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A physicochemical process that causes destruction
An explosion is a sudden and rapid physical or physicochemical process during which a powerful release of energy occurs within a limited volume. A sudden increase in pressure creates a shock wave that causes destruction in a solid medium. Explosions are categorized into physical (which include electromagnetic, kinetic, volcanic explosions, and explosions of containers due to internal pressure), chemical, and nuclear. The potential of explosions is used not only for destruction but also, for example, for extinguishing fires, welding certain materials, and mining.
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Death toll from strike on Pryluky rises to three, including a 15-year-old boy

As a result of a ballistic missile strike on Pryluky, three people were killed and 29 were injured. A fire broke out in a shopping center in the city due to the hit.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 01:41 PM • 2227 views
AFU hit an oil refinery in Kstovo and an oil pumping station near Yaroslavl – General Staff

The Defense Forces struck the Lukoil refinery in Kstovo and a station in the Yaroslavl region. The plant, with a capacity of 17 million tons, provides fuel for the Russian occupation forces.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 12:58 PM • 4032 views
Defense Forces struck a command and observation post, pontoon bridge crossings, and other enemy targets - General Staff

The AFU struck UAV control points and a command post in the Kursk region. Crossings and enemy concentrations were also destroyed in three regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 12:16 PM • 3298 views
In Estonia, a NATO fighter jet shot down a drone for the first time – MinisterPhoto

A NATO fighter jet shot down a drone over the Estonian lake Võrtsjärv. The debris fell near the village of Kablaküla; there are no casualties among the civilian population.

News of the World • May 19, 11:07 AM • 3587 views
Casualties rise following Russian attacks on Pryluky and HlukhivPhoto

In Pryluky, a ballistic missile strike killed two people and wounded 21 others. In Hlukhiv, a drone attack left two dead and four injured.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 10:45 AM • 5407 views
Russians drop three KABs on Kramatorsk, 6 wounded

Russian troops shelled Kramatorsk with FAB-250 aerial bombs targeting residential areas. Six civilians sustained injuries of varying degrees of severity.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 09:03 AM • 4037 views
Russia struck Pryluky with ballistics and Hlukhiv with drones – four deadPhoto

In Pryluky, a ballistic strike killed two people and wounded 17. In Hlukhiv, a drone attack left two people dead and two others injured.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 08:58 AM • 3271 views
In Yaroslavl, Russia, a drone attack was reported; an oil refinery may have been hitVideo

In Yaroslavl, drones attacked an industrial facility, presumably an oil refinery. Local authorities confirmed the strike and that emergency services are working on the fire.

News of the World • May 19, 07:34 AM • 3703 views
Russia attacks Naftogaz assets for the third consecutive day – gas infrastructure in Chernihiv region hit

Russian drones damaged critical gas infrastructure equipment in the Chernihiv region. Personnel were evacuated; there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 07:12 AM • 4043 views
Russian attack hits Brovary near Kyiv

In the Brovary district, falling debris damaged a balcony of a high-rise building and two cars. Air defense forces destroyed two dozen enemy drones.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 06:55 AM • 16163 views
236 battles on the front, enemy increases drone use - General Staff updates mapsPhoto

236 clashes recorded on the front over the past day; the enemy deployed nearly 10,000 kamikaze drones. The highest number of attacks was repelled in the Pokrovsk direction.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 06:26 AM • 3269 views
Massive Russian attack on Kharkiv region claims two lives, child among the injuredPhotoVideo

Two people were killed and a child was wounded due to overnight UAV strikes on the Kharkiv region. The enemy damaged residential buildings, warehouses, and private vehicles.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 05:32 AM • 3430 views
Morning strikes on Kharkiv: at least three wounded, over 25 houses damaged

In the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, 25 private houses were damaged due to shelling. Three people were wounded, and the search for a person under the rubble is ongoing.

Society • May 19, 03:33 AM • 15202 views
Night attack on Izmail resulted in damage to port infrastructure

As a result of the night attack on Izmail, port infrastructure facilities were damaged. There are no casualties; most targets were destroyed over open territory.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 01:55 AM • 8774 views
Received money via drone for adjusting strikes on Nikopol: FSB agent faces life imprisonment

The SBU detained a recidivist who directed enemy fire at air defense positions and fortifications. The man received payment for his betrayal in capsules delivered via drone.

