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Russian attacks on Kherson on May 16 and 17: a 63-year-old man wounded, a 22-year-old woman has died

A man was wounded due to a drone attack in Kherson. A 22-year-old woman, who was wounded during yesterday's shelling of the city center, has died in the hospital.

Society • May 17, 07:21 AM • 13730 views
Russian UAV attack on Kharkiv on May 17 — seven cars burned, fire extinguishedPhoto

In Kharkiv, a drone strike caused seven cars to catch fire and damaged residential buildings. Rescuers have liquidated the fire; there are no casualties or injuries.

Society • May 17, 06:57 AM • 12540 views
Ukrainian aircraft carrying explosives detained in Trinidad and Tobago

A Ukrainian aircraft carrying undeclared explosives to Libya was detained in Trinidad and Tobago. After an inspection, the crew was allowed to continue the flight.

News of the World • May 17, 06:43 AM • 13534 views
Over 200 clashes and 9,000 drones launched – General Staff on the frontline situation as of May 16Photo

During the day, 234 combat engagements took place; the enemy dropped 300 aerial bombs and launched 9,645 drones. The Defense Forces eliminated 1,170 personnel and destroyed 82 enemy artillery systems.

War in Ukraine • May 17, 05:24 AM • 5141 views
Oil terminal ignites in Moscow region following drone attack – AstraPhoto

The Solnechnogorsk filling station caught fire in the Moscow region following a nighttime UAV attack. The facility is part of the main fuel system surrounding Moscow.

News of the World • May 17, 04:30 AM • 17204 views
Moscow under drone attack all night, residents report explosions, while mayor claims "AD successes"Video

Moscow and the Moscow region suffered a massive drone attack, with explosions heard in Zelenograd. Mayor Sobyanin claimed 114 drones were shot down over the past 24 hours.

News of the World • May 17, 03:16 AM • 6022 views
Cars burned and high-rise buildings were damaged in Kharkiv following a "Shahed" attack

Russian drones attacked three districts of Kharkiv, causing fires and destruction. Cars were burned and residential high-rise buildings were damaged in the city.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 11:45 PM • 19505 views
Woman injured and fires break out in Dnipro following Russian drone attack

As a result of the Russian drone attack, fires broke out in Dnipro and a private house caught fire. A 70-year-old woman was hospitalized in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 10:03 PM • 12199 views
In the Belgorod region, a man was killed after a Russian aerial bomb fell on a house; authorities are keeping silent

In the village of Dubovoye, a Russian aerial bomb hit a residential building. As a result of the incident, a man was killed, and the roof and utilities of the structure were damaged.

News of the World • May 16, 09:57 PM • 3906 views
In the Zaporizhzhia district, a Russian drone hit a gas station, a woman was injured, and a fire broke out

At night, a Russian drone hit a gas station in the Zaporizhzhia district. As a result of the attack, a 25-year-old woman was injured and a fire broke out.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 09:46 PM • 4130 views
Explosions and air defense activity reported in Crimea near 'Kacha' and 'Belbek' airfields

Explosions and air defense activity have been recorded in Crimea near the Kacha and Belbek airfields. Eyewitnesses report gunfire in Sevastopol and Simferopol.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 08:44 PM • 11425 views
Israel launches new strikes on southern Lebanon following extension of ceasefire

The IDF attacked Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon. The strikes were carried out despite the parties' agreement to extend the ceasefire.

News of the World • May 16, 08:12 PM • 3871 views
Enemy carried out 195 assaults and launched over 5.7 thousand kamikaze drones - General Staff on the situation at the front

There were 195 combat engagements at the front; the enemy launched over 5. 7 thousand kamikaze drones. the highest number of attacks was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 07:39 PM • 3869 views
The next strikes could be against Europe: Zelenskyy explains why it is crucial to cut off component supply channels to Russia

Zelenskyy stated that Russia is using new missiles with Western components for strikes on Kyiv. He called for an immediate shutdown of supply channels.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 06:08 PM • 8859 views
In Germany, a small plane crashed into a residential area, two people killed - mediaPhoto

A plane crashed in Limburgerhof, killing two people on board. Debris fell on a residential area; residents of the houses miraculously escaped injury.

