War in Ukraine
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.
Russia and Belarus are intensifying the militarization of youth through military training camps and digital surveillance. Over 50 billion rubles have already been spent on these measures.
The EBU is preparing for protests during the Eurovision 2026 final in Vienna due to Israel's participation. The organizers will not hide potential booing of the artists.
The bodies of 528 fallen defenders were returned to Ukraine with the assistance of the Red Cross. Law enforcement officers and experts have begun the process of identifying the deceased.
The President showcased strikes on enemy aircraft, ships, and air defense systems, some at a distance of up to 1,000 kilometers. Ukraine plans to increase both the range and the number of such sanctions.
The vessel Sparta arrived in Tartus under escort to unload military goods. This is Russia's first delivery to Syria since the change of power in the country.
On May 19-20, Putin will visit the PRC for negotiations with Xi Jinping and the signing of a series of agreements. The visit will take place following the Chinese leader's summit with Donald Trump.
Strike drones of the "Spartan" brigade attack Russian logistics deep in the rear. The National Guard showed footage of flights over Donetsk.
On the night of May 16, Russia attacked Ukraine with 294 drones. Air defense destroyed 269 targets, while 20 hits and falling debris were recorded in nine locations.
A UAV attack damaged eight roof spans of the shelter at the Skovoroda Museum in the Kharkiv region. The monument itself was not damaged; UNESCO has already been informed of the destruction.
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.
Serhii Flash reported the installation of EW systems on Russian Shaheds. The equipment is intended to suppress interceptor drones and create interference for radar systems.
Russian drones attacked the south of the Odesa region, damaging residential buildings, a port, and an educational institution. Two people were injured as a result of the shelling.
In Zaporizhzhia, damage to 25 houses and the destruction of two homes were recorded after the attack. An apartment also burned down; priority repair work is ongoing.
The ATESH movement discovered a Russian ammunition depot at Cape Fiolent in a former military unit. Data regarding logistics and equipment have been handed over to the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
In the Stavropol Krai, the Nevinnomyssky Azot plant caught fire after a night attack. The enterprise supplies chemicals for the production of Russian Federation ammunition.
Russian drones damaged metro exits and transport in Kharkiv. One person was injured in the center of the city as a result of the overnight attack.
Over the past day, the Russian army lost 1,230 military personnel, an aircraft, and 1,865 drones. Total losses of the occupiers since the beginning of the invasion have reached 1,347,620 people.
May 16 marks the days of boys, light, peaceful coexistence, and the protection of endangered species. It is also a day to congratulate those celebrating name days, including Oleksandr and Heorhiy.
The one-ton platform features a 10-meter mast for reconnaissance and communication. The drone operates autonomously for up to four days and has already undergone testing at the front.
The Commander of US Special Operations Command stated an excessive dependence on companies for drone modernization. The Ukrainian experience of rapid equipment adaptation has become an example.
A modernized TR-85M1R tank with folding anti-drone protection was presented in Bucharest. Romania plans to upgrade 108 vehicles based on the Ukrainian model.
BAE Systems has presented the 155mm MDACS system for the low-cost downing of aerial targets using HVP projectiles. The first battery is planned to be delivered to the US Army by 2027.
Traffic on the Crimean Bridge has been suspended due to the threat of a drone attack on the peninsula. Residents have been urged to charge their gadgets and remain calm.
Investigators in Greece have determined that a sea drone carrying explosives went off course due to a malfunction. Athens believes the craft is Ukrainian, but Kyiv denies this.
The Foreign Ministers of Georgia and Ukraine discussed the restoration of relations in Chișinău. The parties are ready for dialogue despite existing diplomatic challenges.
A Moscow court granted the lawsuit of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation against Euroclear for $249 billion. The Belgian depository plans to appeal this decision.
About 60 U. S. officers are training to electronically disable drones at the FIFA World Cup. The FBI will coordinate airspace protection in key cities.
During the day, 221 combat engagements took place; the enemy used over 5,400 drones. The highest number of attacks was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions.
The Finnish Defence Forces did not detect any drones in their airspace. Despite this, authorities suspended air traffic and advised citizens to remain cautious.