250 battles took place at the front, with the Pokrovsk axis remaining the hottest. The enemy deployed over 9,000 kamikaze drones and 289 guided aerial bombs over the past day.
The G7 is preparing new financing for Ukraine and demands reforms, including limiting VAT exemptions. Partners will also allocate funds for the repair of Chornobyl NPP facilities.
On May 20, Ukraine congratulates bankers and sign language interpreters, while the world celebrates World Bee Day and Traumatologist Day. The Church honors the Martyr Thalalaeus.
The enemy launched 154 drones and a missile at Ukraine; air defense neutralized 131 targets. Hits were recorded in 20 locations, and debris falls in 6 districts.
Over the past day, the enemy lost 920 military personnel and 1,873 unmanned aerial vehicles. Total personnel losses of the Russian Federation amount to over 1.3 million people.
Russia is conducting unannounced nuclear exercises to mask military failures. Analysts assess this as an attempt to influence NATO's decisions regarding support for Ukraine.
On May 20, rain with thunderstorms, hail, and squalls are expected in Ukraine. In Kyiv, rain is forecast with air temperatures reaching up to 25 degrees Celsius.
A survey on foreign language proficiency has launched in the Army+ app. The data will assist in joint missions with foreigners and the creation of new training courses.
The President and his wife visited the exhibition "Ivan Marchuk. Museum Collections" at the "Chocolate House." The Head of State presented the artist with the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 5th Class.
Kirkorov claimed credit for Bulgaria's victory at Eurovision 2026, but the country denied his involvement. Meanwhile, Lavrov called the contest satanism.
Andriy Melnyk at the UN rejected Russia's demands for surrender and called the attacks on Russia a boomerang. He urged the world to respond to Putin's nuclear blackmail.
In the occupied territories, high school students are being taught tactical medicine and drone operation. Russia seeks to create a personnel reserve for its army from children.
On the night of May 20, the enemy attacked Kharkiv and Dnipro. A fire broke out in Dnipro, there are wounded, and the consequences of the strikes on Kharkiv are currently being clarified.
A new economic strategy will be developed in Ukraine to foster growth and job creation. A conference on Ukraine's recovery will be held in Gdansk this June.
Great Britain has authorized the import of fuel derived from Russian oil via third countries. The decision is attributed to market shortages and rising global prices.
Russia's Permanent Representative claimed that Ukraine is preparing strikes from Latvia and threatened the Baltic states. Latvia and the US rejected the accusations, calling them a fabrication.
Syrskyi stated that the enemy's total losses are 3. 5 times greater than the Ukrainian ones. On certain days, the number of fallen occupiers exceeds the losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine by 7-9 times.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have the conditions to train three shifts of military personnel to ensure rotations every two months. Syrskyi has introduced monthly monitoring of this process.
The President discussed preparations for the June conference in Gdańsk with Oksana Markarova. Defense technologies and attracting investment were identified as priorities.
NATO Commander commented on the successes of Ukrainian drone operators during exercises in Sweden. Alliance troops identified vulnerabilities and quickly adapted to the threats.
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine has launched a Personal Account service to check court-imposed travel restrictions. The service does not display bans that are in effect during martial law.
Cyberpolice identified the signs of AI fakes and urged the public to verify content through official sources. To recognize them, they advise looking for body and background defects.
Zelenskyy announced the return of the remains of Andriy Melnyk and Yevhen Konovalets to Ukraine. The state is working on the reburial of heroes from Europe and America.
President Zelenskyy approved plans for long-range strikes against the Russian Federation for June. Ukraine will also increase drone supplies and funding for combat brigades.
Due to a technical malfunction of the Polish database at the "Medyka" checkpoint, vehicle processing has slowed down. A queue of 50 cars has formed at the exit from Ukraine.
The CCD and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia have refuted Russian claims regarding Ukraine preparing attacks from Latvian territory. Moscow is using this fake news for blackmail and threats against the Baltic states.
Romanian fighter jets destroyed a drone in the sky over Estonia during a NATO mission. The Alliance has launched an investigation and confirmed its readiness to defend its borders.
The US plans to test Ukrainian drones for procurement by its own army. The agreement provides for access to technologies and intellectual property rights.
Draft Law No. 15258 regarding fines for violations in granting veteran status has been registered in the Rada. Officials face penalties of up to 51,000 hryvnias.
Russia is spreading fakes about the mass involvement of foreigners to divide society. In the first four months of 2024, only 3.2 thousand work permits were issued.
