruction efforts in the city.
Over the past year, Russian shelling in Kharkiv has resulted in the deaths of 41 people and injuries to more than 970 others. The city has also seen approximately 13,000 sites destroyed or damaged due to the ongoing attacks.
The number of fatalities from a May 4 missile strike on Merefa in Ukraine's Kharkiv region has increased to eight, following the death of a seriously wounded man in the hospital.
The human toll of the war in Kharkiv is immense, with residents frequently encountering those who have lost loved ones, highlighting that the loss of life weighs more heavily than territorial losses for Ukraine.
Russia launched widespread missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, hitting railway infrastructure, industrial facilities, and causing casualties and gas supply disruptions. Simultaneously, Ukraine conducted massive drone strikes deep into Russian territory, targeting oil refineries and military complexes.
Russia conducted widespread missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, with air defenses downing many UAVs but still resulting in casualties and damage in regions like Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv. Concurrently, Ukrainian attacks were reported to have significantly impacted Russian oil refinery production, bringing it to a 17-year low.
Both Ukraine and Russia launched extensive drone attacks, with Russian drones causing casualties and damage in Ukrainian regions like Kherson and Sumy, while Ukraine targeted Russian air defense systems. Ukrainian air defenses reportedly intercepted a large number of incoming Russian drones.
Russian forces conducted a series of attacks across Ukraine, including a drone strike on a minibus in Kherson that killed two people and injured ten. Separately, glide bomb attacks in the Zaporizhzhia region resulted in one death, two injuries, and damage to infrastructure.
Russia launched a record number of drones at Ukraine in April, targeting power facilities, critical infrastructure, and residential areas across the country. Ukrainian air defenses reportedly intercepted a high percentage of these drones, which also struck regions like Zhytomyr and Odesa.
Russian forces are carrying out a psychological operation in the border areas of Kharkiv region by dropping leaflets from drones encouraging collaboration.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba announced that the large urban areas of Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro are the primary focus for the country's thermal decentralization efforts.
Drone attacks have been reported in both Russia's Voronezh region, where two helicopters were struck, and Ukraine's Kharkiv region, where a village was hit, injuring three people. These incidents highlight the ongoing use of drones in the conflict.
Ukrainian drone attacks caused a major fire and oil spill at a Russian refinery, leading to a state of emergency and Putin's reaction. The incident also raised concerns about global oil supply.
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged a series of deadly strikes, resulting in multiple casualties and damage to infrastructure on both sides. These attacks intensified around the anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster.
Russian forces launched a strike on Balakliia in Ukraine's Kharkiv Oblast, which resulted in the death of one woman and injuries to two other civilians.
EU leaders convened in Cyprus, where they approved a significant loan package for Ukraine after Hungary lifted its veto, and also adopted a 20th package of sanctions against Russia. Ukrainian President Zelensky attended the summit, advocating for Ukraine's full EU membership.
Multiple military strikes have been reported across Ukraine and occupied territories, including Russian drone attacks on agricultural enterprises in the Chernihiv and Kharkiv regions. Separately, Ukraine claimed to have hit a Russian naval traffic center in occupied Sevastopol, where explosions were also heard.
Russian drone strikes have resulted in the deaths of two individuals in Ukraine, with one person killed in a civilian vehicle in Kharkiv Oblast and another in residential buildings in Sumy Oblast.
The European Union moved to unlock a €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary's Viktor Orbán lifted his veto, marking a significant development in EU financial aid to Kyiv.
Russian attacks targeted Ukraine's Chernihiv and Kyiv Oblasts, resulting in damage to a tax office building in Pryluky and homes in Kyiv Oblast, where one person was injured.
Ukraine launched strikes on multiple Russian oil industry facilities, including refineries, an oil depot, and a Baltic Sea port, while also hitting a meat processing plant in the Kharkiv region. Meanwhile, heavy combat engagements continued, particularly in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors, and Russia conducted a missile strike on central Kharkiv.
