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Tuesday, May 26
Half of countries withdraw from Czech ammunition initiative for Ukraine
"The initiative is still working, but the new difficulty is that only about nine member states are contributing financially," Czech President Petr Pavel told the Financial Times.
Ukraine war latest: Russia's Syzran oil refinery halts operations following May 21 Ukrainian drone strike
Key developments on May 26: * Syzran oil refinery halts operation after May 21 Ukrainian drone strike, Ukraine's General Staff reports * Ukraine using 'secret' strike drones to devastate Russian logistics on crucial highway, Nemesis Brigade says * 'Russia's true attitude' — Iskander missile strike damages UN humanitarian warehouse in Dnipro * Lavrov warns Rubio of planned strikes on Kyiv's 'decision-making centers,' urges US embassy evacuation as EU vows to stay * Russian attacks kill 8, i
Syzran oil refinery halts operation after May 21 Ukrainian drone strike, Ukraine's General Staff reports
Russia has not reacted to the General Staff's claim as of the publication time.
Ukraine using 'secret' strike drones to devastate Russian logistics on crucial highway, Nemesis Brigade says
The 412th Brigade Nemesis said it had tested a new "secret" attack drone, which it claimed proved effective deep behind Russian lines, destroying "dozens" of trucks and fuel tankers.
'Russia's true attitude' — Iskander missile strike damages UN humanitarian warehouse in Dnipro
The strike on the warehouse destroyed a significant amount of food intended for people in front-line areas, enough to feed 130,000 people.
Our readers' questions about the war, answered. Vol. 11
Editor's note: We asked members of the Kyiv Independent community to share the questions they have about the war. Here's what they asked and how we answered. Join our community to ask a question in the next round. Question: With a new prime minister elected in Hungary, is the blocked loan to Ukraine expected to be approved, and when could it be disbursed? Are there other EU member states that might block funding or slow Ukraine’s integration into the EU, similar to Hungary’s earlier position?
About Oryol Oblast
Oryol Oblast is a federal subject of Russia, approximately 360 kilometers (224 miles) south of Moscow. Oryol Oblast covers 24,700 square kilometers (9,500 square miles) and has a population of around 730,000. Its administrative center is Oryol city. Ukrainian forces have conducted drone strikes on fuel depots and military facilities in Oryol Oblast since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
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