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Russia claimed to have shot down 86 Ukrainian drones near St. Petersburg, with some reports indicating a much higher number of downed drones across Russia. The attacks caused disruptions, including a passenger plane bound for St. Petersburg being diverted to Helsinki.
Russian forces struck a business and a car park in the city of Chernihiv on 5 June, injuring six people and damaging dozens of vehicles.
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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued an open letter to Vladimir Putin, proposing a face-to-face meeting to end the war, stating that "enough is enough." Donald Trump welcomed the possibility of such a meeting between the two leaders.
Russian forces attacked an emergency medical vehicle within the grounds of a hospital in Kherson's Dniprovskyi district, resulting in injuries to two medical workers.
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's 3rd Army Corps released drone footage of the Donbas Arena in occupied Donetsk and showcased strikes against Russian forces in the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts.
Russian forces attacked a gas station in the Zaporizhzhia district and then conducted a second strike while emergency crews were actively responding to the initial fire. This tactic targeted first responders.
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.
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.
A report titled 'Inside Russia’s system of torture' by Danylo Mokryk reveals the atrocities committed by Russian forces against people in occupied Ukrainian regions.
The European Union has reached an agreement to establish migrant deportation centers in third countries, a move aimed at tightening its asylum policy. This decision paves the way for member states to create facilities outside the EU for processing and returning irregular migrants.
Five civilians were injured after Russian forces struck Druzhkivka in the Donetsk region with three FAB-250 aerial bombs, according to the Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office.
A civilian was killed in Ukraine's Kherson region when a Russian drone attacked a public transport stop, leading to the opening of legal proceedings.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed damage to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant's turbine hall wall following a drone attack, while also stating that radiation levels remained normal. Ukraine denied striking the occupied plant but acknowledged hitting Russian energy targets.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) have denied reports that Russian forces have captured Riasne in the Sumy region. This denial comes after two civilians were injured in Russian strikes on the Sumy region over the past day.
New footage shows Russian forces deploying the "Yolka" interceptor drone system in combat, a low-cost weapon designed to counter enemy reconnaissance and FPV drones.
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.
The United Nations has added Israeli and Russian forces to its blacklist for systematic sexual violence in conflict zones. This marks the first time Israel has been included on this list, leading to a strong reaction from the Israeli government.
Russian forces are attempting to break through southwest of Huliaipole, with orders to capture the settlements of Verkhnia Tersa, Huliaipilske, and Stepnohirsk in the Zaporizhzhia region by the end of June.
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 defense forces reported the elimination of another Nigerian mercenary fighting for Russian forces, bringing Russia's total troop losses to 1,160 in the past 24 hours. The battlefield saw 317 clashes, with most occurring on the Pokrovsk front.
Russian forces launched nearly 40 attacks throughout the day on the Nikopol, Synelnykove, and Pavlohrad districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region, resulting in 12 injuries, including children.
Russian forces have damaged the Mykola Kulish Academic Music and Drama Theatre in Kherson, one of Ukraine's largest southern theatres, for the second time.
Ukraine is escalating its use of AI-powered drones to target Russian logistics routes towards Crimea, aiming to disrupt supply lines and deplete Russian forces, making the land corridor increasingly perilous.
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.
The leader of Lithuania's Social Democrats criticized Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys's statement regarding NATO's capabilities to neutralize Russian forces in Kaliningrad, calling it a mistake.
Russian invaders reportedly destroyed a church in the village of Ulanove, located in the Esman community of Ukraine's Sumy region. This marks another instance of cultural destruction in the area.
Reports indicate that the Russian army is utilizing old pipelines to infiltrate positions near Kupyansk in Ukraine. One report suggests the average lifespan of a Russian soldier in this brutal battle is as short as 10 minutes.
Russian industrialists have reportedly appealed to President Putin for enhanced air defense systems to protect their businesses from a wave of Ukrainian attacks. This comes as Russia and Kazakhstan are set to sign a nuclear power deal during Putin's upcoming trip, and a Ukrainian chief negotiator is expected in Berlin for talks.
In Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, Russian forces are accused of torturing one child to death and unlawfully convicting three others, with the fate of 22 children remaining unclear.
Russia has released details of its new ZAK-30 Citadel anti-aircraft system, which Russian forces claim has been developed to protect military facilities from drones.
Ukraine's military reported that Russia lost 1,020 soldiers and two MLRS in the ongoing war over the past 24 hours. These figures highlight continued heavy casualties for Russian forces.
Russian forces shelled the Korabelnyi district of Kherson around 09:00, resulting in injuries to three civilians.
Russian troops have reportedly killed four civilians and wounded eleven others in the Donetsk region over the past 24 hours. The casualties highlight the ongoing impact of the conflict on non-combatants in the area.
Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a series of strikes on Russian targets, including a drone attack that partially shut down a major oil refinery and a deadly assault on the FSB headquarters in occupied Kherson. These attacks reportedly resulted in significant casualties among Russian forces and infrastructure damage.
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.
Ukraine's General Staff reported 233 combat clashes over the past day, with Russian forces heavily pressing on the Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk, and Huliaipole fronts, conducting 91 assaults.
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.
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.
Russia claims to have shot down over 300 drones, while Ukraine's air force reported that Russian forces launched 209 drones, with 180 intercepted and impacts in at least 15 locations.
Russian forces have conducted a strike that damaged port infrastructure in southern Ukraine, specifically on the Danube. Concurrently, Moscow reported intercepting drones over the Russian capital.
The conflict in Ukraine continues with intensified drone attacks by both sides, including Ukrainian strikes on Moscow and Russian drones hitting Chernihiv and a Chinese cargo ship. Ukraine also reports seizing battlefield initiative and conducting clearing operations.
Russian forces in the past week have downed 3,124 drones, with more than 1,000 drones destroyed yesterday alone
Russian forces launched an attack on Sunday morning, targeting an enterprise located in the Myrhorod district of Ukraine's Poltava region.
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces carried out 80 attacks on settlements in Ukraine's Sumy region, resulting in three people being injured.
Russian forces launched over 70 attacks on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, particularly targeting the Nikopol district. The assaults resulted in the death of one man and injuries to nine others, including children.
Russian forces have carried out attacks that resulted in damage to critical infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa Oblast and Kharkiv region.
Russian forces launched a significant attack on Kyiv, resulting in multiple fatalities and reportedly undermining ongoing peace efforts.
Russian forces launched overnight strikes on ports in the Odesa region and facilities belonging to Ukraine's state railway company, Ukrzaliznytsia.
Ukraine suffered a massive Russian drone attack, reportedly involving 800 drones, which killed six and injured dozens. In response, Hungary's new Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, condemned the assault and summoned the Russian ambassador, signaling a potential shift in Budapest's stance towards Russia.
Russian forces conducted strikes on critical infrastructure in Ukraine's Lviv and Kharkiv oblasts, causing damage and leaving thousands of consumers without power.
Ukraine's General Staff recorded a total of 210 clashes along the line of contact on May 12, with Russian forces launching the highest number of attacks on the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka fronts.
Russian forces launched attacks on Ukrainian cities, resulting in two fatalities in Kryvyi Rih. Separately, the attacks also caused damage to homes and vehicles in Zhytomyr.
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.
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas described a ceasefire announced by Moscow as a "hypocritical" move intended to facilitate a military parade in Russia, while Russian forces continued to attack civilian targets in Ukraine. She also announced new sanctions.
Russian troops are reportedly continuing unsuccessful assault attempts to advance and establish control over several settlements in the Huliaipole direction in Ukraine.
Russian forces have carried out numerous shelling and drone attacks across the Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Mykolaiv regions of Ukraine. These strikes have resulted in multiple civilian deaths and injuries, alongside widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that while no large-scale Russian attacks were recorded on May 10, Russian forces are not observing the ceasefire, and Ukraine will respond in kind, implying a resumption of long-range strikes.
