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Saturday, May 16
Explosions reported at Russian chemical facility in Stavropol Krai, local media reports
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Explosions and fires were reported in Russia’s Stavropol and Tatarstan regions overnight on May 16, local media sources reported. In the city of Nevinnomyssk, a chemical plant identified as the Nevinnomyssky Azot facility was reportedly struck, with videos shared by local residents showing a fire at the site. Ukrainian Telegram channel Exilenova Plus published that a blaze broke out at the facility, while residents said they had
Putin signs decree simplifying Russian citizenship process for Transnistria residents
Eligible applicants can skip Russian residency requirements, history and civic tests, and can forego proving proficiency in the Russian language.
Friday, May 15
UK lawmakers slam Eurovision director for not ruling out Russian participation during war
"The EBU is making it up as it goes along, and the BBC — a public broadcaster accountable to this country — is sitting at that table nodding along. That has to change," British MP Josh Newbury said.
Zelensky, foreign diplomats pay respects to victims of May 14 Russian attack on Kyiv as capital marks day of mourning
A day of mourning was being observed in Kyiv on May 15.
Ukraine war latest: Russia plans to strike President's Office, Zelensky says
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
Russian military unit documents own war crime, milblogger publishes then deletes video
"The Russians are not hiding it, they are war criminals, and anyone who wants to strike a deal with them is an accomplice to these crimes," Serhii Sternenko wrote on X on May 15.
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The size of Russia's drone component had grown by 28,000 over 2026, Brovdi said in an interview to Ukrainska Pravda published on May 14.
