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Zelenskyy: 145,000 Russian Soldiers Killed Since Start of Year
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has put a figure on Russian army losses in the war of aggression against Ukraine since the beginning of the year. According to Ukrinform, 145,000 Russian soldiers have been killed since January 1.
Ukraine increases disability pensions for Group II from March 2026
Ukrainians with a Group II disability have received higher payments in 2026, following the pension indexation that took effect on March 1, reports 24tv.
Usyk meets Ukrainian energy workers ahead of title fight in Cairo
Oleksandr Usyk met Ukrainian war veterans who now repair the destroyed power grid ahead of his title fight on May 23 in Cairo. Usyk called them 'champions of light'.
Ukraine reports over 13,300 Russian chemical weapons attacks
Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has officially recorded more than 13,300 cases of chemical munitions use by Russian forces. The intensity of attacks has surged sharply since 2024, according to Ukraine's Defense Ministry.
Ukraine uses sirens for daily minute of silence
Ukraine will use its public warning systems to announce the daily national minute of silence at 9 a.m., Yuliia Svyrydenko announced on Friday.
Zelenskyy confirms drone strike on oil refinery in Yaroslavl
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that Ukrainian long-range drones struck a Russian oil refinery in Yaroslavl on the night of May 22. The target lies about 700 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
Blockade Helped Ukraine Recapture 400 km²
Ukraine recaptured about 400 square kilometers of territory after thousands of Starlink terminals were blocked for Russian troops, according to a US military intelligence report.
Ukrainian drones reveal Russia’s air defense problem
Ukrainian drone attacks have expanded into Russian territory, bypassing Russian air defenses. According to Tagesspiegel, the attacks reveal a geographic problem that Putin cannot solve.
Ukraine reports 880 Russian soldiers killed in one day
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have killed 880 Russian soldiers in the past 24 hours, according to 24tv. Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine continues to inflict heavy losses on the aggressor.
Fico rejects Merz’s proposal for associate EU membership for Ukraine
Robert Fico has rejected German Friedrich Merz's proposal to grant Ukraine an associate EU status without voting rights while accession talks continue. Fico argued the EU should prioritize other candidate countries.
Ukraine risks losing a third of its freight car fleet
Ukrainian industry, transport businesses and sectoral associations are demanding an urgent revision of the state policy limiting the service life of freight cars. According to UNIAN, the current age-based write-off practice threatens Ukraine with the loss of roughly a third of its freight car fleet.
Ukraine tests low-cost interceptor missiles against Russian Shahed drones
Ukraine is developing affordable interceptor missiles to counter Russian Shahed drones, the Kyivpost reports, citing Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Several systems are already in the testing phase.
Zelenskyy confirms attack on oil refinery in Syzran
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed a strike on an oil refinery in the Russian city of Syzran. According to 24tv, the attack occurred on May 21 in Oblast.
Ukraine corruption case around Yermak puts pressure on Zelenskyy
The case around Andriy Yermak has become a political problem for Volodymyr Zelenskyy and could complicate Ukraine’s EU path.
Russia strikes Dnipro with drone – explosion reported
A Russian drone attack triggered an explosion in Dnipro early Thursday, following a deadly strike that killed two people on Wednesday.
Ukraine: Ministry Publishes Duties During Mobilization
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has published the rights and duties of citizens during general mobilization. According to 24tv, military service is at the center.
Ukraine destroys Russian drone training center in Donetsk
Unmanned Systems Forces and the SBU security service say they struck a Russian drone training and production facility in occupied Donetsk, destroying equipment, vehicles, and ammunition, and killing dozens of soldiers.
Zelenskyy hopes for peace talks with Russia in coming weeks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed hope that peace talks with Russia could resume in the coming weeks, citing "good contacts" with the US administration as a basis, Ukrainska Pravda reports.
Ukrainian drone strikes: A signal of escalation capability
Ukrainian drone strikes deep inside Russian territory are intended to show Moscow that Kyiv can escalate the war, says political scientist Gustav Gressel. The attacks aim to weaken Russia's economy and military production.
Hungary’s PM Magyar Hopes for June Meeting with Zelenskyy in Berehove
Peter Magyar has reaffirmed his hope to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in early June in Berehove, according to Ukrainska Pravda. Magyar tied Budapest's consent to opening the first negotiation chapter in EU accession talks with Kyiv to a condition.
