Russian drone attack damages two districts in Kyiv region
There are damages in Bila Tserkva and Bucha districts of Kyiv region as a result of an attack by Russian drones.
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Russians strike at Sloviansk, damages buildings of sanatorium
Russian troops conducted an air strike on Sloviansk in Donetsk region.
Russian troops kill one, wound six in Donetsk region
On May 15, Russian troops killed one resident of Donetsk region and injured six others.
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.
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.
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.
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.
EU may approve new sanctions against Russia on May 20 – Merz
A new package of EU sanctions against Russia could be approved at the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels on May 20.
Potentially dangerous 366-meter asteroid approaches Earth
On Saturday, May 24, asteroid 387746 (2003 MH4), which is considered potentially dangerous, will fly near the Earth.
Nearly 98,000 IDPs reside in Sumy region
As of mid-May, approximately 98,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) reside in the Sumy region.
Businesses’ old external loan debts hit about $21B – NBU Governor
As of April 1, 2025, the old external loan debts of Ukrainian enterprises reached about USD 21 billion, of which USD 14 billion is the principal amount and over USD 7 billion is interest.
Ukraine’s intel chief comments on possibility of Russian strike with Oreshnik missile
The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense always issues warnings when something is about to happen.
15 May 2025
Zelensky approves delegation for talks in Istanbul
President Volodymyr Zelensky has approved the composition of the delegation for negotiations with representatives of the Republic of Turkey, the United States of America and the Russian Federation, scheduled for May 15-16 in Istanbul.
Audi and Toyota collide in Kyiv region, drivers killed, passenger injured
Two people were killed and another injured in a collision between an Audi and a Toyota on the Hostomel highway in Kyiv region.
Russian delegate in Istanbul says Moscow seeks to resume 2022 negotiations
The Russian delegation views the talks in Istanbul as a continuation of the peace process that was interrupted in 2022.
‘At least sanctions’: Zelensky urges stronger pressure on Russia to achieve peace
Ukraine has consistently taken concrete steps toward ending the war, but pressure must also be applied to Russia.
Large-scale fire at Sumy region’s infrastructure facility extinguished after Russian strike
Rescuers from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine have successfully extinguished a fire spanning approximately 6,000 square meters, which erupted following a Russian strike on a civilian infrastructure facility.
Russian propaganda spreads fake claim that Zelensky 'demands money' from New Pope
Russian propagandists have fabricated cover of German magazine Titanic
Zelensky: Peace was the main priority in talks with Erdoğan
The primary focus of the hours-long conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was achieving peace in Ukraine
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.
Zelensky: Russian offensive underway for several months, Sumy sector remains main focus
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the Russian army has been conducting an offensive for several months, with the Sumy sector as the primary direction, where 67,000 troops have been concentrated.
Meeting of four delegations in Istanbul will take place this evening or tomorrow – Zelensky
A meeting of Ukrainian, Russian, American, and Turkish delegations may take place in Istanbul on Thursday evening or Friday.
Zelensky to send delegation led by Umerov to Istanbul
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that he will send a Ukrainian delegation to Istanbul, headed by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, for talks with the Russian delegation.
War update: 73 clashes on frontline since day-start, battles ongoing in seven sectors
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 73 combat clashes between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders. Fighting continues in seven sectors of the frontline, with the hottest areas being Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka.
Trump says ‘nothing will happen’ until he meets with Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that when it comes to peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, "nothing will happen" until he meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Putin misses opportunity offered by Zelensky – NATO Secretary General
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin failed to take advantage of a genuine opportunity for peace offered by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who expressed his readiness for a personal meeting. Instead, Russia sent a low-level delegation to negotiations in Istanbul.
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.
Kyiv hits back: Russia sends insults, not peace to Türkiye talks
Instead of Russian President Vladimir Putin personally attending a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, what we hear from Russia are personal insults of the Ukrainian President.
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.