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Fires are a process of uncontrolled combustion spreading through space. Fires pose a threat to the lives of humans and animals, and they destroy or damage property and ecosystems. Most often, the cause of a fire is careless handling of fire, violation of the rules for operating electrical appliances and equipment, natural factors (for example, lightning), and spontaneous combustion of materials. Fires are divided into the following classes: combustion of solids; combustion of liquids; combustion of gaseous substances; combustion of metals; and combustion of live electrical equipment.
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Over 540 objects damaged in Kyiv, 40% of the "Chernobyl" museum exhibits lost forever - ZelenskyyVideo

In Kyiv, 540 objects were damaged and 80 people were injured due to the Russian attack. The National Chernobyl Museum lost 40% of its exhibits due to the shelling.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 06:11 PM • 8128 views
Terrorist attack in Pakistan claims 24 lives and injures over 70Photo

A suicide bombing of a train in Quetta, Pakistan, has killed 24 people. More than 70 people were injured; the Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility.

News of the World • May 24, 02:19 PM • 4580 views
Poland investigates fake emergency call to the home of President Nawrocki's family

Rescuers broke down the door at Karol Nawrocki's home due to a fake fire report. Polish authorities suspect a foreign provocation and a hybrid attack.

Politics • May 24, 01:40 PM • 4906 views
A young woman shared on social media that her wedding dress was burned during an attack on Kyiv; dozens of women are now ready to give her theirs

Darya Sliesarenko lost her wedding dress due to a Russian attack on the Kyiv shopping center 'Kvadrat'. On social media, dozens of Ukrainian women have offered the girl their own gowns.

Society • May 24, 11:46 AM • 41177 views
SBU drones hit a Russian pumping station supplying fuel to the Moscow region and airports

SBU drones attacked the Vtorovo station in Russia's Vladimir region. The facility supplies fuel to Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo airports; a fire is currently ongoing there.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 10:43 AM • 10318 views
Putin can't even pronounce the word "hurrah" properly anymore – he mumbles, yet he's still "defeating" residential buildings – Zelenskyy

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.

Society • May 24, 08:38 AM • 12915 views
In Cherkasy, a high-rise building caught fire due to a drone attack, 11 people injured

In Cherkasy, 11 people were injured, including two children, due to a drone strike. Rescuers extinguished the fire in a nine-story building and rescued nine residents.

Society • May 24, 06:54 AM • 12282 views
The number of casualties in Kyiv following Russia's overnight attack has risen to 44, with 28 people transported to hospitals

As a result of the attack on Kyiv, one person was killed and 44 were injured. 28 people have been hospitalized, including two children; three are in serious condition.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 05:49 AM • 5106 views
In California, efforts are underway to prevent the explosion of a tank containing a toxic substance; tens of thousands of people have been evacuated

At a plant in California, efforts are being made to prevent the explosion of 26,500 liters of a toxic substance. Due to the threat, tens of thousands of local residents have been evacuated.

News of the World • May 24, 05:00 AM • 5202 views
Districts of the Kyiv region were under a massive Russian attack overnight; fires broke out and houses were destroyedPhoto

In the Kyiv region, houses, warehouses, and a logistics center were damaged due to a Russian attack. Rescuers extinguished fires in Vyshneve and Bila Tserkva.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 04:52 AM • 14002 views
SES shows photos and videos of large-scale destruction after Russia's overnight attack on KyivPhotoVideo

Residential buildings, schools, and shopping centers were damaged in eight districts of Kyiv. Rescuers have extinguished the fires; one fatality has been reported.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 04:30 AM • 5471 views
A person was killed and 21 were injured, including a teenager, in Kyiv as a result of a massive Russian attack

A person was killed and 21 residents were injured due to a Russian attack in Kyiv. Destruction was recorded in all districts of the city, with residential buildings damaged.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 03:49 AM • 41175 views
Pope Leo condemned companies for “staggering profits” at the cost of environmental crimes

Pope Leo condemned companies for profits at the cost of environmental crimes in Italy. He met with the families of people who died of cancer due to pollution.

Society • May 24, 01:55 AM • 13182 views
Climate change could destroy thousands of plant species by the end of the century - scientists

A study of 67,000 species showed that up to 16% of plants will lose their habitats. This will cause a global restructuring of ecosystems by the end of the century.

