The enemy's total combat losses from 02/24/22 to 05/15/26 were approximately:

• personnel — about 1,346,390 (+1,150) people;

• tanks — 11,935 (+4) units;

• armored combat vehicles — 24,569 (+12) units;

• artillery systems — 42,085 (+32) units;

• MLRS — 1,788 (+1) units;

• ground robotic complexes — 1,388 (+7) units;

• Operational-tactical level UAVs — 291,458 (+1,780) units;

• cruise missiles — 4,626 (+41) units;

• automotive equipment and tank trucks — 96,540 (+185) units;

• special equipment — 4,184 (+1) units.

Yesterday, the enemy carried out one missile strike using 55 missiles and 95 air strikes, dropping 323 guided bombs.

In addition, it used 8,517 kamikaze drones and carried out 2,884 attacks on settlements and positions of our troops, including 82 from multiple launch rocket systems.

Enemy drones flew from the directions of Bryansk, Kursk, Orel, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk — the Russian Federation, TOT Donetsk, Chauda, Gvardiyske — TOT AR Crimea.

The air attack was repelled by aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare and unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

According to preliminary data, as of 09:00, air defenses shot down/suppressed 1 Kh-35 anti-ship missile and 130 enemy Shahed, Gerber, Italmas UAVs and Parody simulator drones in the south, north, and east of the country.

Five Kh-31P anti-radar missiles failed to reach their targets. Seven strike UAVs were recorded hitting at six locations, as well as downed UAVs (fragments) falling at seven locations.

The attack continues, there are several enemy UAVs in the airspace. Follow safety rules! Let's hold the sky! Together — to victory! — call on Ukrainian soldiers.

The Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of Ukraine, Robert "Magyar" Brovdy, officially confirmed that last night his soldiers carried out 55 fire strikes on 23 military targets and enemy facilities.

This time, loud explosions thundered in Taganrog, Yeysk, in the Crimean Autonomous Republic, Donetsk, Zaporizhia, and Luhansk regions.

The list of targets hit is already known:

• BE-200 aircraft, n. Morskoi village, Russian Federation (1 SBS center)

• KA-27 propeller carcass, n. Morskoi village, Russian Federation (1 SBS center)

• "Tor-M2" SAM, Honcharovo, Luhansk region (427th Rarog SBS Brigade)

• ZRGK "Pantsyr-S1", n. Khutorok, Autonomous Republic of Crimea (1 OC SBS)

• dry cargo ship from BC, Berdyansk, Zaporizhia region (1st SBS OC)

• enemy training center and TPD, Raihorodka village, Luhansk region (414th Brigade of the Ptakhi Magyara SBS, 20th Brigade of the K-2 SBS)

New successful operations took place with the involvement of the newly created Deep Strike Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces.

A separate mass courtesy visit was made to the Ryazan Refinery in conjunction with the deep-sea attack units of the SSO, GUR, etc. The Kremlin tanker follows the Tuapse track.

Robert "Magyar" Brody

Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of Ukraine

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, 38 Ukrainian aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles were intercepted and destroyed by regular air defense systems over the territories of Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Kursk, Lipetsk, Oryol, Rostov regions and the Republic of Crimea.

According to eyewitnesses, missiles have been attacking military targets in Belgorod, Russia, since early morning. The consequences of these attacks are not yet known.

At around 02:20 on May 15, it became known that loud explosions also occurred in Ryazan.

Local residents claim that the local refinery was hit — even a considerable number of air defense systems around it could not save it from the "bavovna".

A huge column of smoke stretched over the Russian city.

Not so long ago, this was one of the most intense air defenses of the refinery. It burns deliciously — this night the freedom-loving Ukrainian bird found a place for itself, — reports the Telegram channel Exilenova+.

It is also known that after a large-scale attack by Ukrainian UAVs in Ryazan, it began to rain petroleum products.

The Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Ihor Klymenko, made an official statement on this matter.

A search and rescue operation has been completed in the Darnytskyi district of the capital. It lasted more than 28 hours. Rescuers dismantled more than 3,000 cubic meters of the destroyed building structure.

Igor Klymenko

Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine

According to the minister, as of the morning of May 15, the death of 24 civilians in the capital, 3 of whom are children, has been confirmed.

It is also known that 48 civilians were injured.

Ihor Klymenko reported that about 400 people were provided with assistance from psychologists of the State Emergency Service and the National Police, who advised and supported the victims and their loved ones at the scene of the tragedy.

The Head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine also confirmed that the State Emergency Service units have already begun emergency restoration work in the capital.

Today, Kyiv has declared a Day of Mourning for those who died as a result of the massive Russian attack on May 14. This is a heavy loss for the city and for the entire country. Eternal memory to the dead,” Klymenko emphasized.

The Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported on the progress and results of the search and rescue operation.

Kyiv: 24 people died in Darnytsia district as of 06:00 on May 15. We remind you that yesterday Russia once again carried out missile and drone shelling of the capital. Rescuers continued search and rescue operations all day and night. Currently, 24 people are known to have died, including 3 children, — the official statement of the State Emergency Service says.

In addition, it is reported that 398 local residents received psychological assistance.

It is also indicated that 2,800 sq. m of territory was surveyed by canine calculations.

3,180 cubic meters of debris from building structures were removed.

As noted by the State Emergency Service, in total, according to updated information, 48 civilians, including 2 children, were injured in enemy attacks in the capital.

24 people died, including three children, and 30 people were rescued. The information is being updated, the rescuers stressed.

For the first time in nearly three years, the initiative in the war appears to have shifted in Ukraine's favor. Having survived a harsh winter in which its cities and power grid were subjected to massive shelling by Russian drones and missiles almost nightly, Ukraine is now turning the tables. It is imposing ever-increasing costs on Russia by almost every measure.

