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Russia launches new attacks on Ukraine, damaging homes and infrastructure


Russia launched another wave of attacks across Ukraine. Kyiv region: A kindergarten, an apartment building, and private homes were damaged. Dnipropetrovsk region: Russia attacked five districts of the region more than 20 times using drones, artillery, and guided bombs.
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Ukraine’s new ZAL-14 bunker-busting bomb
russians report that the Ukrainian ZAL-14 bomb contains 10 kg of explosives and forms a shaped charge projectile capable of penetrating concrete to a depth of up to a meter.
— EMPR.media (@EuromaidanPR) 12 mai 2026
The video shows how it is loaded under the heavy bomber "Vampire." It is designed for destroying bunkers… pic.twitter.com/1atMRSkZwdRussians report that the Ukrainian ZAL-14 bomb contains 10 kg of explosives and forms a shaped charge projectile capable of penetrating concrete to a depth of up to a meter. The video shows how it is loaded under the heavy bomber 'Vampire.' It is designed for destroying bunkers.
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Ukrainian forces down 192 of 216 Russian drones overnight
Overnight, Ukrainian forces shot down 192 out of 216 Russian drones (UAVs).
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Russia proposes including abducted Ukrainian children in exchange lists
Russia proposed including abducted Ukrainian children in prisoner exchange lists, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said at a meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children in Brussels, calling the offer "unacceptable."
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Ukraine’s medical forces boost training levels

Ukraine's Armed Forces medical units are continuing their systematic efforts to improve the training of medical personnel and implement modern standards for providing care to wounded servicemen.
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Powerful explosions hit occupied Donetsk overnight
❗️Powerful explosions occurred overnight in the temporarily occupied Donetsk. pic.twitter.com/c1OiGZRMlo
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 12 mai 2026Powerful explosions occurred overnight in the temporarily occupied Donetsk.
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Ukraine faces destruction of over 500 cultural sites, UNESCO confirms
Since joining the organization on May 12, 1954, Ukraine has sought to preserve its unique history. Today, that heritage faces a systematic campaign of destruction, with UNESCO verifying damage to over 500 cultural sites across the country. Photo: Ivan Samoilov; Olena Znak;
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@front_ukrainian — 2026-05-12
Overnight, Russia launched 200 attack drones and 80 aerial bombs at Ukraine, – Zelenskyy. “They themselves refused to continue the silence. We will act mirror-like / respond in kind.”
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Mendel’s Carlson interview reveals Zelensky team betrayal
Yulia Mendel, by going to an interview with Tucker Carlson, showed how Zelensky's team will betray each other https://
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