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Russian strikes on regions of Ukraine have resulted in deaths and injuries
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have attacked several regions of Ukraine. There have been casualties, injuries and damage to infrastructure.
The US warned Iran of a new operation in the Strait of Hormuz before it began
The Donald Trump administration had informed Iran in advance of its intention to conduct an operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Washington urged Tehran not to interfere.
There were 186 skirmishes on the front line over the past 24 hours
The 1,533rd day of full-scale war has begun. Over the past 24 hours, 186 combat engagements have been recorded across various fronts.
A high-pressure system is moving towards Kyiv: the weather on 6 May 2026
On 6 May, Kyiv and the surrounding region will be under the influence of a high-pressure system, bringing dry, clear and very warm weather. At the same time, forecasters are warning of an extreme fire risk in the Kyiv region.
Russian troop losses over the past 24 hours have exceeded 1,000
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have lost more than a thousand more troops. Total casualties since the start of the full-scale war have exceeded 1.3 million.
NMT 2026: when and where will the entrance exam take place?
Participants in the main sessions of the 2026 NMT will be able to download their test invitations no later than 10 calendar days before the start of the main sessions – by 10 May. The document will specify the date, time and address of the temporary examination centre.
6 May 2026: what holiday is it today, traditions and taboos
6 May marks several important dates in Ukraine, including an official military holiday. According to the new church calendar, Orthodox believers commemorate Saint Job of Pochaiv on this day, whilst in popular tradition the date is associated with omens regarding the harvest, dew and the weather.
Ukraine has received a 150-tonne transformer worth $4.3 million from international partners
The Ukrainian power grid has been supplemented with another autotransformer, which is needed to restore the damaged infrastructure. It was supplied with the support of international partners.
George Clooney is retiring from acting: what will the actor do next?
The 64-year-old Hollywood actor George Clooney has announced that he is gradually winding down his active film career. He explained that he is no longer chasing professional ambitions and wants to focus on projects that bring him joy, on charity work, and on activities away from the film set.
Fuel prices in Ukraine could rise by a further 4–5 hryvnias per litre
Fuel prices in Ukraine are likely to rise further. Sergey Kuyun, a fuel market expert and director of the consultancy firm “A-95”, has stated that petrol and diesel prices could rise by a further 4–5 hryvnias per litre due to the situation on the global oil market and the gap between wholesale and retail prices.
Torture and rape of a female volunteer: charges brought against ‘LPR’ militants
Law enforcement officials have charged four members of the illegal armed groups of the “LPR” who, according to the investigation, tortured and sexually assaulted a female volunteer in the Luhansk region in 2014. One of the suspects is also accused of unlawfully seizing her car.
Should we brace ourselves for an extreme heatwave or not? What kind of weather can we expect in the summer of 2026?
It has finally warmed up in Ukraine, so we can finally put night-time frosts behind us. The media are reporting that the summer of 2026 could see unprecedented temperature anomalies. However, meteorologists are urging people not to panic.