Ukrainian military officials report 77 skirmishes.

Ukrainian military officials have documented 77 skirmishes.

In the evening, the Ukrainian military reported 77 battles happening within 24 hours. Seven of these are currently ongoing. According to the Ukrainian General Staff's Telegram channel, the Russian troops are attempting to strengthen their strategical stance. The Ukrainian army launched four offensive operations to push back the Russians from their seized territories.

22:25: Lieutenant Colonel Denys Vasyliuk, a revered Ukrainian aviation pilot, passed away during a combat mission. Vasyliuk, who held the "Order of Valor," a prestigious honor awarded for individual bravery, had many combat missions under his belt. He was the chief of staff for the 831st Tactical Aviation Brigade and also a deputy commander of an air squadron. His unit announced on Facebook that he was killed "recently" during a combat operation, but no other details about his death are available.

21:57: Vladimir Putin was showcased in a biopic by Polish filmmaker, Patryk Vega, at the Cannes Film Festival. The film showcases Putin's death in the end. "We were aiming for a happy ending," joked Vega, who primarily creates gangster movies. When Putin declined to participate, Vega opted for using AI to create a deepfake version of the Russian president. Initially, he intended to use actual footage of Putin, but the quality was insufficient for the big screen. To create the film's character, AI needed 20,000 high-resolution images. Unfortunately, the footage's quality was insufficient. Instead, he developed new technology that uses AI to generate the face of a real actor with the same physique as Putin.

21:35: Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu expressed concerns over the implications of the Ukraine war for the island nation in an interview with the Kyiv Independent. Wu believes the start of Russia's offensive against Ukraine serves as a stern warning. In case of Kiev's defeat, Taiwan could potentially become the next flashpoint. After two years, Wu says Taiwan's fate lies in the outcome of the Ukraine conflict. He mentioned that officials from different factions expect Beijing to initiate military action to "reunite" the two Chinese countries if Russia wins.

21:16: Ukrainian forces stopped a Russian attack on Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed in a video message that 20+ Russian armored vehicles were destroyed.

20:32: Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Su-25 aircraft in the Donetsk region's east. The incident occurred on a Friday, as revealed by the 110th Mechanized Brigade on Facebook. This marks the fourth Russian fighter jet downed by the brigade's air defense forces within the past two weeks. The unit is named after Colonel General Marko Bezruchko.

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At 19:49, Zelensky honors the 80th anniversary of Crimean Tatar deportation Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, pays tribute to the expulsion of the Crimean Tatars by the Soviets and likens it to the ongoing occupation of the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea by Russia. Speaking in his evening video address, he stated, "Today, as we remember the victims of the deportation of the Crimean Tatars and deplore Russia's mistreatment of Crimea, we sense that Russian evil is not eternal." Stalin had the Crimean Tatars expelled to areas now part of Uzbekistan in 1944 due to their collaboration with the German occupying forces. They were allowed to return in 1989 while complaining that their human rights were violated by the Russian occupiers. Zelensky declared, "The occupiers' time on our land is short-lived and their removal is imminent." Russia's takeover of Crimea in 2014 tested the world's resolve. "There was no substantial response back then, so Putin concluded he could annex Crimea and commit further atrocities unpunished." However, the invasion of Ukraine over two years ago sparked Ukrainians' defiance. The historical event with the exile of the Crimean Tatars will no longer be a minor footnote in Ukraine's history. "Moscow will never be able to conquer our nation, our people, our minds, or our past," claimed Zelensky.

19:15 Volkov, Russian critic, vows to fight against PutinRussian opposition campaigner Leonid Volkov, who was attacked while in exile in Lithuania some weeks ago, plans to keep challenging President Vladimir Putin. He spoke about this in an interview set to air on BBC on Sunday. Volkov used to work alongside opposition politician Alexei Navalny, who passed away in a penal colony in February. Navalny's death grieved his peers. "He had told us not to give up," said Volkov. Continuing their work to overthrow Putin and build the future Russia Navalny envisioned was the only way to keep his legacy intact and prevent his sacrifice being in vain. Volkov now lives in Lithuania, where he was wounded outside his home in Vilnius in March. The circumstances of the assault are uncertain. Two suspects were later detained in Poland.

