Ukraine
Ukraine has developed two types of guided aerial bombs capable of hitting targets at a distance of over 100 km. There are plans for mass production of these domestic KABs.
The Ministry of Defense has introduced automatic extension of deferrals for 22 categories of citizens through registries. In case of system failures, applications are now accepted only at Administrative Service Centers (TsNAPs).
Ukraine is implementing robotic systems for evacuation and capturing prisoners. The next goal will be the creation of an automated air defense system.
Members of the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine can obtain vouchers for children to summer camps and health resorts in the Zakarpattia, Ternopil, and Ivano-Frankivsk regions. To arrange the health retreat, it is necessary to contact the trade union committee, submit an application, and a package of documents. Children are offered safe recreation, meals, medical support, and leisure activities in mountain and park areas.
The International Gymnastics Federation has lifted sanctions on Russians and Belarusians. Athletes will compete in competitions with national symbols and anthems.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls for new sanctions and support for Ukraine in response to the nuclear exercises of Russia and Belarus. This will help deter the aggressors on NATO's eastern flank.
The first groups of patrol officers have completed a two-week intensive course in firearms training and tactical medicine. The training was conducted by experienced fighters from Azov and the National Guard.
In Ukraine, over 1,170 km of logistics routes have been protected from FPV drones. Construction rates have increased to 8.5 km per day across five frontline regions.
The EU plans to appoint a special representative for peace negotiations between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. Kaja Kallas and Mario Draghi are considered among the main candidates.
Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has carried out 71 attacks, being most active in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors. The occupiers are also shelling the border areas.
Four Ukrainians from the vessel MV Hondius are among the crew members sent to quarantine in the port of Rotterdam due to hantavirus. They are to be isolated in special trailers until June 17.
Yermak was released from the pre-trial detention center on 140 million hryvnias bail and denied any guilt. He stated his intention to remain in Ukraine and assist the military.
Shevchenko called it impossible to hold national team matches in Ukraine during the war. New coach Andrea Maldera will live and work in Lviv.
Former MP defrauded a state bank of 140 million UAH and stole 800 tons of rapeseed from farmers. He is hiding abroad, and an international search warrant is being prepared.
Accumulated National Cashback funds must be spent by June 30, otherwise they will be returned to the budget. From July, the program will operate as usual.
Andrea Maldera has appointed Pasquale Catalano, Taras Stepanenko, and Volodymyr Yezerskyi as his assistants. The new staff will prepare the national team.
Andriy Shevchenko chose Andrea Maldera from among four candidates due to his experience and knowledge of the players. The new coach is expected to lead the national team to Euro 2028.
The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU) is demanding that airlines pay leasing taxes as if they were royalties. This threatens to destroy the infrastructure for servicing military aircraft.
With the 10. 9 million UAH collected for five Territorial Defense brigades, 135 Sting drones and 4 control systems were purchased. The project was implemented by WOG, PrivatBank, and the Prytula Foundation.
The UAF President dismissed rumors about ignoring Yarmolenko due to his scoring record as jokes. Currently, the winger has 46 goals for the Ukrainian national team.
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.
An enemy drone attacked the bulk carrier KSL DEYANG with a Chinese crew near the Odesa region. The owner of the affected vessel is a company from the PRC.
The new head coach of the Ukrainian national team, Andrea Maldera, will settle in Lviv with his wife. This is his own decision to support Ukraine and its national football team.
The expert reported a raiding attack on Fire Point, the company producing Flamingo missiles. The pressure could lead to a halt in the production of Ukrainian weaponry.
Instead of the late Stepan Kubiv, Denys Pyatygorets from "European Solidarity" may enter the Rada. He previously served as the deputy head of the Volyn Regional State Administration.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated 1. 2 billion hryvnias for modern laboratories and educational spaces in lyceums. Funding will be provided to pilot institutions and special schools.
Andriy Shevchenko has tasked Andrea Maldera with leading the national team to Euro 2028. The national team's first training camp will be held on the territory of Ukraine.
From May 18 to May 24, 2026, the conjunction of the Sun and Uranus will launch a new era. Ukraine faces personnel changes, political scandals, and technological breakthroughs.
Meloni asks EU to exclude energy costs from budget deficit calculations. The reasons cited were the war in Ukraine and rising energy prices.