War in Ukraine
Kyrylo Budanov stated that Russia has the technical capability to launch a nuclear strike. However, intelligence currently sees no signs of preparation for such an attack.
Defense Forces struck the Ryazan Oil Refinery, ships in the Caspian Sea, and warehouses, including those in the Luhansk region. In Mariupol, a Bussol-S radar station and a fuel depot were destroyed.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, has survived more than 10 assassination attempts since 2020. Despite the threats, he continues to participate in peace negotiations with the Russian Federation
36 countries and the EU have joined the agreement to establish the Special Tribunal in The Hague. The court will be able to try the top leadership of the Russian Federation in absentia for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.
As a result of the morning drone attack on the ports of the Odesa region and the private sector, 10 people were injured. A warehouse with cargo, vehicles, and two residential buildings were damaged.
37 states have approved the creation of the Steering Committee of the Special Tribunal in The Hague. It will try the top military and political leadership of Russia and Belarus for the crime of aggression.
In Zaporizhzhia, one person was killed and three others were injured due to a UAV attack. In Vilniansk, an enemy drone injured a man during a strike on infrastructure.
The CCD has debunked Russian fakes regarding the Kh-101 missile strike on a residential building in Kyiv on May 14. Propaganda is concealing the deaths of 24 people and accusing Ukraine of staging the event.
20 Azov fighters returned home as part of a 1,000-for-1,000 exchange. Among them are 19 defenders of Mariupol who spent four years in Russian captivity.
The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU) interprets aircraft leasing as royalties, introducing a 15% tax. This threatens airlines with bankruptcy and risks halting the repair of AFU military equipment.
Police will read fingerprints from ID card chips to identify missing persons. The data will be compared with the fingerprints of unidentified bodies.
Obtaining a US tourist visa has become more difficult for Ukrainians: consulates are increasingly scrutinizing potential migration risks of applicants. Lawyer Valeriia Nahorna explained why today it is not only documents that are important, but also proper legal preparation for the interview.
Due to Russian shelling, there are power outages in eight regions. No blackouts are scheduled; however, consumers are asked to shift their electricity usage to daytime hours.
SBS Commander Brovdi announced the destruction of a Be-200 aircraft, a Ka-27 helicopter, and enemy air defense systems. Ryazan Oil Refinery and an ammunition ship were also hit.
205 defenders have returned home, including the defenders of Azovstal. Approximately 95% of those released had been in Russian captivity since 2022.
Ukraine has returned 205 defenders from Russian captivity as part of a major exchange. Most of the released soldiers had been in captivity since 2022.
257 combat engagements were recorded over the day, a third of which occurred in three directions. The enemy used over 8,000 drones and hundreds of aerial bombs against AFU positions.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced a 205-for-205 prisoner exchange mediated by the UAE. Donald Trump had previously reported on plans for such an exchange.
The President visited the site of a missile strike in Kyiv, where 24 people were killed. Among the victims were three children; Zelenskyy expressed his condolences to the relatives of the deceased.
On the night of May 15, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 6 missiles and 141 drones. Air defense forces destroyed one Kh-35 missile and 130 enemy drones of various types.
Rescue operations completed in Kyiv: 24 people killed, including three children. Zelenskyy urged partners to increase pressure on the Russian Federation and provide air defense systems.
The Russian strike on Kyiv on May 14 killed 24 people, including three underage girls. 24 injured residents remain in hospital wards.
Following the attack on the Ryazan Oil Refinery, oil distillation units are on fire. Local residents report black rain and damage to residential buildings.
The enemy attacked the Vilniansk railway station in the Zaporizhzhia region. Two passengers were injured; work is underway to restore train traffic.
The rescue operation in the Darnytskyi district has been completed after 28 hours. 24 people were killed, including three children, and another 48 people were injured.
Defense Forces have regained control of Odradne and 22 square kilometers of the Kharkiv region. During the assault, 56 occupiers were eliminated and the enemy was driven out of their positions.
Two people were injured due to Russia's overnight attack on the Odesa region. Critical infrastructure, four private houses, and technical buildings were targeted.
Russian occupiers lost 1,150 personnel, 1,780 UAVs, and 41 cruise missiles over the past day. The General Staff has released updated data on the enemy's total combat losses.
The Russian Federation is recruiting female students into UAV units in exchange for waiving tuition debts. Despite promises that they would not serve on the front lines, the first deaths have already been recorded.
In the first quarter of 2026, Russia's GDP fell by 0. 3%, while Belarus's fell by 0.4%. The reasons were the high interest rates of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation and Minsk's deep dependency.