Yevhen Ustimenko
The Russian army may begin installing two types of EW (Electronic Warfare) equipment on "Shahed" drones. This would allow the enemy to suppress Ukrainian interceptor drones and radar stations.
In Latvia, a drone fell into Lake Drīdzis and exploded. There were no casualties; the armed forces and police are searching for the wreckage of the device.
Border guards destroyed an enemy tank, APC, guns, and a field ammunition depot. Occupiers' shelters and two drones were also hit in the Northern direction.
A strike occurred in the city of Gubakha against the Metafrax enterprise, which produces components for explosives. The governor confirmed the attack on an industrial facility in the region.
UAVs attempted to attack the Zoryana substation, which powers a strategic Rosatom plant. Smoke was recorded near the energy facility in the city of Glazov.
On May 24, it will be sunny in Ukraine, with rain expected only in the east and south. A significant cold snap is anticipated in the country starting from the middle of next week.
On the night of May 23, air defense forces destroyed 102 enemy drones of various types. Twelve hits were recorded across nine locations, and debris fell in five others.
SpaceX successfully tested the Starship V3 rocket with new Raptor 3 engines. The vehicle deployed satellites into orbit and splashed down in the Indian Ocean.
Over the past day, 216 combat engagements took place, and the enemy used nearly 10,000 drones. The AFU eliminated 950 occupiers and destroyed 68 artillery systems.
At a meeting in Vinnytsia, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the purchase of alternative energy using community funds. Direct funding for local air defense groups was also permitted.
Hungary has reinstated the ban on the import of 20 categories of goods from Ukraine. The government has also changed its mind about withdrawing from the International Criminal Court.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed Donald Trump's announcement regarding the deployment of 5,000 US troops to Poland. The Alliance is currently working out the details of this mission.
Russian drones attacked buses and a residential building in the Nikopol district, wounding 16 people. Among the victims are 12 employees of an enterprise.
In the Novoslobidska community of the Sumy region, Russian troops destroyed a harvester in a field. The driver of the machinery was not injured, but the vehicle itself was completely burned out.
Ukraine has technically agreed on the conditions for the evacuation of six thousand people from the Oleshky area. Now, a ceasefire date is awaited from the Russian side, stated Dmytro Lubinets.
The Head of State discussed the protection of the northern border with the leadership of three regions. Zelenskyy also reported on a briefing by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, regarding strikes on Russia.
Jakarta is developing a regulatory framework for importing Russian oil due to shortages caused by the conflict with Iran. The country is also seeking fuel from US suppliers.
Putin ordered an attack on Ukraine in response to a drone strike on Starobilsk. It is reported that there are fatalities and more than 30 wounded as a result of a hit on a dormitory.
On May 23, thunderstorms and hail are expected in the eastern, southern, and central regions. The severe weather may cause disruptions to transport and utility services.
The Court of Appeal has confirmed the recovery of $3 billion from Kolomoisky and Bogolyubov. The ruling pertains to the case of large-scale fraud at PrivatBank.
In Lviv, a woman underwent surgery to remove a mercury thermometer that had been in her bladder for eight years. The foreign body had become encrusted with stone and caused a fistula.
Since the beginning of the invasion, the Russian Federation has used more than 13,300 chemical munitions. The intensity of enemy attacks on the battlefield has increased rapidly during 2024.
In the DRC, 750 suspected cases of Ebola and 177 deaths have been recorded; the virus has also been detected in Uganda. A sick US citizen has been transported to Germany for treatment.
Borys the deer has sustained serious internal organ damage after being struck by a car. Treatment will be lengthy and will involve remote administration of medication.
Zelenskyy visited Slavutych to discuss border protection and air defense in the north. In June, the government promises to resolve the issue of salaries for Chornobyl NPP workers.
Andrii Sybiha and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed threats from Belarus and the PURL initiative. The Ukrainian Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of sanctions pressure and deterring the enemy.
In the Kharkiv region, an occupiers' FPV drone hit a truck on the Ring Road. The driver died on the spot, and two police officers were injured.
Hungary has reinstated a ban on the import of 20 categories of Ukrainian products following a technical error. The restrictions apply to grain, meat, and eggs.
General Karel Řehka called Ukraine's membership in NATO a logical step. The Czech Republic plans to increase military spending and strengthen its own air defense system.
Operators in the Russian Federation are losing 84 kopecks per liter of AI-92 due to sanctions and the prioritization of military cargo. A wave of network bankruptcies is expected by the end of 2026.