# Emergency events

Explosions and fires broke out in Zelenograd following a drone attack
Politics

Explosions and fires broke out in Zelenograd following a drone attack

On the night of 16 May, the Moscow Region of the Russian Federation came under a large-scale drone attack. Reports are coming in from various areas of fires, damage to residential buildings and casualties

A drone has crashed in Turkey, damaging houses
Society

A drone has crashed in Turkey, damaging houses

An unmanned aerial vehicle crashed in the Turkish city of Samsun on the morning of 16 May. At least three houses were damaged in the crash. There are currently no reports of casualties

A fatal shark attack has occurred in Australia
Society

A fatal shark attack has occurred in Australia

Off the coast of Western Australia, a shark attacked a man who was in the water near Rottnest Island. He died from his injuries

An investigation has been launched in Italy into the deaths of divers in the Maldives
Society

An investigation has been launched in Italy into the deaths of divers in the Maldives

Italian prosecutors have launched their own investigation following the deaths of five Italian nationals whilst diving in the Maldives. The search operation has been temporarily suspended due to strong winds, heavy rain and dangerous currents

Russia has announced that traffic across the Crimean Bridge will be suspended
Politics

Russia has announced that traffic across the Crimean Bridge will be suspended

On the night of 16 May, vehicle traffic across the Crimean Bridge was temporarily suspended. The Russian side urged people on the bridge and in the inspection area to remain calm and follow the instructions of the security services

A chemical plant caught fire in the Stavropol Krai following a series of explosions
War

A chemical plant caught fire in the Stavropol Krai following a series of explosions

In Nevinnomyssk, in Russia’s Stavropol Krai, a fire broke out at the Nevinnomyssk Azot chemical plant following a night-time attack. The plant is believed to be involved in the production of components for the Russian defence industry.

Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi was doused with an unknown liquid in Rynok Square (updated)
Society

Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi was doused with an unknown liquid in Rynok Square (updated)

On the morning of Friday 15 May, Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi was doused with an unknown liquid in Rynok Square. The mayor has already commented on the incident.

A Russian aircraft dropped a high-explosive bomb on a railway line near Belgorod during a combat mission — media reports
Events

A Russian aircraft dropped a high-explosive bomb on a railway line near Belgorod during a combat mission — media reports

A Russian fighter jet is reported to have dropped a high-explosive bomb on a railway line in the Belgorod region during a combat mission. As a result, an electric train derailed on 13 May, and there are casualties.

Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea
Events

Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea

Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft over international waters in the Baltic Sea. Poland has described this as yet another provocation by Russia.

A man suspected of robbing a soldier following a dispute is to stand trial in Kyiv
Crime

A man suspected of robbing a soldier following a dispute is to stand trial in Kyiv

The police have referred to court an indictment against a man suspected of damaging a soldier’s car and robbing him following a road rage incident.

A children's coach is to stand trial in Kyiv for sexually abusing his female pupils
Society

A children's coach is to stand trial in Kyiv for sexually abusing his female pupils

A 37-year-old Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach is to stand trial in Kyiv, accused of sexually abusing his underage female pupils. The man denies the charges.

In Florida, large-scale wildfires have engulfed more than 48,000 hectares
Events

In Florida, large-scale wildfires have engulfed more than 48,000 hectares

Florida is currently in the midst of a busy wildfire season, which authorities predict will continue until the end of summer. Since the start of the year, the fires have already destroyed over 48,000 hectares of land, and in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, emergency services are continuing to battle a major blaze near residential areas.

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