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.
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12 May 2026
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.
11 May 2026
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.
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.
Twenty countries working with Ukraine on drone deals – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that 20 countries are currently cooperating with Ukraine on drone production.
Russia intensifies FPV drone attacks in Southern Ukraine, military spox says
Russian troops significantly intensified combat operations in southern Ukraine last week, carrying out nearly 200 assault attacks and sharply increasing the use of kamikaze and FPV drones.
From “drone killers” to virtual reality: Air Assault Forces reveal new standards in troop training
The 199th Training Center of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces is using modern virtual reality and computer simulation technologies during basic combined-arms training and specialized instruction.
Border guards prevent Russian small assault groups from breaking through in Kharkiv region
Fighters of the Hart Border Brigade thwarted an attempt by Russian invaders to infiltrate in small groups in the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction.
War update: 38 combat clashes since morning, Pokrovsk direction remains most active
Since the beginning of the day, the Russian army has launched 38 attacks on the positions of Ukraine's defenders. The enemy is exerting the greatest pressure in the Pokrovsk direction.
Voloshyn explains how false Russian reports about captured territories affect further assaults
In the Orikhiv direction, Russian command submitted false reports to higher headquarters claiming the alleged capture of settlements, which caused disorganization in the actions of artillery and assault units.
Russians use chemical weapons against Ukrainian soldiers, dropping gas grenade on dugout
Servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces, attempting to regain positions lost as a result of a counterattack by Ukraine's Defense Forces, dropped a gas grenade from a drone onto a dugout occupied by Ukrainian soldiers.
Russians attempt to advance in Huliaipole direction — military
In the Huliaipole direction, Russian troops continue assault attempts to advance and establish control over several settlements, but these attacks remain unsuccessful.
Five injured, including teen, in Russian shelling of Kherson
Five people, including a teenager, were injured in Kherson as a result of Russian shelling.
War initiative has shifted in Ukraine's favor for first time in nearly three years – The Economist
For the first time in nearly three years of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, the initiative in the conflict has shifted in Ukraine's favor.
Ukraine's Khartiia units improve tactical position on Vovchansk axis
Units of the 2nd Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine, known as Khartiia, conducted local strike-and-search operations in the Vovchansk sector, which enabled them to clear Russian positions and improve the tactical situation for Ukrainian forces.
CinC Syrskyi inspects Khartia Corps near Kupiansk, orders focus on drones, logistics, fortifications
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi visited the 2nd Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine Khartia and discussed the situation on the approaches to Kupiansk with its commanders.
Russian forces launch 250 attacks on Ukrainian border units in one day, most using drones
Russian forces shelled Ukrainian border guard units 250 times over the past day, including 150 attacks carried out with drones.
Five people injured in Russian attacks on Kharkiv region over past day
On May 10, the city of Kharkiv and seven other settlements in the Kharkiv region came under Russian attacks, leaving five people injured.
EU to impose new sanctions over Russia’s abduction of Ukrainian children
The European Union will announce new sanctions today, May 11, related to Russia’s abduction of Ukrainian children.
Russians shell 13 settlements in Kherson region over past day, leaving two killed, others injured
In the Kherson region, two people were killed and two more injured as a result of Russian attacks over the past 24 hours.
War update: 180 combat engagements over past day
During the previous day, May 10, 180 combat clashes between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded on the frontline.
Russia loses 920 troops, 76 artillery systems in war against Ukraine over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, through May 11, 2026, are estimated at about 1,342,030 personnel, including 920 in the past 24 hours.
Russians strike Zaporizhzhia region 785 times in one day, leaving one killed, two injured
Over the past 24 hours, Russian occupiers carried out 785 strikes on 36 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. One person was killed and two others were injured as a result of enemy attacks on the Zaporizhzhia district.
Kharkiv region hands over batch of pickup trucks to two combat brigades
The Kharkiv region delivered a batch of pickup trucks to soldiers of the 92nd Assault Brigade and the 57th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia region leave one injured, houses damaged
A woman was injured and residential buildings were damaged following a Russian attack in the Zaporizhzhia district.
Drone operators destroy Russian flag installed in Kostiantynivka
Drone operators of the "Luhansk" assault regiment of the separate assault brigade Liut Brigade dismantled a Russian tricolor flag that Russians had installed in Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region with the help of a drone.
Occupiers want to 'nationalize' 150 commercial properties in Luhansk – RMA
In temporarily occupied Luhansk, Russian invaders have selected 150 commercial real estate properties for "nationalization."
Partisans disrupt transfer of Russian military cargo toward Sumy sector
Agents of the ATESH partisan movement carried out sabotage on a railway section in Russia's Lipetsk region and disabled a freight electric locomotive involved in military transportation for the Russian Armed Forces.
10 May 2026
War update: 144 clashes on frontline throughout day
A total of 144 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded on May 10, with the heaviest fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk sector.