Russian forces are systematically destroying the city of Druzhkivka in Donbas, where remaining residents, mostly elderly and poor, are enduring dire conditions without electricity or water under constant bombardment.
On May 9, Russian forces attacked a gas service vehicle that was en route to restore gas supply in Druzhkivka, Donetsk region.
Russian forces shelled the Donetsk region eight times on May 8, resulting in one person being injured and damage to residential buildings and a gas pipeline.
Russian forces carried out multiple FPV drone attacks on the Nikopol district in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, resulting in damage to civilian buildings.
Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russian forces launched 52 attacks despite President Putin's declaration of a "ceasefire." This indicates a continuation of hostilities during the supposed pause in fighting.
Russian forces dropped three FAB-250 aerial bombs on a residential neighborhood in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, resulting in one fatality and one injury.
Russian forces conducted 41 strikes on the border of Ukraine's Chernihiv region within the last 24 hours, utilizing FPV drones and causing confirmed destruction and damage.
A Russian drone attack struck a kindergarten in Sumy, Ukraine, during a ceasefire, killing one woman and injuring two others, prompting Ukrainian President Zelensky to condemn the incident.
Russian forces have launched strikes targeting energy infrastructure in Ukraine's Sumy region, leading to power outages. Additionally, a DTEK thermal power plant was attacked, further impacting the country's energy supply.
Commercial satellite imagery, delivered directly to soldiers' phones, is accelerating Ukraine's kill chain and creating new challenges for Russian forces, making drone strikes deadlier and saving money, time, and lives.
Russian forces launched a strike on a business and a car park in the city of Chernihiv on June 5, resulting in six injuries and damage to 37 vehicles.
Russian forces have attacked Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region over 50 times, resulting in one death and five injuries, following earlier reports of eight people injured in the region.
While the war in Ukraine appears overshadowed by the US-Iran conflict, experts believe a quiet revolution is unfolding as Ukraine increasingly uses a new generation of cheap drones, a strategy that could significantly impact the war's trajectory by exhausting Russian forces.
West Africa is grappling with escalating instability, marked by the assassination of Mali's Defence Minister, separatists aligning with Al Qaeda-linked groups, and a military junta, backed by Russian forces, struggling to contain the unrest.
Russian forces carried out strikes on the Dnipro district, hitting food warehouses and injuring six people on a day of mourning.
Russian troops carried out 28 attacks on Ukraine's Chernihiv region over the past 24 hours. These strikes targeted various sites, including energy facilities and transport infrastructure.
Russian forces attacked the Zaporizhzhia district, hitting a gas station 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.
Russian forces attacked a civil protection vehicle in Kramatorsk, injuring one person, and also attacked Zaporizhzhia, injuring a woman. The battlefield saw a total of 249 combat clashes along the line of contact on June 1, with Russian forces most active on the Pokrovsk front where Ukrainian defenders repelled 56 attacks.
Russian forces struck the south of Odesa Oblast on 1 June, damaging civilian infrastructure.
Five civilians sustained injuries after Russian forces dropped three aerial bombs on apartment blocks in the city of Druzhkivka in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast.
Ukraine claims Russian forces have lost the initiative on the front lines and reported downing a significant number of Russian drones overnight. Meanwhile, Russian air strikes caused damage in Odesa, and a Ukrainian strike in Russian-controlled Kherson reportedly killed a 6-year-old and injured 11 others.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Germany for providing a new IRIS-T air defense system, as Ukraine braces for further Russian attacks. He also emphasized the need for international partners to impose joint sanctions to stop Russian aggression and confirmed a strike on an oil refinery in Russia's Saratov region.
Russian forces attacked critical infrastructure and industrial facilities in the Zhytomyr region over the past day, causing fires.
Russian forces have launched 229 loitering munitions, including jet-powered UAVs, and decoy drones against Ukraine from the evening of 30 May.
