War in Ukraine
Romanian fighter jets destroyed a drone in the sky over Estonia during a NATO mission. The Alliance has launched an investigation and confirmed its readiness to defend its borders.
The Foreign Intelligence Service reports that the recruitment rate of contract soldiers in the Russian Federation has dropped to 800 people per day. To attract recruits, the Kremlin is increasing payments and writing off loans.
Kyiv plans to raise the fare to 30 UAH per trip. As a result, the capital could become one of the five most expensive cities in Europe in terms of transport costs.
The US plans to test Ukrainian drones for procurement by its own army. The agreement provides for access to technologies and intellectual property rights.
Admiral Dragone urged NATO to accelerate the strengthening of its defenses. He stated that the Alliance is currently in a state between war and peace.
Two Russian servicemen are suspected of torturing civilians in Bohdanivka, Kyiv region. The victims were held in pits without food; one of the men has gone missing.
Draft Law No. 15258 regarding fines for violations in granting veteran status has been registered in the Rada. Officials face penalties of up to 51,000 hryvnias.
The head of the AntAC, Vitaliy Shabunin, has been discharged from the Armed Forces of Ukraine due to deteriorating vision. The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is investigating proceedings regarding his possible draft evasion and fraud.
Russia is spreading fakes about the mass involvement of foreigners to divide society. In the first four months of 2024, only 3.2 thousand work permits were issued.
Civil and military aviation share common technologies and repair facilities. Pressure from the ESBU (Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine) on airlines creates risks for the country's defense capabilities.
No movement of Belarusian equipment or personnel has been recorded near the border. However, the threat remains real due to support for Russia and ongoing military exercises.
An official in the Kyiv region demanded 260,000 hryvnias for the disbursement of 'eVidnovlennia' payments. The suspect and his accomplice were detained and taken into custody.
The EU criticizes the US decision to extend the waiver of sanctions on Russian oil. Valdis Dombrovskis called for increased pressure on Moscow instead of easing it.
About 200 Russian military personnel underwent secret training on drone usage at bases in China. Some of them have reportedly returned to fight against Ukraine at the front.
The body of a 38-year-old man who died from a drone strike was discovered in the Sumy district. The deceased had previously evacuated to Sumy due to constant shelling.
Co-founder of Fire Point Denys Shtilerman gave an interview to Yanina Sokolova. They discussed the "Mindich tapes," the accusations from the Anti-Corruption Action Center (AntAC), and the production of Ukrainian deep strike – key highlights from the extensive conversation.
Sweden will purchase four FDI frigates for $4 billion to protect the Baltic Sea. The first ship will join the fleet in 2030.
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.
After the elections, the RF may start a general mobilization due to a shortage of contract soldiers. Reserves will be used for the war in Ukraine and to intimidate NATO countries.
Ukraine's largest Perinatal Center has come under a barrage of criticism – is everything as it seems, and who might be behind the information attacks?.
Zelenskyy was inducted into the European Order of Merit for defending EU values. The award was also received by Maia Sandu, Angela Merkel, and the band U2.
Heorhii Tykhyi apologized to the Baltic states for drones redirected by Russian electronic warfare. He denied using their airspace for strikes against Russia.
Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has attacked the AFU 63 times, concentrating efforts in the Pokrovsk direction. In the Huliaipole sector, ten attacks by the occupiers were repelled.
On May 21, the HACC Appeals Chamber will consider the appeal against the preventive measure for Andriy Yermak. Previously, the former head of the Office of the President was ordered to be held in custody with bail.
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.
Russia is spreading a fake about "Indian assistants" to the TCC to divide society. The primary source of the plant was a little-known propaganda Telegram channel. In Ukraine, it was disseminated by bloggers who are under sanctions.
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.
Ukraine does not use the territory of Latvia for attacks against Russia. MFA spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi called the Kremlin's accusations propaganda aimed at destabilizing the Baltic region.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun called the FT report regarding criticism of Putin at the summit with the US false.
In Izmail, the body of an infant was discovered in a bag inside the apartment of a deceased 33-year-old woman. Law enforcement officers are investigating the case, currently marked as an accident.