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Ukraine War Sees Escalation in Drone Attacks

The conflict in Ukraine saw an escalation in drone warfare, with Ukrainian forces launching strikes against targets in Russia, including Moscow, and Russian drones hitting Ukrainian infrastructure and a Chinese cargo ship in the Black Sea. These attacks prompted reactions from both sides, including a procession by Russian Orthodox priests to ward off drones.

18 May, 04:10 — 18 May, 18:24
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NYTMostly Factual3h ago

Russia’s New Human Rights Commissioner Accused of Helping Kidnap Ukrainian Children

Yana Lantratova was instrumental in helping the chairman of her party to illegally adopt an infant girl from Russian-occupied Ukraine, the Ukrainian authorities say.

By Nataliya Vasilyeva

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual7h ago

Russian drone hits Chinese ship off Ukraine before Putin visits Xi Jinping

Ukraine says its territory is attacked overnight with 524 drones and 22 missiles.

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ukrainska-pravda3h ago

"Moscow needs to understand that it is time to end war" – EU ambassador after drone attacks on Russia

EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová has said that intensified Ukrainian strikes on military targets inside Russia should force Moscow to reconsider its calculations regarding the war.

By Khrystyna Bondarieva,Anastasia Protz

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France 24High8h ago

Two dozen injured in Ukraine following Russian strikes

Russia targeted eight regions of Ukraine in its latest nighttime drone and missile barrage, with local authorities reporting that the strikes wounded more than two dozen civilians, including three children. The city of Dnipro bore the brunt of the attack, which saw more than 500 hundred drones launched against the central region of the country.

By FRANCE24

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Business InsiderMostly Factual2h ago

'Thank God I'm alive:' A Russian attack tore open this Ukrainian neighborhood, but residents quickly scrambled to pick up the pieces

Russian missiles and drones targeted the Ukrainian city of Dnipro early Monday. Jake Epstein/Business Insider Russia attacked the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro with drones and missiles early Monday. The attack heavily damaged one neighborhood. Residents quickly moved to clear apartments of debris. Dnipro is the latest city to be heavily targeted by Russian strikes. DNIPRO, Ukraine — Olha Melnychenko heard explosions around 4 a.m. as Russian attack drones circled above the city and t...

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straits-timesMostly Factual8h ago

Russian drones hit two ships including Chinese cargo vessel off Ukraine’s Black Sea coast - The Straits Times

Russian drones hit two ships including Chinese cargo vessel off Ukraine’s Black Sea coast  The Straits Times

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Moscow TimesMostly Factual8h ago

Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 2 in Belgorod Region

Officials said the attack took place in the village of Borisovka, located around 17 kilometers north of the border with eastern Ukraine’s Kharkiv region.

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meduza21m ago

Russian Orthodox priests hold procession to ward off Ukrainian drones, calling the attacks an ‘affliction’

Russian Orthodox Church priests held a prayer service in Perm and drove through the city with the “Permskaya” icon of the Mother of God to protect it from Ukrainian drone attacks, the pro-Kremlin Russian tabloid Komsomolskaya Pravda – Perm reported, citing the local diocese.

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kyiv-independentMostly Factual14h ago

Russia downed over 3,000 Ukrainian drones in past week, state media reports - The Kyiv Independent

Russia downed over 3,000 Ukrainian drones in past week, state media reports  The Kyiv Independent

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zerohedgeLow2h ago

Russian Drone Hits Chinese Ship In Black Sea, Less Than 24-Hours Before Xi-Putin Summit

Russian Drone Hits Chinese Ship In Black Sea, Less Than 24-Hours Before Xi-Putin Summit Just 24 hours before Presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are set to meet for their planned summit in Beijing, soon on the heels of Trump's visit, and a geopolitical wrench may have just been thrown into the works. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russian forces have attacked a Chinese ship heading toward a Ukrainian port - a provocative move that threatens to seriousl...

By Tyler Durden

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ukrinformMixed1h ago

Russian drone strike hits enterprise in Chernihiv

A Russian drone attack in Chernihiv has hit one of the city's enterprises.

