The IAEA Director General stated that the risk of a nuclear catastrophe has risen to Cold War levels. This is attributed to the war in Europe and the pressure on the security system.
Defense Forces hit the Tuapse oil refinery and the Ai-Petri radar station in Crimea. Command posts and warehouses of the occupiers in three regions were also attacked.
May 2026 brings together Vyshyvanka Day, Mother's Day, and new dates for religious holidays. The calendar includes important state and professional events.
A damaged object resembling a drone was found on the roof of a building in the center of Chisinau. Police evacuated the residents of the entrance, and specialists are currently examining the find.
Due to the attack on the oil refinery in Tuapse, residents were evacuated to a local school. Operations at the Sochi and Krasnodar airports were temporarily suspended.
Parts of three regions are de-energized due to Russian attacks, with the most difficult situation in the Sumy region. Bad weather has left more than 100 settlements without electricity.
The SBU has detained an IT specialist and a spotter who worked for the FSB. The perpetrators created fake accounts and directed strikes against western Ukraine.
Law enforcement officers have exposed a supply channel for "award" weapons for odious Russian politicians and propagandists. The illegal goods were imported from Slovakia and the occupied territories of Ukraine.
The court has authorized an in absentia investigation into the former MP and beneficiary of 'Finance and Credit' Bank in a case involving the embezzlement of $113 million. Kostyantyn Zhevago is suspected of orchestrating a scheme to siphon funds from the bank.
In Luhansk, the occupiers are "nationalizing" eight thousand apartments due to debts and the absence of owners. Owners are given only 30 days to resolve the issue.
There were 226 clashes at the front, and enemy losses amounted to 1,180 personnel. The AFU destroyed 34 artillery systems and over a thousand drones in a single day.
As a result of UAV strikes on Kryvyi Rih and the local community, one man was killed and another was injured. Infrastructure facilities and private houses were damaged.
The EU is considering sanctions against Israel for importing Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia. Ukraine demands explanations and does not rule out a diplomatic crisis.
Air defense shot down or suppressed 95 out of 123 enemy drones during the overnight attack. Hits were recorded at 16 locations, and debris fell in 4 places.
Russian drones attacked Zaporizhzhia, resulting in the wounding of two men. The victims, aged 40 and 45, are in moderate condition.
Russian drones damaged a hospital, residential buildings, and the tram network in Konotop. Transport traffic has been halted; information regarding casualties is currently being clarified.
Charles will emphasize unity with the US and address the disputes between Trump and Starmer over Iran. The speech will last 20 minutes and will touch upon defense cooperation.
The General Staff reported the elimination of 1,180 occupiers and 1,039 drones over the past day. Additionally, 34 artillery systems and 16 enemy armored vehicles were destroyed.
On the night of April 28, drones attacked an oil refinery in Tuapse. Due to the threat, local airports in Sochi and Krasnodar were temporarily closed.
BlueBird Tech is developing a Ukrainian analog of the Patriot for intercepting ballistics. The project is at the starting stage and requires the creation of complex guidance systems and engines.
In one month, the Ukrainian manufacturer carried out over 11,500 strikes and shot down a Ka-52 helicopter. The company's drones intercepted 44% of Russian Molniya drones.
TAF Industries and Summa Defence will create a joint venture for drone manufacturing. The project will allow for the scaling of UAV production at secure sites.
The US condemned Iran's election as vice president of the UN nuclear conference. Tehran called the allegations groundless and accused Washington of exerting pressure.
Andrii Sybiha supported Latvia's decision to ban entry to Russian representatives from the Venice Biennale. This is a step against the use of culture for propaganda.
Nebenzya justified Iran's restrictions on shipping at the UN and compared the West to pirates. He also condemned strikes on Russian tankers at sea.
Israel's Foreign Minister stated there is no evidence regarding the illegal origin of the grain on the ship in Haifa. The country will act strictly within the framework of current law.
Since the beginning of 2026, the military has received twice as many interceptor drones as in the entire year of 2025. In March, they shot down a record 33,000 enemy UAVs.
Since the beginning of the day, 182 combat engagements have occurred, and the enemy has launched 3,637 drones. The highest number of attacks was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Israeli Ambassador due to the arrival of a second vessel with stolen grain in Haifa. Andrii Sybiha called for the seizure of the cargo shipment aboard the ABINSK.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee has established a group to adapt draft laws on civilian weapons to EU norms. Representatives of European institutions and law enforcement agencies will be involved in the work.
