Ukraine
The school has opened an optics laboratory and a renovated astronomy classroom funded by patrons. The institution's students consistently become prize-winners in global scientific competitions.
The ashes of Andriy Melnyk and his wife were reburied at a military cemetery. Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Kyrylo Budanov took part in the ceremony.
During the first four months of 2026, local budgets received 112 million UAH in tourist tax. The leaders in terms of revenue were the Lviv region and Kyiv.
In Lyman, the SBU detained a local resident who was hiding a Russian scout and correcting fire. During the detention, the occupier was liquidated.
Due to shelling, power supply interruptions occurred in five regions. Power engineers are working around the clock on restoration; no restrictions are currently planned.
Oleksandr Syrskyi and Eirik Kristoffersen visited units in the Southern Operational Zone. They discussed the AFU's needs for air defense, UAVs, and ammunition.
Alexander Stubb is ready to represent Europe in peace negotiations if requested. He demands a commitment from the Russian Federation regarding a ceasefire.
In Kyiv, 300 objects were damaged and 87 people were injured due to the shelling. Recovery efforts are ongoing in six regions, and air defense remains a priority.
Tsikhanouskaya arrived in Kyiv and honored the memory of a Belarusian volunteer. She inspected the aftermath of the shelling and expressed solidarity with the Ukrainians.
During the day, 233 clashes occurred, 38 of which were in the Pokrovsk direction. The occupiers used nearly 10,000 drones and launched 89 airstrikes.
The NBU has set the dollar exchange rate at 44. 26 UAH, and the euro at 51.33 UAH. In exchange offices, the American currency is sold at an average of 44.10 UAH.
Over the past day, the General Staff confirmed the elimination of 1,020 occupiers and 1,924 enemy drones. Additionally, 47 artillery systems and 55 Russian missiles were destroyed.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 262 drones; air defense forces shot down or suppressed 246 enemy targets. 10 hits were recorded across nine locations, the attack is ongoing.
On May 25, short-term rains with thunderstorms are expected in several regions. Daytime temperatures will reach 26 degrees, and up to 29 degrees in the south and Zakarpattia.
On May 25, Ukraine marks Philologist's Day and the Day of State Communications Security. Globally, Africa Day and Geek Pride Day are celebrated, and International Missing Children's Day is observed.
South Korea is considering exporting K30 Biho systems to the UAE to counter Iranian drones. Previously, Seoul refused to provide weapons to Ukraine due to the state of war.
The EDF, SAFE, and EDIP programs are opening up funding for Ukrainian weapon developers. Drones and counter-drone systems will be the priority.
Dissatisfaction is growing in Russia's political and business circles over the dictator's isolation and inflation. Despite this, Putin plans to seize Donbas by the end of the year.
Over the past day, 173 combat engagements took place; the enemy attacked most actively in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. The occupiers deployed over 6,000 drones and 178 guided aerial bombs.
No movement of equipment or troops for an offensive is being recorded on the border with Belarus. Russia is putting pressure on Minsk, but no strike groups have been formed at this time.
In Kyiv, 540 objects were damaged and 80 people were injured due to the Russian attack. The National Chernobyl Museum lost 40% of its exhibits due to the shelling.
Five NATO countries blocked a plan to spend 0. 25% of GDP on military aid to Ukraine. Mark Rutte's initiative did not receive the necessary unanimous support.
During the attack on May 24, the enemy attempted to overwhelm the air defense with a massive volume of missiles and drones. Over 40% of the Shaheds were shot down by interceptors of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
Since the beginning of May, 34 people have died in Ukraine's water bodies, while seven people were rescued. Rescuers recorded 46 emergency incidents.
Andrii Sybiha has instructed to convene meetings of the UN Security Council and the OSCE due to the Russian attack on Kyiv. Ukraine calls on the world for a decisive response to the terror.
In Ukraine, people with disabilities are entitled to benefits for travel, medication, and social payments. Assistance can be arranged through the Pension Fund, Administrative Service Centers (CNAPs), or online.
52 combat engagements took place over the past day, with the fiercest fighting continuing in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy is actively shelling the border areas of the Sumy region.
About 100 people were injured and four people were killed due to the night shelling. In Kyiv, 30 buildings were damaged; Zelenskyy calls for strengthening air defense.
Two men were killed due to artillery shelling of a market in Kherson on May 24. Seven more civilians sustained injuries and concussions as a result of the attack.
On May 25, variable cloudiness with temperatures up to +29 degrees is expected in Ukraine. Rains and thunderstorms will occur in the eastern and southern regions, as well as in the Carpathians.