Vadim Khlyudzinsky
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, announced the neutralization of the Russian fleet in the Black and Azov Seas. Ukraine is scaling up the production of naval drones to strengthen its defense.
About 3,000 protesters blocked the Brenner motorway for eight hours. The demonstration against excessive traffic halted movement between Germany and Italy.
Rafael Grossi demands access to the sixth power unit of the ZNPP after a drone attack. The IAEA will assess the threat to nuclear safety after inspecting the site of the incident.
Ten people were injured due to 25 artillery and drone attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region. A gymnasium, a five-story building, and private houses were damaged in two districts.
Since the beginning of the day, 232 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy deployed nearly six thousand kamikaze drones and dropped 195 guided aerial bombs.
US Senators demand that the Pentagon chief release 600 million dollars in aid. The funds are intended to support Ukraine and the Baltic states.
Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 950 Russian military personnel and 1,819 drones. Additionally, 68 artillery systems and 201 units of motor vehicles were destroyed.
The CCD has uncovered Russian disinformation regarding the mass influx of foreign workers. Statistics indicate a significant decrease in the issuance of work permits.
On May 23, most regions will be dry, but thunderstorms with hail will occur in the east and south. Air temperatures will reach 30 degrees Celsius.
The Irish Foreign Ministry warns that associate member status would block Ukraine's full accession to the EU. This could create a two-tier approach to the bloc's expansion.
Usyk will receive $100 million for the fight against Verhoeven in Egypt. The winner of the match will also take home a precious pendant worth $40,000.
Putin still plans to seize the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine by the end of 2026. At the same time, the Russian elite admits that the war in Ukraine is "not going very well."
The Trump administration has mandated that green card applicants must leave the US to submit their applications. The new rule will affect hundreds of thousands of legal migrants.
A Russian agent was sentenced to 15 years in prison for adjusting shelling in the Kharkiv region and attempting to set fire to an AFU vehicle. The man collected data through his own Telegram channel.
Petr Pavel called on NATO to shoot down Russian aircraft and disconnect the country from the internet and banks. He believes the Alliance must "show its teeth" to Russia
Trump mistakenly bought up to $5 million worth of Kura Sushi USA shares. The sushi chain was likely confused with a well-known computer hardware manufacturer.
On the night of May 23, drones attacked Novorossiysk, causing a fire near an oil terminal. A major blaze was recorded in the area of the local port.
The CCD has debunked fakes regarding the forced mobilization of women in the Kharkiv region under the threat of sanctions. The recruitment of Ukrainian women into the military remains strictly voluntary.
In the Poltava community, a drone attack caused a fire and blew out windows in administrative buildings. There are no casualties; emergency services are managing the aftermath.
As part of Operation "Arcade Strike," the Alliance is testing electronic warfare (EW) capabilities and UAV destruction. Generals warn of limited time to prepare for a potential Russian attack.
Since the beginning of the year, Ukrainian forces have liberated 590 kilometers of territory from the occupiers. President Zelenskyy stated that the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to increase the rates of destruction of Russian personnel.
The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, reported 695 documented forms of torture used by Russians against prisoners. They are strangled, beaten, shocked with tasers, set upon by dogs, and forced to stand in one place for 18 hours.
The SBU has liquidated eight schemes for evading mobilization in various regions. For forging documents and facilitating escape, the dealers charged from $7,000 to $15,000 USD.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned of escalation following Russia's accusations against the Baltic states. The U.S. and NATO are monitoring the situation to prevent the conflict from expanding.
The National Bank has set the dollar rate at 44. 23 UAH, while the euro costs 51.30 UAH. In banks, the cash dollar is trading within the range of 43.98-44.44 hryvnias per unit.
880 occupiers and 1,872 drones were eliminated over the past day. Total losses of Russian troops are 3.5 times higher than Ukrainian losses.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha declared a turning point in the war and the loss of Russia's advantage. He called on NATO for investment and warned of threats from Belarus.
In Donetsk, teenagers were forced to manufacture camouflage suits and nets for the Russian military. The occupiers are using children as free labor.
On May 22, Ukraine will see rain with thunderstorms and hail, with temperatures reaching up to 30 degrees. Precipitation and heat are expected in Kyiv.
The Russian Federation and Belarus have completed nuclear exercises using Iskander-M systems. ISW notes the strengthening of the Kremlin's actual control over Minsk.