Ukraine

War in Ukraine

ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 16, 2026

War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on May 16, 2026

By ISW

May 17, 2026

Ukraine

Kyiv’s Independent Art Hub ‘Nahirna 22’ Faces Eviction by State Migration Service

The “Nahirna 22” art community, a prominent independent creative hub hosting over 200 artists in Kyiv, has been ordered to vacate its workshops by May 31.

By Kyiv Post

May 16, 2026

Europe

France Ready to Partner With Ukraine on Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense

President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that France is ready to cooperate directly on neutralizing Russian ballistic missile threats.

By Kyiv Post

May 16, 2026

War in Ukraine

China, US Cooperating to Force Diplomatic Resolution to Ukraine and Middle East Wars

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi confirmed that Beijing and Washington are deploying “significant efforts” to jumpstart peace negotiations for the stalemated conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

By Kyiv Post

May 16, 2026

Ukraine

OPINION: The West Needs to Rethink Ukraine – From Aid to Partnership

Ukraine is no longer just a wartime ally – It is becoming a global hub for defense, technology, and industrial innovation.

By Kate Turska

May 16, 2026

War in Ukraine

Russian Artillery Strike Kills Civilian in Central Kherson

A targeted Russian artillery bombardment struck central Kherson, killing one civilian and wounding two others, while a concurrent missile strike hit industrial infrastructure in Kryvyi Rih.

By Tymur Dubovyk

May 16, 2026

War in Ukraine

‘Madyar’ Accuses Lukashenko of Giving Russia Air Corridors for Shahed Strikes

The Commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert “Madyar” Brovdi, condemned Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko for allowing Russia to use his country as a transit hub for Shahed strikes.

By Kyiv Post

May 16, 2026

War in Ukraine

Zelensky Hails 1,000-Kilometer Deep Strikes as Ukraine’s ‘Long-Range Sanctions’

President Volodymyr Zelensky praised a highly successful week of asymmetric operations, confirming deep-theater strikes targeting Russian ships and energy facilities nearly 1,000 km away.

By Kyiv Post

May 16, 2026

Featured

War in Ukraine

Ukraine Repatriates 528 Bodies of Fallen Defenders in Latest Handover

Ukraine has successfully recovered the bodies of 528 fallen servicemen through a coordinated multi-agency repatriation effort, moving them to forensic facilities for formal identification.

By Kyiv Post

May 16, 2026

War in Ukraine

Ukraine Downs 269 Russian Drones During Another Massive Air Attack

Ukraine’s air defenses intercepted 269 out of 294 Russian drones during a massive multi-regional assault that struck infrastructure and left civilians wounded across six regions.

By Tymur Dubovyk

May 16, 2026

Europe

OPINION: Ukraine’s Recovery and Reconstruction: What Am I Missing?

Ukraine’s recovery talks highlight stalled EU accession clarity, uncertain US commitment, and the absence of a credible plan to manage massive postwar funding.

By Timothy Ash

May 16, 2026

War in Ukraine

Russian Drone Blitz Targets Central Kharkiv, Poltava, and Odesa Port Infrastructure

Russian forces launched a massive wave of drone strikes across Ukraine overnight, hitting port and residential infrastructure in Odesa, transit networks in central Kharkiv, and homes in Poltava.

By Kyiv Post

May 16, 2026

War in Ukraine

ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 15, 2026

War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on May 15, 2026

By ISW

May 16, 2026

36 Countries and EU Approve Creation of Special Tribunal to Prosecute Putin for Crime of Aggression

Backers emphasize that the tribunal will specifically target Russia’s highest-ranking leadership for the criminal decision to launch the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

By Sevinj Osmanqizi

May 16, 2026