It is noted that Russia's expected spring offensive not only failed, but in April, Russian troops suffered a net loss of territory for the first time since August 2024.

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) recently listed factors that contributed to Ukraine’s successes: ground counterattacks and medium-range strikes by Ukrainian forces; the cessation of Russia’s illegal use of Starlink terminals in Ukraine; and the Kremlin’s paranoid restriction of the Telegram messenger in Russia.

According to the publication's calculations, based on ISW maps, Russia has lost control over 113 square kilometers in the last 30 days.

In addition, the losses of Russian soldiers, which currently reach 35,000 per month, exceed the rate at which Russia can recruit people for the war.

Adding to Russian failures on the battlefield is the increase in the scale, range, and intensity of Ukrainian strikes deep into Russian territory.

In March, Ukraine surpassed Russia for the first time in the number of long-range drone attacks. In Russia, economic and military targets almost 2,000 km from the Ukrainian border are regularly hit.

The European Union should create its own armed forces so that adversaries like Russia have no doubts about whether the United States will come to their aid, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Álvarez said.

We can't wake up every morning wondering what the United States will do next. Our citizens deserve better.

Albarez also called the Iranian crisis a defining moment for Europe's strategic autonomy.

This is a moment of sovereignty and independence for Europe. The Americans are inviting us to this. We must be free from dependence. To be free from dependence means to be free from coercion, whether it is tariffs or the threat of war. And to be free from the consequences of other people's decisions.

Politico recalled that Madrid denied American military aircraft access to its air bases to wage war, to which the US responded by threatening Spain with a trade embargo, troop withdrawal, and even expulsion from NATO.

We need armed forces, a common defense capability. The United States is making its military stronger and stronger, and no one thinks that this weakens NATO. If NATO no longer provides the security it used to provide… [then] we Europeans have to do more,” Albarez stressed, adding that this should not be seen as an attempt to undermine NATO.

According to him, the "magic" of NATO is that when a country is in the alliance, nothing happens, because no one dares to check whether Article 5 will really work.

The diplomat added that Spain believes in transatlantic relations, and for him the US is a "historical natural ally of Europeans."

We need the support of both Europeans and Americans. And we need to accept that the Trump administration has a new vision and new ideas for transatlantic relations.

The combat operation of the STASH anti-aircraft missile system was the destruction of a Shahed attack UAV during the repelling of a massive enemy drone strike on the western region of the country, the statement of the West Air Command says.

In the video, you can see that the complex was placed on a trailer and also equipped with the Israeli RADA radar system.

Netizens also noticed that the SAM uses AGM-114L Longbow Hellfire anti-aircraft missiles.

According to the latest data, STASH was created by the American company V2X, and is a budget variation of its Tempest DASH (Denied Area Sprinter-Hellfire) self-propelled complex, which has previously been spotted on the front.

The key goal is to defeat Russian drones, helicopters, and aircraft at low altitudes in all weather conditions. The technical characteristics of the complex are not disclosed.

What is important to understand is that just a few days ago, the American leader warned that he would raise tariffs on cars from the European Union to 25% despite the trade agreement concluded last summer.

The US Ambassador to the European Union, Andrew Puzder, commented on this matter.

According to the latter, the White House will "quite quickly" impose 25 percent tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union if official Brussels does not ratify the trade agreement as soon as possible.

If we don't see significant progress, I think you should expect it pretty soon. The president meant, "Look, this has been going on for too long," Puzder said.

As mentioned earlier, the previous tariff rate agreed upon by the European Union and the United States in the trade agreement was 15%.

According to the publication, the changes were adopted at a meeting of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK, which took place on March 22 in Pyongyang.

Information about the new version of the nuclear policy was announced by the National Intelligence Service of South Korea during a closed briefing for government officials.

Under the amended legislation, if North Korea's nuclear force control system is threatened by an enemy attack, a nuclear strike must be carried out "automatically and immediately."

The Telegraph noted that Pyongyang took this step after the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and part of his entourage during joint US and Israeli strikes on Tehran.

Andrey Lankov, a professor at Kookmin University in Seoul, believes that it was the "Iranian scenario" that became a wake-up call for the DPRK.

Iran has become a wake-up call. North Korea has seen the extraordinary effectiveness of the US-Israeli leadership strikes that instantly eliminated most of the Iranian leadership, and now they are probably scared.

At the same time, Lankov believes that implementing such an operation against the DPRK is much more difficult than against Iran.

According to the publication, Kim Jong-un has long feared an assassination attempt on himself, avoids flying and usually travels by armored train accompanied by security.

For more than a decade, Xi has done everything he can to rebuild and improve China's People's Liberation Army — effectively transforming it into a global military force.

However, recent decisions by the head of the PRC indicate that he has decided to carry out a large-scale purge of the country's military apparatus — most likely due to a loss of trust in the members of his team.

Journalists drew attention to a meeting of the Chinese parliament — during it, only a few generals could be seen in the hall, although in 2025 there were dozens of high-ranking military personnel there.

Xi himself has already made a statement on this matter:

There should never be anyone in the military who has a split heart regarding the party.

Analysts believe that the head of the PRC no longer trusts the generals whom he himself promoted and entrusted with the modernization of the Chinese army.

Even his most trusted and important confidants have fallen. Who else can win his trust? said Chien-wen Kou, a professor at National Chengchi University in Taiwan.

A German official told the publication that the proposal was not credible because Russia had not changed any of its conditions.

According to the official, the initial test will be whether Moscow is ready to extend the three-day ceasefire that was agreed for the period from May 9 to 11 (inclusive).

He also added that Putin has made a number of false proposals aimed at splitting the Western alliance.

Reuters writes that on Friday, a German government spokesman said one important thing. According to him, Berlin sees no signs of Moscow's interest in serious negotiations, emphasizing that any talks with the EU must be closely coordinated with member states and Ukraine.

