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Ukraine War: Drone Strikes and Battlefield Developments

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.

18 May, 04:10 — 18 May, 18:24
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NYTMostly Factual22h 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 Factual1d 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-pravda19h ago

Zelenskyy: Russian oil companies forced to shut down wells

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukrainian long-range strikes have reduced Russia's oil refining capacity by 10%.

By Tetyana Oliynyk

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France 24High1d 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 Factual22h 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 Factual1d 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 Factual1d 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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meduza19h ago

Russian Orthodox priests hold procession to ward off Ukrainian drones, calling the attacks an ‘affliction’

Russian Orthodox Church priests held a prayer service in Perm and drove through the city with the “Permskaya” icon of the Mother of God to protect it from Ukrainian drone attacks, the pro-Kremlin Russian tabloid Komsomolskaya Pravda – Perm reported, citing the local diocese.

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kyiv-independentMostly Factual1d 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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zerohedgeLow21h ago

Russian Drone Hits Chinese Ship In Black Sea, Less Than 24-Hours Before Xi-Putin Summit

Russian Drone Hits Chinese Ship In Black Sea, Less Than 24-Hours Before Xi-Putin Summit Just 24 hours before Presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are set to meet for their planned summit in Beijing, soon on the heels of Trump's visit, and a geopolitical wrench may have just been thrown into the works. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russian forces have attacked a Chinese ship heading toward a Ukrainian port - a provocative move that threatens to seriousl...

By Tyler Durden

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ukrinformMixed19h ago

Budanov on clearing operation in Stepnohirsk: Russians have no chance of threatening Zaporizhzhia

The head of the Office of the President, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that thanks to the professionalism of the special forces of the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of the Ministry of Defense and all Defense Forces units, the enemy has failed to achieve any results in Stepnohirsk for more than a year.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: Reuters · 18 May, 01:09Full coverage: 37 · 17hWindow: 17h
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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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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

dhaka-tribune18 May, 10:13

Ukraine: Russian strikes target Dnipro and Odesa - Dhaka Tribune

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

politiken18 May, 12:16

Rasende russiske bloggere kræver hævn efter stort ukrainsk angreb på Moskva

n1-serbia18 May, 12:29

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

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

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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

digi2418 May, 15:37

„O greșeală, tovarăși?” O dronă rusească a lovit o navă cu echipaj chinez chiar înainte de vizita lui Putin în China

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

zerohedge18 May, 16:00

Russian Drone Hits Chinese Ship In Black Sea, Less Than 24-Hours Before Xi-Putin Summit

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

le-figaro18 May, 16:32

Guerre en Ukraine : un drone russe a touché un cargo chinois en mer Noire près d’Odessa

rzeczpospolita18 May, 16:49

Co chciały trafić, a co trafiły ukraińskie drony w Moskwie

delfi-lt18 May, 17:03

Maskva apkaltino Kyjivą „žaidžiant su ugnimi“ dėl išpuolių prieš Zaporižios AE

balkan-web18 May, 18:02

Mjet ushtarak dhe diplomatik, Ukraina i propozon Rusisë armëpushim për aeroportet

ukrainska-pravda18 May, 18:04

Zelenskyy: Russian oil companies forced to shut down wells

ukrinform18 May, 18:21

Budanov on clearing operation in Stepnohirsk: Russians have no chance of threatening Zaporizhzhia

meduza18 May, 18:24

Russian Orthodox priests hold procession to ward off Ukrainian drones, calling the attacks an ‘affliction’

observador18 May, 18:36Latest update

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