The enemy attacked residential areas of Kharkiv with drones. Two elderly people were injured, a high-rise building was damaged, and civilian cars caught fire.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed energy resilience and joint UAV production with Sergio Mattarella. Italy confirmed the stability of its support.
The President will receive the award on behalf of the people and meet with the King. The parties will discuss support for Ukraine and joint production of combat drones.
Defense forces shot down 20 missiles and 349 drones during a combined strike. Hits were recorded in six locations and debris fell in 12 places.
Five countries have confirmed contributions to the PURL program for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Norway is allocating over $500 million for drones, and the Netherlands €200 million.
Ukraine is creating units that combine infantry with aerial and ground drones. The new model has already helped liberate significant territories in the south.
Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius announced the funding for drones. The equipment will be jointly produced by companies from the Netherlands and Ukraine.
Ukraine must develop its military-tech sector and export weapons. To ensure the return of refugees, real security guarantees and an economic foundation are needed.
John Healey stated Russia's intentions to convince the world of war fatigue. Britain continues its support and has already begun supplying 120,000 drones.
The court scheduled Smyrnov's case for consideration in May 2026. The former official is accused of illicit enrichment by UAH 15.7 million.
Aerial reconnaissance of the 8th SSO regiment detected an enemy group in a building. One occupier surrendered, and a foreign mercenary was eliminated in close combat without losses on the part of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Divers recovered the child's body from the Horyn River one kilometer from the disappearance site. More than 60 people and underwater drones were involved in the large-scale search.
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine named three domains of Ukrainian strategy and announced enemy losses. According to Fedorov, Russia loses up to 428 soldiers per square kilometer of Donetsk region.
They targeted a plant in Sterlitamak, 1500 kilometers from the border. The plant produces aviation fuel and rubber for the needs of the Russian army.
Two detainees have been notified of suspicion for detonating an improvised device near the building. The prosecutor's office demands arrest without bail for the perpetrators of the crime.
American company RTX has signed a contract to produce Patriot interceptors for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The new PAC-2 missiles will shoot down ballistic and aerial targets.
Intelligence has released data on 48 Rostec enterprises that produce weapons for the Russian Federation. Thirty companies of the holding are still not subject to international sanctions.
The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine is intensifying cooperation with state bodies to develop a system of prosthetics and rehabilitation. According to FPU head Serhiy Byzov, the key priority is to create an effective, accessible, and human-centered system that will help military personnel, veterans, and civilians return to a full life faster.
Britain has announced its largest aid package, which includes 120,000 attack and reconnaissance UAVs. Deliveries have already begun as part of a £3 billion support package.
Ukraine will receive PAC-2 missiles and IRIS-T launchers thanks to new agreements. The priority remains the protection of cities from combined Russian air attacks.
Samsung Electronics employees are demanding 15% of profits in the form of bonuses. If rejected, the union will begin an 18-day general strike starting May 21.
In the first quarter of 2026, global electric vehicle sales decreased by 3%. Europe set a record, while the Chinese and US markets showed a decline.
212 clashes were recorded on the front line, the enemy used 6672 kamikaze drones. The Defense Forces eliminated 1010 occupiers and destroyed over 1300 drones.
The General Staff reported the elimination of 1,010 occupiers and the destruction of 1,388 UAVs in one day. The enemy also lost 50 artillery systems and hundreds of units of equipment.
The Russian Ministry of Defense is restricting the supply of UAVs to regular units through a new distribution system. ISW experts predict an increase in corruption and a shortage of drones in the aggressor country.
Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has carried out over 1,900 shelling attacks and used 145 aerial bombs. The greatest activity of the occupiers was recorded in the Pokrovsk direction.
Ukraine and Norway signed a declaration on defense partnership in Oslo. The parties plan to implement joint projects for drone production.
Ministers signed an agreement on data exchange for weapons analysis and artificial intelligence development. Zelenskyy proposed a drone agreement to Germany.
Instead of a show, the artist streamed YouTube videos via MacBook. Some viewers criticized the singer for laziness, comparing the performance to a Zoom video call.
The vessel, sanctioned by the US for aiding Iran, changed course after crossing the strait. Experts note attempts by the tanker to spoof satellite tracking signals.
