Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 910 over past day
Russia's total combat losses in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to May 21, 2026, have reached approximately 1,352,980 personnel, including 910 losses over the past day.
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Russians launched 839 strikes on the Zaporizhzhia region over past day, injuring two people
Russian forces carried out 839 attacks on 53 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region during the past 24 hours, leaving two men wounded.
Rain and thunderstorms forecast across Ukraine today, temperatures up to +31°C
On Thursday, May 21, rain is expected in most regions of Ukraine, with hail and strong wind gusts possible in some areas. Daytime temperatures will be summer-like warm: 23-28°C across most of the country, up to 31°C in the east, while western regions will see temperatures around 18-23°C.
Defense Forces destroy Russian Buk-M2 air defense system in Donetsk region
Soldiers of the 15th Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade "Black Forest" of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a Russian Buk-M2 surface-to-air missile system in the Donetsk region.
Russians attack Dnipro again, leaving one injured
The Russians once again struck Dnipro, leaving a woman injured and damaging several residential buildings.
Russian propaganda launches disinformation campaign about alleged 'atrocities by Armed Forces of Ukraine' — CCD
Russian propaganda continues an information campaign aimed at discrediting the Armed Forces of Ukraine by spreading fabricated "eyewitness testimonies" about alleged war crimes.
Ukraine aims to employ 100,000 veterans by 2030
The Ukrainian government, together with businesses, is developing training, retraining and veteran entrepreneurship support programs, with the goal of employing 100,000 veterans by 2030.
Czech Republic donates 25 mobile water purification stations to Dnipro communities
The Czech Republic has donated 25 mobile water purification stations to communities in the Nikopol and Synelnykiv districts.
Ukrainian strikes reshape Russia’s oil exports, cutting budget revenues – expert
Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s oil and gas infrastructure have reduced exports of petroleum products, significantly affecting the revenues of the Russian budget.
Merz hopes Xi will press Putin to end war in Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on Chinese President Xi Jinping to use his influence over Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin to push for an end to Moscow's war against Ukraine during Putin's visit to Beijing.
Russia deliberately redirects Ukrainian drones toward Baltic states – Lithuanian FM
Russia is deliberately redirecting Ukrainian drones toward the Baltic states while simultaneously conducting smear campaigns against them.
Russia conducts unannounced 'nuclear exercises' to distract attention from problems at front — ISW
Russian forces are conducting unannounced nuclear force exercises in order to demonstrate strength to Ukraine's allies and divert attention from battlefield difficulties.
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Fire continues in Chornobyl Exclusion Zone after Russian drone strike
Firefighting efforts are ongoing in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone after a blaze caused by the downing of Russian drones on May 14, with more than 412 hectares of land affected.
War update: 177 clashes on front lines, heaviest fighting on Pokrovsk front
Ukrainian forces engaged in 177 combat clashes with Russian invaders on the frontline as of 22:00 on Wednesday, with the highest number of enemy attacks repelled on the Pokrovsk axis, where the enemy lost more than 40 personnel.
Russian drone destroys two-story residential building in Sumy region
A Russian drone attack on May 20 destroyed a two-story residential building in the Sumy region.
Russian drone attack on Chuhuiv community injures man, damages infrastructure
Russian forces on May 20 launched drone strikes on the Chuhuiv community in the Kharkiv region, damaging infrastructure and injuring a civilian.
Zelensky receives credentials from ambassadors of Panama, Mongolia, Peru
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has received credentials from the newly appointed ambassadors of Panama, Mongolia and Peru.
Dynamo Kyiv win Ukrainian Cup title after beating Chernihiv
FC Dynamo Kyiv claimed the 2025/26 Ukrainian Cup title after defeating FC Chernihiv 3-1 in the final at Arena Lviv.
Russian drone strike hits industrial facility in Kryvyi Rih
Russian invaders on May 20 struck an industrial facility in the city of Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk region, with a drone.
Britain apologizes for easing sanctions against Russia
The British government apologized for its decision to soften sanctions against Russia in order to prevent shortages of diesel and aviation fuel.
Zelensky names directions Russia considers for additional attacks
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia is considering Belarus and Russia's Bryansk region as directions for additional attacks on Ukraine.
USF destroys enemy UAV operator training center in Donetsk region
The Unmanned Systems Forces, together with the Security Service of Ukraine, destroyed a drone operator training center in the temporarily Russian-occupied city of Snizhne in the Donetsk region. The facility had been financed by the "Russian Academy of Rocket and Artillery Sciences," and a Russian Armed Forces lieutenant colonel was eliminated.
First contracts under Drone Deal await for approval – Umerov
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov stated that a meeting of the Staff discussed the implementation of controlled exports of Ukrainian defense products and further steps under the political agreements of the Drone Deal.
Zelensky speaks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic: 'We expect negotiations on free trade zone to resume'
President Zelensky discussed bilateral relations between the two countries with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and announced the upcoming work in Belgrade of Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Taras Kachka.
Russia's attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region leaving one killed, two injured
In the Dnipropetrovsk region, one person was killed and two others were injured as a result of Russian attacks during the day on May 20.
War update: 38 clashes on front line since morning
Since the start of the day, the Russian army has attacked Ukrainian defenders' positions 38 times. The enemy is applying the most pressure in the Huliaipole sector and showing increased activity in the Pokrovsk sector.
Air defense neutralizes 75 out of 84 Russian drones since morning
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 75 out of 84 drones launched by Russian invaders during daytime attacks on May 20.
Russians attack energy facility in Dnipropetrovsk region
Several settlements in the Dnipropetrovsk region were left without electricity following the attack on an energy facility.
Budanov: Ukraine’s economic recovery strategy must reflect realities of ongoing war
Ukraine needs a new strategy for economic recovery and development that takes into account the realities of the current war.