18:45 Volodin, Russian parliamentary leader, criticizes EU for media censorshipIn response to several Russian media outlets being banned in the EU, Moscow's parliamentary leader Vyacheslav Volodin accuses the European Union of censorship and breaching press and free speech freedoms.Volodin wrote on Telegram, "European politicians lack the capacity to persuade their own citizens, so they are blocking any dissenting opinions." The confidant of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin chastises the West, which frequently criticizes censorship in Russia, for hypocrisy. Although thousands of critical Russian media outlets and websites are blocked, the EU has now banned the Russian state news agency Ria Novosti, the government newspaper "Rossiskaja Gazeta," the "Voice of Europe" platform, and the pro-Kremlin "Izvestia," which runs a TV station. These will be unavailable throughout the EU. However, the media and their employees may still work in the EU, according to EU member states. Russia has announced a response.

18:12 Rockets hit Vovchansk: one killed, five injuredA woman was killed, and five locals were injured in Vovchansk's artillery strike in the Kharkiv region. The Kharkiv regional prosecutor's office's press service released this information on Telegram. The 60-year-old victim succumbed to her injuries, while a 55-year-old and a 60-year-old male and two 68-year-old civilians were wounded. Another 59-year-old person was harmed when the village of Ukrainske in the Vovchanske district was shelled. Up to a hundred civilians remain in the city, originally inhabited by approximately 18,000 people. Kharkiv's regional governor, Oleh Senegubov, stated that fortifications near Vovchansk were being reinforced.

5:15 "Georgia's Russian Roots": Georgian President Vetoes Controversial Bill

After the passing of a controversial law on "foreign influence" in Georgia, President Salome Zurabishvili has rejected it. "Today, I am vetoing (...) the law, which is essentially Russian and conflicts with our constitution," she said in a televised address. However, pro-government members in the Parliament of Tbilisi possess enough votes to override the president's veto. Zurabishvili deems the legislation unacceptable. According to the law, media, non-governmental organizations, and other non-profit organizations must register if they receive more than 20% of their funds from abroad and "pursue the interests of a foreign power."It clashes with the Georgian constitution and "all European principles," she added.

5:00 Zelensky Acknowledges Problems with Ukrainian Troops' Morale

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky admitted in an interview with AFP that there are issues with the fighting morale of Ukrainian troops. After two years of war, several brigades are in desperate need of reinforcements. Supplies are required to enable the rotation of troops. Additionally, there are difficulties in recruiting new soldiers. Recently, a law came into effect, reducing the minimum age for conscription from 27 to 25. Moreover, penalties for evading military service have been enhanced.

4:30 Poland Invests Over €2.3 Billion to Strengthen Eastern Border

Poland is investing more than €2.3 billion to reinforce its eastern border. Prime Minister Donald Tusk explained that the country is safeguarding itself against the increasing threats from neighboring Russia and Belarus. "We are starting a significant project to construct a secure border, including a fortification system as well as landscape and natural conservation decisions that will make this border impenetrable for a potential enemy," he stated. He declined to specify the nature of the proposed fortifications. Last week, Tusk mentioned that Poland was under threat due to an escalating "hybrid war" because of illegal immigration from Belarus. The Polish border guard reported that there are nearly 300 attempts to cross the Polish-Belarusian border illegally every day.

4:00 Injured in Kharkiv Attack

The eastern Ukrainian metropolis of Kharkiv and the nearby town of Vovchansk have been targeted by Russian assaults, according to the local military administration. The mayor of Kharkiv, Ihor Terekhov, reported on Telegram that shells had hit a residential area, injuring five people. In Vovchansk, Russian glide bombs and projectiles caused severe damage. "Sadly, the city of Vovchansk has all but been destroyed by the enemy, which is indiscriminately attacking with glide bombs," wrote Security Council member Andrey Kovalenko on Telegram. Nonetheless, Vovchansk remains under Ukrainian jurisdiction. The town, located in northeastern Ukraine, housed roughly 19,000 residents prior to the war.

3:40 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Flies with Russian Flag at Reichstag Building in Berlin

A man piloted a drone featuring a Russian flag near the Reichstag building in Berlin. Confirmed by the Bundestag press office, the occurrence took place on May 9. Videos of the drone's flight spread across online platforms. As per the Bundestag, the drone flew above Friedrich-Ebert-Platz on the eastern side of the Reichstag building at an altitude of roughly 20 meters. The Berlin State Police subsequently filed a criminal complaint for infringement of the Air Traffic Act. The Bundestag refrains from discussing security matters pertaining to drone incursions near the parliament structure. Reports assert that the drone operator is a vehement Russian war enthusiast. Police officers recorded his personal information during the confrontation. t-online.de claimed that the same individual had previously displayed the "Z" symbol used by Russian troops in Ukraine on the tower of the former state parliament building in Potsdam and harmed Ukrainian artworks.

