Explosions ring out in Crimea, fire breaks out at Port Kavkaz
A series of explosions rang out in temporarily occupied Crimea overnight.
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31 May 2024
Biden secretly gave Ukraine permission to strike inside Russia with U.S. weapons - Politico
The Biden administration has quietly given Ukraine permission to strike inside Russia -- solely near the area of Kharkiv -- using U.S.-provided weapons, a major reversal that will help Ukraine to better defend its second-largest city.
Three killed, 23 injured in missile strike on Kharkiv
The Russian army launched a missile strike on a residential building in Kharkiv in the early morning hours of Friday, killing three people and injuring 23 others.
Missile attack on Kyiv: All targets shot down
The enemy launched a missile attack on Kyiv during the air raid alert in Ukraine, with air defenses intercepting all targets.
Corvette "Hetman Ivan Mazepa" passes first sea trials
The future flagship of the Ukrainian Navy, the Hetman Ivan Mazepa corvette, which is being built at a shipyard near Istanbul under the Ada project, has passed its first sea trials.
U.S. opens factory to produce artillery ammunition for Ukraine
A 155mm artillery ammunition factory has opened in the U.S. city of Mesquite, Texas.
30 May 2024
Ukraine Army’s priorities include enhancing air defenses, setting up new military units - defense chief
For Ukraine, increasing the number of air defense capabilities, as well as upgrading the existing and forming new military units, remains a priority.
Ukraine confirms ATACMS strike on Kerch ferry crossing - General Staff
Ukraine’s Defense Forces successfully hit the Kerch ferry crossing with ATACMS missiles, seriously damaging two ferries carrying rail cars and vehicles.
Stoltenberg: Russia takes advantage of NATO countries' restrictions on use of weapons by Ukraine
NATO countries should reconsider the feasibility of restrictions on the use of weapons that they supply to Ukraine for its self-defense, including the possible permission to use such weapons against legitimate military targets on Russian soil.
Ukrainian forces repel 12 Russian assaults on southern front
Ukrainian defenders repelled 12 enemy assaults on the southern front on Thursday, including seven of them near Staromaiorske.
Russians hit educational institution in Izium district
Russian forces have hit the building of an educational institution in the Izium district, Kharkiv region.
Russians can go on offensive on Zolochiv axis in Kharkiv region – governor
There is currently no strike group near the Russian border with the Zolochiv community in the Bohodukhiv district, but Russia may go on the offensive there so that even more Ukrainian troops could be involved in the defense of northern Kharkiv region.
Ukrainian intel: Four Russian boats were hit in overnight naval drone attack in Crimea
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has clarified that four Russian Tunets-class boats were hit in an overnight Ukrainian naval drone attack in Crimea, and two of them were destroyed.
Russians launch air strike on Ruska Lozova in Kharkiv region
On the afternoon of 30 May, Russian troops conducted an air strike on Ruska Lozova in Kharkiv region.
Almost fifty firefights have already taken place over past 24 hours, with Pokrovske sector being hottest
Since the beginning of the day, 49 combat engagements have already taken place at the front, with the greatest activity of Russian troops continuing to be observed in the Pokrovske sector.
Aid for medical institutions in Prykarpattia and Dnipro brought from the German city of Greifen
Philanthropists from the German city of Greifen brought aid to medical institutions in Prykarpattia and Dnipro.
War update: Russia pulling up reserves toward Kharkiv axis
A total of 116 combat clashes have taken place along the front line over the past day.
Nine injured in enemy strikes on Kharkiv region in past day
Nine people were injured in enemy shelling of Ukraine's eastern Kharkiv region on Wednesday, May 29.
Russia manipulating POW exchange issue to undermine decision-making in Ukraine - ISW
The Kremlin appears to be using the politics of POW exchanges as another rhetorical device to undermine Ukrainian decision-making.
Ukrainian sea drones destroy two Russian boats in Crimea
Ukrainian intelligence officers have used Magura V5 naval attack drones to destroy two boats of the Russian invaders.
Russian army kills 550 children in Ukraine
Russian forces have killed 550 and injured at least 1,354 children in Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of the country in February 2022.
Seven injured in overnight attack on Kharkiv
Seven people were injured in a Russian missile attack on Kharkiv in the early hours of Thursday, May 30.
Top Ukrainian commander visits combat units on Kharkiv axis
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi has visited the brigades and battalions leading the defense in the Kharkiv sector.
Ukrainian air defense intercepts seven missiles, 32 Shahed drones overnight
On the night of May 29 to 30, 2024, Russian occupiers launched a missile and drone attack against Ukraine's military and critical infrastructure.
Russians attacked Zaporizhzhia region 379 times over past day
During the yesterday, the invaders attacked Zaporizhzhia region 379 times. Eight settlements were under enemy fire.
Russian army loses 1,160 more soldiers in Ukraine over last day
The total combat losses of Russian troops in Ukraine from 24 February 2022 to 30 May 2024 amounted to about 506,260 people, including 1,160 people in the last day.
SBU Special Forces conduct massive FPV drone strike on enemy near Kupyansk - interception
Special forces of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) Special Operations Centre "A" conducted a massive FPV drone strike on an assault company of Russian troops near Kupyansk.
Cooperation between Canadian and Ukrainian defence sectors discussed in Ottawa
Representatives of the defence industries of Canada and Ukraine discussed ways to cooperate during a roundtable in Ottawa.
In frontline, 102 combat engagements took place yesterday, fighting continues in four sectors
Since the beginning of the yesterday, 102 combat engagements have taken place at the front, with fighting currently taking place in four areas.
29 May 2024
Czech FM: Every NATO step to support Ukraine will help contain Russia
NATO needs to send a signal that it will contain "Russian imperialism" and every move to aid Ukraine will help it do this.