Ukraine's Finance Ministry announced that the country has received 90% of the expected funding backed by revenues generated from Russia's frozen assets. This financial injection is a crucial development amidst ongoing conflict.
Ukraine's SvitloDIM government program has received more than 2,500 applications in Kyiv and the Kyiv region since its launch, and the initiative has now been expanded to include the Kharkiv region.
The Kharkiv Region Defense Council has expanded the mandatory evacuation zone for families with children to include 23 more settlements in the Kupiansk district, amidst ongoing conflict.
Russian forces dropped guided aerial bombs on the village of Cherkaska Lozova in Kharkiv Oblast, injuring two civilians and causing damage to buildings and cars.
A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro resulted in the deaths of five people and injured dozens more. Following the deadly attack, a day of mourning was declared in Dnipro.
Russian forces struck the settlement of Velykyi Burluk in the Kupiansk district of Kharkiv Oblast with a drone on 13 April, killing a 74-year-old woman and injuring three other people.
Former Albanian MP Myslym Murrizi has strongly reacted to Prime Minister Edi Rama's statements on European integration, bringing up allegations about an Ukrainian caught in Germany who reportedly worked with Rama's brother in a call center.
An embezzlement scheme involving UAH 350 million in armored vehicle spare parts has been uncovered in the Kharkiv region, leading to charges against the organizer and a former deputy commander of a military unit.
Russian forces launched multiple attacks across Ukraine, including drone strikes in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions, resulting in civilian injuries, one fatality, and damage to homes and a church.
Ukraine launched drone attacks on Russian oil facilities and infrastructure in Russia and occupied Crimea, aiming to disrupt military logistics and weaken Russia's military-industrial capacity. These strikes have reportedly caused fuel shortages and logistical challenges in the affected areas.
A Russian drone hit a Nova Poshta depot in Kharkiv, Ukraine, causing a fire and structural damage. The company has pledged to compensate customers for the declared value of any damaged parcels.
Overnight and daily Russian attacks across Ukraine have resulted in multiple civilian casualties, with reports of at least seven killed and numerous injured in regions including Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv, alongside extensive damage to residential areas.
A Russian drone strike hit an apartment building in Kharkiv, resulting in casualties. Over the past day, Russian forces have shelled 17 settlements in the Kharkiv region, killing three and injuring 21 people.
Irina from Kharkiv, Ukraine, has found a new life in Valmiera, Latvia, where she is now feeding local residents after marrying a man she met online before the full-scale war began.
Russian bombings on Kyiv have resulted in 22 deaths, with a swarm of 653 Shahed drones and 73 missiles striking across the territory. Zelensky has called for Patriot missile systems, as 40,000 people in the capital sleep in the metro and areas of Kharkiv are evacuated.
Russia conducted a large-scale overnight attack across multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Dnipro, using drones and missiles. The attacks resulted in at least 18 deaths, numerous injuries, and left 140,000 Kyiv residents temporarily without power.
Russian forces attacked Kharkiv Oblast with drones, causing a fire at a commercial facility, where firefighters faced a secondary attack while tackling the blaze.
Russia fired a record 8,150 drones at Ukraine in May, according to an AFP analysis, marking the highest monthly total since the invasion began. These attacks resulted in at least one fatality and injuries, including a worker at a gas station in Kharkiv.
Police in Ukraine's Kharkiv region have charged four men, aged 29 to 36, with suspicion over an attack on servicemen from a Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center and acts of hooliganism in Sakhnovshchyna on May 26.
Russian forces attacked facilities belonging to Ukraine's Naftogaz Group in the Kharkiv and Sumy regions over the past 24 hours, causing significant damage.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have refuted reports circulating in enemy media claiming that Russian invaders have captured the village of Novovasylivka in the Kharkiv region.
Russian invading forces launched a strike with multiple launch rocket systems on the settlement of Prudianka in the Kharkiv region, causing two private houses to catch fire.