3:15 Zelensky Expresses Concern Over Russian Offensive Expansion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed worries about a rampant scarcity of air defense weaponry for his country and the potential broadening of the Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine. The Ukrainian military currently possesses only a fourth of the air defense systems it requires for its defense, Selenskyj stated in an exclusive interview with AFP. Russia has advanced five to ten kilometers in the Kharkiv area during its ground campaign launched about a week ago. Further waves of assaults are anticipated.

"We need to face the truth: Russian forces have swept deeper into our territory," said the president, who recently spoke with a French news agency, AFP, for the first time since Moscow initiated an offensive in the Kharkiv region on May 10th. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reports that Russian troops garnered roughly 278 square kilometers of land through their advance – this is their largest territorial win since the conclusion of 2022. Lamenting the sorry state of affairs, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj shared in the interview that held on Friday and made public on Saturday, "We're only equipped with approximately 25 percent of what it takes to defend Ukraine when it comes to aerial defense." Zelenskyj's army also needs around 120 to 130 modern fighter planes, he said, to create a balance with the Russians in their skies.

15:00 Zelensky suggests the possibility of a new counter-assault
In an interview with AFP, Zelenskyj glimpsed the potential for another Ukrainian counter-attack. However, the frontline first needs to be stabilized, and the present offensive must be halted. Zelenskyj feels sure that Ukraine's military will manage to hold off the Russians. Nonetheless, "It's imperative we allocate additional brigades to ensure the advancement of our counter-offensive plans," he added. He revealed that a number of brigades are in desperate need of reinforcements, specifying the necessity of providing essential supplies for military rotation purposes. Yet, when pressed if the Ukrainian troops will launch a counter-offensive in 2025, Zelenskyj replied, "I can't say for certain."

14:36 Kharkiv comes under heavy fire
The mayor of Kharkiv, Igor Terekhov, recently posted on Telegram, "There are a lot of explosions in the city. Please be careful." He then reported that Russia was hurling its forces at Kharkiv after a slew of blasts had rocked the city. On Friday, Zelenskyj forecasted there could be more Russian assaults in Kharkiv. Furthermore, the Russian troops appear to have targeted the city's capital, Kharkiv.

14:06 Poland intends to safeguard its borders
In a push to protect approximately 400 kilometers of their eastern frontier, Poland intends to invest two billion euros. The "Eastern Shield" ambition comprises defensive fortifications on both the Belarus and Russian (exclave of Kaliningrad) borders, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressing, "This undertaking aims to serve as a deterrent and a strategy for keeping the war distant from the confines of our frontiers."

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13:37 Ukraine reports 22 conflict-ridden episodes, 8 happening presently
Today, Saturday, the Ukrainian military has disclosed that 22 "military altercations" have unfolded along the front line since last night. At the moment, 8 remain ongoing, according to a statement issued by Ukraine's General Staff. Notably, it also reported that Russian invaders delivered a missile attack, launched 25 kamikaze drones, and conducted 547 attempts to target their positions.

13:02 Odessa becomes target of Russian missile barrage
Ukraine's southern military, which is responsible for overseeing that region, reported that Russia assaulted Odessa with missiles. At approximately 6 a.m., Russian forces once again bombarded Odessa, possibly with the Iskander-M missile.

12:53 Russia seizes another Kharkiv village
The Russian Ministry of Defense recently declared that they've "liberated" Staryzia in the Kharkiv region. The troops continue to target that area, the Ministry affirmed. Russia's assaults on Kharkiv sparked a new frontline last week.

12:42 Ukraine moves to repel Russians from Kharkiv region
The Ukrainian armed forces are striving to push back the Russians towards the village of Hlyboke in the Kharkiv region, according to a report by the Ukrainian news agency, RBC, which cited the Ukrainian army. Hlyboke sits roughly 40 kilometers away from Kharkiv and not too far from the Russian border. The Ukrainian army's General Staff explained, "Our defenders are working to drive the enemy back towards the town of Hlyboke."

