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Russia deployed the 'Oreshnik' during its latest night-time attack
During a massive Russian attack on the night of 24 May, the occupying forces launched 90 missiles, around 600 attack drones and a missile from the ‘Oreshnik’ system at Bila Tserkva
The National Museum 'Chernobyl' has been damaged as a result of the Russian attack
The National Museum of Chernobyl in Kyiv sustained significant damage during a massive Russian attack on the night of 24 May
Poland has scrambled fighter jets in response to Russian strikes on Ukraine
Poland has put its air defence forces on high alert and scrambled its military aircraft in response to yet another large-scale Russian attack on Ukrainian territory
Sandu has set out the condition for ending the war in Ukraine
Moldovan President Maia Sandu has stated that Ukraine’s international partners must step up economic pressure on Russia to force the Kremlin into genuine negotiations to end the war
Saul Alvarez has named his favourite for a potential fight between Joshua and Fury
Mexican boxer Saúl Álvarez has shared his prediction for a potential bout between former world heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. Canelo has said he will be rooting for Joshua and hopes he wins
The NBU has unveiled a coin in honour of Alexandra Exter
The National Bank of Ukraine has issued a commemorative coin entitled ‘Ukrainian Avant-Garde: Alexandra Exter’, dedicated to the outstanding Ukrainian artist and one of the most prominent figures of the 20th-century European avant-garde
The weather in Ukraine on 24 May 2026
On Saturday, 24 May, warm weather is set to continue across most of Ukraine. However, forecasters are predicting brief showers and thunderstorms in a number of regions
An armed man opened fire near the White House
A shooting took place near the White House in Washington after an armed man opened fire on US Secret Service agents. The attacker was shot dead in the ensuing exchange of fire
Usyk defended his WBC title by knocking out Verhoeven
Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk successfully defended his WBC world heavyweight title by defeating Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven by technical knockout. The bout took place on the night of 24 May in Giza, Egypt, near the pyramids
Massive attack on Kyiv on the night of 24 May: one person killed Updated
At least four people were killed as a result of a massive Russian attack on Kyiv and the Kyiv region during the night of 24 May. In the capital, the death toll has risen to two, with a further 56 people injured. In the Kyiv region, two people are also reported to have been killed and nine injured.
Russia has launched strikes on Naftogaz facilities in two areas
Russian troops have been carrying out sustained attacks on Naftogaz Group gas production infrastructure in the Kharkiv and Poltava regions for over a day
The Admiral Nakhimov may be being prepared for a return to sea
The Russian Project 1144 nuclear-powered missile cruiser *Admiral Nakhimov*, which has been undergoing modernisation for over 25 years, may soon resume sea trials