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Reuters18 May, 01:09First to report

Russia attacks Odesa and Dnipro, Ukraine strikes Belgorod region - Reuters

3h later
kyiv-independent18 May, 04:10

Russia downed over 3,000 Ukrainian drones in past week, state media reports - The Kyiv Independent

hotnews18 May, 05:04

VIDEO Anatomia atacului care a zguduit Moscova. Cum au trecut dronele Ucrainei de inelele dense de apărare antiaeriană din capitala Rusiei

jutarnji-list18 May, 05:20

Rusija tvrdi da je srušila više od tri tisuće ukrajinskih dronova u sedam dana

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lsm-lv18 May, 06:36

Laikraksts: Krievija apzināti novirza ukraiņu dronus uz Baltijas valstīm un Somiju

il-sole-24-ore18 May, 07:04

Russia: abbattuti nella notte 50 droni ucraini. Odessa e Dnipropetrovsk sotto attacco, almeno 28 feriti

tagesschau18 May, 07:20

Krieg gegen die Ukraine: Ukraine und Russland melden erneut Angriffe

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indian-express18 May, 08:42

Tensions escalate as Russia, Ukraine exchange massive drone strikes: What we know so far

nos18 May, 09:24

Twee doden bij Oekraïense droneaanval in Russische regio Belgorod

irozhlas18 May, 09:32

Nejtragičtější zima pro Ukrajinky. Ženy také nesou břemeno války, pomoc jim ale chybí

Moscow Times18 May, 10:02

Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 2 in Belgorod Region

dhaka-tribune18 May, 10:13

Ukraine: Russian strikes target Dnipro and Odesa - Dhaka Tribune

straits-times18 May, 10:20

Russian drones hit two ships including Chinese cargo vessel off Ukraine’s Black Sea coast - The Straits Times

naftemporiki18 May, 10:28

Ουκρανία: Τα τρία drones που χρησιμοποίησε στη μεγαλύτερη επίθεση κατά της Ρωσίας – Πώς «ράγισαν» οι άμυνες της Μόσχας

France 2418 May, 10:45

Two dozen injured in Ukraine following Russian strikes

Al Jazeera18 May, 10:52

Russian drone hits Chinese ship off Ukraine before Putin visits Xi Jinping

dnevnik-bg18 May, 11:21

Два чужди товарни кораба са ударени на влизане в Одеса

politiken18 May, 12:16

Putins talsmand for i harnisk, da han blev spurgt ind til det ukrainske angreb – og de russiske høge kræver voldsom hævn

n1-serbia18 May, 12:29

Masovni udari na Ukrajinu i Rusiju: Civili stradali, oštećeni objekti i brodovi

dennik-n18 May, 12:48

Vývoj bojov (1544. deň): Pevnosť Moskva je prekonaná, ukrajinské drony prenikli cez jej obranu

danas18 May, 12:48

Vazdušni udari obe strane: Gađana Moskva, Rusija napala Odesu i Dnjepar

faz18 May, 13:19

Dnipro und Odessa: Russische Angriffe mit Raketen und Drohnen

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index-hr18 May, 15:06

"Igra skrivača sa smrću": Ukrajinci opisali tešku situaciju u Pokrovsku

NYT18 May, 15:26

Russia’s New Human Rights Commissioner Accused of Helping Kidnap Ukrainian Children

digi2418 May, 15:37

„O greșeală, tovarăși?” O dronă rusească a lovit o navă cu echipaj chinez chiar înainte de vizita lui Putin în China

ukrainska-pravda18 May, 15:44

"Moscow needs to understand that it is time to end war" – EU ambassador after drone attacks on Russia

Business Insider18 May, 15:53

'Thank God I'm alive:' A Russian attack tore open this Ukrainian neighborhood, but residents quickly scrambled to pick up the pieces

zerohedge18 May, 16:00

Russian Drone Hits Chinese Ship In Black Sea, Less Than 24-Hours Before Xi-Putin Summit

vijesti-me18 May, 16:08

Zelenski: Rusija ciljala osam regiona Ukrajine dronovima i...

yle-uutiset18 May, 16:21

Ukraina paljasti Moskovan-iskunsa aseet: näitä drooneja se käyttää Venäjää vastaan

le-figaro18 May, 16:32

Guerre en Ukraine : un drone russe a touché un cargo chinois en mer Noire près d’Odessa

rzeczpospolita18 May, 16:49

Co chciały trafić, a co trafiły ukraińskie drony w Moskwie

delfi-lt18 May, 17:03

Maskva apkaltino Kyjivą „žaidžiant su ugnimi“ dėl išpuolių prieš Zaporižios AE

ukrinform18 May, 17:37

Russian drone strike hits enterprise in Chernihiv

balkan-web18 May, 18:02

Mjet ushtarak dhe diplomatik, Ukraina i propozon Rusisë armëpushim për aeroportet

meduza18 May, 18:24Latest update

Russian Orthodox priests hold procession to ward off Ukrainian drones, calling the attacks an ‘affliction’