Israeli forces have expanded their ground offensive into southern Lebanon, crossing a key river, while military officials from Israel and Lebanon held US-hailed 'productive' talks in Washington aimed at a security plan and ceasefire. Separately, a report revealed that the UAE conducted dozens of airstrikes on Iran using US and Israeli intelligence during the war.
Despite over a year of fighting and significant casualties, Russian forces have been unable to capture the small village of Mala Tokmachka in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, a struggle highlighted by pro-Kremlin pundits.
Romania has declared the Russian consul in Constanța persona non grata and announced the closure of the Russian consulate after a Russian drone crashed into an apartment block in Galați, injuring two people. The incident has drawn strong condemnation from NATO allies and prompted accusations of irresponsibility against political leaders attempting to excuse Russia.
Russian forces carried out an airstrike on the residential area of Malotaranivka village in the Donetsk region, damaging 16 residential buildings and injuring one person.
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.
Russian forces launched nearly 40 attacks on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on May 28, resulting in injuries to 12 people, including six children.
Trehubov reported that Russian forces are actively "probing" the northern border, but signs indicate a reduction in their offensive capabilities, including decreased weapon use and slower forward movement despite numerous attacks.
Russian forces launched a Kinzhal missile and 147 drones at Ukraine, with air defenses intercepting 138 UAVs. Strikes were reported from the missile and nine drones across seven locations.
Ukraine has initiated a "logistical lockdown" program aimed at Russian military forces, according to Deputy Minister Fedorov. This strategy involves increasing mid-range strikes to disrupt Russian supply lines and operations.
Russian forces in Ukraine have reportedly halted their offensive, with some calling for a pause in fighting, while Crimea is experiencing fuel rationing.
An administrative building and two high-rise residential buildings in Mykolaiv were damaged as a result of a Russian drone attack on May 26.
Ukraine plans to initiate sanctions at an EU foreign ministers' meeting against networks involved in recruiting African citizens into the Russian Armed Forces.
Russian state corporation Rostec has announced the delivery of an undisclosed number of new Su-35S multirole fighter jets to the Russian armed forces.
Russian press reports emphasize new consolidated positions by Russian forces in Ukraine, successes in counter-terrorism efforts, and ongoing developments in the Middle East.
Russian forces launched an attack on Dnipro, Ukraine, resulting in three people being injured. A five-story residential building was also destroyed in the assault.
Units of Ukraine's Defense Forces launched strikes on the Tamannaftogaz oil terminal in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, along with other military targets belonging to Russian forces in Russia and occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk.
Ukraine has reported recapturing some territory and stalling Russian forces in certain areas, though the increasing use of drones makes it challenging to determine precise control in the volatile "grey zone" along the front lines.
Renowned Russian actor Pavel Chernyavsky has reportedly been killed during the war in Ukraine, having personally joined Russian forces from 2025.
Russian forces attacked Druzhkivka in Donetsk Oblast with aerial bombs and an FPV drone, resulting in the deaths of four civilians and injuries to five others.
Russian forces launched a significant overnight attack on Ukraine, deploying 116 drones and an Iskander-M missile. Ukrainian air defenses successfully shot down 109 of the incoming drones, though one missile reportedly reached its target.
Russian forces conducted 839 attacks on 53 settlements in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region over the past 24 hours, resulting in injuries to two men. The extensive shelling targeted various locations across the region.
Russian forces launched missile strikes against Naftogaz facilities, including one in the Chernihiv region, continuing a series of targeted attacks for the fourth consecutive day.
Russian forces are reportedly shelling the town of Bohodukhiv in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, resulting in injuries and damage.
Russian forces carried out 1,336 strikes on the Donetsk region within 24 hours, resulting in two deaths, three injuries, and damage to 45 civilian facilities.
Russian forces simultaneously struck several gas infrastructure facilities in Ukraine's Chernihiv Oblast on the morning of May 19.
