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.
Wang Yi stated that Beijing and Washington are ready to facilitate peace negotiations. Xi Jinping will visit the US in the fall to strengthen strategic stability.
Border guards of the Forpost brigade captured three occupiers near Vovchansk. The Russian prisoners have already been handed over to the relevant services.
Martin Green suggested Russia's return if its broadcaster proves independence from the Kremlin. British politicians have called such a statement moral cowardice.
Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has attacked AFU positions 61 times. The highest level of occupier activity was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors.
Trump concluded his visit to the PRC and allowed for a review of arms sales to Taiwan. The purchase of Boeing aircraft and the development of artificial intelligence were also discussed.
The occupiers are replacing Ukrainian priests with representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church. Religious structures are establishing military temples and providing supplies for the Russian army.
59-year-old Naftogaz employee Serhiy Klymenko died in the hospital from injuries sustained during the May 5 attack. The death toll from the strike has risen to four.
Zelenskyy and Macron discussed strengthening air defense and joint work on anti-ballistics. France supports the opening of Ukraine's negotiation clusters with the EU.
Rutte will discuss investments in air defense and missiles with defense companies. The goal is to strengthen Europe and demonstrate to Donald Trump a readiness for spending.
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.