A Russian strike on a children's playground in Kherson killed a father and injured his wife and two young daughters. This incident is part of broader Russian shelling in the region, which also affected Kharkiv and other settlements.
Ukraine's Armed Forces have refuted Russian claims regarding the occupation of Hraniv, a village in the Derhachi hromada of Kharkiv Oblast, located near the Russian border.
Russian attacks continue to claim civilian lives and cause injuries across eastern Ukraine, with reports of at least four deaths and numerous injuries in Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Sumy Oblasts. Ukraine's Interior Minister stated that 70 to 100 civilians are killed weekly by Russian aggression.
Russian forces launched attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Derhachi, Pavlohrad, and Kramatorsk, resulting in at least one death and multiple injuries, including a child. Concurrently, Ukrainian drones and missiles struck Russian border regions like Belgorod and Yaroslavl, causing power outages and two fatalities.
Russia conducted a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, utilizing hypersonic Oreshnik missiles, resulting in four deaths and significant destruction. The strikes drew widespread condemnation from European leaders, who described the attack as an escalation and a political scare tactic.
Employees of the city's Department of Emergency Situations evacuated two police officers after a Russian FPV drone struck their patrol vehicle on Kharkiv's ring road.
Images from Ukraine's Kharkiv region depict the stark contrast between soldiers returning from the front lines and rescuers responding to new attacks in the city.
A NATO F-16 jet shot down a drone over Estonian territory, which Ukraine claimed was theirs but attributed to Russian interference. This incident occurred as Russia accused Latvia of aiding Ukrainian drone attacks and issued threats of retaliation.
Russian troops failed in their large-scale infiltration plan in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, though they maintain a limited presence and continue active attacks on the bridgehead east of the Oskil River.
Russian forces have conducted strikes in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, injuring two people in Shevchenkove and hitting the previously damaged Skovoroda Museum with a drone. These attacks continue to impact civilian areas and cultural sites.
The Kharkiv region has delivered a batch of pickup trucks to soldiers of the 92nd Assault Brigade and the 57th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russia launched a drone attack on a nine-story residential building in an industrial district of Kharkiv, less than 24 hours after a three-day ceasefire came into effect.
Over the past day, the city of Kharkiv and 17 other settlements in the Kharkiv region came under Russian attack, resulting in ten people injured, including three children.
Russian forces conducted a series of attacks, including drone strikes, across Ukraine's Kharkiv, Sumy, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. These assaults resulted in at least four deaths and dozens of injuries, along with damage to infrastructure.
Ahead of its Victory Day parade, Russia implemented significant security measures, including temporary mobile internet shutdowns in Moscow and St. Petersburg and the cancellation of some mass events in Crimea. These actions were taken as the country prepared for its annual World War II commemoration.
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Both Russia and Ukraine have declared separate ceasefires in the conflict, with Russia's truce intended to mark Victory Day. Russia warned of a massive missile attack if its ceasefire is violated, while Ukraine's declaration came as a symmetrical response.
President Vladimir Putin's security has been drastically heightened in recent months, with the Kremlin reportedly fearing assassination attempts and potential drone attacks. Ukrainian President Zelensky also stated that Russia is apprehensive about possible drone strikes over Red Square during the Victory Day parade.
Russian troops have attacked eight gas stations in Kharkiv over the past several days, in what local officials say is an attempt to spread panic among residents.
Russia conducted a massive daytime drone attack across Ukraine, hitting multiple regions including Ternopil, Rivne, Mykolaiv, and Kharkiv. The strikes resulted in numerous injuries, with reports of residential buildings and a food processing plant being damaged.
In Kharkiv, Ukraine, a volunteer kitchen named "Hell's Kitchen" exemplifies how civilian initiatives are providing crucial support, with many hands helping to cook for the defense effort since the start of the Russian attack.
Russian forces have launched numerous attacks across several Ukrainian regions, including Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Donetsk, resulting in multiple civilian deaths and injuries, as well as damage to infrastructure and a nature reserve.