Russian drones attacked the city of Chernihiv in northern Ukraine on May 18, with strikes recorded on the premises of a company and a residential building.
Russian forces launched an attack on the Zaporizhzhia district on the evening of May 17, resulting in two injuries and damage to a car.
Russian forces launched an attack on the transport infrastructure in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, on the morning of May 17. The strike is part of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
A statement from Braže described the speed of the Russian advance in Ukraine as "an insult to snails." This comment highlights the perceived lack of progress by Russian forces in the conflict.
Russian troops conducted 46 strikes on Ukraine's Chernihiv region over the past 24 hours, resulting in one civilian woman being wounded.
Russian forces launched an overnight strike on Izmail, Ukraine, causing damage to critical infrastructure facilities and residential areas and resulting in several injuries.
A major fuel shortage has led to extensive blackouts and protests across Cuba, with Havana now indicating it is ready to consider a $100 million aid offer from the United States.
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.
Russian forces bombarded a house in Kozacha Lopan, Kharkiv Oblast, around 18:00 on May 13, injuring a mother and daughter.
On day 1539 of the conflict, a battle involving a Russian guard tank division near Pokrovsk may indicate the future of tank units, while Russian forces have dangerously advanced near Kostyantynivka, putting the city in a tight pincer movement.
Russian forces launched an attack on Kryvyi Rih, President Zelenskyy's hometown, resulting in civilian casualties. At least two people were reported killed, with one article detailing a nine-month-old baby losing a leg in the strike.
Ukrainian units are reportedly active in Mariupol, making the port city, which fell to Russian forces in 2022 after a prolonged siege, unsafe for Russian presence once again.
Agents of the 'Ateš' partisan movement have reported a significant change in Russian logistics, with drone and ammunition warehouses being rapidly moved further away from the front line.
DeepState reports that Russian forces have made advances near three settlements in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast, indicating ongoing military activity in the region.
The Antonov An-225 Mriya, known for its massive 88-meter wingspan and 250-ton carrying capacity, was built for space missions and later adapted for extreme cargo transport before its destruction by Russian forces.
Ukraine and Russia have exchanged accusations of violating a ceasefire agreement, with Ukrainian President Zelensky specifically stating that Moscow is not respecting the truce on the front lines. Ukraine reported numerous attacks on its positions, while Russia claimed it responded in kind.
Russian forces targeted the vehicle of a city council employee in Kherson's Korabelnyi district with a drone, resulting in injuries.
JNIM and Tuareg fighters have reportedly joined forces, posing a new threat to Mali’s government amidst the rapid retreat of Russian forces in the region.
Russian forces launched multiple attacks across Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties and damage in several regions. Incidents included a drone strike on an agricultural enterprise in Chernihiv Oblast that killed a father and son, as well as fatalities and injuries reported in Kherson and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts.
The son of Ihor Kolykhaiev, the abducted Mayor of Kherson, reports that his father is holding on despite serious health issues while awaiting a prisoner exchange, having been held captive by Russian forces since June 2022.
An adviser to the Ukrainian defence minister has disclosed the prices of six primary types of loitering munitions used by Russian forces, with costs ranging from US$1,600 to US$68,000 per drone.
Russian forces incurred an additional 1,130 combat losses over the past day, bringing their total estimated casualties in the war against Ukraine to approximately 1,339,190 personnel since February 24, 2022.
Russian forces have reportedly struck a passenger train in Ukraine's Mykolaiv region. Details regarding casualties or damage are emerging.
Ukraine's Joint Forces report that Russian forces have launched their spring-summer offensive campaign, leading to a tense frontline situation where Russians are suffering significant losses.
Russian troops launched nearly 80 attacks using drones and artillery across five districts of Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring a 10-year-old child.
Russian forces sustained an additional 1,380 casualties over the past day, bringing their total combat losses in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion began to an estimated 1,372,270 personnel.
Czech volunteer Jakub Jurčaga, known for fighting first for Russian forces and then for Ukraine, has reportedly been killed during spring battles in Ukraine.