News of the World • May 16, 04:45 PM • 6153 views
Diesel fuel hydrotreating unit damaged – General Staff clarifies results of strike on Ryazan Oil Refinery

Defense forces struck enemy control points and equipment. At the Ryazan Oil Refinery, four units that provided the occupiers with fuel were damaged.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 03:32 PM • 4874 views
Shooting near an educational institution in Chernivtsi: inspector detains 17-year-old youth

In Chernivtsi, an educational security service inspector detained a 17-year-old youth for a shooting near an educational institution. There were no casualties; the weapon was seized for forensic examination.

Society • May 16, 02:34 PM • 8311 views
Over 60 combat engagements occurred at the front; the enemy is active in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors – General Staff

Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has attacked AFU positions 61 times. The highest level of occupier activity was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 01:25 PM • 3576 views
In Lviv, a man opened fire near a playground and was detainedVideo

In Lviv, a 34-year-old man fired about ten shots into the air near children. Patrol officers detained the perpetrator; he faces up to seven years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • May 16, 12:08 PM • 7044 views
Mysterious drone crashes in city on Turkey's Black Sea coastVideo

In the city of Samsun, a drone weighing 25 kilograms damaged three residential buildings. There were no casualties; specialists are currently determining the origin and owner of the aircraft.

News of the World • May 16, 11:39 AM • 4277 views
HAMAS confirms death of top commander in Israeli strike

HAMAS commander al-Haddad was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. He was one of the primary architects of the October 7 attack on Israel.

News of the World • May 16, 11:27 AM • 4162 views
Russian shelling damaged the shelter of the Skovoroda Museum; UNESCO has been notified of the attack

A UAV attack damaged eight roof spans of the shelter at the Skovoroda Museum in the Kharkiv region. The monument itself was not damaged; UNESCO has already been informed of the destruction.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 06:18 AM • 5967 views
The Russian Federation launched a massive drone attack on the south of the Odesa region, damaging houses and port infrastructurePhoto

Russian drones attacked the south of the Odesa region, damaging residential buildings, a port, and an educational institution. Two people were injured as a result of the shelling.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 04:55 AM • 4979 views
In Zaporizhzhia, 25 houses were damaged and two destroyed following a Russian attack

In Zaporizhzhia, damage to 25 houses and the destruction of two homes were recorded after the attack. An apartment also burned down; priority repair work is ongoing.

Society • May 16, 04:50 AM • 5936 views
In the Stavropol Krai, the 'Nevinnomyssky Azot' plant is on fire following an attack – monitorsPhotoVideo

In the Stavropol Krai, the Nevinnomyssky Azot plant caught fire after a night attack. The enterprise supplies chemicals for the production of Russian Federation ammunition.

News of the World • May 16, 04:30 AM • 4918 views
Russian drones attacked Kharkiv overnight, damaging metro exits and public transport

Russian drones damaged metro exits and transport in Kharkiv. One person was injured in the center of the city as a result of the overnight attack.

War in Ukraine • May 16, 04:15 AM • 4477 views
Israel announces strike on one of the top Hamas leaders in Gaza

Israel attacked Izz al-Din al-Haddad, who is considered the mastermind behind the October 7 attack. There is currently no data confirming the elimination of the Hamas leader.

News of the World • May 15, 09:57 PM • 3385 views
Greek investigation states drone linked to Ukraine went off course due to malfunction

Investigators in Greece have determined that a sea drone carrying explosives went off course due to a malfunction. Athens believes the craft is Ukrainian, but Kyiv denies this.

News of the World • May 15, 09:35 PM • 15584 views
Enemy launched over 220 assaults and deployed 5.4 thousand kamikaze drones - General Staff on the situation at the front

During the day, 221 combat engagements took place; the enemy used over 5,400 drones. The highest number of attacks was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.

War in Ukraine • May 15, 07:10 PM • 3640 views
Special operation in Khmelnytskyi region: Police officer's killer liquidated

Special forces liquidated the criminal who killed a police officer in the Khmelnytskyi region and attacked foresters. The assailant was killed during another exchange of fire with the police.

Crimes and emergencies • May 15, 05:06 PM • 9722 views