Julia Shramko
In the Dnipropetrovsk region, drones attacked Naftogaz facilities and destroyed a gas station. Two female employees were wounded; the assessment of the scale of destruction is ongoing.
A Brave1 participant has created the first Ukrainian KAB (guided aerial bomb) with a 250 kg warhead. The Ministry of Defense has already purchased an experimental batch for use at the front.
The US Senate has banned the use of budget funds to finance security for Trump's ballroom. Democrats successfully challenged the allocation of one billion dollars.
During a night attack involving 524 drones and 22 missiles, a Russian UAV hit a Chinese vessel. Zelenskyy urged partners to strengthen air defense and anti-ballistic capabilities.
Stepan Kubiv, a Member of Parliament of the ninth convocation, has passed away. He was a member of the Committee on Economic Development.
Due to the shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region, the railway has adjusted train schedules and routes. Passengers will be transported with transfers to ensure safety and timely travel.
Andrii Sybiha and Anita Orbán discussed minority rights and Ukraine's accession to the EU. Expert consultations on these issues will begin as early as this week.
In Khmelnytskyi region, a UAV attack caused fires at enterprises; 29 targets were downed. In Rivne region, there were no reports of destruction or casualties.
Donald Trump warned Iran of the risk of destruction due to stalling negotiations. The parties cannot reach an agreement regarding the nuclear program and peace terms.
As a result of the Russian attack on the Dnipropetrovsk region, 26 people were wounded, including two children. Residential buildings, educational institutions, and enterprises were damaged.
Air defense shot down 4 missiles and 503 drones during the night attack on Ukraine. Hits by 18 missiles and 16 drones were recorded in several regions.
242 combat engagements took place over the past day, a third of which occurred in three sectors. The enemy deployed over 8,000 kamikaze drones and carried out 112 airstrikes.
The National Bank has set the dollar exchange rate at 44. 07 hryvnias, while the euro has decreased to 51.26 hryvnias. In banks and exchange offices, the currency is trading at market prices.
A 43-year-old Kyiv resident wounded a 27-year-old man in the arm and abdomen after a remark about noise. Police detained the perpetrator; she faces up to seven years in prison.
A Chinese merchant vessel survived a hostile "Shahed" attack at sea; there were no casualties.
On May 18, heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in the northern and Poltava regions. Daytime temperatures will reach 23 degrees, and up to 26 degrees in the east.
China has opposed the EU's subsidy investigations into the company Nuctech. Beijing called Brussels' actions illegal and prohibited companies from cooperating.
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford has returned to the US after a record deployment. The crew participated in the standoff with Iran and the operations related to the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
A judge in Paris takes up a complaint against Prince Mohammed bin Salman in connection with the murder of journalist Khashoggi. The case concerns torture and enforced disappearance.
The Spanish government claims the service sector is dependent on migrants due to low birth rates. Without foreigners, the country faces the threat of mass bar closures.
Zelenskyy and Macron discussed strengthening air defense and joint work on anti-ballistics. France supports the opening of Ukraine's negotiation clusters with the EU.
A court has sentenced a driver who, traveling at a speed of 134 km/h, struck servicemen at a checkpoint in Kyiv. One National Guard member died at the scene, while another sustained injuries.
In the city of Samsun, a drone weighing 25 kilograms damaged three residential buildings. There were no casualties; specialists are currently determining the origin and owner of the aircraft.
HAMAS commander al-Haddad was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. He was one of the primary architects of the October 7 attack on Israel.
In the capital of Thailand, a freight train collided with a bus at a crossing. As a result of the accident, eight people were killed and more than 20 others were injured.
Long Island Rail Road workers have gone on strike following the collapse of negotiations with the MTA. Over 250,000 daily passengers will face a transportation collapse.
Trump has delayed $14 billion in arms sales to Taiwan for the sake of negotiations with China. The fate of air defense and missile deliveries now depends on decisions from Beijing.
Beef consumption in Argentina has fallen to 44. 5 kg per person due to Javier Milei's policies. Citizens are switching to cheaper pork and poultry.
Far-right and pro-Palestinian marches are set to take place in London. Police will deploy 4,000 officers and drones to prevent large-scale clashes.
The bodies of 528 fallen defenders were returned to Ukraine with the assistance of the Red Cross. Law enforcement officers and experts have begun the process of identifying the deceased.