A report has warned that old chemicals found inside historic huts belonging to Ernest Shackleton and Robert Falcon Scott in Antarctica could pose potential explosive hazards. The chemicals, possibly picric acid crystals, solution, and peroxide crystals, require careful handling and disposal.
Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, condemned alleged Ukrainian attacks on cultural and historical sites as "pure barbarism" and "a crime against the past and future." He stated that such actions are not subject to any statute of limitations and will be prosecuted.
Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Kyiv amid warnings of Russia drawing Belarus deeper into the war. She met with Ukraine's Foreign Minister, stating a democratic Belarus is key to regional stability, while acknowledging Lukashenko's alarming "gearing up for war" rhetoric.
Russia launched a massive combined attack on Ukraine, heavily damaging Kyiv and targeting historical sites. The assault, which included the new Oreschnik missile, was retaliated for a Ukrainian strike on Starobilsk. Studios of German broadcasters ARD and DW were also hit.
Russia launched a massive overnight strike on Kyiv on May 24, damaging numerous cultural and historical sites, including the Chernobyl Museum and government buildings. At least two people were killed and 81 injured.
