Ukraine accuses Russian military of executing over 150 captured soldiers

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense Intelligence Directorate has confirmed the execution of more than 150 Ukrainian defenders who were captured by occupying forces. Special units have gathered evidence of these war crimes committed by Russian forces and will forward it to Ukrainian law enforcement. Intelligence reports suggest that in many instances, direct orders to kill Ukrainian prisoners came from the Russian command. "These crimes are a component of the deliberate policy of Russia's leadership," …


Ukraine thwarts major Russian drone and missile strike targeting Kyiv and surrounding regions

In a massive overnight assault on May 24, Russia launched 250 drones and 14 ballistic Iskander-M missiles against Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. The strikes were primarily aimed at Kyiv, though Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, and Zaporizhzhia regions were also targeted. Fifteen people were reported injured in Kyiv.

The Ukrainian Air Force successfully neutralized most of the drones, bringing down 245 out of 250. Additionally, six out of the 14 "Iskander-M" missiles were intercepted. …


Kyiv: Ukraine seeks expanded peace talks with Russia

Ukraine is gearing up for a potential meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha.

Sybiha stated that Kyiv is considering an expanded format for talks, potentially with international mediators. "We allow for the possibility of this meeting being in an expanded format. We would very much like President Trump to join it, and we have always insisted that Europe must be at the table of possible future …


Ukrainian drones strike key Russian chemical and military production sites

Ukrainian drones have reportedly attacked the Azot chemical plant in Novomoskovsk, Tula Region, Russia's largest chemical facility producing dual-purpose products. According to Astra, this marks the second attack on the Energiya plant in Yelets, a facility producing batteries and accumulators for military use.

The Tula Region governor, Dmitry Milyaev, stated that a pipeline carrying natural gas was damaged, leading to a fire. Later updates indicated damage to acid tanks at the site.

Astra, …


Russian soldiers under investigation for alleged looting and brutal murder in Kursk region

Russian authorities are investigating criminal charges against a group of military personnel suspected of forming a gang to commit acts of looting in a combat zone, specifically in Russia's Kursk region, reports the newspaper Kommersant, citing sources.

According to the investigation, the soldiers are suspected not only of theft in battle zones but also of a murder committed with particular cruelty. One of the attorneys involved in the case explained to reporters that the investigation …