12:10 Fourth reported death from Russian glide bomb attack on Kharkiv
The death toll has risen to four following the recent attack by Russia on Kharkiv. The 33-year-old fatality was previously hospitalized, but succumbed to his injuries. Governor Oleh Synjehubov added that the glide bombings targeted the Shevchenkiv district, injuring 31 people. In fact, two of those victims are reported to be in critical condition. Additionally, Russian forces directed a glide bomb at the village of Kupianskiy Vuzlovyi, causing harm to several buildings, including multi-story edifices, a hospital, and a kindergarten. One woman was injured in the assault.

Jäger: "Russia's impact on Germany is significant"

Ukrainian President Zelensky is planning to employ armaments granted by the West not solely for safeguarding Ukraine but also on Russian soil. Europe, the US, and political scientist Thomas Jäger have diverse opinions on this subject. While this transpires, Russia is also impacting Germany, asserted Jäger.

Russian Incident: One Fatality in Ukrainian Drone Attack in Kursk

One individual is speculated to have been slain and another hurt in a Ukrainian drone assault in the Russian boundary region of Kursk, as per local governor Alexei Smirnov. Official details pertaining to potential attacks and casualties cannot be authentically confirmed by Russian authorities.

10:09 London: Russian Air Defense Systems and Airspace Surveillance in Crimea Decreased

The British Ministry of Defense anticipates that Russian air defense systems in Crimea have been weakened due to the current Ukrainian attacks. It's likely that Russia will need to distribute its air forces more extensively to sustain them. Should it fail to do so, the risk of losing further aircraft looms, as per the daily intelligence update from the British Ministry of Defense.

The British Ministry of Defense also mentions that Russia has encountered other issues, as it lost one of its Beriev A-50 aircraft, employed for air surveillance, in January, February, and March. Consequently, Russia is "very likely to be compelled to enhance flight hours and combat aircraft patrol deployment rates to fill coverage gaps, which will result in increased maintenance problems for their fleets."

10:32 Almost 10,000 People Evacuated in Kharkiv Area

Since the launch of the Russian land offensive in the eastern Ukrainian region of Kharkiv roughly a week ago, officials claim that approximately 10,000 individuals have been successfully evacuated from endangered villages. More than 9,900 people have been saved, per regional governor Oleh Synegubov. Russian troops commenced their ground offensive on May 10. Since then, they've managed to progress approximately five to ten kilometers near the northeastern border.

10:14 A Majority of Russians Would Prefer to Go to War Instead of Surrendering Captured Territories

According to a recent study by the Russian Levada Institute, support for the Russian military remains high in Russia; they are backed by around three-fourths of Russians. Nonetheless, if Putin decided to cease military actions, as it's frequently called in Russia, only 71% would uphold this decision. However, this figure plummets to 30% if the condition involves the restitution of "new territories."

09:51 "Ukrainian Drones Can Impose Considerable Damage"

Kharkiv and Odessa have been targeted since the onset of the Russian invasion in Ukraine. NTV correspondent Jürgen Weichert discourses about potential reasons behind the attacks, encompassing the cities' size, beauty, and popularity. However, the Ukrainians also possess live ammunition.

09:32 Social Democratic Party (SPD) Officials Advocate for NATO's Defense of Ukrainian Airspace

For the first time, SPD members of the German Parliament are requesting that Western soldiers defend Ukrainian airspace from NATO areas. "In the present military scenario, I deem it necessary and responsible to station German anti-aircraft missile specialists on NATO territories situated on the Ukrainian border, for instance, through utilizing Patriot systems," SPD defense expert Joe Weingarten told Der Spiegel. This scenario would not necessitate Western troops to be deployed within Ukraine. Air defense systems on the border between NATO states and Ukraine could significantly affect Ukrainian airspace.

SPD budget specialist Andreas Schwarz identifies air defense as "the Achilles' heel" of the Ukrainian army. The nation lacks defense mechanisms and missiles to safeguard its infrastructure and populace. Consequently, alternatives must be explored. "This also entails the consideration of securing the protection of Ukraine from NATO allies."

09:15 Ukraine Welcomes US Aid in Identifying Russian Targets

Ukraine has sought the US government's assistance in identifying targets within Russia that Kiev could subsequently engage using its weapons. The country has further requested the US to remove constraints on the utilization of American weapons against military objectives in Russia, US officials and Defense Department officials asserted, according to a report by American news agency Dow Jones and the Wall Street Journal.