Russian forces have attacked Kherson, resulting in one reported casualty. This incident is part of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with news from the front lines being reported in real-time.
A Russian strike on Ukraine's Sumy Oblast resulted in two fatalities and four injuries. The attack also destroyed a historic church in the region.
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.
UK intelligence reports that Russian forces are dropping glide bombs on Russian territory and temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine, indicating continued errors in their munition deployment.
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.
Russian forces have launched an attack on an industrial facility and energy infrastructure in Ukraine's Chernihiv Oblast. The assault has resulted in damage to both energy and railway infrastructure in the region.
Russian forces have launched dozens of ballistic missiles at major Ukrainian cities, a move seen as satisfying Russia's radical sector, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has requested licenses to produce Patriot anti-aircraft missiles in Ukraine.
Russian forces launched a massive attack against Ukrainian defense industry facilities, including the capital Kyiv, resulting in at least 10 to 14 reported casualties. Russia confirmed 'massive strikes' with high-precision weapons across Ukraine.
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 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.
Russian forces attacked a civil protection vehicle in Kramatorsk, injuring one person. Separately, Russians attacked Zaporizhzhia in the morning, resulting in injuries to a woman.
Russian forces launched over ten strikes on Kharkiv overnight, injuring civilians, according to the city's mayor.
Russian forces destroyed a church in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast on the eve of a religious holiday. Video evidence confirms the destruction of the religious site by the occupiers.
Russian forces struck a disused industrial facility in Rivne Oblast and attacked the city of Dnipro on May 31, resulting in fires. No casualties have been reported, and emergency services are on site.
Ukraine is utilizing bomb-carrying robots, described as 'silent death' weapons, to combat Russian forces. These wheeled devices are reportedly responsible for a significant number of Russian casualties.
Ukraine is reportedly utilizing ground robots in its conflict, leading to Russian forces retreating, marking a significant development in military tactics.
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 United Nations has added Israeli and Russian forces to a blacklist for alleged sexual violence during conflicts. This decision comes as the UN also emphasizes the urgent priority of protecting children online.
The United Nations has added Israel and Russia to its annual blacklist of parties committing sexual violence in conflict zones, leading to Israel's decision to cut ties with the UN chief.
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.
Russian forces have impacted numerous cultural institutions in Kyiv, with the Chernobyl National Museum suffering the most severe damage. This highlights the destruction of cultural heritage during the conflict.
Ukraine has issued a warning that Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko might permit Russia to redeploy forces to already prepared bases in Belarus, although no current buildup of Russian troops is recorded.
British intelligence services estimate that nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed or wounded in Ukraine since the invasion began. This assessment also suggests that Russian forces are retreating on the battlefield.
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.
Russian forces conducted overnight strikes on Chernihiv, damaging several businesses and causing consequences in the city and nearby communities. Regional authorities reported on the aftermath of these massive strikes.
Amid challenges in clearing landmines laid by Russian forces in Ukraine, a Japanese company is conducting a demonstration experiment in Kyiv to develop unmanned aircraft capable of detecting mines from the air.
Russian forces reportedly launched two Oreshnik ballistic missiles over the weekend, with one hitting Bila Tserkva and the other possibly failing and crashing into Russian-occupied Donetsk Oblast.
Russia has threatened to launch a series of systematic strikes on Kyiv and urged the United States to evacuate its embassy staff from the Ukrainian capital. This comes after an 18-year-old was arrested for allegedly assisting Russia in one of its largest attacks on Kyiv.
Intense fighting continues on the front lines in Ukraine, with Russian forces carrying out an aerial strike on central Kramatorsk, injuring four people, as 65 clashes were reported since midnight.
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 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.
Ukraine has reportedly regained significant portions of occupied territory after Russian forces lost access to Starlink satellite terminals. US intelligence sources indicate that the disruption of Starlink communications played a crucial role in Ukraine's advances.