Recently, European Council President António Costa stated that, in his opinion, the EU has the potential to negotiate with Russia and discuss Europe's future security architecture.

He also said that the EU is considering establishing direct contact for negotiations with Russia to avoid isolation from the peace process, which is currently led by the US.

Against this backdrop, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin made a series of statements yesterday. He said that former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder is the best negotiator for dialogue between Russia and the European Union.

Budris once again drew attention to the fact that the regime of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is dismissive of any proposal for a ceasefire and achieving peace.

The show that Russia put on for us over the weekend — a military parade on Red Square — was President Putin's only motive in proposing a ceasefire. That is unrealistic, and that is how we should assess the situation — to keep up the pressure, which is why we are already making new proposals for the 21st package of sanctions.

Kęstutis Budris

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania

According to Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, the new 21st package of sanctions against Russia could be a serious blow to the Russian energy sector. Maritime oil transportation could be restricted the most.

The head of European diplomacy, Kaia Kallas, also made a statement on this matter.

She officially confirmed that the 21st package of sanctions may include measures against the Russian military-industrial complex, as well as against the Russian shadow fleet.

According to the Polish Foreign Minister, Kyiv's allies should in any case prepare for the fact that the war may last a long time.

Putin must know and understand that Ukraine is ready to fight on, and its partners are not going to abandon it to its fate.

I think that the fact that Ukraine has stabilized the fronts and Europe is emerging from paralysis thanks to the brilliant victory of pro-democratic forces in Hungary is now forcing Putin to change his calculations — whether he can wage this war for another two years. And it is really a question of whether he can.

Radoslav Sikorsky

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland

According to the Polish diplomat, if the Russian dictator could resort to a larger-scale escalation, he would do so.

The problem, however, is that Putin is left with fewer and fewer options.

But he is now losing more soldiers than he can recruit. He has lost the battle for the Black Sea. His air force has no superiority in Ukrainian skies, and the economy is starting to get really bad... He must admit that his original war goals cannot be achieved, Sikorsky stressed.

American journalists asked the head of the White House to assess the prospects for ending Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.

The end of the war in Ukraine — I think it's very close. Believe it or not, I think it's coming. And we will achieve this settlement between Russia and Ukraine.

Donald Trump

President of the United States

Against this background, the American leader decided to once again remind us that he "ended eight wars."

Media representatives decided to ask Donald Trump whether there was an "understanding" between him and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin that Russia should receive all of Donbas as part of a peace agreement. The White House chief of staff answered with a curt "no."

It is worth noting that on May 9, the head of the Kremlin, Putin, as well as the Slovak leader, Robert Fico, unexpectedly spoke directly about the speedy end of the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine.

According to the German minister, at this stage Ukraine really has an advantage.

Putin cannot ignore the fact that Russia has been significantly weakened economically and internally, and cannot achieve its desired goals directly on the battlefield.

The Ukrainians are making significant progress. Strikes on Russian military infrastructure in the rear are becoming increasingly precise and yielding results.

Boris Pistorius

German Minister of Defense

During a visit to the Zaporizhia and Dnipro regions, the head of the German Ministry of Defense was able to see with his own eyes how drones are used to scout and destroy Russian forces.

Moreover, Pistorius was introduced to how the Armed Forces of Ukraine conduct operations on and off the front lines.

Today, many are talking about the decisive phase of the war, perhaps in favor of Ukraine, the head of the German Ministry of Defense emphasized.

What is important to understand is that on May 11, Boris Pistorius and his Ukrainian counterpart Mykhailo Fedorov signed a letter of intent to launch Brave Germany.

This is a joint program for the development of defense technologies and support for innovative startups.

According to the President of Finland, one of the main problems is that US policy towards Russia is at odds with the European approach on this issue.

Stubb emphasized that the current American government no longer perceives Russia as the greatest threat to its own security, and Europe's position has not changed in any way.

That is why, according to the head of state, official Brussels should think about restoring contacts with the Kremlin.

We are probably approaching a point where a certain European leader should engage in a coordinated manner with President Putin. This discussion has been going on among European leaders for the past two years.

Alexander Stubb

President of Finland

Against this background, he once again reminded that Ukraine has the largest and most modern army in Europe.

According to Stubb, Europe needs Ukraine to deter Russia, because even after the end of hostilities, the Russian threat will still exist.

"It would be beneficial for us if Ukraine were a member of both the EU and NATO," the Finnish leader emphasized.

According to the Russian command, the situation on the battlefield in Ukraine allows the Russian army to continue the offensive, as well as dictate its terms during peace negotiations.

Journalist insiders claim that the Kremlin's ultimate goal goes beyond the current battle line:

He will not take Zaporizhia, he will not take Donbas, he will not take Kherson. But remember that the plan was always to take Kyiv. The task has been set and must be accomplished.

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin still harbors hope that Ukraine will sooner or later weaken and surrender amid a truly protracted war.

What is also important to understand is that the Russian military command convinced the head of the Kremlin that the Russian army would complete the capture of all of Donbas by the fall of 2026.

That is why, they say, Vladimir Putin intends to raise the price of a possible truce by expanding the territorial claims of the aggressor country.

US Senator Chris Coon does not hide his indignation that the US Department of Defense has not yet spent a single cent from this package on arms for Ukraine.

After the Democrat demanded a specific spending plan from Pete Hegseth, he refused to provide one.

Despite this, the head of the defense department stated that the Pentagon intends to cooperate with the European Command (EUCOM) to "spend the funds wisely and appropriately."

What is important to understand is that we are talking about a package worth $400 million for the needs of the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI).

It involves the Pentagon purchasing equipment from American defense companies.

