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Two civilians killed, nine wounded in Donetsk region after Russian attacks

Yesterday, on May 16, two civilians were killed and nine others were injured as a result of Russian shelling.

In last day, 145 combat engagements took place in frontline, most intense in Pokrovsk sector

On May 16, 145 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded at the frontline yesterday.

What does Russia aim by staging a show of negotiations in Istanbul?

Russian army lost 910 invaders in war against Ukraine over last day

The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to May 17, 2025, in the war against Ukraine amounted to about 972,600 people, including 910 people over the past day.

National Guard drones destroy enemy dugouts, shelters in Chasiv Yar

In the town of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, a company of attack unmanned aerial vehicles of the 18th Slavic Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed Russian dugouts and shelters using FPV drones.

Ukrainian climbers complete largest group ascent of Mount Everest

On May 14, six Ukrainians climbed Mount Everest, the largest mass ascent of the world's highest mountain in the history of Ukrainian mountaineering.

Russian forces actively using small infantry groups in Sumy region – military

Russian troops continue shelling Ukraineєs border areas, with the Sumy region suffering the most.

Russia preparing orphaned children from occupied Donetsk region for war against Ukraine – CCD

In the temporarily occupied cities of Donetsk and Amvrosiivka, Russian forces are training orphaned children in military skills — effectively preparing them to take part in the war against Ukraine.

War update: 115 clashes on frontline, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk sector

On May 16, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 115 combat clashes with Russian forces, with 49 of them taking place in the Pokrovsk sector alone.

Civilians injured as Russians shell Kharkiv region

Throughout the day, Russian forces shelled the town of Kupiansk and surrounding areas in Kharkiv region, injuring four civilians and damaging residential buildings.

Zelensky meets Sandu to discuss EU integration, hybrid threats from Russia

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with President of Moldova Maia Sandu in Tirana, where the key topics for discussion included energy security, European integration, the impact of the European election results on political processes and hybrid threats from Russia.

DIU preparing lists for “1000 for 1000” prisoner exchange

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has started working on the lists of people who will be returned to their homeland under the “1000 for 1000” exchange.

Russians drop explosives on civilian in Beryslav

Russian invaders used a drone to drop explosives on a 72-year-old resident of Beryslav, Kherson region.

Russian drone targets electricians' team in Donetsk region

DTEK's repair team came under enemy fire near the front line in Donetsk Oblast.

Merz: Meeting in Turkey a small but first diplomatic success

Efforts by Ukraine's partners to achieve peace have yielded a small but meaningful diplomatic breakthrough, and they must now continue to support Ukraine by all means, including militarily.

Zelensky, Macron, Starmer, Merz, Tusk hold phone call with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, along with the leaders of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the Polish prime minister — who are all currently in Tirana — held a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump says he may soon call Putin again

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he may soon call Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin to discuss ending Russia's war against Ukraine.

Ukraine's defense minister: '1,000-for-1,000' prisoner exchange may take place soon

A "1,000-for-1,000" prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia could take place in the near future.

Sybiha in Turkey: We need concrete decisions, starting with 30-day ceasefire

Russia is facing a moment where it must demonstrate its seriousness, while Ukraine, the United States, and Turkey stand united in the need to swiftly advance the peace process.

Zelensky urges tough sanctions against Russia if talks end without results

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the international community must impose severe sanctions on Russia's banking and energy sectors if the negotiations in Istanbul end without tangible results.

Pope proposes holding Ukraine-Russia talks at Vatican

Pope Leo XIV has suggested holding peace talks between Ukraine and Russia at the Vatican after a meeting in Istanbul failed to bring together the main players in the conflict.

Russian propaganda invents fake story about military recruitment officers on exam boards in Ukrainian universities

Russian propagandists have forged an announcement about an exam at Kyiv Polytechnic Institute

Fatalities, injuries reported as Russians shell Kostiantynivka

Russian invaders shelled the town of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region from a drone, killing two civilians and injuring three others.

Von der Leyen: Putin does not want Peace, so we have to increase pressure

Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin ignored the peace negotiation with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, clearly demonstrating his unwillingness to end the war. Therefore, pressure on Russia, including sanctions, must be increased.

Russians advancing in urban combat in Toretsk – military

Over the past 24 hours, in the area of responsibility of the Luhansk Operational Tactical Group (OTG), there were 20 combat engagements. The enemy was most active in the Kramatorsk and Toretsk sectors.

Turkey announces meeting schedule with US, Russian, and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul

Turkey has published a schedule of separate meetings of Ukrainian, Russian, Turkish and American delegations in Istanbul on Friday.

Russian missile and bomb attack wounds 88-year-old woman in Kharkiv region

An 88-year-old woman was injured in the village of Malyi Burluk, Kharkiv region, as a result of Russian strikes.

Russian strike hits Odesa region, three injured

In Odesa region, a Russian strike destroyed private houses and outbuildings, and injured three people.

Ihor Fedirko, executive director, Ukrainian Council of Arms Manufacturers

Simplified product codification procedure will facilitate a boom on the armaments market