War in Ukraine
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.
From May 18 to May 24, 2026, the conjunction of the Sun and Uranus will launch a new era. Ukraine faces personnel changes, political scandals, and technological breakthroughs.
General Staff confirmed the strike on a "Grachonok" boat in Dagestan and the destruction of aviation in Yeysk. A communication hub, a "Tor-M2" air defense system, and a fuel train were also hit.
Meloni asks EU to exclude energy costs from budget deficit calculations. The reasons cited were the war in Ukraine and rising energy prices.
A civilian vessel flying the Panamanian flag was damaged by a drone attack while traveling to port. The crew mitigated the consequences; there were no casualties.
Kremlin spokesperson Peskov stated that there is a pause in the peace process and an expectation of its resumption. He also expressed hope for mediation efforts from the United States.
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.
As a result of the night shelling of Dnipro on May 18, the administrative building of the tax service was damaged. The blast wave blew out windows; there were no casualties.
Training of missile forces and aviation with nuclear weapons has started in Belarus. Together with the Russian Federation, they will practice the delivery and preparation of special munitions.
The UAF has appointed Andrea Maldera as the head coach of the Ukraine national team, replacing Serhiy Rebrov. The contract with the Italian is set for two years.
Ten new Russian propagandists, including the author of the Fighterbomber channel, have been added to the War&Sanctions portal. The list currently includes 191 individuals.
On May 18, Russian UAVs struck two foreign vessels near Odesa. The crews extinguished the fires on their own; there were no casualties, and the vessels continue their transit.
In the Dnipropetrovsk region, drones attacked Naftogaz facilities and destroyed a gas station. Two female employees were wounded; the assessment of the scale of destruction is ongoing.
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.
Shelling caused power outages in five regions, while a drone attacked energy workers in the Donetsk region. Severe weather has left over 40 additional settlements across the country without electricity.
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.
Due to the shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region, the railway has adjusted train schedules and routes. Passengers will be transported with transfers to ensure safety and timely travel.
The deficit of AI-95 gasoline on the Russian market has exceeded 26,000 tons due to refinery repairs. Exchange prices for fuel have risen to 72,000 rubles per ton.
The German company Global Trade sent 16,000 shipments of dual-use technologies to the Russian Federation. The 30-million-euro scheme was uncovered by the BND intelligence service.
Andrii Sybiha and Anita Orbán discussed minority rights and Ukraine's accession to the EU. Expert consultations on these issues will begin as early as this week.
In Khmelnytskyi region, a UAV attack caused fires at enterprises; 29 targets were downed. In Rivne region, there were no reports of destruction or casualties.
Kim Jong Un ordered the strengthening of the border and the adaptation of the army to the experience of modern warfare. The DPRK is reinforcing units and building fortifications on the front line.
As a result of the Russian attack on the Dnipropetrovsk region, 26 people were wounded, including two children. Residential buildings, educational institutions, and enterprises were damaged.
Air defense shot down 4 missiles and 503 drones during the night attack on Ukraine. Hits by 18 missiles and 16 drones were recorded in several regions.
242 combat engagements took place over the past day, a third of which occurred in three sectors. The enemy deployed over 8,000 kamikaze drones and carried out 112 airstrikes.
A Chinese merchant vessel survived a hostile "Shahed" attack at sea; there were no casualties.
As a result of attacks in the Koriukivka district and Chernihiv, two people were hospitalized. Residential buildings, vehicles, and civilian infrastructure were damaged.
Russia has deployed the vessels Kosmos, Mercury, Orion, and Luch for shipments from Arctic LNG 2. In total, the shadow gas fleet already consists of at least 20 tankers.
Two people were injured as a result of the overnight drone attack on Odesa. Residential buildings, a lyceum, a kindergarten, and city infrastructure facilities were damaged.
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.