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Estonian Foreign Minister: Ukraine Should Continue Drone Strikes on Russia
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has spoken out in favor of continued Ukrainian drone strikes on targets in Russia, while also urging caution, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
Russian drones and missiles threaten several Ukrainian regions
On the evening of May 26, Russian troops are using attack drones to terrorize the Ukrainian population, reports 24tv. Several regions are under threat, and the danger of ballistic missile attacks persists.
Shahed Drones Attack Kyiv Oblast: First Consequences Known
Russian troops launched attack drones on Ukraine on the evening of May 25. The attack continued through the night and into the morning of May 26, according to 24tv.
Kyiv: Damaged Business Center Lukyanivskyi to Be Partially Demolished
The Lukyanivskyi business center in Kyiv, heavily damaged by Russian missile strikes, will be partially demolished. The owner is also preparing a damage claim for the Register of Damages caused by Russian aggression, according to 24tv.
Rubio after call with Lavrov: Ukraine war must end
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said after a phone call with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov that the war in Ukraine must end. At the same time, Rubio downplayed Russian warnings about an alleged danger to diplomats in Kyiv.
Air strikes on Kyiv: Cafés near embassies hit
Recent air strikes on Kyiv targeted cafés near embassies – an unmistakable threat to diplomats and foreigners, as WELT reporter Ibrahim Naber reports.
267 Combat Engagements: Ukraine Repels 47 Attacks Near Pokrovsk
Ukrainian forces recorded 267 combat engagements with Russian troops on Monday, the General Staff reported. The heaviest fighting took place on the Pokrovsk sector, where defenders repelled 47 assaults.
Dead Man Found in Ternopil Military Recruitment Office: Police Seize Cartridges and Rubles
A man was found dead in a military recruitment office in the Ukrainian city of Ternopil. Police searched his home and seized pistol cartridges and Russian rubles, according to 24tv.
EU envoys defy Russian threats: No departure from Kyiv
The Russian Foreign Ministry has called on foreign nationals to leave Kyiv immediately. The EU, French and Polish embassies rejected the intimidation and remain in the Ukrainian capital.
Zelensky: Ukraine Achieves Front Results – Russian Military Bloggers Complain
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine has stabilized parts of the front and achieved stronger battlefield results this year, citing drones, long-range strikes, and technological solutions. He noted that complaints from Russian military bloggers indirectly confirm Ukraine's recent gains.
Russia Announces Systematic Attacks on Kyiv
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a phone call that the Russian army is beginning systematic strikes on targets in Kyiv, the Russian government said.
SBU detains 18-year-old Russian agent after Kyiv attack
Ukraine's SBU security service has arrested an 18-year-old Russian agent who coordinated the massive missile attack on Kyiv on May 24, which left 86 people injured and two dead.
Russian attack on Kyiv damages six editorial offices
Russian forces launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv on the night of May 24, damaging at least six editorial offices, according to 24tv.
Ukraine War Reshapes NATO Strategy: Kyiv’s Experience Shapes Alliance
Four years after Russia's full-scale invasion, officials on NATO's eastern flank increasingly believe that Kyiv's combat experience is shaping the Alliance's future strategy, 24tv reports.
Tichanowskaja in Kyiv: Solidarity with Ukraine
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has traveled to Ukraine on a solidarity visit. The Ukrainian president warned of a Russian offensive from Belarus, according to Spiegel.
Massive Russian attack on Kyiv: Over 80 wounded, dead and fires
Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv overnight on May 24, wounding over 80 people, killing several, and damaging numerous buildings.
Kazakhstan Refuses to Enforce $1.4 Billion Ruling Gazprom
Kazakhstan will not enforce a ruling by the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) that would have allowed Ukraine's Naftogaz to recover $1.4 billion from Russian gas giant Gazprom, Justice Minister Jerlan Sarsembajew announced on Monday.
Kyiv: Nearly 90 Injured in Largest Russian Attack Since War Began
After a massive Russian attack overnight Saturday, the number of injured in Kyiv has risen to nearly 90. Military administrator Tkatchenko called it the largest assault on the Ukrainian capital since the start of the war, as reported by Tagesspiegel.
Ukraine Requests UN Emergency Session After Russian Airstrikes
Following massive Russian airstrikes, Ukraine has requested an emergency session of the UN Security Council. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha announced this on platform X.
Russia attacks Kharkiv and Sumy with drones
Russia has launched drones on Ukrainian cities again after a massive attack. Explosions were reported in Kharkiv and Sumy, according to 24tv.
