Events
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 director and producer Oleg Pavlyuchenkov has died
Oleg Pavlyuchenkov, a Ukrainian director, director of photography, producer, photographer and founder of the Technomedia studio, has passed away
A protest against labour migration took place in Kyiv
A protest took place in central Kyiv on 23 May, with participants speaking out against the recruitment of foreign workers and calling for greater support for the employment of Ukrainian citizens
Zelenskyy announced the shutdown of a chemical plant in Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that the Russian company ‘Metafrax Chemicals’ in the Perm Krai has been hit. According to him, the plant supplied products to a number of Russian military production facilities
An explosion at a mine in China has claimed the lives of at least 90 people
A gas explosion has occurred at a coal mine in Shanxi Province in northern China. According to state media, at least 90 people have been killed. This is the country’s worst mining disaster in the last decade
Usyk and Verkhoven are set to fight in Giza
On Saturday 23 May, WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk will face Dutch kickboxer Rico Verhoeven. The fight will take place in Giza, Egypt, at an arena near the pyramids
Today, 23 May, Ukraine celebrates Heroes’ Day
On 23 May, Ukrainians commemorate those who fought for Ukraine’s freedom and independence. The tradition of Heroes’ Day originated among Ukrainian nationalists and is associated with the names of Mykola Mikhnovsky, Yevhen Konovalets and Symon Petliura.
The Ukrainian Construction Congress will take place in Kyiv on 23 June: BrandVoice
On 23 June, Kyiv will host the Ukrainian Construction Congress, focusing on urban development and Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction. The organisers are expecting over 6,000 participants from the property development, finance and architecture 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.
A major fire at a furniture factory in Irpin has been brought under control (VIDEO)
In the town of Irpin in the Kyiv region, firefighters extinguished a fire on the premises of an industrial plant. The fire engulfed a furniture manufacturing workshop.
Odessa hosted its first Pride march since the war began
On 17 May, the first Pride march since the start of the full-scale invasion took place on Birzhovaya Square in Odessa. The event was held to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
The US has not extended the easing of sanctions on Russian oil
The administration of US President Donald Trump has decided not to extend the temporary exemption from sanctions that allowed certain countries to purchase a portion of Russian crude oil
