Egypt will conduct an aerogeophysical survey of its deserts and the Sinai to search for minerals. A new database will help investors evaluate promising deposits.
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.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced the opening of the Akhalkalaki–Kars railway for Armenian exports. This will allow the country to establish connections with the EU.
Japan's Defense Minister stated the need to strengthen Hokkaido's defense due to the actions of Russia and China. There are plans to deploy long-range missiles at the bases.
Hezbollah claimed 12 attacks on Israeli Iron Dome launchers and air defense systems. The strikes were in response to Israel's violations of the ceasefire agreement.
China will launch the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft with three astronauts on board. One of the crew members will spend an entire year in orbit for research for the first time.
May 24 marks the Day of Slavic Writing and Culture, Video Game Day, and European Day of Parks. The Church honors Simeon Stylites, and the name days are celebrated by Semen and Olena.
Great Britain is preparing its fleet and drones for demining the Strait of Hormuz. Due to the blockade, more than six thousand vessels were unable to pass through the vital route.
The Unmanned Systems Forces struck the frigate Admiral Essen and a missile carrier in Novorossiysk. Additionally, an Osa air defense system, command posts, and enemy logistical hubs were destroyed.
The Russian army may begin installing two types of EW (Electronic Warfare) equipment on "Shahed" drones. This would allow the enemy to suppress Ukrainian interceptor drones and radar stations.
In Latvia, a drone fell into Lake Drīdzis and exploded. There were no casualties; the armed forces and police are searching for the wreckage of the device.
On the night of May 23, the Defense Forces struck the "Sheskharis" terminal, the "Grushovaya" oil depot, and the tanker CHRYSALIS. Communication hubs and occupiers' warehouses were also destroyed.
SBU and SBS hit enemy train, warehouses, and repair bases in Luhansk region with drones. Over 80 occupiers, equipment, and the invaders' police building were destroyed.
Poland has received its first three F-35 fighter jets from the US. These are the first fifth-generation aircraft on NATO's eastern flank for threat detection.
In Irkutsk, a research institute building burned over an area of 700 square meters. 15 people were evacuated from the premises; there are no casualties.
SpaceX successfully tested the Starship V3 rocket with new Raptor 3 engines. The vehicle deployed satellites into orbit and splashed down in the Indian Ocean.
Over the past day, 216 combat engagements took place, and the enemy used nearly 10,000 drones. The AFU eliminated 950 occupiers and destroyed 68 artillery systems.
In 2024-2026, over 11,000 UAV attacks on civilians were recorded. Russia is deliberately targeting medics, rescuers, and residential neighborhoods.
Russian drones attacked buses and a residential building in the Nikopol district, wounding 16 people. Among the victims are 12 employees of an enterprise.
The AFU are deploying Hornet AI-powered drones to strike enemy logistics at ranges of up to 120 km. This creates conditions for weakening Russian defenses in the rear.
The Tryzub system disables drone electronics using microwave radiation. This method is significantly cheaper than using anti-aircraft missiles.
Moscow is banning the parallel import of Intel, Samsung, and Acer electronics starting May 27. This will lead to technological backwardness and rising prices.
In Lviv, a woman underwent surgery to remove a mercury thermometer that had been in her bladder for eight years. The foreign body had become encrusted with stone and caused a fistula.
Courts have prohibited the State Tax Service from interpreting vehicle leasing as royalties and assessing taxes. This applies to the leasing of railcars, aircraft, and agricultural machinery.
The logic of warfare is changing, and Ukraine has much to offer its partners—from experience to innovative technologies that are already of interest in the West.
In the Artemivske forestry, drought caused fire to engulf 10 hectares of forest. Rescuers are operating only in safe areas due to the proximity of the front line.
The government has abolished the requirement to submit copies of contracts three days prior to customs clearance. This will accelerate the supply of weapons and equipment to the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
Since the beginning of 2024, Russia's losses have exceeded 145,000 personnel. In the border areas of the Sumy region, the Ukrainian military is achieving its designated goals.
The AFU have stabilized the front and are launching drone strikes deep into the Russian Federation. Putin wants to end the war by the end of the year, provided there is full control over the Donbas.
Law enforcement officers have uncovered an underground cigarette factory and a vape distribution network in Kharkiv. Goods worth 37 million UAH were seized, and three individuals have been served with notices of suspicion.
