News. War
18 May, Sunday
16:59
Russia plans to launch Yars ballistic missile to pressure Ukraine and West
Sappers blow up russian Kh-101 cruise missile in field in Kyiv Region. Video
Tusk predicts "very difficult days" after talks between russia and Ukraine
Since beginning of year, Defense Forces soldiers destroyed over 1,000 enemy tanks – AFU Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi
Russians attack Ukraine with 273 drones. Air defense forces destroy 88 drones
Fire broke out at plant in Kyiv Region due to russian attack, damaged houses, death and injuries reported
Air alert in Kyiv lasted 9 hours, there is damage in 2 districts
17 May, Saturday
19:42
US President Trump announces calls to Zelenskyy, putin, will talk about ceasefire and trade
Largest prisoner exchange "1000 for 1000" may take place next week – Budanov
On Novopavlivka axis, russians are rushing towards Dnipropetrovsk Region: 25-30 assaults every day - AFU Southern Defense Forces
Russian aggressors launch 62 UAVs over Ukraine, more than half of which shot down – AFU Air Forces
Number of armed clashes on russian-Ukrainian front since beginning of day makes 81 – AFU General Staff
Ukrainian drones successfully attack russian military depots in Crimea – media
Russia killed family of three - President Zelenskyy reveals details of strike on bus in Sumy Region
Russians attack bus near Bilopillia in Sumy Region, 9 people killed, 7 injured
Occupiers removing military equipment from Sevastopol due to its shortage at front – ATESH movement agents
Reporters Without Borders and Truth Hounds accuse russian army of attacks on hotels where journalists are staying
New IDF offensive: Israel Defense Forces announces first stages of large-scale operation in Gaza
Russian military personnel losses for May 16 increase by 910 to 972,600 people, equipment losses – by 6 tanks, 7 armored vehicles, 34 artillery systems and 155 UAVs
Ukrainian Special Operations Forces FPV drone hits russian Ka-52 helicopter: video of attack released
No enemy ships in Black and Azov Seas – Navy
145 combat clashes take place on front during day, 52 of them on Pokrovsk axis
Because he is consistent: Trump does not consider putin obstacle to peace and again criticizes Zelenskyy
Russia put forward 5 demands to Ukraine at talks in Istanbul – media
Russia put forward several unacceptable conditions at talks in Istanbul - Ukrainian Foreign Ministry
16 May, Friday
18:34
Russia and Ukraine agree on exchange of 1,000 for 1,000 prisoners of war – Umerov
Negotiations between Ukraine and russia in Istanbul lasted less than 2 hours — media
Ceasefire and prisoner exchange. Umerov explains what Ukraine will demand from russia at negotiations
Can hit both manpower and armored vehicles. Ukraine creates new Vespa-15 drone
Vatican ready to host Ukraine and russia for peace dialogue
Occupiers installing electronic warfare equipment on border with Sumy Region – Siversk OTTG
Bodies of 909 fallen defenders returned to Ukraine
No enemy ships in Black and Azov Seas – Navy
640,000-strong group of russian troops fighting against Ukrainian army — Syrskyi
Drone attack in Odesa Region destroys private homes, injures 3 people
165 combat clashes take place on front during day, 75 of them on Pokrovsk axis
Russia attacked with 112 drones at night, 5 regions of Ukraine were affected
Starmer accuses putin of prolonging war by refusing to come to talks with Zelenskyy
Partisans report explosions in Crimea and killed occupants
Negotiations between Ukraine, US and Turkey begin in Istanbul
During air battle, Ukrainian Air Forces lost F-16: pilot managed to divert plane from residential area and ejected - Air Forces
Drone strike on Kyiv: debris falls, fire, infrastructure and civilian objects damaged
15 May, Thursday
20:57
Head of russian delegation says it has necessary authority to negotiate
Trump trying to put pressure on Ukraine and russia, but we were put under more pressure - Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy says that putin's actions showed disrespect for Trump and Erdoğan
Putin missing opportunity by refusing to hold talks with Zelenskyy - NATO Secretary General
Defense Intelligence will warn Ukrainians in case of threat of strike by Oreshnik - Budanov
Russia ready for "possible compromises" in talks with Ukraine - head of russian delegation
Russia building up forces for new offensive on Ukraine "all the way to outskirts of Kyiv" - CNN
Russians increasing combat activity in Sumy Region and in Vovchansk Axis - Border Service