Russia hits Kyiv government quarter in overnight missile-and-drone barrage as Ukraine strikes Tamanneftegaz oil terminal and the Black Sea Fleet
Russia hit Kyiv overnight with 90 missiles, 600 drones and the nuclear-capable Oreshnik, damaging the Cabinet of Ministers, Foreign Ministry, two museums, a philharmonic, theatre, university, church and monastery; four were killed and around 100 injured across Ukraine, and Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko reported damage in "every district". Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha demanded an emergency UN Security Council meeting and the EU's Kaja Kallas called the Oreshnik use "reckless nuclear-brinkmanship". Ukraine retaliated against the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal in Krasnodar and the Black Sea Fleet patrol ship Pytlivy at Novorossiysk.
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ua98Russia strikes Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers and Foreign Ministry in 90-missile, 600-drone Kyiv attack
Russia struck Kyiv overnight on May 23-24 with 90 missiles and 600 drones, including an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile, damaging the Cabinet of Ministers and Foreign Ministry buildings, two museums, a philharmonic hall, a theatre, a library, a university, a church, a monastery and around 30 residential buildings. Two people were killed and 81 injured in the capital; four were killed and roughly 100 injured across Ukraine, and a Hrushevskoho Street block containing President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's flat was hit. The attack follows May 20 strikes that killed four across six regions and a 1,567-drone, 56-missile two-day assault on May 13-14.
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Russia strikes Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers and Foreign Ministry in 90-missile, 600-drone Kyiv attack
Russia struck Kyiv overnight on May 23-24 with 90 missiles and 600 drones, including an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile, damaging the Cabinet of Ministers and Foreign Ministry buildings, two museums, a philharmonic hall, a theatre, a library, a university, a church, a monastery and around 30 residential buildings. Two people were killed and 81 injured in the capital; four were killed and roughly 100 injured across Ukraine, and a Hrushevskoho Street block containing President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's flat was hit. The attack follows May 20 strikes that killed four across six regions and a 1,567-drone, 56-missile two-day assault on May 13-14.
Russia struck Kyiv overnight on May 23-24 with 90 missiles and 600 drones, including an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile, damaging the Cabinet of Ministers and Foreign Ministry buildings, two museums, a philharmonic hall, a theatre, a library, a university, a church, a monastery and around 30 residential buildings. Two people were killed and 81 injured in the capital; four were killed and roughly 100 injured across Ukraine, and a Hrushevskoho Street block containing President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's flat was hit. The attack follows May 20 strikes that killed four across six regions and a 1,567-drone, 56-missile two-day assault on May 13-14.
ua96World leaders condemn 'state terrorism' after massive Russian assault on Kyiv
A broad coalition of international heads of state and foreign ministers condemned Russia's overnight aerial bombardment of Kyiv on May 24, with several capitals labeling the operation an act of state terrorism. The attack involved 90 missiles and 600 strike and decoy drones, hitting over 40 locations, killing two civilians and wounding 77 others. Albania's ambassador was directly endangered when a weapon struck his residential complex, prompting Tirana to summon Russia's ambassador.
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World leaders condemn 'state terrorism' after massive Russian assault on Kyiv
A broad coalition of international heads of state and foreign ministers condemned Russia's overnight aerial bombardment of Kyiv on May 24, with several capitals labeling the operation an act of state terrorism. The attack involved 90 missiles and 600 strike and decoy drones, hitting over 40 locations, killing two civilians and wounding 77 others. Albania's ambassador was directly endangered when a weapon struck his residential complex, prompting Tirana to summon Russia's ambassador.
A broad coalition of international heads of state and foreign ministers condemned Russia's overnight aerial bombardment of Kyiv on May 24, with several capitals labeling the operation an act of state terrorism. The attack involved 90 missiles and 600 strike and decoy drones, hitting over 40 locations, killing two civilians and wounding 77 others. Albania's ambassador was directly endangered when a weapon struck his residential complex, prompting Tirana to summon Russia's ambassador.
ua85Ukraine deploys three-layer drone campaign to disrupt Russian logistics in occupied south
Ukraine has organized its drone units into three concentric zones—short-range FPVs near the gray zone, mid-range AI drones over highways, and long-range Fire Point models reaching 200 km—to target Russian supply lines in the occupied south. Strikes on Russian logistics in the region more than doubled between February and March, according to Ukrainian analysis group Tochnyi, and Russian forces lost ground in March and April. The campaign aims to bleed Russian supplies and buy Ukrainian engineers time to prepare defenses along the 1,200-km front line.
