One civilian was injured in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) over the last 24 hours due to attacks by Ukrainian armed formations. Seven attacks were recorded, with seven munitions fired, damaging two residential buildings and one civilian infrastructure facility.
A Russian-appointed official in the Kherson region, Vladimir Saldo, stated that the 'enemy' has been conducting 'sophisticated and vile attacks' on civilian infrastructure, including gas stations, roads, and bridges, disrupting peaceful life. The claims were made in an address to residents published on his Telegram channel.
Moscow urges parties in the Middle East conflict to avoid actions that could reignite a large-scale war and hinder resolution efforts. Russia supports Bahrain and Arab nations in defending their sovereignty and condemns attacks on civilian infrastructure.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the current ceasefire in the Gulf region is fragile and could escalate into full war, citing recent attacks and rhetoric. He noted civilian infrastructure damage and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz impacting global energy prices and supply chains.
President Trump has intensified his rhetoric against Iran, suggesting diplomatic talks have failed and threatening further military action. Iran has responded with missile launches, raising concerns about the ceasefire.
Russia launched a massive overnight assault on Ukraine, firing 73 missiles and 656 drones. At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured across cities including Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv. Residential buildings and civilian infrastructure were hit, with people trapped under rubble.
Russia denies launching attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, stating its actions are a response to Kyiv's "terrorist attacks" on Russian civilian targets.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni strongly condemned the Russian attack on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, noting the escalating use of armaments. She expressed solidarity with the Ukrainian people and pledged continued efforts with international partners to achieve a just and lasting peace.
UN Under-Secretary-General Miguel Angel Moratinos says Western Europeans must accept the changed world, US extends sanctions against Belarus, and Iran warns of larger strikes on Tel Aviv.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia is categorically against any recurrence of armed aggression against Iran or interference in its affairs, calling for an immediate end to the use of force.
Russia's Battlegroup Center reported repelling a large Ukrainian drone attack over the Donetsk People's Republic. Airborne surveillance crews successfully detected and destroyed the drones, protecting civilian areas and infrastructure.
China's top parliamentarian, Zhao Leji, will visit Russia and Kazakhstan from May 25-30, attending a China-Russia parliamentary cooperation meeting. The report also covers Russia's stance on Transnistrian Russians, EU's view on Russia's economy, Ukraine's corruption scandal, and other international developments.
Ukrainian forces fired 11 munitions towards the Donetsk People's Republic in the past 24 hours, resulting in one civilian death and eight wounded. A woman born in 1977 was killed in Makeyevka during a drone attack.
One civilian died and four others were wounded in Ukraine's attacks on the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) on May 17. Two civilian infrastructure facilities, two cars, and two trucks were also damaged.
President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran via Truth Social, stating "the Clock is Ticking" and they "better get moving, FAST, or there won't be anything left of them." The threat comes amid ongoing negotiations following an April ceasefire, with the U.S. blockading ports and Iran controlling the Strait of Hormuz.
The Ukrainian military conducted 19 attacks on residential areas in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) over the past day, resulting in one teenager killed and ten civilians injured, including a child. Damage was reported to a residential building, a car, a truck, and a civilian infrastructure facility.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev expressed alarm that the IAEA secretariat is not acknowledging daily Ukrainian attacks on the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant and civilian infrastructure, as well as the killing of Russian citizens. He stated this will be a key issue in upcoming consultations with the IAEA leadership.
A report by Poland’s top intelligence agency accused Russia of sabotage and hacking activities against the country’s military and civilian infrastructure.
A report by Poland’s top intelligence agency accused Russia of sabotage and hacking activities against the country’s military and civilian infrastructure.
According to the report, at around 3:20 a.m. Moscow time, air defense and intelligence systems detected a group of six UAVs in Latvian airspace
Among more than 70 individual indicators used by the authors are quantitative data from open sources on damage to military and civilian infrastructure, data on fluctuations in prices for energy resources and certain types of critical raw materials
"This is yet another bloody crime by the Kiev regime against peace-loving Crimeans and civilian infrastructure," Mikhail Sheremet said
"Pakistan strongly condemns the missile and drone attacks on civilian infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates last night," Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said
Israeli military is carrying out widespread controlled demolitions in 55 Lebanese towns and villages now under occupation in southern Lebanon, destroying entire neighborhoods and civilian infrastructure. UN human rights experts warn this mirrors Israel's actions in Gaza and may constitute war crimes. Residents report hearing demolitions 'louder than airstrikes' as roughly 62,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed since March.
