Ten graduates of military academies underwent a solemn initiation into the ranks of the SOF and received steel-colored berets. The cadets were also presented with the first edition of the Ethos.
Kyiv marks its 1544th anniversary without large-scale celebrations due to the threat of shelling. Charitable and cultural events for residents are being held in the city's districts.
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.
The CCD has refuted Russia's claims of an alleged strike on a ZNPP power unit. Radiation levels are normal, and the IAEA should be granted access for verification.
The Defense Forces have refuted Russian claims of an alleged attack on the sixth power unit of the ZNPP. The occupiers are using the plant as a military base and a tool for blackmail.
The AFU and SBU struck Tu-142 aircraft, an Iskander launcher, and enemy oil targets. The attacks caused fuel shortages in occupied Crimea.
During the past 24 hours, 291 combat engagements took place; the enemy lost 1,430 personnel. The AFU struck a command post and nine areas of enemy manpower concentration.
Two fire hotspots have been recorded at the oil depot in Feodosia following overnight strikes. A plume of smoke from the facility has stretched 9.5 kilometers toward the sea.
The Russian command has introduced night transportation and a speed limit of 120 km/h on the R-280 highway. To protect the convoys, they are deploying scarce electronic warfare (EW) systems and military personnel from the front lines.
Russia attacked the Shostka community with drones, damaging residential buildings and administrative facilities. Preliminarily, there were no casualties; recovery efforts are ongoing at the sites.
Over the past day, the AFU eliminated 1,430 occupiers and 70 enemy artillery systems. Total Russian losses since the start of the war have exceeded 1.36 million people.
Airlogix and Sentinel are establishing a joint venture in Canada to manufacture UAVs. The produced reconnaissance drones will be handed over to the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
In Bukovyna, a deputy and a police officer organized a scheme for men to escape to Romania. The perpetrators earned 700,000 dollars and have already been served with notices of suspicion.
Zelenskyy has signed a law abolishing VAT on unmanned ground vehicles. The exemption will remain in effect for the needs of the Defense Forces until the end of martial law.
Poltava region officials caused 5 million hryvnias in damages during the procurement of phones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The case regarding embezzlement and money laundering has already been referred to court.
On May 30-31, Kyiv will host the Book Arsenal, music festivals, and gastronomic events. Guests can expect performances by famous artists and tastings.
Syrskyi visited combat brigades in the Donetsk region and assessed the enemy's actions. The Russians are attempting to break through the defenses of Pokrovsk using small infantry groups.
In Vinnytsia region, a serviceman will stand trial for the murder and rape of a schoolgirl. The accused beat the girl with a bat and threw her body into a well.
As part of its support for Ukrainian defenders, the "Podorozhnyk" pharmacy chain regularly provides vehicles for their needs on the front lines and in front-line regions.
Over the past day, the AFU destroyed 960 occupiers, two tanks, and 28 artillery systems. Total enemy losses since the beginning of the invasion have reached 1,361,070 personnel.
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.
