On May 16 and during the night of May 17, 2026, units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a number of key targets belonging to the Russian aggressor. In particular, a facility in the Moscow region of the Russian Federation that manufactures microchips for high-precision weapons was hit.

The number of refugees from Ukraine who will remain in Europe by the end of 2029 will be 2.9 million, or 56% of their current number, under the "fragile peace with concessions" scenario in the war with Russia this year.

Since the start of the day, the aggressor has attacked the positions of the Defence Forces 46 times.

At this time, there are no clear signs that Russian forces are preparing for a new offensive against Ukraine from Belarus.

Soldiers from the 65th Separate Mechanised Brigade captured Russian commandos who were attempting to infiltrate via a gas pipeline in the Orikhiv sector.

The SSU, in conjunction with the Special Operations Forces, struck a defence industry enterprise and a number of oil facilities in the Moscow region, as well as the Belbek military airfield in Crimea.

Currently, the main defensive challenge for our troops is the northern outskirts of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad.

Robert Brovdy (Madyar), commander of the USF, has shown one of the drones used in today’s attack on Moscow.

The Russians launched another drone attack on Kharkiv overnight: emergency services are dealing with the aftermath of the strikes.

In total, 195 combat engagements have taken place on the front line since the start of the day. The Pokrovsk sector remains the most active.