Ukrainian Air Force reports loss of contact with F-16 jet, pilot ejects
The Ukrainian Air Force reported the loss of contact with an F-16 fighter jet in the early hours of Friday, May 16. The pilot successfully ejected.
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Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine rises by 1,100 in past 24 hours
Russia suffered approximately 971,690 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and May 16, 2025, with 1,100 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Russian forces launch over 400 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
Russian forces carried out 402 strikes on 12 settlements in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region on May 15.
Ukrainian drones destroy enemy tank, Grad system in Pokrovsk sector
In the Pokrovsk sector, drones operated by Ukraine's Defense Forces have destroyed a Russian tank, a BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system, a mortar, a self-propelled artillery piece, and a field gun.
Fire breaks out in Kyiv's Sviatoshynskyi district following drone attack
A fire has been reported in a non-residential area of Kyiv's Sviatoshynskyi district following a drone attack, with firefighters currently working at the scene.
Ukrainian drones destroy enemy tank, Grad system in Pokrovsk sector
In the Pokrovsk sector, drones operated by Ukraine's Defense Forces have destroyed a Russian tank, a BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system, a mortar, a self-propelled artillery piece, and a field gun.
4,700 residential buildings damaged by Russian attacks in Sumy region
A total of 4,700 residential buildings have been damaged in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region as a result of ongoing Russian attacks.
Nearly 98,000 IDPs reside in Sumy region
As of mid-May, approximately 98,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) reside in the Sumy region.
15 May 2025
French Senate backs bill to support integration of Ukrainian IDPs
The French Senate has adopted in the first reading a bill aimed at improving the conditions of stay in the country for persons with temporary protection, especially Ukrainians.
Russian forces strike two districts in Dnipropetrovsk region, killing one civilian
Throughout the day, Russian troops launched drone and artillery strikes on the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region. In the Synelnykove district, a woman was killed in the attack.
Russia amassing forces on frontline for possible new offensive – CNN
Russia is building up forces along the frontline in preparation for a possible new offensive aimed at capturing more Ukrainian territory.
Hospital closed in Kupiansk after 18 Russian guided bombs hit in one day
In Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, a hospital had to be closed due to constant Russian attacks on the city, and 18 guided bombs were fired at the community over the previous day alone.
Woman killed in Kherson shelling
A 49-year-old woman was killed by shelling in Kherson, and proceedings have been initiated.
Russian artillery attack on Huliaypole destroys houses
Russian troops shelled Huliaypole in Zaporizhzhia region with artillery. Houses were destroyed.
Russian forces escalate combat activity in Vovchansk sector and Sumy region – Demchenko
Russian troops have intensified their combat operations in the Vovchansk sector and Sumy region.
HUR unveils Magura V7 naval drone in Kyiv
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has presented the Magura V7 naval drone in Kyiv.
HUR unveils Magura V7 naval drone in Kyiv
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has presented the Magura V7 naval drone in Kyiv.
One killed, three injured in enemy strikes on Kharkiv region in the past day
Russian forces launched attacks on six settlements in the Kharkiv region yesterday, killing one person, injuring three others, and damaging civilian infrastructure.
Russians launch nearly 150 attacks on Sumy region in 24 hours, casualties reported
Between the morning of May 14 and the morning of May 15, Russian troops carried out 150 strikes across the Sumy region, killing three people and injuring nine others.
Ukrainian forces down 62 Russian UAVs, another 29 disappear from radar
The Defense Forces of Ukraine successfully shot down 62 Russian drones, while 29 enemy UAVs vanished from radar.
Russian troops kill one resident of Donetsk region, injure seven others
On May 14, Russian forces killed one resident of the Donetsk region and wounded seven others.
War update: 168 combat engagements on frontline over past day
On May 14, a total of 168 combat engagements took place between Ukrainian defenders and Russian troops, with almost half of them occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russians launch massive overnight drone attack at village in Sumy region
Russian forces carried out a massive overnight drone attack targeting civilian infrastructure in one of the villages of Sumy community. A fire broke out at the site of the strikes.
SSU detains four pro-Russian agitators
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has detained four pro-Kremlin online agitators operating in Kyiv, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Vinnytsia region.
France allocates EUR 10M to repair protective shelter at Chornobyl NPP following Russian drone attack
The Government of France has announced a EUR 10 million contribution to repair the confinement over power unit 4 at Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), which was damaged by a Russian drone.
All families with children forcibly evacuated from Sinelnykivka district, Dnipropetrovsk region
The forced evacuation of families with minor children has been completed in the Sinelnykivka district of Dnipropetrovsk region.
68-year-old woman wounded by Russian mine in Beryslav
A 68-year-old woman was seriously injured after stepping on a Russian mine in the city of Beryslav, Kherson region.
Russian forces step up monitoring of social media, local posts in occupied territories – CNR
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russians have intensified monitoring of social networks and posts by local residents.
14 May 2025
Russian forces attack Kozacha Lopan with drones, injuring civilians and targeting medics
On May 14, Russian troops carried out drone strikes on the border village of Kozacha Lopan in the Kharkiv region, injuring two residents.
Enemy launches air strike on Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi, injuring civilian
The Russian military carried out an air strike on the village of Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi in the Kharkiv region, injuring a 58-year-old woman.