This appropriation was included in the National Defense Authorization Act approved by the US Congress in December 2025.

According to the Foreign Minister, Ukraine is currently at a key moment that can truly be considered a turning point.

Andriy Sybiga also emphasized that soon time will start working for Ukraine, not for Russia.

The first thing is that the enemy economy has become truly vulnerable, but its collapse is yet to come.

Moreover, for the fifth month in a row, the Russian army has been losing more soldiers on the battlefield than it has managed to mobilize.

We've seen some restrictions on their social media recently. We're seeing some evidence of support for Putin among his own population. It's declining. And again, we have our intelligence, we have assessments from our partners that something is happening there. So we also have momentum to increase our pressure.

Andriy Sybiga

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

Against the backdrop of all these events, Ukraine must seize the chance to end the war in time.

According to Sibiga, 2026 could indeed be a fateful year for achieving peace.

Once again, for us, for Ukraine, one day of war costs approximately $450 million," the Foreign Minister emphasized.

The Third Army Corps announced this on Facebook and released a video of the unique operation.

At one of the positions of the Third Army Corps in a front-line town in the Lyman region, four elderly people asked for help with evacuation. The rescue operation was launched by the operators of the Kraken PBS NRK¹⁶⁵⁴.

As noted in the Third Army Corps, the Silver Battalion soldiers coordinated an action plan for the safest possible transportation of local residents, including an injured woman. The evacuation was carried out in three stages: by ground drone, by boat, and then transferred to the hospital.

Civilians were successfully evacuated from the gray zone thanks to coordinated actions with the ARMA GROUP, GHOST UNIT, and the Civil-Military Cooperation Service.

Flash analyzed the extraordinary work of the Air Defense Forces in countering the massive Russian attack:

1. We successfully withstood an attempt to overload the air defense with strike UAVs. Over 1,500 per day. This has never happened before in the world.

2. 95% of the UAVs were shot down and neutralized. This is a fantastic result. A low bow to all the military of all branches of the armed forces and the DFTG who protected us.

3. Interceptors have shot down about 30% of all UAVs. This is a significant percentage that continues to grow.

4. In this attack, the percentage of jet-powered Shaheds and guided Shaheds was small. Apparently, the enemy was counting on the massive use of conventional Shaheds.

5. The missiles caused disaster. Especially in Kyiv. There are hits in residential buildings and on the territory of civilian enterprises. We do not publish such information, but the enemy will see everything himself on satellite images today. The repeated ballistic strikes in the same places a few hours later were especially cynical. This is how the enemy tried to kill rescuers working on the ground.

6. The attack targeted critical infrastructure facilities, Ukrzaliznytsia, and logistics.

No material damage can compare to human lives. This is a terrible loss for us all.

Lantratova, 37, will succeed Tatyana Moskalkova, who served as ombudsman for two five-year terms.

Like her predecessor, Lantranova is a State Duma deputy from the “A Just Russia” party. She is known, in particular, for writing denunciations demanding that the German fund for helping anti-war Orthodox clergy “Peace to All” be declared an “undesirable” organization and that Vladimir Makanin’s novel “The Prisoner of the Caucasus” be removed from the school curriculum due to its “LGBT themes.”

Lantratova was also the author of several high-profile bills, including a bill banning citizens of "unfriendly countries" from adopting and being guardians of children from Russia, which was never passed.

In March 2024, the Security Service of Ukraine reported suspicions against Lantratova and Varlamova, who had taken two Ukrainian children from Kherson to Russia.

To learn more about Russia's abduction of Ukrainian children, watch the documentary "Damaged Childhood," created by Ukrainian independent media and video production company Online.UA:

Operational information as of 16:00 on 05/14/2026 regarding the Russian invasion was provided by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

• Three clashes took place in the North Slobozhansk and Kursk directions , the enemy carried out 44 attacks on settlements and positions of our troops, 10 of which were from multiple rocket launchers; it carried out one air strike using two guided bombs.

• In the South Slobozhansky direction, the enemy stormed the positions of our units seven times in the areas of the settlements of Lyman, Starytsia and towards Ternovoye and Izbitsky. One clash is ongoing.

• In the Slavyansk direction, the invaders' attempt to advance towards the settlement of Rai-Oleksandrivka was unsuccessful.

• In the Kramatorsk direction, our defenders stopped one enemy attack in the area of the settlement of Pryvillya.

• In the Kostyantynivka direction, the invaders carried out 11 attacks near Kostyantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Ivano-Pol, Rusynyi Yar, Kucheriv Yar. One battle is still ongoing.

• In the Pokrovsky direction, since the beginning of the day, the invaders have tried 21 times to push our soldiers out of the occupied positions in the areas of the settlements of Nykanorivka, Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Hryshyne, Sergiivka, Udachne, Molodetske and towards Novopavlivka. Four clashes are still ongoing.

• In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy carried out one unsuccessful assault in the direction of Oleksandrograd.

• In the Hulyaipil direction, the Defense Forces repelled five enemy attacks in the areas of the settlements of Nove Zaporizhzhia, Zaliznychne, Girke, and Hulyaipilske. One clash is still ongoing.

• In the Orikhiv direction, the enemy twice tried to advance in the Shcherbaky area.

• In the Dnieper direction, our defenders successfully stopped one enemy assault.

The death toll from the collapse of an apartment building in the Darnytskyi district has risen to seven people. Search and rescue operations are ongoing at the site of the collapse of the residential building.

In the last hour, rescuers have unblocked the bodies of two more people, bringing the death toll to seven, including one child.

The State Emergency Service has deployed more than 170 emergency workers and more than 50 pieces of equipment, including engineering equipment for clearing debris, at the work site.

Psychologists from the State Emergency Service and the National Center for Policing work with people who need psychological assistance.