Russian Airstrike on Residential Building in Druzhkivka: Dead and Injured
A 70-year-old woman was killed and five other civilians were injured in a Russian airstrike on an apartment building in Druzhkivka, Oblast, on Sunday evening, according to the Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office.
Russian missiles destroy Chornobyl Museum in Kyiv
A massive Russian missile attack on Kyiv in the early hours of May 24 destroyed the Chornobyl Museum with a direct hit, broadcaster 24tv reports, citing video footage of the strike.
Ukraine Requests UN Security Council Meeting After Russian Massive Attack on Kyiv
Following massive Russian airstrikes on Kyiv, Ukraine has requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha calls for a strong international response against the aggressor.
Ukraine strikes oil terminal and ships in Krasnodar region
Ukrainian forces have struck an oil terminal and several ships in Russia's Krasnodar region, targeting military infrastructure, according to Ukrinform.
Largest Attack on Kyiv Since War Began: Historic Districts Hit
Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv on May 24, hitting historic buildings for the first time. The city's military administration called it the largest assault since the start of the full-scale invasion, measured by the number of damaged sites.
ARD Studio in Kyiv Severely Damaged in Russian Attack
A massive Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine partially destroyed the ARD studio in Kyiv. No one was injured, and reporting will continue using mobile solutions.
Ukrainian drones hit Russian military bases near Mariupol
On the night of May 22, Ukrainian drones struck the occupied part of Donetsk Oblast, specifically the Kalmiuske Raion of Mariupol, hitting several Russian military bases and logistics infrastructure.
Ukraine: No Troop Movements at Border with Belarus
Ukraine's border guard service reports no current troop or equipment movements at the border with Belarus, with the number of Belarusian units unchanged since 2022.
Ukraine demands UN Security Council meeting after Russian mass attack
After a massive Russian missile attack on Kyiv overnight on May 24, Ukraine is demanding an emergency session of the UN Security Council. Minister Andrii Sybiha instructed all Ukrainian missions to fully utilize multilateral response mechanisms.
Russian Attack: Studio in Kyiv Severely Damaged
During a massive Russian missile attack on Kyiv, the studio of the German broadcasting consortium ARD was partially destroyed. According to 24tv, no employees were in the building at the time of the strike.
Car Bomb in Odesa: SBU Investigates Terrorist Attack
A car bomb explosion in central Odesa on Saturday evening injured two people. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has launched a terrorist investigation.
Churchill’s 1945 Defeat: What Ukraine Can Learn from It
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky enjoys high approval for his wartime leadership, but polls show former Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi ahead. A comparison with Winston Churchill's surprising election loss in 1945 reveals parallels – and differences.
Russian attack damages hotels ‘Ukrayina’ and ‘Dnipro’ in Kyiv
In the night of May 24, Russian strikes damaged the Ukrayina and Dnipro hotels in central Kyiv, shattering dozens of windows and damaging facades and interiors, according to the press service of Capital, as reported by NV.
Ukraine plans cheap missiles against Shahed drones
Ukraine is considering developing low-cost missiles to counter Shahed and Geran drones, as aviation expert Kostiantyn Kryvolap explained on 24 Kanal. Using expensive air defense missiles against mass attacks is becoming increasingly uneconomical.
Ukraine needs decentralized energy for true security
Ukraine's Soviet-era centralized energy system has proven vulnerable during Russia's war of aggression. As the Kyivpost argues in an opinion piece, the country needs decentralized community models based on the EU example.
Ukrainian drones hit Russian fuel hub in Vladimir region
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) carried out a precision drone strike on the Vtorovo oil transshipment station in Russia's Vladimir region overnight Saturday. The hit ignited a fire covering 800 square meters, the Kyiv Post reports.
Russia strikes Kyiv with feared Oreshnik missile
Russia launched a massive attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, using drones and ballistic missiles. According to Handelsblatt, Moscow deployed the new Oreshnik medium-range missile for the first time.
Russian Attack: National Museum in Kyiv Closed
After a Russian missile attack on Kyiv on May 24, the National Museum of Ukraine was damaged and is closing indefinitely, the museum announced on Facebook.
Massive Russian Attack on Kyiv: Oreshnik Missile Used Near Capital for First Time
At least four people were killed and dozens wounded in a massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region. According to Tagesschau, Moscow used the particularly destructive Oreshnik intermediate-range missile near the capital for the first time.