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Against the backdrop of the growth of the illegal gambling market, the ESBU’s performance in this area has more than halved
Despite the rise in underground gambling, the Economic Security Bureau has significantly scaled back its efforts to combat the illegal gambling market.
Ukrainian drones have brought most oil refineries in central Russia to a standstill
Following a series of drone strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure, major oil refineries in the central part of the country were forced to halt operations either completely or partially. The restrictions affected facilities responsible for a significant proportion of petrol and diesel production in Russia.
An elite drone unit. The media have discovered which Russian military personnel travelled to China for training
Among the Russian military personnel who took part in the secret exercises held in China in late 2025 were servicemen from ‘Rubicon’—an elite UAV centre.
OpenAI will support AI research in Ukrainian schools
В Україні запускають перше національне дослідження про вплив штучного інтелекту на шкільну освіту під час війни.
Ukrainian drones attacked the Syzran oil refinery, causing a fire at the Russian plant
A fire broke out at the Syzran oil refinery in Russia’s Samara Oblast following a drone attack.
Ukraine has nominated the vyshyvanka for inclusion on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
Ukraine has submitted the vyshyvanka to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Russian attacks on regions across Ukraine have resulted in fatalities and dozens of injuries
During the night of 21 May and over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have attacked a number of regions in Ukraine using drones, artillery and aerial bombs. The strikes have resulted in casualties and damage to residential buildings, businesses and infrastructure.
Lawyers have explained what to do if you have been registered at someone else’s TCC
Those liable for military service may find, via ‘Reserve+’, that they are registered with the wrong Territorial Recruitment Centre. Lawyers have explained what to do in such a situation.
The General Staff reported 233 combat engagements and an attack by nearly 9,000 kamikaze drones over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have engaged in 233 combat encounters on the front line, carried out nearly a hundred air strikes and deployed over 8,900 kamikaze drones. The highest number of attacks was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors.
A Russian fighter jet flew just a few metres away from a British reconnaissance aircraft over the Black Sea
A Russian Su-27 fighter jet came within six metres of a British RAF Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft whilst flying over the Black Sea. The UK has described the incident as dangerous and unacceptable.
Thunderstorms, hail and squalls are set to hit Ukraine on 21 May 2026
On 21 May, thunderstorms, localised downpours, hail and gusty winds are expected across Ukraine. The driest conditions will be in the north-eastern regions.
The General Staff has reported that the Russian army has suffered over 910 casualties in the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 910 troops in the war against Ukraine. Total Russian personnel losses since the start of the full-scale invasion have exceeded 1.35 million.