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In Russia, an aircraft factory in Taganrog, an airfield in Voronezh and an oil refinery in Tuapse were attacked
On the night of 27 May, Russia reported attacks on an aircraft repair plant in Taganrog, an oil refinery in Tuapse and the ‘Baltimore’ military airfield in Voronezh. A missile and drone attack was also reported in Sevastopol.
A human rights activist has accused the Ministry of the Interior of red tape over its refusal to accept a complaint against Klymenko
Human rights activist Eduard Bagirov stated that he was unable to register a petition addressed to the Minister of the Interior, Igor Klymenko. According to him, instead of accepting the documents at the Ministry of the Interior, he was passed from one internal telephone line to another and told that they had “their own rules”.
A blogger from Vinnytsia has been sentenced to three years in prison for insulting members of the armed forces and fraud at a recruitment event for the Ukrainian Armed Forces
The Vinnytsia City Court has handed down its verdict in the case of blogger Oleksandr Shavlyuk, sentencing him to three years’ imprisonment for insulting members of the Territorial Defence Forces and embezzling funds raised for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Thirty intact exhibits have been found beneath the rubble of the ‘Chernobyl’ museum, which was damaged in the attack on 24 May
During the search operation, staff at the National Museum of Chernobyl discovered 30 artefacts. The museum building was damaged during a massive Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of 24 May.
The EU has extended sanctions against Russia for another year over human rights violations
The Council of the European Union has decided to extend the sanctions against those responsible for human rights violations and repression in Russia for a further year, until 28 May 2027.
Where to watch Maguchikh in the Diamond League: broadcast schedule
The renowned Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh is set to compete at the Diamond League meeting in Rabat on 31 May. The Ukrainian athlete will kick off the summer season in Rabat, Morocco, as the reigning runner-up in the series and the world record holder in the high jump.
Umerov is holding talks in Berlin with representatives from Germany, France and the UK
Rustem Umerov, Chair of the Ukrainian National Security and Defence Committee and chief negotiator, has arrived in Berlin for talks with national security advisers from Germany, France and the UK. The meeting is taking place against the backdrop of fresh Russian threats of strikes on Kyiv and discussions regarding Ukraine’s prospects for EU membership.
The Steel Wolves of the Ukrainian Armed Forces: 27 May marks Special Operations Forces Day
27 May marks Special Operations Forces Day in Ukraine. This is a professional holiday for military personnel who carry out the most challenging tasks – from reconnaissance and operations behind enemy lines to supporting the resistance in occupied territories.
The PFU portal won’t let me upload my degree certificate after my employment record book: how to resolve the issue
Once you have submitted your employment record book for digitisation, the Pension Fund portal may temporarily prevent you from uploading your degree certificate. This happens if your previous application still has the status ‘In progress’.
Russian troops have attacked a number of regions in Ukraine; there are casualties
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have launched strikes on several regions of Ukraine. The Chernihiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk and Kharkiv regions have come under shelling and drone attacks.
There are around 7,000 Ukrainian prisoners of war in Russia – Kondratyuk
There are currently around 7,000 Ukrainian prisoners of war in Russian captivity, and over 95% of them are subjected to torture and ill-treatment. This was stated by Olena Kondratiuk, Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, during the presentation of a study on violations of prisoners’ rights to medical care.
Yuriy Gorbunov posted a photo of himself on a drip, causing concern among his fans
Ukrainian producer, actor and TV presenter Yuriy Gorbunov has posted a photo of himself lying in a hospital bed on a drip. He has not disclosed any details about his condition.