News of the World • May 24, 01:35 AM • 5360 views
A massive missile attack continues in Kyiv, with numerous strikes recordedVideo

On the night of May 24, Russia attacked Kyiv with missiles and drones, damaging residential buildings in several districts. Currently, five casualties have been reported.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 01:05 AM • 21309 views
New York investigates deadly explosion at shipyard where over 30 rescuers were injured

An explosion at a New York shipyard resulted in the death of a civilian. More than 30 firefighters and medics have been hospitalized with injuries of varying severity.

News of the World • May 24, 12:16 AM • 7347 views
Kyiv suffered a massive ballistic and drone attack, casualties and destruction reported

On the night of May 24, Russia attacked Kyiv with missiles and drones. Debris damaged buildings in six districts, and three residents are known to have been injured.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 11:29 PM • 17002 views
Russians attacked Balakliia twice in one day and burned down a local churchPhoto

In Balakliia, a church with an area of 1,300 square meters burned down due to a UAV strike. Additionally, the death of a woman and injuries to four civilians were recorded in the region.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 04:19 PM • 4688 views
Russia has been massively attacking oil and gas facilities in the Kharkiv and Poltava regions for over a day - Naftogaz

Russians have been attacking Naftogaz facilities in the Kharkiv and Poltava regions for more than 24 hours. Large-scale fires and significant damage to equipment have been recorded.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 02:33 PM • 4220 views
AFU struck the "Sheskharis" oil terminal and a Russian "shadow" fleet tanker - General Staff

On the night of May 23, the Defense Forces struck the "Sheskharis" terminal, the "Grushovaya" oil depot, and the tanker CHRYSALIS. Communication hubs and occupiers' warehouses were also destroyed.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 12:25 PM • 5853 views
SBU and SBS hit enemy train and fuel tanks in occupied territoriesVideo

SBU and SBS hit enemy train, warehouses, and repair bases in Luhansk region with drones. Over 80 occupiers, equipment, and the invaders' police building were destroyed.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 12:01 PM • 4891 views
Russian drone attacks funeral procession on the outskirts of Sumy, casualties reported - Regional Military Administration

A Russian drone attacked a funeral procession on the outskirts of Sumy on May 23. There are casualties; one man is in critical condition following the enemy shelling.

Society • May 23, 09:33 AM • 17428 views
Chemical complex of the Metafrax company hit in Russia's Perm KraiVideo

A strike occurred in the city of Gubakha against the Metafrax enterprise, which produces components for explosives. The governor confirmed the attack on an industrial facility in the region.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 08:34 AM • 4989 views
UAVs in Udmurtia likely attempted to attack an electrical substationPhoto

UAVs attempted to attack the Zoryana substation, which powers a strategic Rosatom plant. Smoke was recorded near the energy facility in the city of Glazov.

News of the World • May 23, 07:42 AM • 9694 views
Research Institute of Noble and Rare Metals and Diamonds caught fire in IrkutskVideo

In Irkutsk, a research institute building burned over an area of 700 square meters. 15 people were evacuated from the premises; there are no casualties.

News of the World • May 23, 06:49 AM • 4668 views
Drone attack on Poltava region: fire breaks out, administrative buildings damaged

In the Poltava community, a drone attack caused a fire and blew out windows in administrative buildings. There are no casualties; emergency services are managing the aftermath.

Society • May 22, 10:41 PM • 12890 views
The Russian Federation is deliberately targeting civilians with FPV drones; over 2,000 proceedings have been recorded since the beginning of the year — prosecutors

In 2024-2026, over 11,000 UAV attacks on civilians were recorded. Russia is deliberately targeting medics, rescuers, and residential neighborhoods.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 06:45 PM • 4592 views
“Poltava Arsonist” who went AWOL and threatened to set TCC on fire has been detained - VSPVideo

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.

Society • May 22, 01:51 PM • 2776 views
Large-scale forest fire breaks out near the combat zone in Kharkiv regionVideo

In the Artemivske forestry, drought caused fire to engulf 10 hectares of forest. Rescuers are operating only in safe areas due to the proximity of the front line.

Society • May 22, 09:29 AM • 3523 views
Explosion at MOL petrochemical plant in Hungary causes fire; no excess of harmful substances recordedPhoto

An explosion occurred at the MOL plant in Tiszaújváros during a unit restart. One person was killed, seven suffered burns, and firefighting efforts are ongoing.

News of the World • May 22, 08:57 AM • 3689 views