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Following a drone attack, the Ryazan oil refinery in Russia has suspended operations
The Ryazan oil refinery in Russia suspended oil processing following a drone attack on 15 May.
The Foreign Ministry has refuted claims by Russian intelligence that Ukraine is allegedly preparing strikes against Russia from Latvian territory
The Ukrainian and Latvian foreign ministries have refuted claims by the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service that Ukraine is allegedly preparing attacks on Russia from Latvian territory.
Iran has proposed a long-term ceasefire and a new format for the nuclear deal to the US
Iran has submitted an updated proposal for negotiations with the US, in which it has proposed a multi-stage, long-term ceasefire and a political framework for a future agreement backed by international guarantees. The document also sets out new conditions regarding the Strait of Hormuz and the nuclear programme.
The Ukrainian satellite is called ‘Vyryvnyuch’ and is a third of the price of the American one — Business Insider
The guided aerial bomb developed in Ukraine is called the ‘Vyrovnyuch’ and costs about a third of the price of the American JDAM-ER, which Ukraine previously used.
Pakistan has deployed thousands of troops and fighter jets to Saudi Arabia amid the war with Iran
Pakistan has deployed around 8,000 troops, a squadron of fighter jets and an air defence system to Saudi Arabia under a bilateral defence agreement. The deployment comes against the backdrop of the war with Iran and increased military cooperation between Islamabad and Riyadh.
Donald Trump has threatened Iran with a new war over its nuclear programme
Tensions between the US and Iran are rising once again following Donald Trump’s latest comments on Tehran’s nuclear programme. Iran refuses to accept the US conditions, whilst the US and Israel are preparing for a possible resumption of strikes.
Ukraine has already protected over 1,000 km of logistics routes from Russian FPV drones
Ukraine has significantly stepped up the pace of work on installing anti-drone defences along frontline roads and logistics routes. As of May, over 1,170 kilometres of roads have already been fitted with special protective structures designed to counter Russian FPV drones. Work is currently underway in five regions.
Russian forces have attacked the Chernihiv and Sumy regions — four people have been killed and more than 20 wounded
On the morning of 19 May, the Russian army attacked Pryluky in the Chernihiv region. A local business was hit.
Belarus has begun nuclear exercises with Russia: what does this mean?
The Belarusian Ministry of Defence has announced the start of exercises involving units specialising in the operational use of nuclear weapons and nuclear support. The exercises are being conducted jointly with Russia.
Russia has attacked the Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson and other regions; there are casualties
On the night of 19 May, Russian forces attacked several regions of Ukraine using drones, artillery and other weapons. The strikes have resulted in casualties and injuries, as well as damage to homes, port infrastructure, warehouses and vehicles.
Budanov stated that Russia’s attacks on Stepnogorsk had failed
Kirill Budanov, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, has stated that Russian troops have been unsuccessfully attempting to capture Stepnogorsk in the Zaporizhzhia sector for over a year. According to him, the occupiers are suffering heavy losses and are unable to advance further into the country.
Russian drones have attacked Kharkiv and its suburbs; there are casualties
On the night of 19 May, Russian forces launched drone strikes on Kharkiv and other towns and villages in the region. Two people were killed and 12 others were injured, including a child.
