War
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
The US has announced cuts to financial aid for Ukraine
Brian Mast, Chair of the US House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, has stated that Washington has no plans to approve new large-scale financial aid packages for Ukraine
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
Zelenskyy and Macron discussed air defence and support for Ukraine
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has reported on a telephone conversation with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders discussed strengthening Ukraine’s air defences, cooperation on European affairs and the coordination of international efforts
The US and Israel are drawing up options for action regarding Iran
Washington and Tel Aviv are considering options for further action against Iran in the event that the talks break down. The scenarios include new strikes on military targets and an operation against nuclear infrastructure in Isfahan
Sibiga commented on the establishment of a special tribunal for the Russian Federation
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has stated that the establishment of a special tribunal to deal with Russia’s crime of aggression against Ukraine should be a step towards restoring international justice. According to him, this will make it possible to hold the Russian leadership to account
The bodies of 528 victims have been returned to Ukraine
Following the latest repatriation efforts, the remains of 528 deceased individuals have been returned to Ukraine. The Russian side claims that they may belong to Ukrainian servicemen
Israel has announced the elimination of one of Hamas's leaders
The Israeli authorities have announced the killing of Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, a senior commander in Hamas’s military wing, during an airstrike on the Gaza Strip
