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Russia–Ukraine War News & Updates
Ukrainian aviation begins approaching Lysychansk
Ukrainian warplanes — including Su-27 fighters — have begun operating over Lysychansk, penetrating Russian air defenses and marking a tactical milestone that a Ukrainian colonel calls evidence of a forward advance on the occupied eastern front. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
May 16, 2025
Two Ukrainian soldiers were sentenced to 16 years on charges of “terrorism” in russia
Two Ukrainian servicemen were sentenced to 16 years in a Russian prison on terrorism-related charges after being captured in combat and tried in a military court. Their long terms underscore a broader pattern of harsh convictions of Ukrainian POWs. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
May 16, 2025
The bodies of 909 fallen defenders have been returned to Ukraine
Ukraine has brought home the bodies of 909 fallen defenders from frontline sectors and morgues in Russian territory as part of ongoing repatriation efforts, moving them toward forensic identification and burial rites. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
May 16, 2025
Russia – Ukraine war updates as of May 16, 2025
On May 16, Ukraine and Russia held their first direct peace talks in years in Istanbul, agreeing to a 1,000‑for‑1,000 prisoner swap but failing to secure a ceasefire as Kyiv pressed Western allies for support. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
May 16, 2025
The Russian summer offensive campaign in Ukraine has effectively already begun
Ukrainian military sources say Russia’s 2025 summer offensive has effectively already begun, with forward troops massed and fighting intensifying across multiple directions as Moscow seeks tactical gains. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
May 15, 2025
Russia – Ukraine war updates as of May 15, 2025
On Day 1,177 of Russia’s large‑scale invasion, Ukraine reports 168 combat clashes, dozens of air strikes and Shahed drone waves across key sectors while Ukrainian troops push back enemy assaults. Ukrainian forces hit enemy positions and inflicted significant losses.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
May 15, 2025
Russia – Ukraine war updates as of May 14, 2025
On Day 1,176 of Russia’s full‑scale invasion, Ukraine reported 163 combat clashes, one missile strike and 78 air attacks while its forces countered multiple assaults and struck 14 enemy concentrations. Russian drone use climbed to nearly 3,000 over the past day.…
May 14, 2025
Ukrainian drones struck two Russian airfields: Shaikovka and Kubinka
Ukrainian attack drones struck Russia’s Shaikovka and Kubinka airfields deep inside enemy territory, targeting Tu-22M3 bombers, Su-27 and MiG-29 fighters during the ongoing war.
May 13, 2025
Russia – Ukraine war updates as of May 13, 2025
Ukraine reports 166 combat clashes and 78 Russian airstrikes on May 13, 2025, repelling multiple attacks and inflicting heavy losses, as the war enters its 1,175th day. EMPR.media provides the full update.
May 13, 2025
Russia – Ukraine war updates as of May 12, 2025
May 12 2025 war update: intense fighting with 65 air strikes, 3,443 drone sorties and 155 clashes. Ukrainian forces repel attacks while inflicting heavy Russian losses on multiple fronts.
May 12, 2025
Russia – Ukraine war updates as of May 9, 2025
May 9 2025 war update: Russian troops continue offensive actions despite a declared Victory Day truce. Heavy assaults, drone strikes and frontline clashes mark the conflict. See details.
May 9, 2025
Russia – Ukraine war updates as of May 8, 2025
Despite Russia’s May 8 announced ceasefire for Victory Day, Ukrainian reports show intensive combat with hundreds of attacks, air strikes and drone ops — fighting didn’t stop.
May 8, 2025