On the Ukrainian front line, the town of Oleshky remains occupied by Russian forces, with residents risking their lives to reach Kherson, just 10 kilometers away.
Russian forces reportedly attacked an agricultural enterprise in Velyka Babka, Kharkiv region, on May 21, marking another strike on the facility.
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.
Russian forces are reportedly conducting unannounced nuclear force exercises, which the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) suggests are intended to demonstrate strength to Ukraine's allies and divert attention from battlefield problems.
A tragic report details that the daughters of a Ukrainian fighter, who died fighting for his country, have now also been killed by Russian forces.
Four civilians were injured in morning shelling and drone attacks by Russian forces on Kherson and its suburbs on May 19, according to local reports.
On the morning of May 19, Russian forces struck several gas infrastructure facilities in the Chernihiv region.
Russian forces launched missile and drone attacks on Naftogaz energy infrastructure facilities across several Ukrainian oblasts, causing significant damage and destruction.
Russian forces launched extensive drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, hitting cities like Odesa, Dnipro, and Kherson. The strikes resulted in at least one death and dozens of injuries, with targets including a public transport stop, a school, and a kindergarten.
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."
Russian forces shelled settlements in Ukraine's Donetsk region 12 times over the past 24 hours, resulting in the death of one person on May 16.
France and Ukraine have agreed to cooperate on developing anti-ballistic defense capabilities, with President Macron and President Zelensky discussing extended military support. This agreement marks a significant step in bolstering Ukraine's defense against Russian ballistic weapons.
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.
Russian forces launched a series of missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, resulting in the deaths of over a dozen people and widespread damage across the Ukrainian capital. Ukrainian officials reported at least 16 fatalities, with some sources indicating higher numbers.
Ukraine's robot defense has become a significant challenge for Russian forces, making it difficult for them to advance in Donetsk despite heavy bombing and drone activity.
Russian forces launched a combined strike on port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast and an industrial facility in the Kremenchuk district of Poltava Oblast on the night of May 13-14, injuring two people.
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.
Russian forces struck the city of Hlukhiv in Ukraine's Sumy region this morning, resulting in the destruction of an educational institution.
Russian forces have intensified their attacks in sectors like Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk, and Chernihiv, with dozens of assaults reported. Concurrently, Ukrainian forces have targeted Russian positions in occupied territories.
Azov soldiers, who were forced to abandon the defense of Mariupol in 2022, are now reportedly "back" in the area, albeit in a new capacity, equipped with a weapon feared by the Russians. This development makes the region once again unsafe for Russian forces.
Russian forces attacked railway infrastructure in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, injuring a train driver and damaging rolling stock.
The European Union has officially adopted sanctions against several violent Israeli settlers and extremist organizations in the West Bank. This move, targeting individuals and groups accused of human rights abuses against Palestinians, has drawn strong condemnation from the Israeli government.
According to DeepState, Russian troops have advanced near the villages of Vasylivka and Zakitne in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast.
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.
Russian forces struck a car in the Mykolaiv district on May 10, resulting in injuries to two people.
Russian forces in the Zaporizhzhia direction are constructing a vast network of underground tunnels, using them for undetected movement, supplying command posts, and directing drone attacks from below ground.
Russian forces are reportedly deploying heavy hexacopters to lay mines on roads in the Sloviansk sector of the front.
A Ukrainian military spokesperson stated that a Russian-declared truce is not being felt on the ground, with no change in combat dynamics, as Russian forces continue attempts to infiltrate Kupiansk.
Kherson Mayor Ihor Kolykhaiev, held captive by Russian forces since June 28, 2022, is reportedly enduring his situation despite serious health issues and continues to await a prisoner exchange.
DeepState has reported that Russian forces made advances near Horikhove in Donetsk Oblast and Filiia in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast over the past day.
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.
The total combat losses of Russian forces since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, through May 7, 2026, are estimated at about 1,338,060 personnel, including 890 in…