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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.
Russia has lost a further 1,060 troops in Ukraine over the past 24 hours
Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Russia has lost around 1,345,240 troops in Ukraine. Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has suffered a further 1,060 casualties.
Magnetic storm on 14 May 2026: A G2-level storm hits Earth
An increase in geomagnetic activity is expected on Earth. According to a forecast by the British Geological Survey, following the direct impact of a solar flare on 13–14 May, a high-speed stream of solar wind is expected to reach the planet, which could trigger a G1/G2-level magnetic storm.
14 May 2026: a church holiday, traditions and superstitions
On 14 May 2026, Orthodox Christians commemorate Saint Isidore the Martyr, an early Christian saint who lived in the 3rd century and died for his faith in Christ. For Western Christians, this day also marks the Ascension of the Lord.
The EU will join the Special Tribunal on Russia’s crime of aggression against Ukraine
The European Union will accede to the Enlarged Partial Agreement of the Management Committee of the Special Tribunal on the Crime of Aggression Committed by the Russian Federation against Ukraine.
The “Google tax” has brought in nearly 7 billion hryvnia for the Ukrainian budget
In the first four months of 2026, international companies providing digital services to Ukrainian users paid over 6.9 billion hryvnia in ‘Google tax’ to the state budget. This is 1.5 billion hryvnia more than in the same period last year.
Shabunin has been found guilty in the case concerning the assault on pro-Russian blogger Filimonenk
The Dnipro District Court in Kyiv has found Vitaliy Shabunin, head of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre, guilty of assaulting the pro-Russian blogger Vsevolod Filimonenk. The defence will appeal the verdict.
BYD plans to acquire car factories in Europe to expand its production
BYD, a Chinese corporation and the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles, has begun negotiations with Stellantis NV and a number of other European companies regarding the acquisition of their production facilities.
24-hour booking: how to apply for a deferral via 'Diyu' after updating your details
"Dii" has simplified the process of redeploying staff from the defence industry and critical enterprises to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. A response to an application will now be received within 24 hours of the personal details being updated.
The marine drone found in Greece turned out not to be a Magura — Uforce
The marine drone discovered in western Greece turned out not to be a Ukrainian Magura.
Oschadbank has outlined the main reasons for rejecting energy loans
To date, the bank has received around 1,000 applications for funding for energy projects, with a total request of 2.5 billion hryvnia.
A robot is to be purchased in the Lviv region to eradicate hogweed without posing a risk to people
The Lviv Regional State Administration has announced the procurement of a robot to combat hogweed remotely.