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Ukrainian Drones Strike Moscow; Russia Retaliates Against Odesa, Dnipro

Ukrainian drones launched attacks on Moscow, prompting Russia to retaliate with missile and drone strikes against multiple Ukrainian regions, including Odesa and Dnipro. Both sides reported civilian targets being hit amidst the escalating aerial conflict.

18 May, 04:10 — 18 May, 16:00
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NYTMostly Factual2h ago

Russia’s New Human Rights Commissioner Accused of Helping Kidnap Ukrainian Children

Yana Lantratova was instrumental in helping the chairman of her party to illegally adopt an infant girl from Russian-occupied Ukraine, the Ukrainian authorities say.

By Nataliya Vasilyeva

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual6h ago

Russian drone hits Chinese ship off Ukraine before Putin visits Xi Jinping

Ukraine says its territory is attacked overnight with 524 drones and 22 missiles.

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ukrainska-pravda5h ago

Ukrainian intelligence service obtains internal Russian assessment of war losses

Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service has obtained new Russian documents assessing their losses from the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reported. The documents contain an internal Russian assessment that Moscow is trying to conceal.

By Viktor Volokita

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France 24High6h ago

Two dozen injured in Ukraine following Russian strikes

Russia targeted eight regions of Ukraine in its latest nighttime drone and missile barrage, with local authorities reporting that the strikes wounded more than two dozen civilians, including three children. The city of Dnipro bore the brunt of the attack, which saw more than 500 hundred drones launched against the central region of the country.

By FRANCE24

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Business InsiderMostly Factual1h ago

'Thank God I'm alive:' A Russian attack tore open this Ukrainian neighborhood, but residents quickly scrambled to pick up the pieces

Russian missiles and drones targeted the Ukrainian city of Dnipro early Monday. Jake Epstein/Business Insider Russia attacked the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro with drones and missiles early Monday. The attack heavily damaged one neighborhood. Residents quickly moved to clear apartments of debris. Dnipro is the latest city to be heavily targeted by Russian strikes. DNIPRO, Ukraine — Olha Melnychenko heard explosions around 4 a.m. as Russian attack drones circled above the city and t...

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straits-timesMostly Factual7h ago

Russian drones hit two ships including Chinese cargo vessel off Ukraine’s Black Sea coast - The Straits Times

Russian drones hit two ships including Chinese cargo vessel off Ukraine’s Black Sea coast  The Straits Times

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Moscow TimesMostly Factual7h ago

Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 2 in Belgorod Region

Officials said the attack took place in the village of Borisovka, located around 17 kilometers north of the border with eastern Ukraine’s Kharkiv region.

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meduza1h ago

Kremlin spokesman complains of ‘unrelenting drone strikes by Ukraine’s forces against civilian targets,’ makes no mention of the attack on Moscow

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov urged reporters to “pay particular attention to the unrelenting strikes by Ukraine’s armed forces using drones against civilian targets and civilian infrastructure in various Russian cities and towns,” according to the Telegram channel Vy Slushali (“You Were Listening”). Peskov made no mention of Moscow or the Moscow region, which Ukraine struck overnight on May 17 in the largest drone attack on the region so far.

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kyiv-independentMostly Factual13h ago

Russia downed over 3,000 Ukrainian drones in past week, state media reports - The Kyiv Independent

Russia downed over 3,000 Ukrainian drones in past week, state media reports  The Kyiv Independent

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zerohedgeLow3h ago

Ukraine's Odesa Heavily Attacked In 'Retaliation' For Deadly Drone Raids On Moscow

Ukraine's Odesa Heavily Attacked In 'Retaliation' For Deadly Drone Raids On Moscow The Russian Defense Ministry (MoD) announced Monday that its forces executed a massive missile and drone barrage across Ukraine, which is clearly the expected big retaliatory response following Ukraine's large-scale drone wave attack on Moscow over the weekend. Kremlin officials specifically described the new assault as indeed direct retaliation for "terrorist attacks" carried out by Kiev, which k...

By Tyler Durden

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ukrinformMixed5h ago

Russian drone strikes in Dnipro damage two hospitals, two medical centers relocated from Luhansk region

Four medical institutions evacuated from Luhansk region, including the regional clinical hospital, were hit during the overnight Russian drone attack on the city.