09:04 Zelenskyi: West Concerned with Russian Defeat and Unwilling for Ukraine to Suffer the Consequences

Responding to a French news agency AFP interview, President Zelenskyi acknowledges that Ukraine and its Western allies share common values, but clashing perspectives on how to end the conflict. "We find ourselves in an incomprehensible predicament where the West is apprehensive of a Russian defeat. It doesn't want Ukraine to suffer the consequences," says Selenskyj. He encouraged China and other nations from the Global South to participate in the June Switzerland peace summit. However, Russia was not invited to this encounter and expressed that it would not have partaken anyway.

08:27 Russia Reinforces Navaly Base against Drone Assaults

The Russian military is reinforcing the naval base in Novorossiysk, as reported by the Ukrainian news agency RBC, citing the Telegram channel of the guerilla faction "Atesh." The Russian Black Sea city of Novorossiysk houses the naval base. These reinforcements aim to safeguard the base from Ukrainian naval drones, according to RBC. Air defense and radar systems are also being fortified.

Only on a Friday night did Ukrainian drones target the port of Novorossiysk. This port is vital for Russia as a significant percentage of its oil and other exports pass through it. Russia relocated some warships to this port after Ukrainian forces attacked the Russian Black Sea Fleet's headquarters in Sevastopol, Crimea, in September 2023.

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At around 07:50 AM, the Ukrainian army shared on Facebook the number of dead or injured Russian soldiers they counted the day before. These losses amounted to 1210 Russian soldiers, increasing the total number of Russian casualties during the war to 491,080. The Ukrainian army further claimed it had destroyed 43 armored combat vehicles, two aircraft, and a helicopter. The authenticity of these claims couldn't be confirmed.

The Institute for the Study of War emphasized that Western allies' restrictions prevent Ukraine from targeting military installations on Russian soil using Western weapons. This effectively creates a safe zone along the Russian-Ukrainian border, allowing Russian troops to initiate attacks on Ukrainian towns and positions using glide bombs and missiles without facing resistance. The think tank observed, "This US policy significantly threatens Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russian offensive operations in the northern Kharkiv oblast."

13 Russian drones of the Iranian model Shahed allegedly were shot down by Ukrainian air defenses, according to Ukrainian media. Colonel Mykola Oleshchuk, the air force commander, disclosed this. Records indicate that these drones were dispatched from Primorsko-Akhtarsk, a port city on the Sea of Azov, and the Russian oblast of Kursk.

A missile alarm and an explosion occurred in the Russian border region of Belgorod, according to Tass, a Russian state news agency. The Governor of the region, Vyacheslav Gladkov, suggested via his Telegram channel that residents should seek safety. Belgorod has faced frequent attacks due to the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. However, the consequences of this war have not been as severe as those in Ukraine.

The Russian military has intensified its shelling of Ukrainian positions in the Krynky area since the previous night. The Institute for the Study of War conveys this in its latest update. In Kherson's southern region, Ukraine has created a bridgehead at Krynky, situated on the Dnipro River's southern bank. Despite the increased Russian bombardment, there have been no verified alterations to the front line.

Although the Russian army has not made any significant advance towards Kharkiv, the Institute for the Study of War claimed there was no change in the front line there. Previously, Putin stated that the Russian army's goal was to establish a "buffer zone" in the Kharkiv area. Nevertheless, the Russian military is not trying to capture Kharkiv city.

"Accidental detonation of World War II ammunition" was the explanation provided by the Russian military for the explosions in St. Petersburg. Interfax, a Russian state news agency, reported that soldiers were examining underground areas of Budyonny Military Academy when the explosion occurred. St. Petersburg's Governor, Alexander Beglov, also stated that the explosion wasn't related to "terrorism."

Lars Klingbeil, the leader of SPD (Social Democratic Party), continues to hope that China will attend the Swiss Ukraine peace conference. "Of course, it would be crucial for this peace conference to have China present," he informed the German Press Agency. Widening his expectations, he mentioned other nations such as India, Brazil, and South Africa. Despite these countries' absence, Klingbeil asserted that the conference would not be a failure, as it's significant just to gather and discuss ways to establish peace.