Aser Benjámin, a Hungarian youth, died on May 24, 2025, in the Kharkiv region on the Ukrainian front. Hungarian public media reportedly only covered his death after a recent government change.
Russian forces launched a strike on the city of Chuhuiv in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, resulting in the immediate death of one man and serious injuries to another who later succumbed in the hospital.
Russian strikes on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro resulted in at least six deaths and dozens of injuries, including children. The Ukrainian government has pledged support for the city following the massive attack.
A correspondent describes Kharkiv as a resilient city where a large part of life, including theaters, hotels, and schools, has moved underground due to daily air raid alerts.
The State Bureau of Investigations has uncovered evidence of the torture of civilians involving military personnel from one of Kharkiv’s district territorial recruitment and social support centers.
Ukraine has repaired and reopened the damaged Druzhba pipeline, which transports Russian oil to Europe, with President Zelensky stating there are no longer grounds to block a €90 billion EU loan. This move aims to resolve a dispute that had impacted EU financial support.
Agents of the ATESH partisan movement carried out sabotage, disabling a substation in Russia's Voronezh region, directly impacting the logistics of a Russian army grouping on the Kharkiv axis.
Russian forces shelled the Kharkiv region, striking railway infrastructure and the city of Izium with multiple launch rocket systems. The attacks resulted in injuries to three civilians.
On April 23 at 6 p.m., the exhibition “Ukraine’s Dreamers”, organized together with the Kharkiv School of Photography Museum, will open at the Lithuanian National Museum of Art (LNDM) Radvilą Palace Art Museum...
Russian forces launched multiple guided aerial bombs at Kharkiv Oblast, with one strike causing a fire in the city and another hitting a dam. Six guided aerial bombs were reportedly dropped on the dam.
Russian forces have dropped six guided aerial bombs on the dam of the Pechenezkyi Reservoir, one of the largest reservoirs in Ukraine's Kharkiv region.
Reporter Adéla Knapová shares her experience of living near the Russian-Ukrainian border, specifically in Kharkiv, during the ongoing conflict, describing it as living with an "ancient battle before her eyes."
The Kremlin announced in a Sunday interview that Russia will not extend the Orthodox Easter truce with Ukraine if President Volodymyr Zelensky does not accept its conditions.
Ukraine’s counterintelligence service has apprehended a Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) agent in Kharkiv who was producing 12 kilograms of explosives intended for terrorist attacks.
Ukraine reportedly used 'Flamingo' drones for the first time, striking a symbolic museum in Crimea and reaching targets up to a thousand kilometers away. Meanwhile, Russian forces continued drone attacks on the occupied region and bombed Sumy, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Estonia for a summit with Baltic and Nordic states, where he discussed further military aid, including air defense systems and Gripen jets, and emphasized the need for European representation in future peace negotiations. He also addressed concerns about stray drones and Russian aggression in the region.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk appealed to the presidents of Poland and Ukraine to resolve their disputes over historical traumas, particularly concerning the Volhynia massacre and the OUN-UPA. He emphasized that such conflicts serve Moscow's interests.
Russian attacks across the Donetsk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro regions killed at least 11 civilians and injured dozens, damaging infrastructure. Separately, a Ukrainian drone strike on a passenger bus in Russian-occupied territory killed eight civilians.
Ukraine launched a series of drone attacks targeting areas near St. Petersburg and Moscow, with dozens of drones reportedly shot down. This comes as Russia prepares for an economic forum, and amidst ongoing conflict where Russia has lost more territory than gained in recent months.
Two officials from a district military recruitment office in Ukraine's Kharkiv region are suspected of receiving a UAH 250,000 bribe to assign a person liable for military service to a rear-line position.
The Kharkiv Oblast Defence Council has expanded the mandatory evacuation zone to seven settlements in the Bohodukhiv district, leading to the relocation of more than 7,000 people.
Russia has banned aviation fuel exports, while a Volgograd oil refinery halted operations following a drone attack, leading to gasoline shortages and public outcry in Russian-occupied Crimea. These events highlight the impact of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.
