Oleksandra Vasylenko
Due to the Russian attack in Kyiv, tram routes No. 14, 15, and 18 have been suspended, and the Havanskyi Bridge has been closed. Routes for dozens of buses and trolleybuses in the city have been changed.
In Cherkasy, 11 people were injured, including two children, due to a drone strike. Rescuers extinguished the fire in a nine-story building and rescued nine residents.
A healthy garden requires proper watering, soil selection, and seasonal preparation. Rules for transplanting and protecting plants from pests and diseases are described.
ZNPP depends on a single power line due to constant drone attacks. The IAEA is negotiating a ceasefire to carry out necessary repair work.
Due to the falling birth rate, the number of first-graders in Ukraine has decreased by 13%. In the long term, schools will lose up to 90,000 students every year.
The Pechersk Court will determine preventive measures for police chiefs from three regions. The officials are suspected of protecting a network of porn studios in exchange for bribes.
On Vyshyvanka Day, the CCD refuted myths regarding roots shared with the kosovorotka and the ban on shirts in the USSR. Traditional clothing was everyday attire and held deep significance.
Vyshyvanka Day is celebrated on the third Thursday of May as a symbol of national unity. The holiday was founded by student Lesia Voroniuk 20 years ago in Chernivtsi.
Timur Mindich is challenging President Zelenskyy's decree on the imposition of sanctions in court. The lawsuit was filed with the Cassation Administrative Court on May 14.
Starting June 2, 2026, traffic on the M-19 highway in Terebovlia will be restricted for one year due to bridge repairs. The works are 90% funded by the EU under the Interreg NEXT program.
Kyiv plans to raise the fare to 30 UAH per trip. As a result, the capital could become one of the five most expensive cities in Europe in terms of transport costs.
In May 2026, Mustang+ diesel costs 92. 90 UAH, and LPG costs 48.90 UAH. The lowest prices for gasoline and diesel fuel were recorded at the Shell filling station network.
In 2026, applicants are choosing management and law, although the market requires technical specialists. The Ministry of Education and Science has abolished motivational letters and updated the admission rules.
On May 18, Ukraine honors the memory of the victims of the genocide of the Crimean Tatar people. In 1944, the Soviet regime forcibly deported over 180,000 people.
The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) confirmed that a bail of 140 million hryvnias has been posted for the former Deputy Head of the Office of the President. Fundraising for his release began on May 15.
Minister Sybiha emphasized the importance of Kazakhstan for Ukraine's energy sector and reconstruction. The countries are united by a shared history of struggle against Russian repression.
Washington demands the removal of 400 kg of uranium and the renunciation of reparations for negotiations. Iran seeks the lifting of sanctions and recognition of its rights to the Strait of Hormuz.
Singer LELÉKA entered the top 10 at Eurovision 2026, receiving 221 points. The greatest total support for Ukraine was provided by Azerbaijan, Portugal, and Poland.
On May 18, short-term rains with thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine, with temperatures reaching up to +25 degrees Celsius. In Kyiv, temperatures are forecasted to be around +20°C with possible precipitation.
In Abu Dhabi, a drone hit a generator at the Barakah nuclear power plant outside the inner perimeter. Radiation levels are normal, and the power units are operating in routine mode.
Bulgaria's Eurovision victory caused a scandal due to the songwriter's ties to the Russian Federation. Dimitris Kontopoulos has collaborated with Philipp Kirkorov for years.
Zelenskyy announced successful strikes by Ukrainian long-range weapons on the Moscow region. The Defense Forces overcame the enemy's densest air defense system.
Amaranth is a protein- and squalene-rich gluten-free pseudocereal. It is beneficial for digestion but can cause discomfort if consumed in excess.
Over the week, the enemy launched more than 3,170 drones and 74 missiles. As a result of the shelling, 52 people were killed and 346 civilians were injured.
Ukraine's Ambassador to the UK Valerii Zaluzhnyi called for new security solutions at a conference in Tallinn. He emphasized that the old world order no longer works.
As a result of a UAV attack on the Moscow region, three people were killed and others were injured. Drones damaged residential buildings in four districts and infrastructure facilities.
A man was wounded due to a drone attack in Kherson. A 22-year-old woman, who was wounded during yesterday's shelling of the city center, has died in the hospital.
In Kharkiv, a drone strike caused seven cars to catch fire and damaged residential buildings. Rescuers have liquidated the fire; there are no casualties or injuries.
A Ukrainian aircraft carrying undeclared explosives to Libya was detained in Trinidad and Tobago. After an inspection, the crew was allowed to continue the flight.
The Office of the President expects the launch of the Special Tribunal for the Russian Federation's aggression in 2027. The creation of the mechanism in The Hague has already been supported by 36 countries and the European Union.