On May 24, 204 combat clashes took place at the front. The most attacks were recorded in the Pokrovsky direction, where the enemy stormed the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 65 times.
Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 1020 Russian soldiers. The total losses of the enemy since the beginning of the war have reached over 980,000 people.
On May 25, three children aged 8, 12 and 17 died as a result of an attack in the Zhytomyr region. 12 people were injured, including a child, and houses were damaged.
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.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius allows the Bundeswehr to participate in peacekeeping forces in Ukraine if there is an international mandate and a ceasefire. The decision will be made on collective defense.
According to an advisor to the German Ministry of Defense, the Russian Federation will try to advance into the Sumy, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions. The Kremlin wants to create new problems for negotiations.
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.
Due to Russia's massive missile attack on Ukraine, Poland has scrambled military aircraft. The operational commander has mobilized all forces for security.
As a result of an enemy UAV attack in Mykolaiv, there is damage in the residential sector. Ambulance calls have also been recorded, and the air raid alert continues throughout Ukraine.
The enemy struck the Osnovyanskyi, Novobavarskyi, and Shevchenkivskyi districts of Kharkiv. A civilian enterprise was damaged in the Osnovyanskyi district, and emergency services are working at the scene.
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.
The occupation forces of Russia have entrenched themselves in several villages in Sumy region and are trying to advance further, in particular, to Bilovodiv. The Defense Forces are trying to restrain the enemy and stabilize the situation.
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.
German Foreign Minister Baerbock stated that Putin is not interested in peace, therefore additional sanctions are needed. Ursula von der Leyen reported that new restrictions are already in development.
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.
Since the beginning of the day, 160 combat clashes have taken place at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk and Kursk directions. Russians launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones and carried out shelling.
European countries are considering purchasing American weapons for Ukraine if Trump refuses to help. Europe does not have enough weapons and production capacity to meet Ukraine's needs.
The Sumy Regional Military Administration has denied the fake news about the capture of Yunakivka by Russian troops. The situation on the border is under control, the Armed Forces are repelling enemy attacks.
On May 24, Ukraine returned 307 soldiers from Russian captivity, most of whom were captured in the Donetsk region in 2022. Tomorrow, May 25, the third stage of the exchange in the "1000 for 1000" format will take place.
Due to bad weather in the Poltava region, two power lines were emergency shutdown. More than 1,000 subscribers in 7 settlements of Reshetylivska and Krasnohorivska communities were left without electricity.
Russia has lost over 10,000 pieces of equipment, 250 aircraft, and 700,000 soldiers, but Putin is determined to win. He demands neutrality and the partition of Ukraine, despite the losses.
Servicemen can anonymously share information about the barriers they face during service. The survey results will be used to develop recommendations for accessibility in the army.
The Russians in southern Ukraine have abandoned large forces for the offensive. The enemy is forming small groups of infantry on motorcycles to break through the defenses of the Armed Forces.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey is traveling to Russia to discuss the situation in Ukraine. He plans to emphasize Turkey's interest in achieving a just peace.
On May 25, Ukraine is expected to experience brief rains, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls of 15-20 m/s in many regions. Level I hazard alert has been declared.
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.
During the day, 85 combat clashes took place, most of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy actively attacked the positions of the Armed Forces, launching air strikes and shelling.
The Prime Minister of Hungary stated that the EU's plan to ban energy imports from Russia must be prevented. Hungary and Slovakia oppose a complete ban.
