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A chemical plant caught fire in the Stavropol Krai following a series of explosions
In Nevinnomyssk, in Russia’s Stavropol Krai, a fire broke out at the Nevinnomyssk Azot chemical plant following a night-time attack. The plant is believed to be involved in the production of components for the Russian defence industry.
The weather in Ukraine on 16 May 2026
On Saturday, 16 May, some regions will experience rain and thunderstorms. Meanwhile, warmer weather will persist in the south and east, with no significant rainfall
The 2026 Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Malta
The 'Eurovision 2026' Junior Song Contest will take place on 24 October in Malta, specifically in Ta' Qali.
Russia is considering an operation on Kyiv from Belarus and strikes on ‘decision-making centres’ — Zelenskyy
The Kremlin is attempting to draw Belarus into military operations against Ukraine, whilst also preparing strikes against ‘decision-making centres’ in Kyiv.
The Cabinet of Ministers has lifted restrictions on female officials travelling abroad
The Cabinet of Ministers has lifted additional restrictions on border crossings for women working in state bodies, local government, state-owned enterprises and other specified organisations. According to Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, the decision applies to women regardless of their positions, with the exception of certain categories of the highest-ranking state officials.
Ukraine is a natural hotspot for the circulation of hantaviruses — Lyashko
Health Minister Viktor Lyashko has stated that Ukraine is a natural hotspot for the circulation of hantaviruses.
Doctors' salaries have risen: who is earning over 40,000 hryvnias?
Emergency doctors earned an average of 41,700 hryvnias in April. That is 10,500 hryvnias more than last year.
Ukraine is set to spend nearly €6 billion on drones from the first EU tranche
The European Union is preparing to disburse the first tranche of over €9 billion to Ukraine as early as June, as part of a new €90 billion loan programme agreed at the end of 2025 to support the country’s defence and budget amid the war with Russia.
Budanov has promised to tackle "excesses" during the mobilisation
Керівник Офісу президента Кирило Буданов пообіцяв боротися з "ексцесами" під час мобілізації всіма можливими засобами. Втім, він наголосив, що мобілізація в Україні має продовжуватися.
There has been a rise in the number of fake ‘SBU officers’ in Ukraine. The Service has explained how the fraudsters operate
The Security Service of Ukraine has noted an increase in the number of fraudulent schemes in which criminals pose as officials of the service in order to defraud members of the public.
Smilianksy criticised the NBU over the financial inclusion bill
Ihor Smilianskyi, CEO of Ukrposhta, has stated that the National Bank of Ukraine is drafting a law on financial inclusion without involving Ukrposhta. According to him, the company initiated this legislation and operates in 100% of Ukraine’s settlements, particularly in areas where banking infrastructure is limited.
The Department of Health is cancelling the placements of some medical staff: who is affected
The Ministry of Health may cancel the deployment of some healthcare workers at the request of the Ministry of Defence. Once approved, these healthcare workers may be deployed to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other organisations.