Ukrainian President Zelensky lamented the limitations on using Western weapons. Whereas Russia can fire all its weapons into Ukraine from its territory, Ukraine cannot return fire against Russian weapons on Russian soil utilizing Western weapons. The UK and the US have hinted that these restrictions might be eased.

5:10: Ukrainian General: The Russian front line near Kharkiv spans for approximately 70 kilometers.

Ukrainian army commander, Olexander Syrskyj, writes on Telegram that the Russian military is expanding their newly established front near Kharkiv, now reaching a length of around 70 kilometers. This could result in the Ukrainians needing to deploy more reserves with additional army brigades to counter this advance. However, the Ukrainian front has not yet been broken through. Russia is employing aircraft, missiles, artillery, and tanks in their attacks. Yelensky sees an advantage for Ukraine in utilizing drones and more precise artillery fire.

3:35: Kiev: Kharkiv Attack - First Russian wave?

President Volodymyr Zelensky suggests that the Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region of northeastern Ukraine could constitute "the first wave" of potential attacks. He informed the French news agency AFP, "They have begun their operation; it could consist of several waves. This is their first wave."

2:17: Zelensky: Ukraine needs 130 F-16 fighter jets.

In Zelensky's assessment, Ukraine falls short of the necessary air defense systems to shield itself from the Russians. He mentioned, to AFP, that his country requires approximately 120 to 130 F-16 fighter jets to negate Russia's air superiority. He also acknowledged a detrimental effect on morale as a consequence of lacking adequate numbers of soldiers.

0:17: Zelensky Pleads for Electricity Conservation.

Due to the battered electricity grid, Zelensky implores Ukrainian citizens to minimize their electricity usage. He stated, "What is now required is very rational, cautious electricity consumption." Municipalities and energy suppliers should keep citizens informed about the necessity of temporary power outages. In his evening video message, he speaks about the intensely challenging situation of his country's energy supply that was injured by the Russian attack. "As a result of the Russian attacks, our energy system has sustained significant loss of its production," explains Zelenskyj. Extensive efforts are needed to rework the energy distribution to render it inculpable from Russian interference. He refrains from disclosing further details.

23:59: Ukrainians Abroad: Reopening of Consulates for Mobilized Soldiers.

Under the new mobilization law, Ukrainian soldiers abroad can once more avail themselves of consulate services with the condition that official enlistment proof be provided in written or digital form. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs faculty in Kiev communicated this in the evening. Simultaneously, the Ministry of Defense established an app that authorizes internet-based registration. The Russians have drawn hundreds of thousands of able-bodied men away from Ukraine by their war of aggression.

22:59: Russia Seizes Unicredit Bank's Assets.

An arbitration court in St. Petersburg ordered for the bank accounts and assets of the Italian bank Unicredit to be frozen in Russia. The measure was requested by RusChimAllianz, a Gazprom-affiliated company that operates an LNG terminal on the Baltic Sea. The rationale behind this is the failure to construct the terminal due to Western sanctions, which Unicredit aided in facilitating. RusChimAllianz seeks 444 million euros from Unicredit. Assets worth roughly 463 million euros are to be blocked. Unicredit is the largest remaining foreign bank operating in Russia and among the top 20 banks in the country in respect to assets.

21:55: Ukrainian Law Permits Conscripted Prisoners to Serve in the Army.

A law newly implemented by President Volodymyr Zelensky authorizes certain prisoners to enlist in the army, where they will be temporarily suspended from their sentences for military service. Only specified convicts who have not been convicted of grievous crimes are eligible for this opportunity.

21:36: Ukrainian Starlink Failed Initially in Russian Kharkiv Offensive.

A media report claims that all Starlink devices stationed at a Ukrainian military unit in Kharkiv malfunctioned during the onset of the Russian offensive. The Washington Post, sourcing members of the 125th Territorial Defense Brigade, shares this information. It's cited that the satellite communication system malfunctioned on 10 May, coinciding with Russian units infiltrating the border region. As reported by the Washington Post, Russian electronic interference is considered responsible for the Starlink disruption. This is the first extensive failure of the satellite communication system in Ukraine since the Russian invasion.

20:56: Explosion at Russian Military Academy in St. Petersburg.

Russian news outlets report an explosion transpiring at the Budyonny military academy in St. Petersburg. The Russian state agency RIA mentions that a resident claimed they heard a blast at the academy. The Telegram channel Baza (linked to law enforcement agencies) confirms that seven individuals sustained injuries.