Dog teams surveyed 2,300 sq. m. of territory. 400 cubic meters of debris from building structures were removed.

In Kyiv, May 15 was declared a day of mourning for those killed in the massive combined attack by the Russians on May 14.

This was announced by Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko.

On this day, flags will be flown at half-mast on all municipal buildings in the city. It is also recommended to lower state flags on state and private buildings. On May 15, any entertainment events are prohibited in the city.

As Klitschko noted, the clearing of rubble in the damaged house in the Darnytsia district is ongoing.

According to Ukrainian intelligence, in the last 4 months alone, as many as 6% of Russian enterprises have been forced to stop their activities.

Moreover, it is indicated that in 2026, a significant part of enemy companies are preparing to lay off employees.

The SBR has data indicating that about 30% of small and medium-sized businesses may leave the market.

The economic situation in the regions of Russia is rapidly deteriorating. The deficit of the consolidated budgets of the Russian Federation's constituent entities in January-February reached almost 1 trillion rubles (12.5 billion US dollars). At the same time, due to the lack of incentives to increase tax pressure, the number of regions that demonstrate a growing budget imbalance is increasing.

Putin's short-sighted decisions and Western sanctions effectively thwarted plans to collect customs payments.

In addition, it is indicated that according to the results of January-February 2026, the positive balance of foreign trade decreased by 33% compared to the same period last year.

As for the situation in the Russian banking sector, it is actually on the brink of crisis.

At the same time, the Kremlin uses systematic distortion of macroeconomic statistics to create a false impression among external consumers about the relative resilience of the Russian economy to sanctions pressure and colossal military spending.

Yesterday and on the night of May 14, 2026, units of the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck a number of important objects of the Russian occupiers.

In particular, the Tor anti-aircraft missile system in the Stary Oskol area and the Yastreb counter-battery radar station in the Novosyolovka area of the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation were hit.

In addition, the Redut-2US mobile communications complex in the Frolivske district of the Donetsk region was hit, as well as the enemy's communications node in Kinske Rozdory, Zaporizhia region.

Also hit were the enemy's material and technical equipment depot in Perevalne on the Crimean Peninsula and the enemy's repair unit in Gromovka, Kherson region.

The Ukrainian Defense Forces continue systematic work to reduce the enemy's capabilities in the areas of command and control, air defense, logistics, and technical support.

The head of state stated this during a speech at the Bucharest Nine summit.

I believe we all need bilateral Drone deals — agreements that will help integrate every part of national defense so that we can respond to modern threats, using European production capabilities and Ukraine's expertise, proven in real defense during real war.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President of Ukraine

He noted that he had already proposed the Drone deal to the European Union, but, in his opinion, this system should be developed "both at the level of European institutions and at the level of countries."

It’s just that now many might think that in modern warfare the main thing is simply to have tools, such as interceptors, different types of drones, electronic warfare systems. But the reality of modern warfare is that military technology changes very quickly, every day. It’s not enough to just have the tools — you also need real expertise in using these systems and the same speed of adaptation as the threats themselves. It’s just that right now, only we have this expertise.

He called for combining European capabilities and Ukrainian experience to strengthen security. In particular, he said, this can be done by actively using the capabilities of the SAFE program, "which gives Europe the opportunity to rearm now and adapt our European defense production to modern challenges."

This was reported by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

Rescuers have recovered the bodies of two more people from the rubble of a house in the Darnytskyi district. This brings the number of victims of the Russian strike to 5. In addition, there are currently reports of at least 20 missing people. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.

Psychologists and dog handlers from the State Emergency Service are working at the scene. Heavy engineering equipment has been brought in to clear the rubble.

In total, 39 people were injured in the Russian strike in Kyiv, including one child. Another 28 people were rescued.

Among the dead is a 12-year-old girl.

As journalists managed to find out, the new Alliance exercises were taking place as part of preparations for the defense of the Swedish island of Gotland.

What is important to understand is that we are talking about a strategically important territory in the Baltic Sea.

The planned scenario assumed that one of the new NATO member states was under threat from an enemy that was drawing troops to the bloc's eastern border.

The Ukrainian UAV operators played the role of a supposed aggressor. The exercise had to be stopped three times so that the Swedish forces could adjust their actions, “but in real life they would already be dead,” the Ukrainian operator noted.

A Ukrainian UAV operator with the call sign "Karat" commented on this matter.

He believes that the Swedish military does have potential, but it is extremely important for them to improve their drones and tactics as much as possible.

And commanders need to have a deeper understanding of the specifics of drone warfare,” Karat explained.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Swedish Armed Forces, Michael Klasson, also shared his opinion on this matter.

According to him, the best way to prepare for modern warfare is to adopt Ukraine's combat experience.

Zelenskyy reported that about 40 people were injured today in the capital.

Seven more people were injured in the Kyiv region. There are already 28 victims in Kharkiv. Two people were injured in the Odessa region. In total, 180 objects were damaged across the country, and more than 50 of them were ordinary residential buildings.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President

Today, during a humanitarian mission in Kherson, the Russians twice attacked a vehicle of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs with FPV drones, and the Russians could not help but know which vehicle they were attacking.

The head of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and eight other staff members were in the car. Fortunately, no one was injured. The mission representatives were evacuated.

However, a significant number of missiles and drones were shot down during these attacks. The overall kill rate is over 93%.

Of course, it needs to be higher. And, of course, the most difficult thing is to defend against ballistics. Thank you to everyone who helps us with this. There will be a fair response to all these strikes. And we need to put pressure on Moscow so that they feel the consequences of their terror there. It is important that there are world sanctions against Russia. Russia's responsibility for the war and our sanctions pressure must work one hundred percent. And it is also very important that the world does not remain silent about this terror and is with Ukraine.

This was announced by the Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko.