War in Ukraine • May 18, 10:30 PM • 5047 views
Night drone attack on Kharkiv caused a fire at a civilian infrastructure facility

The enemy attacked two districts of Kharkiv with UAVs and hit civilian infrastructure. A fire broke out at the site of the strike; no information on casualties has been received.

Society • May 18, 09:58 PM • 13923 views
Shot at acquaintances and then barricaded himself in an apartment: shooter detained in Kyiv

A man who shot at acquaintances and barricaded himself in an apartment has been detained in Kyiv. Police have opened a case on the grounds of hooliganism.

Kyiv • May 18, 07:09 PM • 5517 views
In Kyiv, a man opened fire and then locked himself in an apartment. Negotiations are underway with the shooter

In the capital, a man fired two shots during an argument and barricaded himself in his own home. Police are negotiating with the shooter; there are no casualties.

Kyiv • May 18, 06:39 PM • 4617 views
General Staff confirmed the strike on a Russian boat in the Caspian area of Dagestan and other enemy targets

General Staff confirmed the strike on a "Grachonok" boat in Dagestan and the destruction of aviation in Yeysk. A communication hub, a "Tor-M2" air defense system, and a fuel train were also hit.

War in Ukraine • May 18, 10:44 AM • 2817 views
Third foreign vessel damaged during Russian attack en route to Greater Odesa ports - USPA

A civilian vessel flying the Panamanian flag was damaged by a drone attack while traveling to port. The crew mitigated the consequences; there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • May 18, 10:28 AM • 33941 views
In Dnipro, the tax office building was damaged due to an enemy attackPhoto

As a result of the night shelling of Dnipro on May 18, the administrative building of the tax service was damaged. The blast wave blew out windows; there were no casualties.

Society • May 18, 09:17 AM • 5121 views
Russian attack hits two vessels en route to Greater Odesa ports - USPA

On May 18, Russian UAVs struck two foreign vessels near Odesa. The crews extinguished the fires on their own; there were no casualties, and the vessels continue their transit.

War in Ukraine • May 18, 08:34 AM • 3624 views
Russia struck Naftogaz's critical infrastructure in the Dnipro region, female employees were injured

In the Dnipropetrovsk region, drones attacked Naftogaz facilities and destroyed a gas station. Two female employees were wounded; the assessment of the scale of destruction is ongoing.

War in Ukraine • May 18, 08:22 AM • 3736 views
Russian attack affected 8 regions, one of the drones hit a Chinese vessel – Zelenskyy announced work with partners on air defensePhotoVideo

During a night attack involving 524 drones and 22 missiles, a Russian UAV hit a Chinese vessel. Zelenskyy urged partners to strengthen air defense and anti-ballistic capabilities.

War in Ukraine • May 18, 07:44 AM • 4049 views
Ukraine changes train routes following overnight Russian attack – what you need to know

Due to the shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region, the railway has adjusted train schedules and routes. Passengers will be transported with transfers to ensure safety and timely travel.

Society • May 18, 07:20 AM • 4324 views
Russian drones reached western regions overnight; enterprises hit in Khmelnytskyi region

In Khmelnytskyi region, a UAV attack caused fires at enterprises; 29 targets were downed. In Rivne region, there were no reports of destruction or casualties.

War in Ukraine • May 18, 06:28 AM • 3348 views
Massive Russian shelling of Dnipropetrovsk region leaves 26 injuredPhoto

As a result of the Russian attack on the Dnipropetrovsk region, 26 people were wounded, including two children. Residential buildings, educational institutions, and enterprises were damaged.

Society • May 18, 06:09 AM • 4113 views
Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistics; 503 out of 524 drones and 4 out of 22 missiles neutralized

Air defense shot down 4 missiles and 503 drones during the night attack on Ukraine. Hits by 18 missiles and 16 drones were recorded in several regions.

War in Ukraine • May 18, 05:59 AM • 3895 views
Chinese vessel survived hostile "Shahed" attack - Ukrainian Navy spokesperson

A Chinese merchant vessel survived a hostile "Shahed" attack at sea; there were no casualties.

War in Ukraine • May 18, 05:20 AM • 5234 views
Russians attacked Chernihiv region with drones over the past day – there are wounded and destructionPhoto

As a result of attacks in the Koriukivka district and Chernihiv, two people were hospitalized. Residential buildings, vehicles, and civilian infrastructure were damaged.

War in Ukraine • May 18, 05:03 AM • 4904 views