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.
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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.
Olha Freimut’s Apartment Destroyed in Russian Attack on Kyiv
Ukrainian TV host Olha Freimut returned from the UK just hours before Russia launched a massive missile strike on Kyiv on May 24, 2026, severely damaging her apartment.
Massive Russian attacks on Kyiv: Dead, many injured
At least four people were killed and more than 50 injured in heavy Russian air strikes on Kyiv overnight, according to Deutsche Welle.
Russia strikes Bila Tserkva with Oreshnik missile in massive attack
The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed that Russia fired an RS-26 Rubezh medium-range ballistic missile, known as the Oreshnik, at the city of Bila Tserkva in the Kyiv region overnight on May 24. The attack was part of a massive wave of 690 aerial threats that primarily targeted the capital.
Russia strikes Kyiv with Oreshnik missile – Zelensky had warned
Russia attacked Kyiv and its surroundings with missiles and drones overnight, including the intermediate-range Oreshnik missile. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had warned hours earlier of a combined strike, as reported by FAZ.
Russian Law: Displaced Ukrainians Risk Losing Their Property
Russia is tightening control over real estate in occupied Ukrainian territories. Property owners must re-register their holdings under Russian law by July 2026 – but many displaced people cannot or will not return.
Four dead in Russian missile attack on Kyiv
A Russian missile attack on Kyiv killed four people and injured 56 overnight, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
Massive Russian air strike on Oblast: Dead and injured in all districts
Two people were killed and nine others injured, including an infant, in a massive Russian air strike on Oblast overnight on May 24. Damage was recorded in all districts, the regional military administration said.
Massive Russian attack on Kyiv: Two dead, dozens injured
At least two people were killed and dozens injured in a massive Russian missile attack on Kyiv overnight on May 24, the city administration reported.
Russian Attack on Kyiv: 44 Wounded and One Dead in Missile and Drone Strike
Russian forces struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones overnight, hitting residential buildings. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Mayor Vitali Klitschko, and the head of Kyiv's military administration, Tymur Tkachenko, 44 people were wounded and one woman was killed.
Metro restricted after Russian attack
After a massive combined attack on the night of May 24, the Kyiv city administration has restricted metro operations. The Lukyanivska station and the entrance to Khreshchatyk station are affected.
Russian missile attack on Kyiv: casualties and severe destruction
Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with ballistic missiles overnight on May 24, killing at least one person and causing severe damage, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
Wild Drones: Ukraine’s Drone Elite Competes for Glory and Technology
In the Oblast, the Wild Drones competition took place, where Ukraine's best combat drone operators showcased their skills and tested new technologies already being used on the front against Russia.
Sybiha to Partners: Warning of Russian Attack Must Reach Moscow
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called on international partners to use their diplomatic and economic leverage against Moscow to deter Russia from a massive air strike. The warning must be heard in Moscow, not in Kyiv, Sybiha said.
Ukrainians have 60 days to pay property tax on ‘extra’ square meters
Ukrainian property owners must pay the property tax within 60 calendar days after receiving the tax notice, as reported by 24tv. The deadline applies to the 2025 tax year, which is filed in 2026.
Ukraine attacks Russian supply route to Crimea
Ukrainian forces are targeting the main supply road used by Russian occupiers to reach Crimea. According to 24tv, the route from Rostov through occupied Pryazovia is becoming increasingly impassable.
Zelensky warns of Russian Oreshnik missile attack on Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned of an imminent attack using the Russian intercontinental ballistic missile Oreshnik. According to Spiegel, it would be only the third deployment of this missile type since the start of Russia's war of aggression.
Ukraine warns of Russian combined attack on Kyiv with Oryeshnik missile
Ukraine has warned of a heightened threat of a new Russian air strike on Kyiv, with a possible combined attack involving the Oryeshnik missile system.
Russian Shahed Drones Strike Ukrainian Cities Again
Russian forces launched another wave of Shahed combat drones against several Ukrainian regions overnight on May 23, 2026, triggering air raid alerts across the country, according to 24tv.
Zelenskyy warns of Russian Oreshnik missile attack on Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned of a possible Russian missile attack on Ukraine using the intermediate-range Oreshnik missile, based on intelligence from the US and Europe.
Zelenskyy rejects Merz’s EU special status, demands full membership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected Chancellor Friedrich Merz's (CDU) proposal for a special EU status for Ukraine. In a letter to EU leaders, he insists on full membership without concessions.
Ukraine: TCC Soldier Strikes Leg-Amputee Veteran – Transfer to Front
A soldier from a military recruitment center in Kyiv physically attacked Artem Moroz, a veteran who lost both legs at the front. The Land Forces command condemned the violence as unjustifiable and ordered the perpetrator's transfer to a combat unit.
Ukraine’s Exception: Why the Corruption Narrative Misses the Transformation
While international debates about Ukraine often swing between war heroism and corruption skepticism, a deeper shift is underway, according to the Kyivpost. The country is becoming a testing ground for new European resilience models — with digital governance, resilient SMEs, and a growing focus on mental health.
Zelenskyy imposes sanctions on 127 Russian commanders
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has enacted sanctions against 127 Russian commanders responsible for thousands of missile strikes on Ukraine, the presidential office announced.
Zelensky sanctions 127 Russian military personnel after missile strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has imposed sanctions on 127 Russian military personnel, the Kyiv Post reports. The punitive measures are linked to missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, including the Okhmatdyt children's hospital in Kyiv.