It was the capital that suffered the most damage that night. A search and rescue operation is underway in the Darnytskyi district. Unfortunately, three people have died, whom rescuers pulled out of the rubble. There is information about more than 10 missing people — we are searching. 6 dog teams have been involved in the search.

Igor Klymenko

Minister of Internal Affairs

More than 30 people were injured at this location. Rescuers managed to save 28 people from the destroyed house. Psychologists from the State Emergency Service and the police are working, communicating with the victims and supporting the relatives of the deceased and those who are still being searched for.

Police reporting points have also been deployed — investigators have so far registered over 100 complaints from people about property damage. Nearby are mobile points of the Main Service Center and the Migration Service.

If a vehicle is destroyed or damaged beyond repair as a result of a Russian strike, it must be removed from the state register (i.e., it must be scrapped). For this purpose, mobile service centers are operating at the sites of impact relief. The service is free and provided immediately upon request.

In addition, the minister added, at the mobile points of the State Center and the Migration Service, it is possible to quickly restore destroyed documents: ID card, driver's license, vehicle registration certificate.

Also, the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs emphasized, many were injured as a result of the morning Russian strike on Kharkiv — 28 victims have already been recorded.

The threat of Russian strikes may persist, so monitor official announcements and stay in shelters during airstrikes.

This was stated on television by the spokesman for the Defense Forces of Southern Ukraine, Vladyslav Voloshyn.

The Russians have resumed active assaults in the Orikhiv direction, because we (previously — ed.) recorded three or five here, and over the past day, eight have been recorded.

Vladyslav Voloshyn

Spokesperson of the Defense Forces of Southern Ukraine

According to him, the enemy has become more active near Stepnohirsk, as well as in the areas of the settlements of Shcherbaki and Maly Shcherbaki.

Here he seeks to break through in a northern direction, take control of certain bridgeheads closer to Zaporizhia, in order to keep our logistics under fire control, and strike at the regional center when necessary.

Last week, Russian forces significantly intensified combat operations in the southern direction, carrying out almost 200 assaults and significantly increasing the use of kamikaze drones and FPV.

This was reported by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

The body of another victim of a massive attack was recovered from under the rubble of a high-rise building in the Darnytskyi district.

Previously, the State Emergency Service reported two deaths.

Search and rescue operations are underway at the site of a Russian strike on an apartment building in the Darnytsia district of the capital.

As of 10:00, 2 people have died. Emergency workers managed to save 28 people. Dog handlers and psychologists from the State Emergency Service are working at the scene.

Rescuers have already removed more than 20 cubic meters of debris from building structures and evacuated 5 damaged cars.

As reported by Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko, the number of victims of the attack has increased to 40.

40 injured in the capital as a result of a massive enemy attack. Among them are two children. 31 injured were hospitalized. Including one child.

Kateryna Pop, a spokeswoman for the Kyiv City Military Administration, noted that as a result of the attack by Russian troops, damage was recorded at more than 20 locations in six districts of the capital.

By the end of the airstrike, damage had been recorded at over 20 locations in six districts of the capital. Most of the damage was to residential buildings.

This was reported by the head of the Kharkiv OVA, Oleg Synegubov.

There are currently 12 people in hospital injured in the morning Russian attack on Kharkiv. All have been diagnosed with explosive injuries. Two people are in serious condition. Each injured person is being provided with all necessary medical care.

Oleg Sinegubov

Head of the Kharkiv OVA

Three more women later sought medical attention after a Russian strike on the Saltivskyi district. Their condition is stable and they did not require hospitalization.

Seven women were injured in a Russian attack in the Saltivskyi district of Kharkiv.

Two of them suffered blast injuries, glass injuries, and bruises. The rest suffered acute stress reactions. All received assistance on the spot. The ages of the injured ranged from 37 to 74. Fortunately, no children were injured this time.

At 10:06, Sinegubov reported two children injured due to enemy shelling in the Saltiv district.

A 13-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy suffered from acute stress reactions. Doctors provided them with the necessary assistance.

The main direction of the attack is Kyiv.

In total, the Air Force radiotechnical troops recorded and monitored 731 air attack vehicles — 56 missiles and 675 UAVs):

• 3 Kh-47 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles (launch area — Lipetsk region, Russia);

• 18 Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles (launch areas — Bryansk, Kursk);

• 35 Kh-101 cruise missiles (launch area — Vologda Oblast, Russia);

• 675 attack UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas types, “Banderol” loitering munitions (2 units), “Parody” type simulator drones (from the directions: Bryansk, Kursk, Orel, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk — Russian Federation, Gvardiyske, Chauda, TOT AR Crimea).

The air attack was repelled by aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare and unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

According to preliminary data, as of 08:00, air defenses shot down/suppressed 693 targets — 41 missiles and 652 drones of various types:

• 29 X-101 cruise missiles;

• 12 Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles

• 652 enemy UAVs of various types.

The hits of 15 missiles and 23 strike UAVs were recorded at 24 locations, as well as the fall of downed UAVs (fragments) at 18 locations.

The attack continues! Several new groups of attack UAVs have entered Ukrainian airspace. Do not ignore the alarm.

Damage and fires were recorded in the Obukhiv, Brovar, Fastiv, Boryspil, and Bila Tserkva districts of the Kyiv region.

Two people were injured in the Fastiv district, and five in the Boryspil district, including a child.

Also in the Boryspil district, rescuers evacuated 30 residents from a high-rise building.

Private homes, apartments, outbuildings, and cars were damaged. Firefighters extinguished fires in the residential sector.

Rescuers and psychologists from the State Emergency Service are working on the ground, and all interaction services are involved. The information is being clarified.

A 56-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man were hospitalized. The man suffered multiple shrapnel wounds to his abdomen and chest, as well as cuts and lacerations. The woman suffered shrapnel wounds and a penetrating facial injury.

