Russian drone attack on civilian car in Kherson region leaves one injured
Russian forces targeted a civilian car with a drone in Komyshany, Kherson region, at around 16:00, injuring a 42-year-old man.
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30 May 2025
At UN, Nebenzya outlines Kremlin's conditions for ceasefire in Ukraine
During a UN Security Council meeting, Vasily Nebenzya, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, presented Moscow’s conditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
War update: 93 combat clashes on frontline since morning, one-third in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 93 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, with 31 of them occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.
Ukrainian intelligence strikes Russian marine base in Vladivostok in bold special operation – source
The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense carried out a special operation in Vladivostok, specifically near Desantnaya Bay, during which Russian personnel and military equipment were struck.
New Zealand volunteer killed in Ukraine war
A New Zealand volunteer, Shan Le Kearns, was killed in Ukraine.
Military drills in Belarus unlikely to turn into new offensive against Ukraine – expert
There is currently no reason to believe that the joint military exercises planned for this fall by Russia and Belarus could serve as a cover for a new northern offensive against Ukraine.
Russia’s summer offensive to revisit 2024 scenario, focusing on Donbas - expert
The Russian summer offensive of 2025 is a repeat of last year's campaign, with some changes in conditions and effectiveness, including due to Ukraine’s growing defense capabilities and support from the West.
Three injured after Russia drops explosive from drone in Chernihiv region
Russian forces dropped an explosive device from a drone in Semenivka, Chernihiv region, injuring three civilians, including two women and one man.
Two civilians killed in Kherson morning shelling
Russian forces shelled Kherson with artillery at approximately 9 a.m., killing a man and a woman who were on the street at the time of the attack.
Zelensky on trolleybus depot attack: Talk of easing sanctions encourages further Russian strikes
Following a Russian drone strike on a trolleybus depot in Kharkiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the U.S. and Europe not to bargain with the aggressor but to pressure Russia into stopping the killing.
May 25 attack on Khmelnytskyi region: Death toll rises to five
A woman who was severely injured in the Russian attack on Krasyliv, Khmelnytskyi region, on May 25 has died in hospital, bringing the death toll to five.
Rescuers searching for people under rubble of building hit by Russian drone in Donetsk region
After firefighters extinguished a blaze in a five-story building struck by a Russian drone in Bilozerske, Donetsk region, rescuers are combing the debris for survivors.
Romania issues air alert due to Russian drone attack on Ukraine
On Friday night, residents in the northern part of Tulcea county, Romania, received an RO-ALERT warning about the possible fall of airborne objects amid the ongoing war launched by Russia against Ukraine.
Russian drone strike destroys Nova Poshta branch in Odesa region
In Odesa region, a drone attack caused a fire and the destruction of a Nova Poshta (Ukrainian postal company) branch, as well as damage to nearby cargo trucks.
Ukrainian drones hit over 89,000 Russian targets in May – CinC Syrskyi
In May, Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck and destroyed over 89,000 Russian targets using various types of drones.
Nearly 100 shellings hit Sumy region over past day, damaging homes, civilian infrastructure
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces carried out nearly 100 shelling attacks on communities in Sumy region, damaging civilian infrastructure and residential homes.
Ukraine’s forces down 26 drones overnight, 30 others lost from tracking
Ukraine’s defense forces neutralized 56 out of 90 Russian drones of various types used in an overnight attack that began late on May 29.
War update: 173 clashes on frontline over past day, Pokrovsk, Kursk sectors hottest areas
On May 29, there were 173 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders along the front lines, with the most intense fighting occurring in the Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors.
Kharkiv trolleybus garage targeted in Russian attack
At least 30 houses were damaged and two people were injured as Russian drones attacked a trolleybus garage in Kharkiv in the early hours of Friday, May 30.
Russian army’s death toll in Ukraine up by 1,140 in past day
The total combat losses Russian troops have suffered in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion have been estimated at about 986,080, including 1,140 killed and wounded in action over the past 24 hours.
Kremlin pushing anti-Ukrainian propaganda across Global South - watchdog
The Russian Federation continues to exploit the XIII International Meeting of High-Level Representatives in charge of security issues to promote anti-Ukrainian propaganda among nations of the Global South. The Kremlin is trying to portray Ukraine as a "threat to stability and security", this time for Africa.
Fires as eight Russian UAVs hit Kharkiv
In the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, Russian drones attacked the territory of a local utility enterprise, causing a blaze at the site of the strikes and leaving at least one civilian injured.
Ukrainian Defense Ministry approves use of Baton Optic quadcopter
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has officially codified and approved the domestically produced Baton Optic unmanned aerial system for use in the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Invaders send rescuers from Russia to occupied territories amid lack of local specialists
Facing a shortage of qualified personnel in Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories (TOT), Russian forces are deploying rescuers from Russia.
29 May 2025
War update: 119 clashes on frontline, invaders suffering heavy losses in Pokrovsk sector
There were 119 combat clashes on the front line throughout the day. In attempts to break through the Ukrainian defense in the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy forces lost 341 personnel.
Active combat ongoing near Khotin, Yunakivka in Sumy region – RMA
Active combat operations are ongoing in specific areas along the border in Sumy region, particularly near the settlements of Khotin and Yunakivka communities.
Enterprise damaged in missile strike on Kharkiv suburb
Russian forces launched a missile strike on the suburbs of Kharkiv, damaging buildings and vehicles on the grounds of a civilian enterprise in Chuhuiv district.
Russian forces attack Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring two civilians
On Thursday, May 29, Russian forces launched attacks on the Nikopol, Kryvyi Rih, and Synelnykove districts in the Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring two civilians.
Invaders attack Kharkiv region with two missiles
Russian troops fired two missiles at the Kharkiv region, with explosions reported in the suburbs of Chuhuiv.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian Borisoglebsk-2 EW system
Soldiers from the 413th "Reid" Battalion of the Unmanned Systems Forces successfully detected and destroyed a Russian RB-301B Borisoglebsk-2 electronic warfare system from a distance of approximately 70 km.