War
The ‘Finnish scenario’ is the most likely outcome of the war in Ukraine
Analysts at JPMorgan Chase believe that the Russia-Ukraine war could end in negotiations following a prolonged stalemate on the front line. The bank has identified the so-called ‘Finnish scenario’ as the most likely course of events.
Types of mines and munitions, and what to do in case of danger
In Ukraine, 137,000 square kilometres of territory are considered to be potentially mined.
Fighters from the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence’s Main Intelligence Directorate special unit ‘Artan’ have cleared Stepnogorsk of Russian forces
Special forces from the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, known as ‘Artan’, have reported that an assault operation has taken place in Stepnogorsk, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The unit stated that key locations in the town are now under the control of the Ukrainian Security and Defence Forces.
Ukraine is set to test the new RUTA missile, with a range of up to 2,000 km: what is known about it
Ukraine will serve as a testing and production site for the new RUTA Block 3 long-range missile. Flight tests are already scheduled for 2027.
Ukraine has developed its first guided aerial bomb
A member of the Brave1 platform has developed Ukraine’s first guided aerial bomb (GAB), which has already passed the necessary tests and is ready for combat deployment.
Russia attacked a Chinese vessel in Ukrainian territorial waters — Navy
On the night of 18 May, Russian forces attacked a Chinese merchant vessel that was in Ukrainian territorial waters.
Ukrainian drones are holding back the Russian advance and changing the situation on the front line
The Ukrainian military reports a shift in the situation on the front line following months of Russian advances. They cite the widespread use of drones and new combat tactics as one of the key reasons for this.
Russia has attacked several regions of Ukraine with drones and artillery; there are casualties
During the night of 18 May, Russian forces attacked a number of regions in Ukraine using drones and artillery. Residential buildings, educational establishments, transport and infrastructure have been damaged, and there are casualties.
The General Staff reported 242 combat engagements on the front line over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, 242 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. Russian forces deployed over 8,000 kamikaze drones and carried out more than 2,700 attacks on Ukrainian military positions and populated areas.
Russia has attacked six districts in the Dnipropetrovsk region; 26 people have been injured
On the night of 18 May, Russian forces attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region with missiles, drones, artillery and aerial bombs. Twenty-six people were injured, including two children in Dnipro.
The General Staff has reported that the Russian army has suffered over 1,200 casualties in the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost 1,220 troops in the war against Ukraine. The Ukrainian Armed Forces have also destroyed one tank, two air defence systems and over 1,600 tactical-level drones.
Zelenskyy has commented on the drone attack on the Moscow region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the overnight attack on the Moscow region and stated that Ukraine would continue to respond to Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities
