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⚡️ #Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) struck five Russian vessels overnight in the ports of Mariupol and Berdiansk, as well as in the coastal waters of the temporarily occupied territories, according to USF Commander Robert Brovdi. Video: Facebook / МАДЯР 1/2

⚡️ The Unmanned Systems Forces struck the Svetlyak-class border patrol vessel, locomotives, and the RSBN-4N short-range radio navigation system in occupied #Crimea during the night of June 4, according to the commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert Brovdi. Video: Facebook / МАДЯР

⚡ Does Ukraine need an "associate membership" in the EU? In the episode of Explaining Ukraine LIVE, Volodymyr Yermolenko explains why "associate membership" is a bad idea: 🔗 bit.ly/4fYnjrv The stream is available only to UkraineWorld patrons

A "Place of Hope" honors Ukraine's missing and captive service members. A wooden chair installed is "A place for those we are waiting for." When the wind rises in the square, 450 metal tokens create a gentle sound — a symbolic reminder of those who are absent but not forgotten. Source: lviv_joy

On the night of June 3, Ukraine struck Russia's St. Petersburg Oil Terminal. As reported by Ukraine's President Zelenskyy, the St. Petersburg Oil Terminal, which supports Russia's war effort, was hit overnight. Another target was an enterprise in Russia's Tambov region that produced weapons.

Kyiv: 4 killed and 64 injured after Russia’s June 2 attack. Damage reported across multiple districts including Podilskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, Obolonskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, Solomianskyi, Holosiivskyi, Pecherskyi and Darnytskyi. Rescue operations continue. 🎥: SES Kyiv

World Central Kitchen founder Jose Andres, who is a UNITED24 ambassador, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live wearing a Ukraine national team jersey. He showed his support for Ukraine, saying the country is playing a match for freedom and democracy. Video: YouTube / Jimmy Kimmel Live

In Ukraine’s frontline settlements, streets and roads have become active kill zones as Russian FPV drones target moving vehicles and civilians. Anti-drone nets are installed to reduce the threat to locals. 📽️: UkraineWorld

France intercepted a Russian shadow fleet tanker. Emmanuel Macron reported that on May 31, the French Navy carried out an operation in the Atlantic, in international waters, with the support of several partners, including the UK. The Tagor tanker is under international sanctions.

Ukrainian drones now fully control the airspace over the occupied Luhansk Oblast — Ukraine’s Third Army Corps.

For a 4th consecutive day, rescuers operate non-stop to clear debris and dismantle ruined structures after the May 24 Russian strike. First responders are working under intense physical and emotional strain, with a top priority placed on evacuating and saving exhibits and documents. 🎥SES Kyiv Oblast

EU’s Kaja Kallas stated the European Union cannot act as a mediator or remain neutral by treating both sides equally. She emphasised that the EU is clearly on Ukraine’s side, defending the interests of Europe and Ukraine as part of Europe. 🎥: Clash report

During a visit to Sweden, President Zelenskyy signed a defense cooperation declaration with PM Ulf Kristersson. Sweden announced it will deliver 16 JAS 39 Gripen C/D fighter jets to Ukraine in early 2027, out of 150 promised, to enhance Ukraine's combat aviation capabilities. 🎥:Zelenskyy / Official

In the Chernihiv Oblast, a Russian Shahed drone flew toward a tractor working in a field and exploded just a few meters away from it. #RussiaIsATerroristState Source: Tsaplienko_Ukraine Fights

One of the reasons to love Ukrainians is their kind hearts. This video is from the Vinnytsia Oblast, where local residents started feeding a single mother stork, so she doesn’t have to leave the nest unattended. Source: fabriialla

The aftermath of today’s Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia. Twelve people were injured, including an infant, according to the State Emergency Service. Video: SES of Zaporizhzhia Oblast

A boy is playing the accordion and performing the Ukrainian song “How Could One Not Love You, My Kyiv” near the shopping mall in Lukianivka that was destroyed in a Russian attack on May 24, while raising money for the Ukrainian military. #Ukraine is unbreakable. Video: Telegram / Реальний Київ

🟡 War and innovation Russia has an extractive economy, hindering innovation, but excels at scaling stolen technology. Ukraine has innovation but lacks scale. Europe has the potential for scale but often lags in adopting battlefield innovations. 🎧 ukraineworld.org/en/podcasts/...

On May 24, Russia destroyed the National Chornobyl Museum in Kyiv. About 40% of the exhibits at the Chornobyl Museum in Kyiv have been lost, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The museum housed more than 22,000 exhibits related to the 1986 nuclear disaster. 📽️: Facebook / МВС України

⚡ A drone every 2 minutes is Kherson’s reality A podcast episode on the escalating and catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Ukraine's Kherson Oblast, particularly in the Russian-occupied territories, driven by Russia's "drone terror" tactics: 🔗 ukraineworld.org/en/podcasts/...

Is the West's help to Ukraine actually enough? Listen to the full podcast episode to examine the economic dimensions of the Russia-Ukraine war, focusing on Europe's defense spending inefficiencies and the need to shift toward autonomous and unmanned systems. 🔗 ukraineworld.org/en/podcasts/...

The Russians attacked a UN vehicle delivering humanitarian aid in Kherson with a drone. The Russian sources circulated drone footage showing the strike on a vehicle marked with UN symbols. Source: hromadske

Ukrainian defender found a bird’s nest made of fiber-optic cable (a thin, almost invisible wire used in drones). “A bird is already building nests out of fiber optics.” A serviceman shared a video showing a nest woven from fiber-optic cable instead of twigs. Video: bleakbros / TikTok

War at the Speed of Innovation 🔗 ukraineworld.org/en/podcasts/... An episode on Ukraine-Europe wartime innovation partnership, Russia’s sub-threshold warfare against NATO and why ignoring hybrid attacks won’t deter it. You can support UkraineWorld on www.patreon.com/c/ukraineworld

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Today, May 18, marks the 82nd anniversary of the forced deportation of the Crimean Tatar people. This is a Soviet act of genocide against the indigenous people of Crimea. Read the key facts about the Crimean Tatars' origins, religion, and culture. 🔗 ukraineworld.org/en/articles/... 1/8

⚡ The first Ukrainian glide bomb is ready for combat deployment. This was reported by Ukraine`s Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov. According to him, the development took 17 months. The warhead weighs 250 kg. 📽️: X / Mykhailo Fedorov