Russia attacks western and central Ukraine with drones
Russia launched a massive drone attack on western and central Ukraine on May 20, the BBC reported, citing the Ukrainian Air Force.
Ukraine: Air defense shoots down 75 of 84 Russian drones
The Ukrainian Air Force shot down 75 of 84 Russian drones on May 20, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported. Six drones hit their targets.
NATO Chief Rutte Threatens Russia with ‘Devastating Consequences’ Over Nuclear Weapons Use
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned Russia of 'devastating consequences' if it uses nuclear weapons against Ukraine during joint exercises with Belarus. Rutte made the statement at a press conference in Brussels on Wednesday, as reported by Ukrainska Pravda.
Ukrainian drones paralyze two Russian oil refineries
Two major Russian oil refineries in Moscow and Ryazan have halted operations after Ukrainian drone attacks, the Kyivpost reports, citing Reuters and industry sources.
Russia’s War: Sunny the Owl Blinded and Wingless
A long-eared owl named Sunny, injured by a Russian kamikaze drone in Zaporizhzhia in February, is recovering in Dnipro but will never fly or hunt again, the Guardian reports.
EU transfers €3.2 billion to Ukraine in June
The European Union will transfer €3.2 billion to Ukraine in mid-June as the first tranche of a €90 billion loan, the Kyivpost reports.
Russian attack on Chernihiv and Sumy: six dead, many injured
Russian strikes on Pryluky and Hlukhiv on Tuesday morning killed six people and wounded dozens, the BBC reported, citing Ukrainian authorities.
Russian Army Pauses Operations – Ukraine Seizes Opportunity
The Russian armed forces have temporarily reduced their activity at the front. According to military expert Roman Svitan, Ukrainian defense forces are using this phase for successful operations.
Russian propagandists admit technological inferiority in drone defense
After the largest Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region on May 17, Russian propagandists openly admit that Russia lags behind Ukraine technologically in drone defense. According to 24tv, propaganda blogger Andriy Klintsevich said Moscow may soon be unable to intercept all Ukrainian drones.
Belarus begins joint nuclear weapons exercise with Russia
Belarus and Russia have started a joint exercise on the use of nuclear weapons on May 18. Ukraine called on international partners to respond firmly, the BBC reports.
Ukraine: Russian-Belarusian Nuclear Drills Are Unprecedented Provocation
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry condemned the joint tactical nuclear exercises of Russia and Belarus as an unprecedented challenge to the global security architecture and called for a tough international response.
Ukrainian drones hit Moscow: Nationalists criticize defense gaps
In the night to Sunday, the Ukrainian army attacked the Moscow region with drones. According to Tagesspiegel, Russian military bloggers complain of 'significant gaps' in air defense.
Ukrainian Special Unit Stepnohirsk from Russian Occupiers
Fighters of the Ukrainian special unit 'Artan' of the Military Intelligence Service (GUR) have liberated Stepnohirsk in the Zaporizhzhia region from Russian occupiers, according to 24tv.
Zelenskyy: Europe should name negotiator for Russia talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Europe to appoint its own negotiator for potential peace talks with Russia, rejecting Putin's proposal of former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder.
Russian drone hits Chinese cargo ship in Black Sea
A Russian drone struck a Chinese cargo ship in the Black Sea near Odesa, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, condemning the attack as a deliberate act.
Russian Forces Launch Massive Attacks with 22 Missiles and Over 500 Drones
On the night of May 18, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 22 missiles and over 500 drones, according to 24tv. The strikes targeted several regions, including Dnipro and Odesa.
Ukrainian Forces Neutralize 1,220 Russian Soldiers in One Day
Ukrainian forces have neutralized 1,220 Russian soldiers in the last 24 hours, according to Ukrainska Pravda. Total Russian troop losses in the war now exceed 1.35 million soldiers.
Russian Drone Attacks on Multiple Regions of Ukraine
On May 17, hostile drone activities were reported in several regions of Ukraine, according to 24tv. The air situation remains dynamic, increasing the threat to certain areas.
Polish Farmers Report Shortage of Ukrainian Seasonal Workers
Polish farmers are facing an increasing shortage of seasonal workers for berry picking as competition for Ukrainian labor intensifies across the EU, particularly from Germany.