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Reuters18 May, 01:09First to report

Russia attacks Odesa and Dnipro, Ukraine strikes Belgorod region - Reuters

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kyiv-independent18 May, 04:10

Russia downed over 3,000 Ukrainian drones in past week, state media reports - The Kyiv Independent

hotnews18 May, 05:04

VIDEO Anatomia atacului care a zguduit Moscova. Cum au trecut dronele Ucrainei de inelele dense de apărare antiaeriană din capitala Rusiei

jutarnji-list18 May, 05:20

Rusija tvrdi da je srušila više od tri tisuće ukrajinskih dronova u sedam dana

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lsm-lv18 May, 06:36

Laikraksts: Krievija apzināti novirza ukraiņu dronus uz Baltijas valstīm un Somiju

il-sole-24-ore18 May, 07:04

Russia: abbattuti nella notte 50 droni ucraini. Odessa e Dnipropetrovsk sotto attacco, almeno 28 feriti

tagesschau18 May, 07:20

Krieg gegen die Ukraine: Ukraine und Russland melden erneut Angriffe

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balkan-web18 May, 08:20

Alarm për sigurinë në Detin e Zi, sulme me dronë dhe raketa ndaj porteve të Odesës dhe Dniepros

indian-express18 May, 08:42

Tensions escalate as Russia, Ukraine exchange massive drone strikes: What we know so far

nos18 May, 09:24

Twee doden bij Oekraïense droneaanval in Russische regio Belgorod

irozhlas18 May, 09:32

Nejtragičtější zima pro Ukrajinky. Ženy také nesou břemeno války, pomoc jim ale chybí

Moscow Times18 May, 10:02

Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 2 in Belgorod Region

straits-times18 May, 10:20

Russian drones hit two ships including Chinese cargo vessel off Ukraine’s Black Sea coast - The Straits Times

naftemporiki18 May, 10:28

Ουκρανία: Τα τρία drones που χρησιμοποίησε στη μεγαλύτερη επίθεση κατά της Ρωσίας – Πώς «ράγισαν» οι άμυνες της Μόσχας

France 2418 May, 10:45

Two dozen injured in Ukraine following Russian strikes

Al Jazeera18 May, 10:52

Russian drone hits Chinese ship off Ukraine before Putin visits Xi Jinping

dnevnik-bg18 May, 11:21

Два чужди товарни кораба са ударени на влизане в Одеса

ukrinform18 May, 11:59

Russian drone strikes in Dnipro damage two hospitals, two medical centers relocated from Luhansk region

politiken18 May, 12:16

Putins talsmand for i harnisk, da han blev spurgt ind til det ukrainske angreb – og de russiske høge kræver voldsom hævn

digi2418 May, 12:20

Unitatea specială „Artan” a cucerit Stepnohirsk și se pregătește de contraatacul rușilor. „Fiecare clădire, verificată de surprize”

n1-serbia18 May, 12:29

Masovni udari na Ukrajinu i Rusiju: Civili stradali, oštećeni objekti i brodovi

ukrainska-pravda18 May, 12:41

Ukrainian intelligence service obtains internal Russian assessment of war losses

dennik-n18 May, 12:48

Vývoj bojov (1544. deň): Pevnosť Moskva je prekonaná, ukrajinské drony prenikli cez jej obranu

danas18 May, 12:48

Vazdušni udari obe strane: Gađana Moskva, Rusija napala Odesu i Dnjepar

faz18 May, 13:19

Dnipro und Odessa: Russische Angriffe mit Raketen und Drohnen

zerohedge18 May, 14:10

Ukraine's Odesa Heavily Attacked In 'Retaliation' For Deadly Drone Raids On Moscow

index-hr18 May, 15:06

"Igra skrivača sa smrću": Ukrajinci opisali tešku situaciju u Pokrovsku

NYT18 May, 15:26

Russia’s New Human Rights Commissioner Accused of Helping Kidnap Ukrainian Children

delfi-lt18 May, 15:44

Išskirtinė Ukrainos ataka: mitas apie „neįveikiamą“ Maskvą griuvo akimirksniu

Business Insider18 May, 15:53

'Thank God I'm alive:' A Russian attack tore open this Ukrainian neighborhood, but residents quickly scrambled to pick up the pieces

meduza18 May, 16:00

Kremlin spokesman complains of ‘unrelenting drone strikes by Ukraine’s forces against civilian targets,’ makes no mention of the attack on Moscow

vijesti-me18 May, 16:08

Zelenski: Rusija ciljala osam regiona Ukrajine dronovima i...

yle-uutiset18 May, 16:21

Ukraina paljasti Moskovan-iskunsa aseet: näitä drooneja se käyttää Venäjää vastaan

rzeczpospolita18 May, 16:49Latest update

Co chciały trafić, a co trafiły ukraińskie drony w Moskwie