Kharkiv hit by Russian strikes, fire reported at infrastructure site
Russian forces carried out two strikes on the Shevchenkivskyi and Kholodnohirskyi districts of Kharkiv, causing a fire at an infrastructure facility hit in the attack.
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13 May 2026
Authorities announce mandatory evacuation from parts of Nikopol district
Authorities in the Dnipropetrovsk region have announced a mandatory evacuation of families with children from certain areas of Nikopol district.
Partisans report Russia moving military warehouses deep into rear areas
Agents of the ATESH partisan movement report a significant change in Russian logistics: warehouses storing FPV drones and ammunition are being rapidly relocated further away from the line of combat.
12 May 2026
Russia intensifies activity of strategic aviation, threat of massive strike against Ukraine remains – Ihnat
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that Russian strategic aviation has become more active and that aircraft are being redeployed to distant airfields, which may indicate that Russia is preparing new strikes against Ukraine. At the same time, the exact timing of a possible attack remains unknown.
War update: 170 combat clashes on front line, Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors remain most active
The enemy carried out nearly 50 attacks on Ukrainian Armed Forces positions in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.
Russian attack in Sumy region leaves 13-year-old boy injured
In the Sumy region, a 13-year-old boy was injured as a result of a Russian drone attack.
Zelensky on strike on Kryvyi Rih: Russia continues killing Ukrainians after partial three-day silence
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that two elderly people were killed in a Russian drone strike on a residential building in Kryvyi Rih, while their nine-month-old granddaughter suffered severe injuries.
Russians attack community in Dnipropetrovsk region with aerial bombs: Four killed, three injured
Russian forces struck the Dubovyky community in the Dnipropetrovsk region with aerial bombs, killing four people and injuring three others.
Russians strike residential building in Kryvyi Rih: Two killed, infant among wounded
In Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk region, a Russian attack hit a residential building, leaving people dead and injured.
Russia's plan in Kupiansk fails, but fighting on left bank of Oskil River continues – Trehubov
In Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, Russian troops failed to achieve their goal of large-scale infiltration, although they maintain a limited presence in the city and continue active attacks on the bridgehead east of the Oskil River.
'Gray zone' on some parts of front stretches for up to 10 kilometers – Trehubov
Due to the active use of drones, the strike zone on the front line has expanded significantly, and the so-called "gray zone" in some sectors can now reach up to 10 kilometers. In particular, this complicates the advance of Russian troops and helps Ukrainian forces hold a number of settlements.
Zelensky: Ukraine responds in kind to Russian strikes, targets gas facilities in Orenburg region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine continues to strike Russian targets in response to Russian attacks on Ukrainian territory. In particular, this concerns gas industry facilities in Russia's Orenburg region, located more than 1,500 kilometers from Ukraine.
Russian FPV drone attacks energy facility in Kramatorsk district
A Russian FPV drone struck a critical infrastructure facility in the Kramatorsk district, Donetsk region, on Tuesday.
Ukrainian forces strike Russian command posts, depots, repair units in occupied territories
On the night of May 11-12, Ukrainian forces struck command posts, logistics facilities, and areas of concentration of Russian manpower in the temporarily occupied territories of the Donetsk, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Russian forces intensify pressure on Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk sectors, 57 attacks recorded since day starts
Russian forces have carried out 57 attacks on Ukrainian positions since the beginning of the day, with the heaviest pressure concentrated on the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk sectors.
Russian forces strike Shevchenkove in Kharkiv region, injuring two people
Two people were injured as a result of a Russian strike on the settlement of Shevchenkove in Kupiansk district, Kharkiv region.
Germany invests more than EUR 10M in development of military training centers in Ukraine
Germany will invest more than EUR 10 million in infrastructure for military training centers in Ukraine as part of an EU initiative aimed at ensuring the long-term combat readiness of the Ukrainian army.
Damage after Russia's overnight attack in Kyiv region reported in three districts
In the Kyiv region, nine facilities were damaged as a result of a Russian drone attack during the night of May 12 in the Fastiv, Vyshhorod, and Bila Tserkva districts.
Defense Intelligence publishes data on companies involved in production of Russian Pantsir-S1 air defense system
Ukraine's Defense Intelligence (HUR) of the Ministry of Defense has released information about companies involved in the production of the Russian 72V6 combat vehicle for the Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile and gun system.
Ukrainian forces strike two Russian radars, fuel, ammunition depots in Donetsk region
Operators of the 1st Separate Center of the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces have struck the PRV-16 and P-18 radar systems, a fuel depot, an ammunition storage site, and temporary deployment points of Russian forces in the Donetsk region.
Russian forces launch 24 attacks on Chernihiv region over past day
Russian forces carried out 24 strikes on settlements in the Chernihiv region over the past day, mainly using FPV drones.
Zelensky: Russia chose to end partial truce, Ukraine will respond in kind
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia chose to end the partial ceasefire that had lasted for several days by launching more than 200 strike drones at Ukraine overnight.
Ukraine's air defense downs 192 of 216 Russian drones in overnight attack
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 192 out of 216 drones used by Russian forces to attack the country since the evening of May 11.
Russian attack damages homes and vehicles in Zhytomyr
Residential and utility buildings, as well as vehicles, were damaged in Zhytomyr on May 12 as a result of a Russian air attack.
Russian drone attack causes power outages in Mykolaiv region
Power outages were recorded in the Mykolaiv region following a morning attack by Russian drones targeting energy infrastructure.
Russia attacks railway infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk region, train driver injured
Russian invaders attacked railway infrastructure in the Dnipropetrovsk region on the morning of Tuesday, May 12, damaging a locomotive and railcars and injuring a train driver.
War update: 174 combat clashes over past day, 32 Russian assaults halted in Pokrovsk sector
A total of 174 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded along the front line on May 11.
Kharkiv region targeted by overnight drone attacks, fires break out
Russian forces launched overnight drone attacks on the town of Velykyi Burluk and the village of Bezruky in the Kharkiv region on May 12, sparking fires.
Russian attacks hit Dnipropetrovsk region overnight, killing one and injuring four
One person was killed and four others injured in Russia’s overnight attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,020 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to May 12, 2026, have reached approximately 1,343,050 personnel, including 1,020 troops lost over the past 24 hours.