Russian drone attacks police officers working at site of truck strike in Kharkiv
Employees of the city's Department of Emergency Situations evacuated two police officers after a Russian FPV drone struck their patrol vehicle on Kharkiv's ring road.
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21 May 2026
Zelensky confirms strike on FSB headquarters in occupied part of the Kherson region
A Russian FSB headquarters and a Pantsir-S1 air defense system were hit in the temporarily occupied territory of the Kherson region.
Russian forces drop glide bombs on apartment buildings in Bilozerka, leaving one injured
Russian troops dropped three guided aerial bombs on apartment buildings in the town of Bilozerka in the Kherson region, and at least one person is known to have been injured.
CinC Syrskyi: AFU are transitioning to asymmetric warfare strategy
During a meeting of the EU Military Committee at the level of Chiefs of Defense (Chiefs of General Staff), Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi provided an update on the situation at the front and the needs of the Ukrainian army, and highlighted the main tasks of the Defense Forces.
Russian forces strike facility again in Velyka Babka, Kharkiv region
On May 21, the Russian army attacked an agricultural enterprise in Velyka Babka, Kharkiv region.
Russian attack on Sumy: number of wounded rises to six
In Sumy, the number of casualties from today’s Russian attack has risen to six.
Zelensky shares footage of strike on Russia’s Syzran oil refinery
President Volodymyr Zelensky released a video showing the strike on the Syzran Oil Refinery, noting that the facility is located more than 800 km from the border.
Spox Trehubov: Ukrainian forces have pinned Russian troops near border by Velykyi Burluk
Russian forces continue to apply active pressure in the Lyman and Kupiansk sectors, but their attempts to infiltrate near Kupiansk remain ineffective, while in the Velykyi Burluk sector, Ukrainian forces have managed to push the Russians back to the border.
Shahed drone interception rate doubled over past four months – Fedorov
Ukraine has doubled its interception rate of Russian Shahed-type drones over the past four months, driven by the expansion of its short-range air defense system and the scaling up of interceptor drones.
Ukraine steps up security measures along border with Russia, Belarus – SBU
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and other units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces are carrying out enhanced security operations in northern regions bordering Russia and Belarus.
Russian drone strike on truck in Kharkiv region kills driver
Russian forces attacked a moving cargo truck with an FPV drone in the Kharkiv region, killing the 40-year-old driver.
Ukraine strengthens border with Belarus with fortifications, mine barriers
Ukraine continues to reinforce and fortify its entire border with Belarus amid concerns over possible hostile actions from Minsk or Moscow.
Fire breaks out at Russia's Syzran oil refinery after drone attack
A fire broke out at the Syzran oil refinery in Russia's Samara region following a drone attack.
Ukraine's air defenses down 109 of 116 Russian drones in overnight attack
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 109 out of 116 drones launched by Russian forces in an overnight attack that began on the evening of May 20.
War update: 233 combat clashes on front line over past day
During the previous day, 233 combat engagements took place between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops.
Russian attacks in Kherson region over past day, leave ten injured
In the Kherson region, ten people were injured over the past 24 hours as a result of Russian aggression.
Russians strike agricultural enterprise in Novhorod-Siverskyi, killing one and injuring others
Russian forces attacked Novhorod-Siverskyi in the Chernihiv region, killing one person and injuring two others.
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.
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.
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.
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.
20 May 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.