Russian forces launch 24 attacks on Chernihiv region over past day
Russian forces carried out 24 strikes on settlements in the Chernihiv region over the past day, mainly using FPV drones.
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New power outages reported in five regions following Russian attacks – Ukrenergo
As of the morning of May 12, consumers in the Donetsk, Kharkiv, Sumy, Chernihiv, and Mykolaiv regions are experiencing power outages due to Russian attacks. In the Zakarpattia region, six settlements were left without electricity because of bad weather.
Zelensky: Russia chose to end partial truce, Ukraine will respond in kind
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia chose to end the partial ceasefire that had lasted for several days by launching more than 200 strike drones at Ukraine overnight.
Ukraine's air defense downs 192 of 216 Russian drones in overnight attack
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 192 out of 216 drones used by Russian forces to attack the country since the evening of May 11.
Russian attack damages homes and vehicles in Zhytomyr
Residential and utility buildings, as well as vehicles, were damaged in Zhytomyr on May 12 as a result of a Russian air attack.
Ukraine records new series of grain shipments by Russia to Egypt – Vlasiuk
At the end of April, Ukraine recorded another series of shipments to Egypt, during which Russia continued exporting Ukrainian grain from occupied territories via the ports of Mariupol and Sevastopol, using falsified documents.
Russian drone attack causes power outages in Mykolaiv region
Power outages were recorded in the Mykolaiv region following a morning attack by Russian drones targeting energy infrastructure.
Russia attacks railway infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk region, train driver injured
Russian invaders attacked railway infrastructure in the Dnipropetrovsk region on the morning of Tuesday, May 12, damaging a locomotive and railcars and injuring a train driver.
War update: 174 combat clashes over past day, 32 Russian assaults halted in Pokrovsk sector
A total of 174 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded along the front line on May 11.
Kharkiv region targeted by overnight drone attacks, fires break out
Russian forces launched overnight drone attacks on the town of Velykyi Burluk and the village of Bezruky in the Kharkiv region on May 12, sparking fires.
Russian attacks hit Dnipropetrovsk region overnight, killing one and injuring four
One person was killed and four others injured in Russia’s overnight attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,020 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to May 12, 2026, have reached approximately 1,343,050 personnel, including 1,020 troops lost over the past 24 hours.
Russian drone attack leaves homes, kindergarten damaged in Kyiv region
Residential buildings and a kindergarten were damaged in the Kyiv region as a result of a Russian drone attack overnight.
Von der Leyen: Return of Ukrainian children must be part of peace deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stressed that the return of Ukrainian children must become part of any future peace agreement.
Ukrainian drones strike Russian EW systems on Southern Slobozhanshchyna front
Drone crews from the Strix unmanned systems unit of Ukraine’s 4th Border Guard Detachment struck four electronic warfare (EW) systems used by Russian invading forces in the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector of the front.
Ukraine asks Europe to join talks on “airport ceasefire” with Russia
Ukraine asks European countries to help broker an agreement with Russia on a mutual halt to attacks on airports.
Forest fire contained on 250 hectares in Zhytomyr region
In the Polissia Nature Reserve in the Zhytomyr region, rescuers and forestry workers continue efforts to eliminate a large-scale forest fire. The blaze has been extinguished over an area of 250 hectares.
Odesa court orders detention of man suspected of passing Ukrainian air defense coordinates to Russia
In Odesa, a court has ordered the detention of a 46-year-old local resident suspected of treason over the alleged transfer of information about military facilities and the operation of Ukrainian air defense systems to Russian intelligence services.
Russia attacked Ukrainian railway infrastructure over 1,500 times since start of 2025
At a meeting of NATO Transport Group, representatives of Ukraine’s Ministry for Communities and Territories Development shared their experience in maintaining resilience of transport and logistics infrastructure under full‑scale war conditions.
Hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius: Four Ukrainian crew members to remain aboard cruise liner
Four of the five Ukrainian crew members aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius, where a hantavirus outbreak occurred, will remain on board to help deliver the vessel to the Netherlands, while one Ukrainian citizen will be evacuated on a special flight. No signs of illness have currently been detected among the Ukrainians.
UK spends over £16.5M on Starlink, including for Ukraine
The UK Ministry of Defence pays millions of pounds annually for the purchase of Starlink terminals and satellite internet services, including to support Ukraine.
Customs officers in Zakarpattia confiscate antique postcards featuring portraits of Hitler from Kyiv resident
Zakarpattia customs officials seized five postcards from the 1930s depicting Adolf Hitler from a woman from Kyiv who was traveling by train to Prague.
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Zelensky says return of Ukrainian children must remain key issue in politics and media
The return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia must remain one of the key issues in the political and media agenda.
Zelensky holds meeting on countering Russian aerial bombs
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff, during which measures to counter Russian aerial bombs were discussed.
Pistorius visits Ukrainian air defense positions
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has visited positions of Ukraine's air defense forces.
Russian drone hits roof of apartment building in Kharkiv
A Russian drone has struck the roof of a multi-story residential building in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv.
Russian drones strike industrial facility in Sumy region
In the evening, Russian drones attacked an industrial facility in the Vorozhba community of the Sumy region.
Three more countries join International Coalition for Return of Ukrainian Children – Sybiha
Panama, Switzerland, and Cyprus have joined the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, bringing the total number of members to 46 countries and three international organizations.
NABU names Yermak suspect in UAH 460M money laundering case
Detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) have served former Head of Ukraine's Presidential Office Andriy Yermak with a suspicion notice in a case concerning the legalization of UAH 460 million in funds related to luxury construction near Kyiv.