The mayor of Kharkiv, Ihor Terekhov, described the city's ongoing struggle under constant Russian attacks, detailing efforts to build underground schools and restore infrastructure while seeking international aid.
Russian attacks have resulted in injuries to ten people in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and two seriously injured in Kharkiv Oblast. The Kharkiv incident involved a Russian drone strike on a civilian car.
Russian forces launched simultaneous drone attacks on several oil and gas infrastructure facilities belonging to Ukraine's state-run Naftogaz Group in the Kharkiv and Sumy oblasts.
Ukrainian military intelligence reports that Russia is recruiting Nigerian workers by promising jobs in Russia, only to send them to fight and die in Ukraine, with one Nigerian citizen already killed in the Kharkiv region.
The National Guard, along with other Defense Forces units, is establishing a deep-echeloned defense system in the Kharkiv sector, following an order from the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Former President Trump has voiced his dissatisfaction with ongoing talks concerning Iran, threatening potential military action and stating he is 'not satisfied' with the current state of negotiations. Meanwhile, Ukraine has appealed to Trump and the US Congress for support.
Russian media outlets have spread false claims alleging that women in Ukraine's Kharkiv region are being forcibly mobilized into the army, threatening them with imprisonment or loss of social benefits, despite no such actions occurring in Ukraine.
Ukraine has claimed responsibility for striking a major Russian oil pumping station located approximately 200 km from Moscow, with the SBU stating it supplied Moscow Oblast. Ukrainian officials have indicated preparations for further attacks on Russian targets.
Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed retaliation after accusing Ukraine of striking a student dormitory in Starobilsk, Luhansk Oblast, a claim Ukraine's General Staff denied, stating the target was an elite Russian military unit. This accusation comes as Putin faces increasing domestic and international scrutiny, including a record 196-day absence from visiting Russian regions.
Russian forces carried out separate attacks in Ukraine, killing one person in a strike on a lorry in Kharkiv Oblast. Another person was killed and others injured in an attack on an agricultural enterprise in Novhorod-Siverskyi.
A Russian ballistic missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Pryluky has reportedly killed two people and injured 17 others. This incident is part of ongoing Russian attacks in Ukraine.
Russian military forces have reportedly taken control of the settlements of Borova and Kutkivka in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, according to Russia's RIA news agency, citing the Ministry of Defense.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy vowed retribution following deadly Russian bombardments and warned of new Russian attack plans, potentially via Belarus. He also claimed Russia plans to attack the Ukrainian Presidency.
Russia conducted one of its largest drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, primarily targeting Kyiv, resulting in at least one death, dozens of injuries, and significant damage to residential buildings. The assault involved hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, with air raid alerts lasting over eight hours in the capital.
Ukraine faced a massive wave of Russian drone and air attacks, resulting in multiple casualties and targeting critical infrastructure. Concurrently, Ukrainian drones launched strikes against Russian oil refineries, including the Perm plant, and ports, causing operational disruptions.
Andriy Yermak, former chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has been charged in a corruption and money laundering investigation, with prosecutors seeking his pre-trial detention. Authorities have clarified that President Zelensky is not a target of the ongoing probe.
Andrii Yermak, former chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has been named as a suspect in a corruption inquiry. The probe involves allegations of money laundering and real estate fraud, marking a significant scandal.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled his readiness for peace negotiations on Ukraine, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirming these signals. Putin also proposed former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a potential mediator, a suggestion that was subsequently rejected by Germany.
A Russian drone strike hit an apartment building in Kharkiv, causing damage. This incident occurred amidst other reports of a man falling from a residential building in Petržalka and residents creating a shelter in a basement.
The city of Kharkiv has allocated more than UAH 1.8 billion from its budget to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine since the start of the full-scale war, with UAH 300 million planned for the current year.
Russian troops launched a drone strike on the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, resulting in a fire and reported casualties. The attack highlights the ongoing conflict and its impact on civilian areas.
