Belarus begins exercises involving combat use of nuclear weapons
On Monday, May 18, Belarus launched military drills involving the combat use of nuclear weapons and nuclear support units.
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19 May 2026
Ukraine adds ten more Kremlin propagandists to sanctions list
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) and the Center for Countering Disinformation have published information on ten Russian public figures accused of spreading radical anti-Ukrainian narratives and supporting Russia's war against Ukraine.
18 May 2026
War update: 203 combat clashes on front line, heaviest fighting continues in Pokrovsk sector
There were 203 combat clashes on the front line, with the heaviest fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk direction, where Russian forces lost 70 occupiers.
Russian attack damages Ukrposhta branch in Dnipro
During the night of May 18, the Russian army attacked a Ukrposhta branch located at 28 Budivelnykiv Street in Dnipro, causing significant damage to the building.
Zelensky approves new special operations against Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he had approved new operations against the aggressor state.
Budanov on clearing operation in Stepnohirsk: Russians have no chance of threatening Zaporizhzhia
The head of the Office of the President, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that thanks to the professionalism of the special forces of the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of the Ministry of Defense and all Defense Forces units, the enemy has failed to achieve any results in Stepnohirsk for more than a year.
Belarus will face preemptive strikes if it prepares attack on Ukraine – military expert
If Belarus begins to show signs of preparing military aggression against Ukraine, “no one will wait,” according to Ivan Tymochko, head of the Council of Reservists of the Ukrainian Ground Forces.
Russian drone strike hits enterprise in Chernihiv
A Russian drone attack in Chernihiv has hit one of the city's enterprises.
Ukraine seizing battlefield initiative – Bratchuk
Ukrainian forces are gradually shifting the situation on the battlefield in their favor through flexible defense tactics, strikes on Russian rear positions and the introduction of new technologies, while Russia has failed to achieve the objectives of its spring offensive and is suffering heavy losses.
One man injured in shelling of Nikopol district as injury toll in Dnipro rises
Russian forces carried out 40 drone strikes and artillery attacks on four districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region, leaving one man injured.
State Border Guard Service denies reports of increased Russian sabotage activity in Chernihiv region
Ukraine's State Border Guard Service has denied reports claiming that Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups have intensified activity in the Chernihiv region.
Russian drone strikes in Dnipro damage two hospitals, two medical centers relocated from Luhansk region
Four medical institutions evacuated from Luhansk region, including the regional clinical hospital, were hit during the overnight Russian drone attack on the city.
Defense Forces strike Grachonok anti-sabotage boat in Republic of Dagestan
Ukraine's Defense Forces struck a Project 21980 "Grachonok" anti-sabotage boat in the area of Kaspiysk in the Republic of Dagestan, Russia, as well as several important Russian military targets in temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories.
Syrskyi visits Khartia unit in Southern Slobozhanshchyna region
Russian troops carried out more than 150 attacks in the Southern Slobozhanshchyna region during the first half of May, while the 2nd Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine Khartia continues active defensive operations.
Ukrainian troops carry out counterattacks on certain sections of front in southern regions – Voloshyn
Vladyslav Voloshyn, spokesperson for the Southern Defense Forces said that active Russian assault operations, the use of aviation, and kamikaze drones continue in the south, while Ukraine's Defense Forces are conducting counterattacks and eliminating enemy sabotage groups.
Russian drone attack in Odesa leaves damaged residential buildings, kindergarten and lyceum
In Odesa, residential buildings in two districts, a kindergarten, a lyceum, and a police station were damaged as a result of a Russian drone attack during the night of May 18.
Defense Intelligence shows how soldiers clear Russian forces out of Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia region
Soldiers of the "Artan" special unit of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, together with adjacent units of Ukraine's Defense Forces, drove Russian invaders out of fortified positions in Stepnohirsk.
Russian forces concentrate artillery in Pokrovsk agglomeration to support offensive operations – Ukrainian military
In the Pokrovsk region, the Russian army is increasing its artillery presence and attempting to create an extensive network of launch sites for drone crews to support assault actions.
Russian attack in Dnipro leaves tax administration building damaged
In one district of Dnipro, an administrative building of the tax service was damaged during a Russian overnight attack on May 18.
Russian strike hits Naftogaz facilities in Dnipropetrovsk region, two workers injured
Russian forces attacked several Naftogaz Group facilities with drones overnight on May 18, injuring two female employees of an Ukrnafta gas station.
Ukraine's first guided aerial bomb passes testing, ready for combat use – Fedorov
Ukraine's first domestically developed guided aerial bomb has successfully completed testing and is ready for combat deployment.
Dozens injured: Zelensky reports consequences of overnight attack, strike on Chinese vessel
During the overnight attack on May 18, Russian forces used 524 attack drones and 22 missiles of various types. One of the drones struck a vessel belonging to China.
Russian drone hits Chinese commercial vessel in Ukrainian waters overnight
A Russian drone struck a Chinese commercial vessel in Ukrainian waters overnight on May 18.
Ukraine downs 503 drones, four Iskander-K missiles in massive overnight Russian attack
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized four Iskander-K cruise missiles and 503 drones launched by Russian forces during a large-scale overnight attack that began on the evening of May 17.
War update: 242 clashes on front lines over past day, three sectors most active
A total of 242 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the frontline on Sunday, May 17.
Russian drone hits public transport stop in Kherson, one person injured
A Russian drone attacked a public transport stop in Kherson’s Korabelnyi district in the morning of May 18, injuring a 60-year-old man.
Russian strikes hit Dnipropetrovsk region, 26 injured
Russian troops attacked six districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region using missiles, drones, artillery, and aerial bombs, leaving 26 people injured.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,220 over past day
Russia’s total combat losses in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to May 16, 2026, have reached approximately 1,350,010 personnel, including 1,220 losses over the past day.
Injury toll in Russian attack on Dnipro climbs to 18
The number of people injured as a result of the Russian strike on Dnipro has risen to 18, including two children.
Ukrainian border guards strike Russian self-propelled artillery system on Lyman front
Drone operators from the Phoenix unit struck a Russian Pion self-propelled artillery system on the Lyman front.