Volodymyr Zelenskyy has set a new date for the celebration of the Day of Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. From now on, it will be celebrated on May 27, instead of July 29.
Due to bad weather, 32 settlements in two regions are without power. Electricity consumption increased by 7.9% due to cloudy weather, but the system is balanced.
On the night of May 26, Russia attacked Ukraine, launching 9 Kh-101 cruise missiles and 355 strike UAVs. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down all missiles and neutralized 288 drones.
Kaja Kallas stated about the increase in Russian attacks on Ukraine, emphasizing the need to put pressure on the Russian Federation. The EU is ready to act and hopes for the support of international partners.
Russian troops attacked Kharkiv region with drones, causing destruction and a fire at a private enterprise in Vashchevo. Two women were killed and five wounded in the region during the day.
The head of the Presidential Office stated that Russia is stalling for time and is not providing specifics regarding negotiations. It is possible to accelerate the ceasefire with sanctions and weapons.
A 14-year-old boy was injured as a result of a night attack by Russian troops on the Odesa region. The teenager suffered cut wounds to his leg in Velykodolynske.
An agent network of Russian special services adjusted air strikes on eastern, southern, and western regions of Ukraine. The youngest of them is 16 years old, and the oldest is 23.
Overnight, Russia attacked the Khmelnytskyi region, damaging four enterprises, 18 residential buildings, and a power line. There is no information about civilian casualties, and the aftermath is being dealt with.
Oil prices rose after Trump extended trade talks with the EU. Also, limited progress in talks between the US and Iran reduced concerns about Iranian oil.
According to the Prosecutor's Office, 630 children have died and more than 1,960 have been injured as a result of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation in Ukraine. On May 25 alone, 3 children became victims of the attacks.
Four officials have been arrested in North Korea after the unsuccessful launch of a new warship. Kim Jong-un called the incident a crime that damaged the dignity of the country.
Kyiv was attacked again at night by strike drones, the alarm lasted 6 hours. There is damage in the Dnipro district, in particular, windows were broken in a residential building, but there were no casualties.
Rescuers discovered the bodies of five skiers near the Swiss resort of Zermatt who had gone missing while climbing Mount Rimpfishhorn. An investigation into the incident has been launched.
Over the past day, 180 battles took place at the front, a third of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy was also active in the Novopavlivka and Lyman directions, launching missile and air strikes.
A shooting occurred in Little River, resulting in at least 11 people being hospitalized. Police believe the incident is isolated, but details about suspects or causes have not been released.
Police are investigating possible arson as the main cause of the power outage in the Alpes-Maritimes region, including Cannes. The Cannes Film Festival reported that the closing ceremony will take place as planned.
The soldier Dmytro, who had been in captivity for over a year, has finally returned home. The Ombudsman shared a touching video of the hero's first call to his family.
The number of enemy attacks on the Bilopilska and Vorozhbyanska communities has increased in the Sumy region, and an evacuation has been announced. 633 children remain in the communities, and about 2,300 residents in Bilopillia and Vorozhba.
Ukrainian fencer Vlada Kharkova won a bronze medal at the World Cup stage in China. This is Ukraine's first individual award in women's épée in the last seven years.
As part of the large prisoner exchange "1000 for 1000," 307 Ukrainian defenders were returned. Among those released are 27 defenders of Mariupol, the youngest is 25 years old, and the oldest is 61.
The second day of the prisoner exchange with the Russian Federation took place, as a result of which 307 Ukrainian soldiers returned home. In total, 697 people have already been released in two days of the exchange.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the second round of prisoner exchanges with Ukraine. According to the agreements, 307 servicemen were returned from both sides.
The head of the Office of the President, Andriy Yermak, hinted at important news today. This happened against the background of expectations of the continuation of the exchange of prisoners with the Russian Federation, which Zelensky mentioned earlier.
In the Kirovohrad region, a truck, two minibuses, and a car collided. Three people died at the scene, and two more were injured. A criminal investigation has been opened.
In Rivne, on May 23, at about 21:40, on Kyivska Street near the bus station, an accident occurred involving three cars. As a result of the accident, the driver of the Volkswagen was injured and hospitalized.
On May 23, the enemy dropped a "FAB-250" on Kostiantynivka. A 47-year-old woman died, and her husband and two female residents were wounded. Houses and power lines were damaged.
The European Union plans to disconnect more than 20 Russian banks from SWIFT. Lowering the oil price ceiling to $45 and banning the Nord Stream gas pipelines are also being considered.
In the Kharkiv direction, a group of police officers came under fire from FPV drones. Police Sergeant Yuriy Baranov received serious injuries and died at a medical center.
On the night of May 24, Russian troops attacked the Odesa region with strike drones. The enemy targeted the objects of the port infrastructure, the documentation of the war crime is ongoing.
