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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.
Law enforcement officers have uncovered several schemes to evade mobilization in various regions of Ukraine. Commanders, in exchange for bribes, transferred military personnel to the rear or struck them off the military register.
203 combat engagements occurred over the past day, the enemy launched over 6,000 drones. The situation was most intense in the Pokrovsk direction, where 33 occupier attacks were repelled.
The "Artan" special unit drove the occupiers out of fortified positions in Stepnohirsk. Budanov reported heavy enemy losses and thanked the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
The Ministry of Defense has introduced automatic extension of deferrals for 22 categories of citizens through registries. In case of system failures, applications are now accepted only at Administrative Service Centers (TsNAPs).
Ukraine is implementing robotic systems for evacuation and capturing prisoners. The next goal will be the creation of an automated air defense system.
The SBI has exposed the head of a Probation Center department who demanded money to exempt an individual from mobilization. The suspect faces up to five years in prison.
The first groups of patrol officers have completed a two-week intensive course in firearms training and tactical medicine. The training was conducted by experienced fighters from Azov and the National Guard.
In Ukraine, over 1,170 km of logistics routes have been protected from FPV drones. Construction rates have increased to 8.5 km per day across five frontline regions.
Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has carried out 71 attacks, being most active in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors. The occupiers are also shelling the border areas.
A scheme for selling disability statuses for $2,000–$3,500 was exposed in Kropyvnytskyi. Cash totaling approximately 7 million hryvnias was seized from the suspects.
Prosecutors have served a notice of suspicion to a war correspondent from Horlivka for propaganda and fundraising for the Russian army. The suspect faces up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.
A Brave1 participant has created the first Ukrainian KAB (guided aerial bomb) with a 250 kg warhead. The Ministry of Defense has already purchased an experimental batch for use at the front.
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.
On May 18, the victims of the genocide of the Crimean Tatar people are honored, and reservists of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are congratulated. Globally, Museum Day is observed and efforts to find an HIV vaccine are highlighted.
195 engagements took place over the past day, with the most difficult situations in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors. The enemy launched 4,851 drones and conducted 76 airstrikes.
An illegal shooting of a male European moose has been recorded in the Chernihiv region. Police are searching for the poachers responsible for killing the animal, which is listed in the Red Data Book.
Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has attacked UAF positions 46 times. The highest number of assaults was recorded in the Kostiantynivka direction, where fighting continues.
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.
Sandu believes that the Russian Federation simplified the issuance of passports in Transnistria to mobilize people for the war. Residents of the region are choosing Moldovan citizenship en masse.
Kilometers of fortifications, minefields, and ditches have been constructed on the border with Belarus. Soldiers remain in constant readiness to respond to any provocations.
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.
Zelenskyy has instructed intelligence to prepare a response to the simplified issuance of Russian passports in Transnistria. He urged Moscow to take care of its own oil refineries and oil.
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.
A court has sentenced a driver who, traveling at a speed of 134 km/h, struck servicemen at a checkpoint in Kyiv. One National Guard member died at the scene, while another sustained injuries.
263 combat engagements and over 9,000 drone attacks recorded over the past day. The situation is most intense in the Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, and Kostiantynivka sectors.
Zelenskyy ordered the strengthening of Kyiv's defense due to Russia's plans to involve Belarus. The enemy is preparing strikes against government and military facilities in the capital of Ukraine.
For an offensive on Kyiv, the Russian Federation needs 100,000 troops, which are currently not present in Belarus. Preparing such a force would take several months and would be noticeable to intelligence.
The Cabinet of Ministers has lifted restrictions on traveling abroad for all women, regardless of their positions. The new rules apply to female civil servants, judges, and members of parliament.
Zelenskyy discussed long-range sanctions and Russia's plans to involve Belarus in the war. Intelligence learned about preparations for strikes on decision-making centers.