Ukraine has only about 25% of the necessary air defense equipment, and the army needs 120-130 F-16 fighters or other modern aircraft to be on par with Russia.
Zelensky said that the evil of genocide has resumed its form and has turned against Ukraine, starting with Crimea, recalling the Soviet deportation of Crimean Tatars 80 years ago, which killed up to 42% of them.
Russia does not have sufficient forces to launch a full-scale offensive against Kyiv as in 2022, but Ukraine and its allies must remain vigilant against potential Russian attacks, Zelenskyy warns.
At night and in the morning, Ukraine received emergency electricity supplies from Romania, Slovakia, and Poland due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
Russia's offensive in Ukraine could consist of several waves, the first of which would be directed at the Kharkiv region, where Russian troops advanced but were eventually stopped by Ukrainian forces.
The National Security Committee of Ukraine hopes that 3-7 thousand convicts will agree to fight at the front to strengthen the military potential.
In Lviv, only one Administrative Service Center at 14a Khvylovoho Street is currently ready to accept persons liable for military service for data clarification.
Reserve+, a mobile application created by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine for people liable for military service, conscripts and reservists, is experiencing problems with downloading, updating data, authorization and regional availability, according to user posts on social media.
Starting May 18, Ukrainian men between the ages of 18 and 60 living abroad must submit military registration documents along with other necessary documents to receive consular services at Ukrainian diplomatic missions, with some exceptions.
Ukrainian air defense successfully shot down all 13 russian Shahed drones during a night attack over several regions.
On May 18, Ukraine commemorates the victims of the genocide of Crimean Tatars through forced deportation in 1944, when up to 425,000 people were deported and up to 42% of them died.
Today, on May 18, all art lovers can join the events dedicated to the International Museum Day. The oldest museum in the world is the Capitoline Museum in Rome, which was established in 1471.
Lithuania will provide Ukraine with 6 Amber-1800 radars to strengthen its air defense as part of Germany's initiative to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has launched the Reserve+ mobile application for persons liable for military service, conscripts and reservists, which allows them to quickly update their data and access the Oberig register.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the movement of attack UAVs through Sumy region in the direction of Poltava region.
The Law on Strengthening Mobilization Preparation and Mobilization grants persons liable for military service the right to deferment from mobilization during martial law, defining different categories of persons eligible for deferment, including people with disabilities, parents with many children, guardians, civil servants, and certain professions.
russian sources spread disinformation about the involvement of a Ukrainian refugee in the assassination attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, which the Slovak authorities categorically denied as a fake manipulation.
Ukraine is working to involve China at the highest level in the upcoming Peace Summit, as China is an influential country that can influence the aggressor Russia, said the head of the Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak.
Russian-terrorist forces continue active offensive and assault operations in the Pokrovske and Prydniprovsky directions, launching 15 missile and 70 air strikes at Ukrainian positions, while Ukrainian troops steadfastly hold their positions in the face of intense fighting.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the procedure for issuing electronic and paper military registration documents to conscripts, persons liable for military service and reservists, which will come into force on May 18 along with the law on enhanced mobilization.
Ukraine is holding Russia accountable for its aggression by using drones to carry out precision strikes on Russian military targets.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting to prepare for the first Peace Summit in Switzerland, aimed at a just end to the war, which will bring together states from all continents.
According to President Zelenskyy, after the Russian strikes, Ukraine's energy sector lost significant generating capacity, which necessitates rational consumption of electricity until it is restored.
Over the past week, Ukrainian army recruiting offices have received more than 5,000 applications from people wishing to join the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Tomorrow, no power cuts are planned for household consumers in Ukraine, with restrictions applying only to industry from 19:00 to midnight.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has dismissed three deputy ministers of community development, territories and infrastructure.
During a telephone conversation, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the peace summit in Switzerland and a bilateral security agreement with Slovenian Prime Minister Golob.
In the Kharkiv region, the Ukrainian military has successfully repelled Russian attempts to advance and invade, despite constant shelling of civilians and the lack of timely weapons supplies, which gives the Russians an advantage.
Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov defended the booking of employees of tech companies such as FAVBET Tech and Glovo, saying they are not couriers or "players" but high-level professionals who are crucial to the economy, as the IT sector contributed nearly 5% to Ukraine's GDP and paid more than UAH 20 billion in taxes last year.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has announced that starting from May 18, persons liable for military service will be able to receive consular services abroad by providing a military ID card in paper or electronic form along with other documents required to receive the chosen consular service.