Kharkiv civilian death toll reaches 4 after Russian strike on 17 May
On 18 May, a 33-year-old man died in the hospital.
Nearly 10,000 Ukrainians displaced by Russian assault on Kharkiv Oblast
Among the displaced are 2,500 residents of Vovchansk, a city occupied by Russian forces in 2022 before being liberated by Ukraine.
Ukraine shoots down 13/13 Russian Shahed drones, but energy sites hit
The Russians managed to strike an energy facility in Poltava Oblast, causing damage but no casualties.
Ukraine seeks US intelligence on targets inside Russia – media
Washington has previously denied such appeals to avoid escalation.
ISW: Kharkiv offensive slows, but Russia fixes Ukrainian forces along border
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russian troops advanced 10 km before Ukrainian forces "stabilized the situation."
The EW backpack revolution: How Ukrainian portable tech jams Russian drones
As Russian drones evolve, Ukrainian forces are embracing cutting-edge, portable electronic warfare systems to stay ahead. One standout innovation is a soldier-worn backpack that detects and jams drones from hundreds of meters away.
Why Ukraine’s fight is key to defeating Russia-China-North Korea alliance
Defense expert Mykhailo Samus warns that Ukraine's defeat by Russia would critically strengthen an aggressive bloc of China, North Korea, and Iran.
Russian army mistakenly bombs Belgorod in another friendly fire incident
Russia's Belgorod Oblast has been a frequent launch point for attacks on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv.
Major Russian strike cripples Ukraine’s power grid, European imports insufficient
Ukrainian system has a finite capacity for processing foreign electricity, making it hard to expand imports to meet demand.
In rare outreach, Zelenskyy invites Hungary’s Orban to Global Peace Summit on Ukraine
Orban has openly opposed military aid to Kyiv while obstructing Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration bids.
Greek PM Mitsotakis: No S-300 or Patriot systems for Ukraine, despite requests
As Russian strikes intensify, Kyiv urges Western partners to supply more air defense systems, especially Patriot missiles.
Ukraine imposes power cuts for businesses amid Russian strikes
The restrictions will be in effect from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM each day.
EU agrees to use profits from frozen Russia’s assets to support Ukraine
However, Kyiv seeks confiscation of the full $210B sum.
Ukraine legalizes mobilization of prisoners, mirroring Russian practice
Russia was previously the sole country widely conscripting prisoners to Ukraine's front lines, a practice Wagner group began in 2022 without changing Russian laws.