In Odesa, police and rescue workers safely removed the warhead of a Russian Shahed drone lodged in a 24-story residential building. The 50-kilogram warhead struck the building on the 15th floor but had not detonated, creating a significant safety risk, the local police reported.
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Von der Leyen: Russia/Belarus responsible for Baltic drone activity, condemns threats
Ursula von der Leyen stated that Russia and Belarus bear direct responsibility for the increase in the number of drones in the airspace of the Baltic countries. The EC condemns the public threats of the Russian Federation against these states.
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Enemy used time while leadership thought peace was possible
13/ "While our top brass thought there was some point in negotiating or that they wanted peace, the enemy was simply getting what they needed – time. And, as we see, they used it to the maximum:
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Enemy adopts UAV strikes due to lack of infantry
5/ "1. The enemy, realizing that it lacks offensive infantry potential, is adopting the only possible strategy – UAVs, strikes close in and deep into the area, destroying infrastructure, making the war more and more expensive for us. Day after day, over a long period of time.
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Zelensky open to new peace talks
Zelensky says Ukraine is ready for new peace talks in the coming weeks and wants Europe directly involved in the diplomatic push alongside the US.
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Russia launched missile and 116 drones
Russian forces launched a ballistic missile and 116 drones at Ukraine overnight, killing one person and injuring several others. Air defenses intercepted 109 of the drones but could not neutralize the missile, Ukraine's Air Force reported.
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Russia-Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of May 21, 2026
Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of May 21, 2026
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Russia hits Dnipro with kamikaze drone
Russia hit Dnipro with a jet-powered kamikaze drone overnight, triggering a huge explosion and injuring civilians. The attack came a day after another Russian strike killed two people and wounded six in Dnipro.
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Russia loses 1,352,980 troops in Ukraine since 2022
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,352,980 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022. The number includes 910 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
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Ukrainian drone strike causes fire at Syzran oil refinery, two dead
A fire broke out at an oil refinery in Syzran, Russia's Samara Oblast, following a Ukrainian drone strike, Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev reported, with two people allegedly killed and others injured.