Explosions were heard in the Russian city of Ryazan overnight into Friday, as drones apparently struck one of Russia's largest fuel processing facilities, sparking a fire, Governor Pavel Malkov and Telegram channels Exilenova+ and Astra reported.
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Five killed in Kyiv after Russian bombing, including 12-year-old girl
In Kyiv, five people were killed following the Russian shelling on May 14, including a 12-year-old girl. The fate of about 20 more people who may be trapped under the rubble remains unknown — Zelenskyy.
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Zelenskyy visits site of missile strike
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also visited the building destroyed by a Russian missile strike to pay his respects to the victims.
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Kyiv Honors Victims of Russian Missile Strike
In the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, where a Russian missile struck on Thursday, people are laying flowers to honor the victims, according to local media outlets. 24 people were killed in Kyiv as a result of the massive Russian attack, including three girls aged 12, 15, and 17.
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20 Azov fighters return from Russian captivity after four years
Today, 20 fighters of the 1st Corps of the Azov National Guard returned to Ukraine, 19 of them defenders of Mariupol. Four years in russian captivity, and here, finally, a meeting with relatives who fought for the return of their loved ones and waited for this day.
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Ukraine resumes long-range oil strikes
Ukraine resumes long-range oil strikes Last night, Ukrainian drones hit a Russian oil refinery in Ryazan, causing multiple fires at the facility. Supernova+
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Russia kills 12-year-old girl in Kyiv strike
Russia killed 12-year-old Liubava Yakovlieva in its strike on a residential building in Kyiv. Three years ago, the war had already taken her father — Ukrainian serviceman Yevhen Yakovliev, killed during a combat mission. Now Russia has taken his daughter too.
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Drone crashes into fire truck in Ufa
In Russian Ufa, a Russian drone hit a fire truck while the equipment was being showcased to the local mayor.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 15 mai 2026
The drone was supposed to be filming the event but it almost hit the fire fighters, then hit the fire truck. pic.twitter.com/jLrvFrcyxsIn Ufa, Russia, a drone crashed into a fire truck while equipment was being demonstrated to the local mayor. The drone was intended to film the event but nearly struck firefighters before hitting the fire truck.
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Ukrainian defender freed after 1,494 days, home for mother’s birthday
After 1,494 days in Russian captivity, a Ukrainian defender is finally back home.
— MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦 (@MFA_Ukraine) 15 mai 2026
Tomorrow is his mother’s birthday. For years, she waited for the moment she could see and hug her son again – and now, he will finally be home for her birthday.
Ukrainian defenders released from… pic.twitter.com/wMUeBUTadkAfter 1,494 days in Russian captivity, a Ukrainian defender is finally back home. Tomorrow is his mother’s birthday. For years, she waited for the moment she could see and hug her son again – and now, he will finally be home for her birthday. Ukrainian defenders released from
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15-year-old Mariia mourned after Russian strike on Kyiv
Teachers and friends came to say goodbye to 15-year-old Mariia who was killed by the Russian strike on Kyiv yesterday.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 15 mai 2026
Deepest condolences…
Mariia had her whole life ahead of her… https://t.co/oIF7wkPsTa pic.twitter.com/7jXyHAhh9HTeachers and friends came to say goodbye to 15-year-old Mariia who was killed by the Russian strike on Kyiv yesterday. Deepest condolences… Mariia had her whole life ahead of her…