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Ukraine deploys three-layer drone campaign to disrupt Russian logistics in occupied south
Ukraine has organized its drone units into three concentric zones—short-range FPVs near the gray zone, mid-range AI drones over highways, and long-range Fire Point models reaching 200 km—to target Russian supply lines in the occupied south. Strikes on Russian logistics in the region more than doubled between February and March, according to Ukrainian analysis group Tochnyi, and Russian forces lost ground in March and April. The campaign aims to bleed Russian supplies and buy Ukrainian engineers time to prepare defenses along the 1,200-km front line.
Ukraine has organized its drone units into three concentric zones—short-range FPVs near the gray zone, mid-range AI drones over highways, and long-range Fire Point models reaching 200 km—to target Russian supply lines in the occupied south. Strikes on Russian logistics in the region more than doubled between February and March, according to Ukrainian analysis group Tochnyi, and Russian forces lost ground in March and April. The campaign aims to bleed Russian supplies and buy Ukrainian engineers time to prepare defenses along the 1,200-km front line.
ua80Ukraine strikes Tamanneftegaz oil terminal, Black Sea Fleet vessels, and multiple command posts in overnight operation
Ukraine’s General Staff said Ukrainian forces struck multiple Russian military and energy infrastructure targets across occupied territories and inside Russia over May 23–24, including the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal in Krasnodar Krai and the Black Sea Fleet base in Novorossiysk. A loading arm at the terminal was damaged, and the patrol ship Pytlivy and a missile hovercraft were hit at the naval base. The strikes also targeted ammunition depots, UAV command posts, and troop concentrations in several regions.
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Ukraine strikes Tamanneftegaz oil terminal, Black Sea Fleet vessels, and multiple command posts in overnight operation
Ukraine’s General Staff said Ukrainian forces struck multiple Russian military and energy infrastructure targets across occupied territories and inside Russia over May 23–24, including the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal in Krasnodar Krai and the Black Sea Fleet base in Novorossiysk. A loading arm at the terminal was damaged, and the patrol ship Pytlivy and a missile hovercraft were hit at the naval base. The strikes also targeted ammunition depots, UAV command posts, and troop concentrations in several regions.
Ukraine’s General Staff said Ukrainian forces struck multiple Russian military and energy infrastructure targets across occupied territories and inside Russia over May 23–24, including the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal in Krasnodar Krai and the Black Sea Fleet base in Novorossiysk. A loading arm at the terminal was damaged, and the patrol ship Pytlivy and a missile hovercraft were hit at the naval base. The strikes also targeted ammunition depots, UAV command posts, and troop concentrations in several regions.
ua48Ukraine demands emergency UN Security Council meeting after Russian missile strike on Kyiv
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting and joint OSCE sessions following a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv on the night of 23-24 May. Sybiha instructed Ukrainian missions to use all multilateral measures in response, calling for strong international action to deter Russia and compel it toward peace. The attack drew condemnation from France, Germany, Hungary, and the EU.
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Ukraine demands emergency UN Security Council meeting after Russian missile strike on Kyiv
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting and joint OSCE sessions following a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv on the night of 23-24 May. Sybiha instructed Ukrainian missions to use all multilateral measures in response, calling for strong international action to deter Russia and compel it toward peace. The attack drew condemnation from France, Germany, Hungary, and the EU.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting and joint OSCE sessions following a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv on the night of 23-24 May. Sybiha instructed Ukrainian missions to use all multilateral measures in response, calling for strong international action to deter Russia and compel it toward peace. The attack drew condemnation from France, Germany, Hungary, and the EU.
ua46Russian strike damages Kyiv apartment block housing flats of Zelenskyy and sanctioned businessman
On the night of 23-24 May, Russian forces carried out a large-scale combined strike on Ukraine using 90 missiles and 600 drones, including an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile. The attack damaged an apartment building at 9a Hrushevskoho Street in Kyiv that contains flats belonging to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and sanctioned businessman Tymur Mindich. The damage was caused by debris from downed aerial assets; the neighboring Summit business center was also hit. This marks a new wave of Russian strikes targeting Kyiv's residential and commercial infrastructure.
