Johann Wadephul stated that the West should respond to the latest Russian attacks with additional sanctions. He hopes that this will force Putin to negotiate.
Russians are massively attacking Ukraine on the night of May 26. The departure of Tu-95MS was recorded, explosions were heard in Kharkiv, Kyiv and Zhytomyr, air defense is working.
Ukrainian officials are preparing for a Russian summer offensive, with Trump's threats to end support for negotiations causing alarm. Kyiv believes that peace agreements are still a distant prospect.
As a result of the Russian shelling of Mykolaiv on May 25, rescuers found the body of a dead woman under the rubble. In total, two people died and three were injured as a result of the occupiers' strike.
Keith Kellogg condemned the Russian shelling of Ukrainian cities, calling it a violation of the Geneva Conventions. He called for an immediate ceasefire.
There are signals in the Russian information field about the preparation of repeated combined strikes on Ukraine. At the same time, the Kremlin is broadcasting messages to Western countries about its alleged "desire for peace."
On the night of May 25, Russians attacked Kyiv region with missiles and UAVs. 4 people died, 31 were injured, including children with thermal burns.
On May 26, contrasting weather is expected in Ukraine: from +9°C in the west to +29°C in the east, stormy winds in many regions. Rain and gusty winds are forecast in Kyiv.
The President of Ukraine stated that the night attacks by the Russian Federation on Ukrainian cities led to the death of civilians, including children. He called on the world to increase pressure on Russia.
On May 25, Ukraine expects varied weather: rain with thunderstorms in the west and +14. ..+16°C, in the east - dry and sunny with temperatures up to +28°C.
On May 25, Ukraine celebrates Kyiv Day, the Day of the State Special Communications Service, and the International Day of Heroes of the Fight Against Totalitarianism. Also, the Orthodox honor the day of the third finding of the head of John the Baptist.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported a threat of the use of ballistic weapons from the northeast. Tonight, the enemy launched a combined attack on Ukraine, using missiles and UAVs.
The movement of enemy strike UAVs has been recorded in the Chernihiv, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. At night, the enemy launched a combined attack on Ukraine.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the movement of a ballistic missile in the direction of the Zhytomyr region. A missile was also recorded moving along the Dnipro River towards the capital.
On the night of May 25, Kyiv was attacked with missiles and UAVs, there is damage in Holosiivskyi, Dniprovskyi, Desnianskyi districts. Many people are injured, they are being provided with assistance.
On May 25 at 01:55, the Ukrainian Air Force reported the launch of cruise missiles from Tu-95MS and Tu-160 aircraft. Also at night, the Russian army attacked Kharkiv with drones, and UAV fragments fell on a residential building in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv.
As a result of the Russian drone attack on May 25, fragments of UAVs fell on a 5-story residential building in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv. Information about the victims is being clarified.
On the night of May 25, Kyiv is under the threat of a massive attack by drones and missiles of strategic aviation. There are already more than a dozen enemy drones in the airspace around the capital.
On May 24, an air alert was declared in Kyiv in the evening due to the threat of ballistic weapons and enemy UAVs. The city authorities urged residents to go to shelters.
David Lammy condemned Russia's night attack on Ukraine, emphasizing the numerous casualties and destruction. Zelensky stated that the attack shows the need to strengthen sanctions.
Ukrzaliznytsia announced changes in train routes due to repair works near the track in the Carpathians. Some trains will run to the Vorokhta station, and passengers will be transported by buses.
Trump changed his position on Ukraine to please Putin. The White House hopes that Putin will take steps towards an agreement, despite the reluctance of the Russian Federation to make concessions.
Patriot systems have more difficulty intercepting Iskander-M missiles, as they fire traps and change trajectory. Modernization complicates the work of air defense, but does not make it impossible.
In the Podilskyi district of Kyiv, during the attack, a man born in 2003 shot himself in the temple in a shelter. He is currently alive and in the hospital.
The main mass of missiles was flying towards Kyiv. Six out of nine ballistic missiles "Iskander-M" or KN-23, which were flying towards the capital, were shot down by air defense.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the night attack by the Russian Federation shows that the reason for the protraction of the war is in Moscow. Ukraine expects increased sanctions from the United States, Europe, and partners.
As a result of the night attack by Russia on Kyiv, 15 people were injured. Residential buildings in three districts, a shopping center, an educational institution, cars and a boiler house were damaged.
At night, Russia launched 14 ballistic missiles and 250 drones at Ukraine. Air defense shot down 6 missiles and neutralized 245 drones in various regions of the country, including Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
On the afternoon of May 24, moderate short-term rains with thunderstorms will occur in Ukraine, except for the southeast. Significant rains, hail and squalls in most northern, central and Odesa regions in places.
Rescuers eliminated the consequences of the attack in Solomyanskyi, Obolonskyi, and Sviatoshynskyi districts. A man was rescued and fires in residential buildings were extinguished.