War in Ukraine
Ukraine's Ambassador to the UK Valerii Zaluzhnyi called for new security solutions at a conference in Tallinn. He emphasized that the old world order no longer works.
As a result of a UAV attack on the Moscow region, three people were killed and others were injured. Drones damaged residential buildings in four districts and infrastructure facilities.
A man was wounded due to a drone attack in Kherson. A 22-year-old woman, who was wounded during yesterday's shelling of the city center, has died in the hospital.
In Kharkiv, a drone strike caused seven cars to catch fire and damaged residential buildings. Rescuers have liquidated the fire; there are no casualties or injuries.
On the night of May 17, air defense forces destroyed 279 out of 287 drones launched by the enemy. Eight hits and falling debris were recorded in seven locations.
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.
The leaders of the PRC and the Russian Federation agreed to strengthen strategic cooperation at an exhibition in Harbin. They plan to develop their economies by leveraging the geographical proximity of the two countries.
Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 1,170 occupiers, an aircraft, and 82 artillery systems. Total enemy manpower losses have exceeded 1.3 million people.
ATESH agents damaged communication towers equipped with electronic warfare (EW) modules in the Moscow region. This slowed down air defense operations and left part of the routes to the Russian capital without cover.
Moscow and the Moscow region suffered a massive drone attack, with explosions heard in Zelenograd. Mayor Sobyanin claimed 114 drones were shot down over the past 24 hours.
Canada is strengthening Arctic defense in cooperation with Nordic countries following Trump's statements on Greenland. The region will be protected against Russian military activity.
Czechia has modernized Mi-171s to NATO standards with new protection systems. The updated aircraft will serve until 2040, providing an important example for Ukraine.
The US has for the first time showcased the new AIM-260 JATM missile, designed to replace the AIM-120. Its transfer to Ukraine is unlikely due to technical restrictions and the production schedule.
Russian drones attacked three districts of Kharkiv, causing fires and destruction. Cars were burned and residential high-rise buildings were damaged in the city.
Weapon prices in Europe have surged by 60% due to the war and NATO rearmament. Estonia's Minister of Defense stated there is critical pressure on state budgets.
As a result of the Russian drone attack, fires broke out in Dnipro and a private house caught fire. A 70-year-old woman was hospitalized in serious condition.
In the village of Dubovoye, a Russian aerial bomb hit a residential building. As a result of the incident, a man was killed, and the roof and utilities of the structure were damaged.
At night, a Russian drone hit a gas station in the Zaporizhzhia district. As a result of the attack, a 25-year-old woman was injured and a fire broke out.
In occupied Oleshky and neighboring villages, there is a critical shortage of water, food, and medicine. Dmytro Lubinets has called on the Red Cross to assist with the evacuation of residents.
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.
Explosions and air defense activity have been recorded in Crimea near the Kacha and Belbek airfields. Eyewitnesses report gunfire in Sevastopol and Simferopol.
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.
The Trump administration did not extend the waiver for purchasing Russian oil amid the war with Iran. This decision was made despite the risks of rising fuel prices.
The President of Latvia has nominated Andris Kulbergs for Prime Minister following Siliņa's resignation. The cause was disputes regarding the response to drone crashes in the country.
Zelenskyy stated that Russia is using new missiles with Western components for strikes on Kyiv. He called for an immediate shutdown of supply channels.
Tbilisi did not sign the agreement on the committee of the Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. Georgia's Foreign Minister explained this by citing additional risks for the country.
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.
Margus Tsahkna warned Europe against negotiations with the Russian Federation due to its vulnerable state and economic problems. The Minister calls for increased pressure and sanctions on the Kremlin.
Defense forces struck enemy control points and equipment. At the Ryazan Oil Refinery, four units that provided the occupiers with fuel were damaged.