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Friday, May 15
Massive fire erupts at Russia's Ryazan oil refinery as Ukraine reportedly launches large-scale drone strikes
Ukraine's military reportedly launched a large-scale drone attack overnight on May 15, striking Russian military and energy infrastructure in multiple regions of Russia, Russian Telegram media channels reported.
Zelensky instructs military to prepare response to Russia's deadly Kyiv attack
Among the victims killed were three children, including a 12-year-old child, according to the State Emergency Service. Forty-seven people were reported injured as well.
US cancels planned deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland
The Pentagon has abruptly cancelled a planned deployment of 4,000 U.S. troops to Poland, as concerns over the reliability of U.S. military commitments to European allies continue to increase.
Russia's prison population falls as convicts are sent to war
Russia's prison population has fallen by nearly 40% over five years, a decline driven in part by Moscow's recruitment of prisoners to fight in Ukraine.
Thursday, May 14
IAEA reports increased drone activity near Ukrainian nuclear sites
The IAEA reported an increase in drone activity near several Ukrainian nuclear power plants this week, with more than 160 UAVs recorded on May 13-14.
Ukraine war latest: Zelensky orders military response after Russian mass attack on Kyiv kills at least 24
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'
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Although the target of the attack was not immediately clear, Volna, located just east of Crimea's Kerch Peninsula, is home to an oil terminal that has previously been the subject of Ukrainian strikes.
