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Russo-Ukrainian War, day 764: Ukraine gears up for potential Russian offensive, seeks quick aid; Russia vetoes North Korea monitors
Zelenskyy concerned about Russian offensive, expected around the end of May or June. Russia vetoes renewal of North Korea sanctions monitors amid accusations of weapons transfer.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 763: Kharkiv rocked by first Russian aerial attack since 2022, leaving 1 dead and 19 wounded
Last week, severe Russian bombardment left Kharkiv completely without power for days, with electricity yet to be fully restored citywide.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 762: France ramps up artillery support amid ammunition shortages
France to deliver 78 Caesar self-propelled artillery units and shells to Ukraine, while Czech-led initiative plans to procure more than a million shells from non-EU sources for Ukraine's defense.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 761: The restoration of Ukraine’s Dnipro hydroelectric power plant will take years
Over 215,000 consumers in Kharkiv are without electricity due to Russian attacks on critical infrastructure. A Russian ballistic attack on Kyiv injured 7 people and hit a sports facility in the city center district. Russia's Kuibyshev oil refinery lost half of its capacity after a recent drone attack.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 760: Russia conducted massive missile and drone attacks against Ukraine’s west, Kyiv
Ukraine's domestically produced Liutyi unmanned aircraft conducted precise strikes on Russian oil refineries deep inside Russian territory. Meanwhile, Russia fired about 190 missiles, 140 Shaheds, and 700 guided bombs against Ukraine during the week.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 758: 1/3 of Kharkiv without electricity; Ukraine strikes more Russian oil refineries
More than 200,000 Ukrainians have no electricity due to Russian attacks. Locals in Russia saw how the fire broke out at the Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 757: Russian strikes cut power for 1M Ukrainians, PM vows repair in 24h
In the largest attack since invasion, Russia fired 151 missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities, damaging critical energy infrastructure and causing casualties.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 755: Russia kills 5 in Kharkiv, as Ukraine develops homegrown HIMARS
The deadly Russian attack on a Kharkiv printing facility, which claimed 5 lives, comes as Ukraine works on creating a domestic version of the HIMARS and long-range missiles.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 749: EU unblocks €5 billion for Ukraine’s military aid fund after weeks of disagreement
The EU has approved a €5 billion military fund for Ukraine after weeks of internal disagreement. The decision comes as Putin's nuclear threats and warnings of military escalation along the Finnish border heighten tensions in the region.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 746: “No white flag, only yellow and blue” – Ukraine rebuffs Pope’s remarks
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is leading a chorus of Ukrainian criticism against Pope Francis' suggestion that Kyiv should raise the “white flag” and negotiate an end to Russia’s invasion.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 744: Erdogan proposes Turkey as venue for Russian-Ukrainian peace talks
Zelenskyy emphasizes the need for a just peace that safeguards Ukraine’s interests and territorial integrity.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 742: Russia killed 5 in Odesa during Zelenskyy’s talks with Greek PM
A Russian missile struck the Odesa port, killing 5 people and injuring others, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis met there.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 732: Zelenskyy breaks silence, reveals 31.000 Ukrainian troops killed
As the Russian invasion hits two grim years, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has disclosed the war's steep toll: 31.000 Ukrainian soldiers killed since February 2022.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 730: Ukraine downs $350 million Russian radar plane; EU unlocks billions for Poland
Ukraine shot down another Russian A-50 radar plane valued at $350 million. Meanwhile, the EU has unlocked €137 billion for Poland, which includes support for farmers who have been blocking the Ukrainian border for four months.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 718: US Senate readies Ukraine aid vote while Musk pressed on Russian Starlinks
As US Congress nears approval of aid for Ukraine, Elon Musk disputed allegations of selling tech to Russians. Ukrainian officials additionally confirmed the growing Russian reliance on Starlink gear.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 717: Russia drone strike kills 7 in Kharkiv while Ukraine air defense missile stock runs dry
Just as Russia sustains bloody bombardments in Kharkiv, Ukraine's last air defense missiles may launch by March if Congress keeps blocking $61 billion in urgent military funding requested for Kyiv.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 714: Russian missiles rain down on Kyiv, killing 4; US Senate block aid for Ukraine
A Russian missile strike on Kyiv early Tuesday killed 4 civilians and injured 40, hitting residential buildings. The attack came as US Senate Republicans obstructed crucial aid for Ukraine.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 710: Intelligence says TU-95 commander, involved in missile strikes on Ukraine, killed in Russia
Ukraine's intelligence reports suggest a Russian Tu-95 commander involved in attacks on Ukraine was killed in Russia.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 704: Russia uses North Korean missiles in latest attack on Kyiv
Russia fired at least one North Korean ballistic missile at Ukraine's capital in a recent strike. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has urged the EU to send more aid to Ukraine.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 701: Ukraine strikes Russian Black Sea port oil refinery
Ukraine launched an attack on a Russian oil refinery in a Black Sea port in a special operation to disrupt Russia's logistics.