A three-year-old child and two women, ages 37 and 20, were also injured. Hmm, medical assistance was provided on the spot. They do not require hospitalization.

In the Fastiv district, two women, aged 42 and 32, were injured. One of them received multiple lacerations to both limbs. The other suffered a state of emotional shock and an acute stress reaction. They did not require hospitalization. All necessary medical care was provided on the spot.

"Last night, the enemy again massively attacked the Odessa region with strike UAVs. Unfortunately, two people were injured," said the head of the Odessa OVA, Oleg Kiper.

Port infrastructure facilities were hit. As a result of two waves of attacks, equipment, property, and freight transport were damaged. The fires that broke out were quickly extinguished by rescuers.

Relevant services are working at the scene. Work is underway to eliminate the consequences. The victims are being provided with all necessary assistance.

This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Russian army also lost:

• tanks — 11,931 (+3),

• armored combat vehicles — 24,557 (+3),

• artillery systems — 42,053 (+68),

• MLRS — 1,787 (+1),

• air defense systems — 1,379 (+3),

• aircraft — 435 (+0),

• helicopters — 352 (+0),

• ground robotic complexes — 1,381 (+6),

• Operational-tactical level UAVs — 289,678 (+2,319),

• cruise missiles — 4,585 (+0),

• ships/boats — 33 (+0),

• submarines — 2 (+0),

• automotive equipment and tank trucks — 96,355 (+213),

• special equipment — 4,183 (+2).

The data is being refined.

The court chose a preventive measure for the former head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, in the form of detention for a period of 60 days with the alternative of bail in the amount of 140 million hryvnias.

This became known from the broadcast of the court session.

It is worth noting that the prosecution requested a preventive measure for Yermak in the form of detention with the possibility of posting bail in the amount of 180 million hryvnias.

If bail is posted, Yermak will be released from pre-trial detention, but a number of procedural obligations will be imposed on him:

• Be in touch: appear before the investigator, prosecutor, or court at the first call.

• Report movement: warn if he changes his place of residence or job.

• Not to leave Kyiv: he is prohibited from leaving the city limits without special permission.

• Surrender passports: surrender all international passports, diplomatic passports, and any documents that allow you to leave the country.

• Wear a "bracelet": it is mandatory to wear an electronic monitoring device.

• Ban on communication. Yermak is strictly forbidden to discuss the details of the case with other suspects and witnesses. Among them: Oleksiy Chernyshov, Timur Mindich, Veronika Anikievich, etc.

If Yermak violates at least one of these rules after posting bail, then 140 million hryvnias will go to state revenue, and the suspect himself will be sent back to prison.

The court's decision takes effect immediately. The defense has 3 days to file an appeal with the Appeals Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice.

Regarding the bail of 140 million hryvnias, the former head of the OP claims that he "does not have that kind of money," but has "many friends" and he will try to raise the amount "if there is such an opportunity."

As a reminder, on May 11, SAPO and NABU officers conducted investigative actions with the former head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak. After that, NABU reported that the former head of the Office of the President of Ukraine was served with a suspicion, since, according to the investigation, he participated in a money laundering scheme for the construction of elite private houses.

The case concerns the construction of an elite cottage town called "Dynasty" in Kozyn near Kyiv. According to law enforcement, the criminal group also included businessman Timur Mindich and former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov.

According to NABU and SAP, participants in the scheme used corrupt assets to build four private residences. The total amount of legalized funds within the framework of the criminal project "Dynasty" is over 460 million hryvnias.

As of 7:30 a.m., at least 31 people are known to have been injured, including one child. There is information about one death. This was reported by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

In Darnytsia district, 27 people were rescued. Emergency rescue operations are ongoing to search for people under the rubble at the site of the collapse of a high-rise building and to extinguish five cars in the yard of a residential building at a different address.

The elimination of the consequences continues in Obolonsky, Darnytskyi, and Holosiivskyi districts.

Information about the victims is being clarified.

Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko reported that 18 apartments were destroyed in the Darnytskyi district as a result of a strike on a 9-story panel residential building.

A 9-story panel residential building in Darnytskyi district. 18 apartments were destroyed. A search and rescue operation is underway. According to preliminary information, 11 people were rescued from the building.

Vitaliy Klitschko

Mayor of Kyiv

According to him, rescuers continue to clear rubble, under which people may be trapped.

Klitschko later noted that the number of injured had increased to 32, including a one-month-old baby.

At 9:11 a.m., the number of injured increased to 33. Among them was a one-month-old baby who was poisoned by carbon monoxide, said Tkachenko, head of the KMVA.

According to British government officials, the new sanctions are primarily aimed at those involved in trafficking migrants to send them to the front lines.

In addition, companies that supply products to Russian drone factories are being hit.

In total, 35 individuals and organizations were added to the new sanctions lists, including those responsible for human trafficking networks.

Official London has confirmed data that Kremlin associates fraudulently recruited foreign migrants who were looking for a better life.

After that, they "sent them to the front lines as cannon fodder, or forced them to work in factories."

This, in particular, applies to schemes such as the Russian "Alabuga Start" program for the production of drones at an enterprise on which the United Kingdom has imposed sanctions, the British government emphasizes.

Pavel Nikitin was also added to the new sanctions list — it is his company that is developing the Russian VT-40 UAV.

Recent ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos polls indicate that the head of the White House is rapidly destroying his political reputation.

Their results show that Trump's approval rating has overall fallen to 37%.

Moreover, it is indicated that the disapproval rating reached as high as 62% — this figure is a record high within both terms of the Republican.

One of the key problems for the US president right now is that two-thirds of Americans are convinced that the country is heading in the wrong direction.

