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.
In the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, 24 people were killed due to a Russian strike, including three children. In total, 47 people were injured in the capital; rescue operations are ongoing.
ISW named Russia a bad-faith negotiator due to the massive strike on Kyiv. The Kremlin is tightening censorship to hide the vulnerability of its own rear.
On the night of May 15, drones attacked Ryazan, Bryansk, and Yeysk. Reports indicate a fire at an oil refinery and smoke near a military airfield.
Chancellor Merz stated that the Russian attacks indicate a choice of escalation over diplomacy. He emphasized the readiness of Kyiv and its partners for negotiations on a just peace.
The Russian Federation is expanding its network of "Avangard" and "Voin" centers for the militarization of youth. More than 50 billion rubles have already been spent on preparing schoolchildren for war.
An overnight strike on Kyiv killed 21 people, including three children. Rescuers continue to clear the rubble in the city's Darnytskyi district.
The Central Research Institute of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Ukrposhta presented a stamp in honor of military scientists. The design features fragments of tactical maps and complex mathematical calculations.
Air Command 'West' destroyed 154 enemy drones of various types. The defenders provided cover for critical infrastructure and civilians.
The President met with the Hudson Institute to discuss air defense and diplomacy. Zelenskyy called on the US to intensify negotiations to restore security.
Since the beginning of the day, 202 combat engagements have occurred at the front. The enemy launched over 5,200 kamikaze drones and carried out nearly 2,000 strikes against AFU positions.
As a result of the overnight attack on Kyiv, 16 people were killed and 47 were injured. Rescuers continue search operations, and Ukraine is convening the UN Security Council.
