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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.
Anna Dorosh joins Lyashko’s team: the Ministry of Health’s appointment has sparked a wave of criticism
Anna Dorosh, 20, announced on social media that she had started working in the office of Health Minister Viktor Lyashko. The Ministry of Health’s appointment decision quickly sparked a wave of criticism – her age, experience, financial disclosure and family background are being discussed online.
Kyiv Day 2026: when it’s celebrated and where to go in the capital
In 2026, Kyiv Day will be celebrated on 31 May. Festive events in the capital will traditionally take place over the last weekend of the month – 30 and 31 May.
The General Staff reported nearly 300 clashes on the front line over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, 296 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. Russian forces carried out the most attacks in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors.
"Madyar" has identified 500 targets in Belarus in the event that Lukashenko enters the war
Robert ‘Madyar’ Brovdi, Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, has stated that Ukraine has already identified 500 targets in Belarus in the event that Alexander Lukashenko enters the war.
Church holiday on 27 May 2026: taboos and superstitions
On 27 May, according to the new church calendar, Ukraine commemorates Saint Therapont, Bishop and Martyr.
Russia lost 39 artillery systems in the last 24 hours
Russian military casualties in the war against Ukraine over the past 24 hours have risen by a further thousand or so. The Ukrainian Armed Forces have also destroyed dozens of vehicles and artillery systems.
A Russian strike on Dnipro destroyed a UN humanitarian aid depot worth $1.4 million
As a result of the Russian missile strike on Dnipro on 25 May, a UN World Food Programme warehouse containing humanitarian aid for the civilian population was destroyed. The value of the destroyed cargo exceeds $1.4 million.