Trump's overall approval rating is supported by his party's supporters. A whopping 85% of Republicans approve of Trump, a figure that has remained virtually unchanged during his second term.

Despite this, it became known that the part of Republicans who always strongly supported Trump has sharply decreased.

Journalists point out that this is the lowest figure among Republicans in both terms.

This was reported by the 7th Rapid Reaction Corps of the Airborne Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and released a video.

In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy continues to try to accumulate manpower in the remains of buildings and shelters, using isolated movements for covert advancement between positions.

UAV operators of the 132nd Separate Reconnaissance Battalion of the 7th Corps of the Ukrainian Airborne Forces methodically detect and destroy enemy "tourists" on the approaches to the front line.

According to insiders, the White House president's patience may soon run out, especially against the backdrop of the long-term blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Moreover, it is indicated that Donald Trump perceives the split in the Iranian leadership as an obstacle that prevents him from achieving significant concessions in negotiations on the nuclear program.

Anonymous sources emphasize: the latest response from official Tehran, which the US president called "totally unacceptable" and "stupid," has led several officials to doubt whether the Iranian regime is ready to take a serious position in the negotiations.

In general, members of Donald Trump's team have different visions of the current situation, and also offer different scenarios for resolving it.

Some, including Pentagon officials, are pushing for a more aggressive approach to pressuring the Iranians to come to the negotiating table — including targeted strikes that would further weaken Tehran’s position. Others, however, continue to insist on giving diplomacy a chance, the sources said.

What is important to understand is that Palantir is one of the world's leading companies in data analysis and AI solutions for defense and security.

Moreover, it is among the top 10 US technology companies with a market capitalization of $330 billion.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has already held an official meeting with Palantir Technologies CEO Alex Karp.

We are introducing AI (artificial intelligence, — ed.) into warfare together with Palantir — one of the largest defense tech companies in the world.

Mykhailo Fedorov

Minister of Defense of Ukraine

According to Fedorov, it has already been possible to agree on:

• creation of a system for detailed analysis of air attacks;

• implementing AI solutions for working with large volumes of intelligence data;

• integrating technologies into the planning of deep strike operations.

Today, technology, AI, data analysis, and the mathematics of war directly affect the outcome on the battlefield. Our goal is to strengthen our partnership with Palantir in AI solutions and defense tech projects that give Ukraine a technological advantage, — emphasized Mykhailo Fedorov.

Analysts note that on May 8, suppliers were able to sell 32.64 thousand tons of gasoline at exchange trading. What is important to understand is that this is 5.9% less than the previous day.

For example, sales of A-92 decreased by 8.9%, to 20.34 thousand tons, while A-95 increased by 1.5%, to 12.24 thousand tons.

In addition, it is noted that the volume of unsatisfied solvent demand for A-92 was 23.46 thousand tons, while for A-95 it was 26.34 thousand tons.

On the eve of the high consumption season, the market has already developed a shortage of A-95 supply. Traditionally, in the summer, demand for this gasoline grows faster than for A-92, since during the holiday season, consumers more actively use cars designed specifically for 95th gasoline.

According to economists, the reason for the shortage was "unscheduled repairs" at large refineries, as well as a rapid decline in the production of petroleum products.

On May 9, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin suggested involving former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder in possible negotiations between Russia and Europe.

However, official Brussels received this proposal without much enthusiasm.

As it turned out, the EU is considering another candidate, namely Angela Merkel.

Moreover, she spent a lot of time in retirement.

According to insiders, EU members are increasingly discussing potential negotiations with Putin's team, especially given the failed experience of US mediation.

The head of European diplomacy, Kaia Kallas, stressed that it would be "not very wise" to allow Russia to dictate the candidate for the negotiator.

The chairman of the Munich Security Conference, Wolfgang Ischinger, said that a European mediator should receive broad approval at the European level, especially from Eastern Europe and the Baltic countries.

Despite their young age, they were given summonses to military registration and enlistment offices, and were threatened for refusing to study under a hostile curriculum in schools, the Bring Kids Back initiative said.

21-year-old Ilya, who was detained by the FSB along with his sister, was returned from the TOT to the territory under Ukrainian control. The young man was forced to register with the Russian military, and due to constant patrols, he could not freely move around the streets of his hometown.

15-year-old Maria, who refused to attend school there for two years, also managed to escape the occupation. Later, the girl's mother began to threaten to take her daughter away and deprive her of parental rights.

"Due to fear and prolonged isolation from her peers, Maria's health deteriorated," Bring Kids Back said.

And 16-year-old Lev had a tracking app installed on his phone at school. Later, a summons to the military enlistment office was brought to his home, after which he made the final decision to leave the occupation.

In an educational institution under occupation, 15-year-old Ksenia was transferred two grades below without explanation. During school classes, students were systematically told that "Ukraine does not exist."

To learn more about Russia's abduction of Ukrainian children, watch the documentary "Damaged Childhood," created by Ukrainian independent media and video production company Online.UA:

Russian propagandists asked Peskov how to interpret the Kremlin leader's words that "the conflict around Ukraine is close to ending."

They also wanted to know if there was an understanding of possible timelines.

According to Peskov, official Moscow allegedly "remains open to contacts," and also welcomed the continuation of US mediation efforts.

The baggage of achievements in terms of the peace process allows us to say that it is indeed approaching completion. But in this context, there is no need to talk about any specifics at the moment. You know that the humanitarian truce has ended, and the special military operation is ongoing.

Dmitry Peskov

Kremlin spokesman

According to Putin's spokesman, the war against Ukraine could end "at any moment" if, allegedly, Volodymyr Zelensky's team makes "the necessary decisions."

"It can stop at any moment, as soon as the Kyiv regime and Zelensky take responsibility and make the necessary decisions. What decisions need to be made is well known in Kyiv," Peskov added.