Russia is trying to organize the export of grain from Crimea, as well as its other economic exploitation, and involve entities from the US, as well as attract investment in Arctic projects. Ukraine will inform its partners about these schemes.
The Foreign Intelligence Service received data on the closure of 400 oil wells and the liquidation of 11 banks in the RF. The Russian budget deficit has already reached 80 billion dollars.
On May 18, Ukraine honors the memory of the victims of the genocide of the Crimean Tatar people. In 1944, the Soviet regime forcibly deported over 180,000 people.
Air defense shot down 4 missiles and 503 drones during the night attack on Ukraine. Hits by 18 missiles and 16 drones were recorded in several regions.
Ukrainian forces attacked the Moscow region at a distance of over 500 kilometers. Zelenskyy declared the return of the war to the occupiers' home harbor.
The Unmanned Systems Forces are deploying FP-2 drones with unguided aerial rockets at ranges of up to 500 km. A ship in Kaspiysk and strategic communication hubs of the occupiers have already been hit.
The SBU and Defense Forces struck the "Angstrem" plant, oil facilities near Moscow, and the "Belbek" airfield. Air defense systems, radars, and UAV control points were destroyed.
The SBS hit a ship in the Caspian Sea, a Tor-M2 SAM system, and a communication hub in Crimea. Logistic infrastructure and occupation command posts were also destroyed.
Explosions and air defense activity have been recorded in Crimea near the Kacha and Belbek airfields. Eyewitnesses report gunfire in Sevastopol and Simferopol.
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.
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.
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.
The AFU struck a Tor SAM system, a Yastreb radar, and a Redut-2US communications complex on the territory of the Russian Federation and in occupied territories. Enemy warehouses and repair units were also destroyed.
Russia launched 216 drones, 192 of which were shot down or suppressed by air defense forces. Hits by 25 UAVs were recorded at ten locations; the attack is ongoing.
The EU and the UK have imposed sanctions against the organizers of the deportation of Ukrainian children. The British government also announced the allocation of an additional £1.2 million for mechanisms to locate and return Ukrainian children
The Russian Ministry of Defense claims to be observing a ceasefire despite continued shelling. Zelenskyy confirmed that hostilities by the aggressor have not ceased.
On the night of May 9, air defense destroyed 34 out of 43 enemy drones and recorded a strike by an "Iskander-M" missile. The enemy attacked from Russian territory, as well as from occupied Crimea.
On the night of May 8, air defense forces shot down and suppressed 56 out of 67 enemy drones of various types. Eleven strikes were recorded across eight locations, along with falling debris.
Parades for Victory Day have been completely canceled in at least 15 regions of the Russian Federation. In Moscow and St. Petersburg, events will take place without the use of military equipment.
The HUR special unit "Ghosts" carried out five strikes on occupiers' freight trains in Crimea. Locomotives carrying equipment and fuel, as well as a tanker, were hit.
Air defense neutralized 89 drones out of 108 launched by the enemy. Hits from three missiles and nine drones were recorded at eight locations in different regions.
The ECHR condemned the Russian Federation for the persecution of protesters in Crimea in 2015. The Court confirmed that Ukraine is properly fulfilling its obligations under the conditions of occupation.
The Russian-controlled authorities of Crimea have cancelled the parade and the Immortal Regiment march due to security concerns. Veterans will be honored in other formats without mass gatherings.
In April 2024, intelligence officers struck a Be-12 aircraft, three boats, and a support vessel in Crimea. An aircraft hangar was also destroyed, and an attack from an enemy MANPADS was successfully repelled.
The vessel Asomatos was allowed to unload 26. 9 thousand tons of stolen wheat at the port of Abu Qir. This is the fourth instance of Russia selling stolen grain in Egypt.
Air defense forces neutralized one ballistic missile and 149 drones during a massive shelling. Hits from eight missiles and 14 drones were recorded at 14 locations.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 155 drones of various types. Air defense neutralized 135 drones, but hits were recorded at ten locations.
On the night of May 3, air defense shot down 249 out of more than 260 enemy drones. Hits from a ballistic missile and 19 drones were recorded in 15 different locations.
Air defense forces shot down and suppressed 220 out of 227 enemy drones of various types. Seven hits were recorded in six locations; the enemy attack is currently ongoing.
The Ukrainian military struck "Iskander" systems and radar stations in Crimea. UAV control points in the Donetsk region and enemy ammunition depots were also destroyed.
