The Russian occupiers are planning to force children in the occupied Ukrainian territories to attend drone piloting courses taught by Russian military personnel starting September 1, 2024, in violation of international law and humanitarian principles.
Russian occupants attacked energy and gas infrastructure facilities in Dnipropetrovs'k, Ivano-Frankivsk and Lviv regions at night, injuring power engineers and damaging energy facilities, but Ukraine's energy system remains stable thanks to its own generation and imports.
President Zelenskyy called on leaders to stand in solidarity against Russian terror around the clock so that the terrorists are defeated. Ukraine is preparing for new communication with its partners to strengthen its position and convince Moscow that the war will not benefit them.
Cuban mercenaries fighting on the side of Russia in the Pokrovsk sector killed their Russian commander because of constant humiliation, beatings, and delayed wages.
The head of the Ukrainian Ministry of Justice said that there is about a month and a half left to reach an international consensus on the confiscation of Russian assets, as the G7 summit in mid-June is likely to formalize a decision on this issue.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine inspected the construction of the second level of defense at power substations during a visit to Volyn and Lviv regions, assuring that the work would be completed in time to strengthen the protection of energy facilities from Russian attacks.
Russia has launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine's gas facilities, which are crucial for gas supplies to the European Union. Some of the missiles were shot down by Ukrainian air defense systems.
Volodymyr Maibozhenko, who caused a drunken car accident with 4 victims, has been dismissed from his post as head of the Brovary District State Administration and faces criminal liability without the possibility of avoiding responsibility.
According to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, the $7. 5 billion in U.S. aid will allow Ukraine to finance all social expenditures, such as pensions and subsidies, without delay.
President Zelensky dismissed Volodymyr Maibozhenko from the post of head of the Brovary District State Administration for causing a drunken car accident with victims.
The Kyiv Children's Railway has opened the train season, allowing children to learn various railway professions under the supervision of professional railroaders and offering activities for visitors on certain days.
Ukraine and Denmark sign a letter of intent for Denmark to purchase Ukrainian military equipment to be transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Representatives of Ukraine alyona alyona and Jerry Heil held their first rehearsal on the Eurovision stage in Malmö, Sweden, where the contest will take place in 2024.
Ukraine and Australia agreed to develop and sign a double taxation agreement, extend duty-free trade for Ukrainian businesses until 2026, increase trade, and Australia will participate in a peace summit in Switzerland.
At the meeting in Ramstein, Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi informed the coalition members about the difficult operational situation in Ukraine, the deteriorating strategic situation, and the urgent need for missiles and ammunition.
The Russian occupiers have recently begun to use X-59 and X-69 missiles more actively to strike various infrastructure facilities in Ukraine, with X-69s being more modernized, having a longer range and slightly higher power, said Air Force spokesman Ilya Yevlash.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed strategic cooperation with Australian Minister of Defense Richard Marles, focusing on strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities and creating the preconditions for further success on the battlefield, with Australia providing over $655 million in support, including $540 million in military aid.
Australia has announced a new $100 million aid package to Ukraine, including $50 million for short-range air defense, $30 million for drones, and the rest for various equipment such as inflatable boats, as well as ammunition and RBS-70 man-portable air defense systems.
Australia will provide Ukraine with drones worth $32. 5 million and a large batch of RBS-70 portable air defense missile systems worth tens of millions of dollars.
Students enrolled in full-time or dual enrollment to obtain a higher level of education than the previous one, as well as doctoral students, interns and some teachers will receive a deferral from mobilization under the new law in Ukraine.
The seven men paid 6-9 thousand euros to a local resident to smuggle them across the Ukrainian-Romanian border in an old UAZ car, but border guards intercepted and detained them.
Thirty-four Russian missiles struck Ukraine overnight, some of them shot down, prompting President Zelenskiy to call on partners to provide more air defense systems and weapons to counter Russian terror and ensure victory over life.
The situation on the contact line escalated after the US decision to provide military assistance to Ukraine: the enemy army significantly intensified its activities in the Kupyansk sector and launched numerous attacks that were repelled by Ukrainian forces.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal inspected the construction of military engineering and fortifications near the state border in Volyn region, which is part of Ukraine's efforts to build defense facilities, for which UAH 38 billion has been allocated, including UAH 3. 4 billion for Volyn.
The body of a man was found under the rubble of a private house in the city of Vovchansk in Kharkiv region after a morning Russian shelling. It was also reported that two S-300 missiles hit a psychiatric hospital in Kharkiv.
Russia launched a nighttime missile attack, one of the first after a brief lull, using powerful weapons such as hypersonic Kinzhal missiles that are difficult to shoot down in areas lacking effective air defense systems.
In Balakliya, Kharkiv region, a local resident cooperated with the Russian occupiers, voluntarily working as the "chief accountant of the education department" during the occupation.
The Southern Region Defense Forces shot down 10 air targets targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, including 3 in Mykolaiv region and 7 in Dnipropetrovs'k region, but an enemy missile hit a power facility in Kryvyi Rih district, injuring one person and causing water supply disruptions.
Russian submarines carrying Kalibr missiles are afraid to enter the Black Sea because of Ukraine's air defense capabilities, reports Dmytro Pletenchuk, spokesman for the Southern Defense Command.
Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 21 of 34 Russian missiles launched overnight in a combined attack, including cruise missiles from strategic bombers, guided missiles, anti-aircraft missiles, and Kalibr cruise missiles from the Black Sea.