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On the night of 15 May, Ukrainian drones attacked a military airfield in Yeisk, in the Krasnodar Krai, and an oil refinery in Ryazan. Fires broke out at the sites following the strikes.
An oil refinery in Perm, Russia, has completely halted oil processing following a drone attack on 7 May. The fire and damage to equipment led to the shutdown of several units.
Discussions have intensified in Europe regarding possible negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, with the involvement of European countries. Against this backdrop, political circles in Germany have begun to discuss potential mediators, with Angela Merkel and Frank-Walter Steinmeier being mentioned among them.
Law enforcement officers in the Lviv region have uncovered a large-scale scheme to evade conscription, in which, according to the investigation, more than 40 officials are implicated. In exchange for money, those liable for military service were issued deferrals and forged disability certificates.
There are five Ukrainian seafarers on board the MV Hondius, where an outbreak of hantavirus has been reported. One of them is due to leave the ship shortly, whilst the other four will remain on board to sail the vessel to the Netherlands.
Before the war with Iran began, Israel set up a secret outpost in a desert region of Iraq. The facility was used to support military operations, special forces activities and the logistics of the Israeli Air Force
Mother’s Day is traditionally celebrated in Ukraine on the second Sunday in May. Although it was only officially established in the late 1990s, the tradition of honouring mothers in Ukraine has much deeper roots.
During a visit to Moscow, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that he planned to ask Vladimir Putin “a few questions” and to convey a message to him from certain European politicians
On 9 May, Orthodox Christians in Ukraine commemorate the transfer of the relics of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker and honour the memory of the prophet Isaiah. This date is associated with folk traditions, superstitions and several ancient prohibitions
A large-scale forest fire is raging on the outskirts of Chernihiv Oblast, having been sparked by Russian shelling. Over the past 24 hours, the area affected by the fire has almost doubled.
On 8 May, Ukraine marks the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in the Second World War (1939–1945). On this day, the country honours the fallen and pays tribute to all those who fought against Nazism.
In April, global oil stocks fell at a record rate, despite a drop in demand. Experts are warning of the risk of further price rises ahead of the summer travel season.
