Air raid alert
Ukraine is changing reservation rules and increasing payments to military personnel. New deadlines for IDPs and the digitalization of employment records are also in effect.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 265 drones of various types, of which air defense neutralized 228 units. 27 hits were recorded at 18 locations; the enemy attack is ongoing.
In Odesa, an enemy UAV struck a nine-story residential building, causing a fire on the lower floors. Rescuers are working at the scene; information regarding casualties is being clarified.
On June 1 at 12:00, Finland will test its public warning system with a seven-second signal. The sirens warn of chemical accidents and drone threats.
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.
On the night of May 31, air defense neutralized 212 out of 229 enemy drones. 14 hits were recorded across 11 locations, and debris falls occurred in five places.
Zelenskyy warned of the ongoing threat of a massive strike on Ukraine. Air defense and aviation are in full readiness to repel enemy attacks.
On the night of May 30, air defense destroyed 284 targets, including 5 missiles and 279 drones. Nine UAV hits were recorded across seven different locations.
Enemy missiles were detected in Poltava, Vinnytsia, and Kyiv regions. Explosions rang out in Kyiv and the region during the Russian air attack.
Intelligence has warned of Russia preparing a new massive shelling of Ukraine. Zelenskyy urged citizens not to ignore alerts and emphasized that air defense is the priority.
For the first time, a missile threat was declared across the entire Urals and in 20 regions of the Russian Federation. Airports in Yekaterinburg, Chelyabinsk, and Perm have been closed to incoming flights.
On the night of May 29, the enemy launched 232 UAVs and a ballistic missile. Air defense forces neutralized 217 drones; hits by the missile and 14 unmanned aerial vehicles were recorded.
Overnight, the enemy launched a Kinzhal missile and 147 strike drones of various types. Air defense forces neutralized 138 UAVs; hits by the missile and 9 UAVs were recorded.
During the attack on Kyiv on May 24, debris from a rare 9M729 missile was discovered. The use of such weapons may indicate a shortage of conventional missiles for the Iskander system.
As a result of the morning air attack in the Rivne region, a civilian enterprise was damaged. There are no casualties; relevant services are working on-site.
On the night of May 27, Russia launched 163 drones, 150 of which were shot down or suppressed. 8 hits were recorded across 7 locations, and falling debris was reported in 4 places.
Explosions were recorded near the Belbek, Kacha, and Saky airfields in Crimea. Russian air defense opened fire, though no official air raid alert was issued in Sevastopol.
Ukraine condemns the admission of athletes from the Russian Federation and Belarus to competitions under national flags. Due to the enemy's aggression, 852 Ukrainian sports facilities have been damaged.
Pavlo Yelizarov stated there is a rapid increase in the number of Shahed drones during attacks. The mass scale and changing enemy tactics are complicating the work of air defense systems.
The Russian military-industrial complex has limitations in missile production, which constrains the intensity of attacks on Kyiv. The main problem for the Armed Forces of Ukraine remains the shortage of missiles for Patriot systems.
The Center for Countering Disinformation has debunked a fake report regarding Law No. 395/2026 on disconnecting communications during air raid alerts. No decisions regarding restricting the operations of mobile providers have been made at this time.
Air defense shot down 111 enemy drones out of 122 launched during the night attack. Hits were recorded at 11 locations; the enemy continues to launch new UAVs.
Professor Dmytro Govseiev explained the potential threats of acute or chronic stress to a pregnant woman's body and the impact stress has on fetal development.
The academic year will last until June 30, however, schools determine their own class schedules. In 2024, students in grades 4, 9, and 11 were officially exempted from State Final Examinations (DPA).
Russia attacked Ukraine with 262 drones; air defense forces shot down or suppressed 246 enemy targets. 10 hits were recorded across nine locations, the attack is ongoing.
During the attack on May 24, the enemy attempted to overwhelm the air defense with a massive volume of missiles and drones. Over 40% of the Shaheds were shot down by interceptors of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
As a result of the May 24 attack in Kyiv, 81 people were injured. Buildings of the Ministry of Justice, KSE, the Ukrainian House, and several of the capital's museums were damaged.
Lukyanivska station is open for entry and exit in the direction of Yuriy Illienko Street. The exit to the Kvadrat shopping center remains temporarily closed to passengers.
Police detained a 29-year-old man for thefts in buildings damaged by shelling in Podil. The perpetrator faces up to eight years in prison.
Two people were killed and 83 injured due to the Russian attack. The enemy deployed 90 missiles and 600 drones, striking Kyiv and Bila Tserkva.