The Kyiv Independent news desk

Key developments on May 18: * 'Hide-and-seek with death' — Ukraine details grim situation in Pokrovsk * Ukraine claims control of Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, military intelligence says * Belarus starts nuclear drills with Russia days after Zelensky warns of attacks on Ukraine, NATO * Ukraine develops 1st domestically produced guided glide bomb, ready for combat use * Russia calls for Ukraine peace talks to resume after months of downplaying them * At least 2 killed, 51 injured in

Key developments on May 16-17: * Drone strike reportedly hits major Russian fertilizer plant linked to explosives production * Kyiv repatriates 528 bodies that Russia claims are fallen Ukrainian soldiers * 'Justified response' – Zelensky releases footage of Ukrainian strikes on Russian aircraft, other targets deep behind enemy lines * Ukraine attack on Moscow region 'completely fair response,' Zelensky says A fire likely broke out at the Nevinnomyssk Azot plant in Russia's southern Stavrop

The number includes 1,170 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

The number includes 1,230 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Andrii Kovalenko, an official at Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, described the facility as "a critical component" of Russia's defense-industrial complex.

Key developments on May 15: * Russia plans to strike President's Office building and state residence, Zelensky says * Massive fire erupts at Russia's Ryazan oil refinery as Ukrainian drone blitz hits multiple targets, oblasts * 205 Ukrainian POWs return from Russian captivity in latest exchange * Russia plans to attack Ukraine or NATO from Belarus, Zelensky says * Russian military unit documents own war crime, milblogger publishes then deletes video * Zelensky pays respects to victims of

Almost all of the Ukrainian POWs who returned home had been held under Russian captivity for four years.

The number includes 1,150 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Key developments on May 14: * Zelensky instructs military to prepare response to Russia's deadly Kyiv attack * Russia 'ripping off' Ukraine's drone forces success, Unmanned Systems Forces commander says * Ukraine's military now 'strongest, most powerful' in Europe, Rubio says * 'Teachers told children Ukraine does not exist' — Kyiv brings back 8 children from Russian-occupied territories Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the latest casualty count as provided by Ukraine'

The number includes 1,060 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Key developments on May 13: * Ukraine targets 3 major Russian energy facilities overnight * Russia launches over 800 drones in daytime mass attack on Ukraine, at least 6 killed * Moscow bans publication of Ukrainian drone strike damage without official permission * Major fire reportedly breaks out at tourist complex in Moscow Ukraine struck the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal, the Yaroslavl oil refinery, and the Astrakhan gas processing plant in Russia overnight on May 13, the General Staff con

The number includes 1,130 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Key developments on May 12: * Ukrainian drones strike Russian gas facility over 1,500 kilometers from border, Zelensky says * Ukraine strikes Russian targets in occupied Donetsk Oblast after renewed attacks, military says * New Russia sanctions feature individuals exposed in Kyiv Independent documentary * Russian attacks kill 4 civilians, injure 27 after Victory Day ceasefire ends Ukrainian drones attacked a gas industry facility in Russia's Orenburg Oblast on May 12, targeting a site more

"Russia itself chose to end the partial silence that had lasted for several days," President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on X on May 12.

The number includes 1,020 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.