War
Iran has restored access to 30 missile bases along the Strait of Hormuz following massive US strikes
New classified US intelligence assessments indicate that Iran retains access to most of its missile facilities along the Strait of Hormuz. This contradicts public statements by US President Donald Trump and members of his administration regarding the alleged complete weakening of the Iranian military.
Israel fears that Trump will strike a deal with Iran without achieving the war’s objectives
Israeli officials are concerned that US President Donald Trump might reach an agreement with Iran before the key issues that sparked the conflict between the two sides have been resolved.
Russian troops have attacked Kharkiv, the Odesa region, the Poltava region and several other regions of Ukraine
During the night of 13 May, Russian forces launched strikes on Kharkiv, Odesa, Poltava, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Donetsk and Kharkiv regions. The attacks have resulted in casualties and damage to infrastructure, residential buildings and industrial facilities.
Eight people have been killed and a further 11 injured in the Dnipropetrovsk region as a result of Russian strikes
Russian forces have attacked three districts in the Dnipropetrovsk region nearly 30 times. Eight people were killed and a further 11 were injured as a result of the shelling.
Russia is preparing its strategic air force for possible strikes
Activity has been observed at Russian airbases, along with the redeployment of aircraft. The Ukrainian Air Force has not ruled out the possibility that the enemy may launch further strikes in the coming days.
The General Staff reported 210 clashes on the front line over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have been involved in 210 combat engagements across various sections of the front line. The highest number of attacks was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Kostyantynivka sectors.
The General Staff has reported that the Russian Armed Forces have suffered over 1,100 casualties in the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 1,130 troops in the war against Ukraine. The Ukrainian military has also destroyed three Russian air defence systems.
Ukraine shoots down 80% of missiles and 90% of drones — Fedorov
Ukraine has learned to shoot down 90% of enemy drones and nearly 80% of cruise missiles, even after a harsh winter during which Russia doubled the number of attacks.
Ukraine and the US are preparing an agreement on the joint production of drones
Ukraine and the United States have drawn up a draft memorandum on a potential new defence agreement. The document provides for cooperation in the field of military technology and the production of drones.
A Russian ship that sank in 2024 was damaged by a torpedo of a type possessed only by NATO, Russia and Iran — CNN
The Russian dry cargo ship *Ursus Major*, which sank in December 2024 in international waters between the cities of Águilas (Spain) and Oran (Algeria), may have been carrying nuclear reactors for submarines and was en route to North Korea.
The Russian offensive in Donbas has slowed down due to drones and casualties
Russian troops continue to apply pressure on the front line, but the pace of their advance in Ukraine has slowed significantly. One of the main reasons cited is the saturation of the battlefield with drones, which are hampering large-scale offensive operations.
The General Staff reported 174 clashes over the past 24 hours and over a thousand Russian casualties
Over the past 24 hours, 174 combat engagements were recorded on the front line. Russian forces deployed over 8,000 kamikaze drones and carried out more than 2,400 attacks on Ukrainian military positions and populated areas.
