The First Lady visited the Book Arsenal in Kyiv and selected three new editions. President Zelenskyy presented a book to the Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson.
The former head of the Rivne TRC will be tried for an overpayment of 830,000 hryvnias on 16 pickup trucks. The official failed to verify prices during the procurement of vehicles for the military.
Zelenskyy signed a law on the right of local councils to fund defense and build fortifications. Communities will be able to support the AFU, with the exception of providing weaponry.
The Rada has exempted the supply of ground drones for the Defense Forces from VAT. This will accelerate the delivery of equipment for the evacuation of the wounded and reconnaissance.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 10. 8 billion for the purchase of weapons and the development of the defense industry. The funds were sourced from taxes and license fees from the gambling business.
A case regarding the supply of low-quality spare parts for armored vehicles worth 171 million UAH has been referred to court. The losses to the state from the scheme amount to 126 million UAH.
Over the past day, the Defense Forces eliminated 1,160 invaders and 42 artillery systems. Total enemy personnel losses have reached over 1.36 million people.
The SSO attacked a Russian Project 21630 ship with FP-1 drones. Following the hit, a large-scale fire broke out on board the Caspian Flotilla vessel.
Zelenskyy reported on Russia's plans to increase the occupation contingent by tens of thousands of people. Ukraine will share data on the new mobilization with partners.
During the construction of a control point for the AFU, the state suffered damages amounting to UAH 2. 7 million. A technical supervision engineer has been notified of suspicion due to negligence.
The vote on amendments to the 2026 budget has been postponed until tomorrow. Defense spending will increase by UAH 1.64 trillion through credit assistance from the European Union.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine hit enemy warehouses and command posts in the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions. The occupiers are urgently transferring surviving supplies beyond Mariupol.
In Sevastopol, a missile struck a bank building, while in Taganrog, two people were injured. Residential buildings were damaged, and over 20 drones were destroyed.
Over the past day, the AFU eliminated 1,000 occupiers and 39 enemy artillery systems. Total personnel losses of the RF amount to approximately 1,358,950 people.
The AFU are breaking records on the B1 Centauro, while Taiwan prepares the Yunpao II D3 wheeled tank. The vehicle, with capabilities comparable to the Abrams, will enter mass production in 2027.
Over the past day, the Defense Forces eliminated 1,010 occupiers and 64 artillery systems. Additionally, 1,790 enemy drones and 10 ground robotic systems were destroyed.
The Committee recommended adopting a draft law on removing women from the registry if they were added in violation of regulations. TCC (Territorial Recruitment Center) verification will take up to 30 days.
On the night of May 24, the Unmanned Systems Forces struck an S-300 SAM system, an Imbir radar, and fuel depots in the rear. The 23rd enemy air defense facility in May has been destroyed.
In Lyman, the SBU detained a local resident who was hiding a Russian scout and correcting fire. During the detention, the occupier was liquidated.
Oleksandr Syrskyi and Eirik Kristoffersen visited units in the Southern Operational Zone. They discussed the AFU's needs for air defense, UAVs, and ammunition.
ATESH agents disabled communication towers and a substation in Novorossiysk to blind air defense systems. This helped facilitate the strike on the largest oil storage facility in the Caucasus.
248 combat engagements were recorded over the day; the enemy used 9,203 drones and 255 guided aerial bombs. The most intense fighting occurred in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.
The Unmanned Systems Forces struck the frigate Admiral Essen and a missile carrier in Novorossiysk. Additionally, an Osa air defense system, command posts, and enemy logistical hubs were destroyed.
Police have opened a case regarding the beating of veteran Artem Moroz in Kyiv. The guilty TCC officials will be transferred to serve in combat units.
Ukraine marks Heroes' Day and the professional holiday of the Marine Corps. The world celebrates days of struggle, turtle protection, and the chestnut blossoming period.
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.
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.
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.
The President visited a college in Rivne to discuss vocational education. The Ministry of Education will develop a solution regarding a possible increase in student scholarships.
The Military Law Enforcement Service detained Vitaliy Chepurko for going AWOL and threatening terrorist acts against the military. The case has been handed over to the SBI for investigative actions.