Ukraine accused Russia of violating its unilateral ceasefire by launching drone and missile attacks across the country, resulting in dozens of casualties. Russia, in turn, claimed Ukraine attacked Crimea.
An ecologist has reported that an oil spill from a refinery, allegedly struck by Ukraine, has contaminated 60 kilometers of the Russian coastline. The incident raises significant environmental concerns in the affected region.
The Ukraine war has seen a significant escalation in drone warfare, with Russia launching hundreds of attack drones and Ukraine conducting strikes on Russian targets, including an oil complex. Concurrently, intense ground fighting continues with dozens of combat engagements reported across the front lines.
Russian forces launched a drone strike on five districts in Kharkiv on May 1st, injuring two men and causing damage to several petrol stations across the city.
Labour leader Keir Starmer is facing accusations of losing control of his party and not taking the threat of antisemitism seriously enough, as headlines highlight 'terror on our streets' and 'UK antisemitism 'out of control'. This comes amidst broader scrutiny of his leadership and the party's direction.
A woman recounts her dramatic evacuation from Lyman, where she fled from drones and bombs, and her subsequent struggle to start over from scratch in a windowless apartment on the outskirts of Kharkiv, bearing the scars of shrapnel wounds and lost home.
Law enforcement in Ukraine has exposed an international Russian spy network allegedly planning contract killings and sabotage, including in EU countries. Several individuals, including Moldovan citizens, have been detained in connection with the plot.
A Ukrainian strike on a Russian oil refinery near the Black Sea has reportedly caused toxic black rain and air pollution in the nearby town of Tuapse. Russian officials have acknowledged the hazardous conditions days after the attack, with the refinery burning for several days.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed six decrees regarding changes in the leadership of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) in the capital and the Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Kherson regions.
Russian drone and missile attacks have targeted multiple regions across Ukraine, including Kherson, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and Zaporizhzhia. These strikes have resulted in at least four deaths, dozens of injuries, and damage to civilian infrastructure and farms.
A court has sentenced an FSB agent to 15 years in prison with property confiscation for providing the enemy with locations of Ukraine's Defense Forces near Kharkiv and advocating for renewed strikes on a local thermal power plant.
Ukraine has denied reports circulating on Russian media outlets regarding the alleged capture of the settlement of Zybyne in the Kharkiv region by Russian forces.
Russian drones have reportedly targeted industrial facilities and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine's Kharkiv Region, causing damage and raising concerns about civilian safety.
Russian forces conducted shelling and drone strikes across multiple Ukrainian regions, including Kherson and Kharkiv, over the past day. These attacks resulted in at least 13 injuries to civilians and caused damage to residential buildings and warehouses.
Russia launched a series of overnight missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens more in cities like Odesa and Dnipro. The widespread bombardment has been described as one of the deadliest attacks this year.
Russian forces launched drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, including strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Cherkasy, while drones also approached the Romanian border, prompting F-16 scrambles. Amid ongoing front-line clashes, President Zelensky appealed for continued international support and a greater European role in peace talks.
Russian forces conducted multiple attacks across Ukraine, including drone strikes in Sumy Oblast that killed a truck driver and wounded police and medical workers, and airstrikes in Kharkiv Oblast that injured several civilians. Additionally, a railway strike in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast led to the evacuation of 500 passengers.
Drone attacks have resumed in Ukraine following the Orthodox Easter truce, with Russia claiming to have shot down 33 Ukrainian drones and Ukraine reporting 87 Russian drones downed, amidst intensified Russian offensive operations in the Sumy region and reports of casualties in Donetsk and Kharkiv.
A Russian FPV drone attacked a civilian vehicle in the village of Liutivka, Kharkiv Oblast, during a "ceasefire," injuring a 70-year-old man and damaging his vehicle.
Seven Ukrainian men, abducted by Russian forces in 2022 from the Kharkiv, Kyiv, Kherson, and Donetsk regions, have been released from Russian captivity and have returned to Ukraine.