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Ukrainian drone operators beat their NATO rivals in exercises in Sweden
Ukrainian military personnel took part in exercises in Sweden, where they demonstrated to their allies their expertise in modern warfare using drones. During the manoeuvres, Ukrainian drone operators outmanoeuvred Swedish units and urged NATO countries to adapt more quickly to the new realities of warfare.
Weather forecast for 14 May: which regions will see rain and where it will remain dry
Today, 14 May, the weather will divide Ukraine into two contrasting parts – one wet and one dry. Rain and thunderstorms are expected in some areas, whilst high-pressure conditions will prevail in other regions.
Slovakia is ramping up ammunition production for Ukraine
Slovakia has become one of the largest producers of ammunition among NATO countries and plans to increase its arms supplies to Ukraine. According to President Peter Pellegrini, Slovakian companies are already producing millions of artillery shells for Ukraine.
Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea
Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft over international waters in the Baltic Sea. Poland has described this as yet another provocation by Russia.
The EU may extend temporary protection for Ukrainians until 2028
The European Union is considering extending the temporary protection regime for Ukrainians until 2028. Ilva Johansson, the EU Special Representative for Ukrainians, has stated that member states are discussing a common approach and may extend the protection for a further year beyond March 2027.
Russia has launched a massive attack on regions of Ukraine using drones and artillery; there are casualties
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have launched attacks on several regions of Ukraine. The regions of Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Odesa, Ivano-Frankivsk, Donetsk and Sumy have come under fire.
Hungary summoned the Russian ambassador following a drone attack on Transcarpathia
The Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian ambassador to Budapest following a massive drone attack by Russia on the Zakarpattia region. The Hungarian authorities stated that they strongly condemn Russia’s strikes on western regions of Ukraine.
Russia launched over 1,500 drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine in the space of 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have carried out one of the largest-scale air strikes on Ukraine. The main target of the strikes was Kyiv, with damage also reported in the Kyiv region, Kremenchuk and Chornomorsk.
A pre-trial measure has been imposed on Andriy Yermak: detention for a period of 60 days, with bail set at 140 million hryvnias.
The High Anti-Corruption Court has imposed a preventive measure on Andriy Yermak, the former head of the Office of the President of Ukraine. The court has partially granted the application filed by prosecutors from the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office
The General Staff reported 241 combat engagements on the front line over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has launched missile and air strikes on Ukrainian territory and continued its offensive operations on several fronts. The highest number of attacks was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors.
Rutte has called on NATO to provide Ukraine with billions more in aid
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has called on allies to allocate 0.25% of their GDP to Ukraine. According to Politico, this formula could increase annual aid to Kyiv to $143 billion, but the proposal has already met with resistance from some NATO member states.
Massive Russian attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region: one person has been killed, and the number of casualties has risen to 31
On the night of 14 May, Russia launched a combined attack on Kyiv and the Kyiv region using missiles and drones. One person was killed in the capital and dozens were injured.