Black Sea
On May 17, a number of military facilities of the aggressor state in Novorossiysk, Tuapse in Russia and the temporarily occupied Sevastopol in Crimea were damaged as a result of joint actions by the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Security Service of Ukraine.
Russia claims to have destroyed and intercepted 102 drones over the territory of the Russian Federation and Crimea, as well as six unmanned boats in the Black Sea on the night of May 17.
Hostile drones were detected in the direction of Odesa and Odesa and Kirovohrad regions.
In Crimea, another 1,500 land plots are being transferred to participants in Russia's war against Ukraine in the Saki and Chornomorsk districts.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak met with American businessman Alexander Soros to discuss preparations for the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, the Ukrainian formula for peace, security in the Black and Azov Seas, exports from Ukraine, nuclear safety, and the return of captured Ukrainian children.
The enemy significantly increased the number of attacks in the Orikhivsk sector, but to no avail.
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken expressed confidence that Ukraine will be able to effectively defend its positions in the east, consolidate its gains in the Black Sea region, and keep russian troops at bay.
In the south of Ukraine, there are no signs of Russian offensive groups forming or of any drastic changes in the enemy's position, and the situation in the Black Sea remains stable, with no ships or cruise missiles at sea.
Russian occupants continue their attempts to reach the borders of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, intense fighting is taking place in the Avdiivka and Bakhmut directions, but the situation remains under control of Ukrainian troops.
In the south of Ukraine, the situation remains stable: 14 hostile attacks took place, mostly in Zaporizhzhia, while no enemy ships were spotted in the Black Sea.
Explosions were heard in Snihurivka, Mykolaiv region, triggering an air raid alert and warnings of approaching drone attacks from the Black Sea, and residents were urged to take cover.
Ukraine's armed forces warn of a missile attack on Mykolaiv region from the Black Sea.
During the massive attack, Russia used a wide range of weapons against Ukraine, including cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles such as Kinzhal, Iskander-M, Kalibr, X-101, X-555, Shahid drones, and others.
On the night of May 8, 2024, Russian troops launched a combined attack on Ukraine using 76 air targets - 55 missiles and 21 attack drones, of which 59 were successfully intercepted by Ukrainian air defense systems.
The destruction of the Mangust 12150-S speedboat used by Russian special services and border guards, along with ammunition and weapons, cost the Russians more than 125 million rubles.
No enemy ships were observed in the Black Sea yesterday and today, as they are in their basing areas, and aviation is responsible for protecting the waters, said Dmytro Pletenchuk, spokesman for the Southern Defense Command.
President Zelenskyy outlined key topics for discussion at the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland: energy and nuclear security, free navigation, and humanitarian issues such as prisoner exchange and the return of deported Ukrainian children.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomes the beginning of the delimitation of the border between Azerbaijan and Armenia on the basis of the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration, considering it a prerequisite for normalizing relations and ensuring regional stability and security.
The project "Negative Resurfacing" recreates the sinking of the Russian cruiser Moskva using immersive technologies, evoking emotions of victory and national pride to counter Russian propaganda and shape a new Ukrainian cultural narrative.
Turkey is seeking a long-term agreement with ExxonMobil to import up to 2. 5 million tons of LNG annually, which would reduce its dependence on russian gas supplies.
Russia launched a nighttime missile attack, one of the first after a brief lull, using powerful weapons such as hypersonic Kinzhal missiles that are difficult to shoot down in areas lacking effective air defense systems.
Russian submarines carrying Kalibr missiles are afraid to enter the Black Sea because of Ukraine's air defense capabilities, reports Dmytro Pletenchuk, spokesman for the Southern Defense Command.
After a long break, the Russian occupiers put two submarines on combat duty in the Black Sea, firing up to 8 Kalibr missiles in total.
Ukraine continues to support the Sudanese people with grain supplies as part of the "Grain from Ukraine" initiative.
Russia is using mobile platforms and drones for reconnaissance and missile strikes from Crimea to compensate for the absence of missile carriers at sea after Ukraine successfully destroyed Russian strategic bombers.
After Ukraine successfully destroyed a russian Tu-22M3 long-range bomber, russia significantly reduced its strategic aviation activity in the Black Sea region.
As of today, there are no missile launchers in the Black and Azov Seas, only patrol boats that survey the area, according to a spokesman for the Southern Defense Forces.
According to the IMF, trade disputes between Ukraine and its European neighbors have affected Ukraine's economic growth and budget revenues.
President Zelenskyy discussed with Prime Minister Sunak preparations for the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, thanked the United Kingdom for a new military aid package, and emphasized the need for the world to force Russia to peace.
Ukraine's First Deputy Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga met with the Turkish Ambassador to discuss bilateral activities, President Zelenskyy's Peace Formula, preparations for the Global Peace Summit, and the security situation in the Black Sea region.