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In Ryazan, one of Russia’s largest oil refineries is on fire following a drone attack
On the night of 15 May, drones attacked Ryazan in Russia. According to monitoring channels, the Ryazan Oil Refinery, which is part of Rosneft, was hit.
Searches are being carried out at the Uzhhorod Trade and Commercial Centre: Glagola reported the “sale of summonses”
In Uzhhorod, the SBU and the police are conducting searches at the Uzhhorod Regional Recruitment Centre and Joint Stock Company. According to journalist Vitaliy Hlahola, investigations are also underway involving the acting head of the recruitment centre, Mykola Myhaleiko, and three other individuals who are being questioned in connection with the case.
The Russian army has lost more than 1,000 troops in the war against Ukraine, according to the General Staff
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 1,150 troops in the war against Ukraine. According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, total Russian personnel losses since the start of the full-scale invasion have exceeded 1.34 million.
Ukraine has qualified for the final of Eurovision 2026: when will LELÉKA perform?
Ukraine has qualified for the grand final of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. Ukraine’s representative, LELÉKA, performed in the second semi-final on 14 May with the song “Ridnym” as entry number 12 and became one of the ten contestants to secure a place in the final.
The Temporary Investigation Commission has reported that $100,000 in volunteer funds went missing following a search
In early March 2022, $100,000 in volunteer funds went missing from Denys Shterman’s premises during a search. He spoke about this during a meeting of the Temporary Investigation Commission, noting that a report had been filed and the police were investigating the matter, but no results had been produced as yet.
Desecration of the bodies of Ukrainian soldiers: Lubinets comments on Russia’s policy
Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada’s Human Rights Commissioner, has described the desecration of the bodies of captured Ukrainian soldiers as a deliberate policy on Russia’s part. According to him, Ukraine is already aware of 337 Ukrainian soldiers who surrendered and were deliberately shot by Russian soldiers.
Gazprom’s Astrakhan plant has halted fuel production following a drone attack
Gazprom’s gas processing plant in the Astrakhan region of Russia has suspended production of motor fuel following a fire that broke out on 13 May.
Vyshyvanka Day 2026: when it will be celebrated and what’s on the programme
In 2026, World Vyshyvanka Day will mark its 20th anniversary. The holiday traditionally falls on the third Thursday in May, so this year it will be celebrated on 21 May in Ukraine and abroad.
The death toll from the Russian strike in Kyiv has risen to 24, three of whom are children
In the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, 24 people, including three children, were killed as a result of a Russian strike. Rescue workers are continuing search and rescue operations at the site of the destroyed building.
Family Day in Ukraine 2026: the date of the holiday and traditions
Family Day in Ukraine will be celebrated on Friday, 15 May 2026. This holiday coincides with International Day of Families, which was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993.
An agreement on the establishment of a Special Tribunal on the aggression against Ukraine is to be signed in Chisinau
On 15 May in Chisinau, 33 states and the European Union plan to sign an agreement establishing a Special Tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine. The signing is due to take place during a ministerial meeting of the Council of Europe.
Cuba has run out of diesel and fuel oil — protests have broken out on the streets of Havana
Cuba has run out of diesel and fuel oil, sparking protests in the capital, Havana.