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Russian strike damages Kyiv apartment block housing flats of Zelenskyy and sanctioned businessman
On the night of 23-24 May, Russian forces carried out a large-scale combined strike on Ukraine using 90 missiles and 600 drones, including an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile. The attack damaged an apartment building at 9a Hrushevskoho Street in Kyiv that contains flats belonging to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and sanctioned businessman Tymur Mindich. The damage was caused by debris from downed aerial assets; the neighboring Summit business center was also hit. This marks a new wave of Russian strikes targeting Kyiv's residential and commercial infrastructure.
On the night of 23-24 May, Russian forces carried out a large-scale combined strike on Ukraine using 90 missiles and 600 drones, including an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile. The attack damaged an apartment building at 9a Hrushevskoho Street in Kyiv that contains flats belonging to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and sanctioned businessman Tymur Mindich. The damage was caused by debris from downed aerial assets; the neighboring Summit business center was also hit. This marks a new wave of Russian strikes targeting Kyiv's residential and commercial infrastructure.
ua45Russian attack damages German media offices and Albanian embassy in Kyiv
A Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv on the night of 23-24 May severely damaged the offices of German broadcasters Deutsche Welle and ARD, Germany's largest public broadcasting consortium. The blast waves shattered windows, collapsed walls, and destroyed equipment. No staff were injured. The attack also damaged the residence of Albania's ambassador to Ukraine, prompting Tirana to summon Russia's ambassador, and caused minor damage to Ukraine's Foreign Ministry building. The incident highlights the ongoing threat to civilian infrastructure and diplomatic missions amid the war.
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Russian attack damages German media offices and Albanian embassy in Kyiv
A Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv on the night of 23-24 May severely damaged the offices of German broadcasters Deutsche Welle and ARD, Germany's largest public broadcasting consortium. The blast waves shattered windows, collapsed walls, and destroyed equipment. No staff were injured. The attack also damaged the residence of Albania's ambassador to Ukraine, prompting Tirana to summon Russia's ambassador, and caused minor damage to Ukraine's Foreign Ministry building. The incident highlights the ongoing threat to civilian infrastructure and diplomatic missions amid the war.
A Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv on the night of 23-24 May severely damaged the offices of German broadcasters Deutsche Welle and ARD, Germany's largest public broadcasting consortium. The blast waves shattered windows, collapsed walls, and destroyed equipment. No staff were injured. The attack also damaged the residence of Albania's ambassador to Ukraine, prompting Tirana to summon Russia's ambassador, and caused minor damage to Ukraine's Foreign Ministry building. The incident highlights the ongoing threat to civilian infrastructure and diplomatic missions amid the war.
ua44Poland scrambles jets as Russia launches massive overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine, hitting Cherkasy residential building
Background: On May 13, 2026, Russia launched one of its largest combined air attacks on Ukraine, deploying over 800 drones and missiles across 18 regions, killing at least six and injuring dozens. On May 23-24, Russia launched another massive overnight cruise missile and drone barrage, prompting Poland to scramble fighter jets and activate ground-based air defenses. A Russian drone struck a residential building in Cherkasy, causing a 400-square-meter fire and injuring 11 civilians, including two children. Additional strikes hit agricultural facilities in Zolotonosha and transport networks in Odesa. Polish forces maintained defensive patrols until Russian bombers withdrew.
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Poland scrambles jets as Russia launches massive overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine, hitting Cherkasy residential building
Background: On May 13, 2026, Russia launched one of its largest combined air attacks on Ukraine, deploying over 800 drones and missiles across 18 regions, killing at least six and injuring dozens. On May 23-24, Russia launched another massive overnight cruise missile and drone barrage, prompting Poland to scramble fighter jets and activate ground-based air defenses. A Russian drone struck a residential building in Cherkasy, causing a 400-square-meter fire and injuring 11 civilians, including two children. Additional strikes hit agricultural facilities in Zolotonosha and transport networks in Odesa. Polish forces maintained defensive patrols until Russian bombers withdrew.
Background: On May 13, 2026, Russia launched one of its largest combined air attacks on Ukraine, deploying over 800 drones and missiles across 18 regions, killing at least six and injuring dozens. On May 23-24, Russia launched another massive overnight cruise missile and drone barrage, prompting Poland to scramble fighter jets and activate ground-based air defenses. A Russian drone struck a residential building in Cherkasy, causing a 400-square-meter fire and injuring 11 civilians, including two children. Additional strikes hit agricultural facilities in Zolotonosha and transport networks in Odesa. Polish forces maintained defensive patrols until Russian bombers withdrew.