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Missile launch from a Ukrainian ship at sea to intercept aerial targets

Ukrainian 'Alchemist' vs 'Kinzhal': How the Affordable Lima System Shoots Down Missiles by Sending Them to Peru

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

Ukraine has found an answer to Russian missile attacks: the Lima EW complex is 10 times cheaper than air defense missiles and shoots down weapons by sending them to 'Peru' 🇺🇦🚀. Developers have already reported intercepting thousands of drones and missiles using coordinate spoofing instead of expensive interceptions. 🛡️📡

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Combat compartment with Geran-4 type missiles and drones on a launcher

«Geran-4»: How Russia Responded to Ukrainian Air Defense with a New Jet Killer

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

GUR revealed details of the new «Geran-4»: it has a new airframe and Chinese jet engines. Russia has switched to faster drones in response to the effectiveness of Ukrainian air defense. 🚀🛡️

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Kristina Soloviy in a white off-shoulder dress, sitting in a car, with a gentle gaze and a smile

The Secret of Kristina Soloviy's Love: Why the Star Hides Her Soldier's Face from Fans

Culture 05/26/2026, 23:33

Kristina Soloviy spoke for the first time about her lover, who is a soldier. The singer explained why she hides his face from the public and shared the secrets of her female happiness. ❤️🇺🇦

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Elderly woman in a kitchen in an old house, symbolizing the difficulties of winter preparation in Kyiv

Winter in Kyiv: The Battle for Heat, Billions, and the Risk of Changing the Head of KMVA

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

🔥 Winter in Kyiv: The Battle for Heat, Billions, and the Risk of Changing the Head of KMVA. The City Hall and the Center are arguing over strategy, while residents wait for heat. What happens next? 🏙️❄️

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Man in a yellow shirt refueling a car at a gas station, holding a fuel nozzle, with other nozzles for different fuel types visible nearby

Gasoline Prices Surge, Gas Drops: New Fuel Prices at Ukrainian Gas Stations on May 25

Economy 05/26/2026, 23:33

⛽ Gasoline prices up, gas prices down! New fuel prices at Ukrainian gas stations on May 25: "Ukrnafta" has updated its price list. Find out how much fuel now costs and what drivers should do 🚗💨

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Svetlana Tikhanovskaya in front of the EU flag during her official visit to Kyiv

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya in Kyiv: First Visit of the Belarusian Opposition Leader and Its Political Context

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

🇺🇦🇧🇾 Svetlana Tikhanovskaya has visited Kyiv for the first time—a historic moment for Ukrainian-Belarusian solidarity. The visit coincided with condemnation of Russian attacks and a call to include Belarus in peace negotiations. 🕊️

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Dollar and Euro Rate on May 25: Banknotes and Currency Change Chart

Dollar and Euro on May 25: Banks and Exchange Offices Disagree on Rates

Economy 05/26/2026, 23:33

📉 Dollar and Euro on May 25: Banks Lowered Rates, Exchange Offices Hold Positions. We Figure Out Where It's More Profitable to Buy Currency Today. 💸

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Head of KMVA Tymur Tkachenko during a discussion on city management issues in the presence of other meeting participants

Tkachenko vs. Klichko: When Bankova Will Decide to Replace the Head of KMVA and Who Could Take His Place

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

Tymur Tkachenko may leave the post of head of KMVA, but Bankova has postponed the decision until autumn to avoid taking responsibility for Kyiv's winter preparation. 🍂 The list of successors includes Serhiy Movenko and Kyrylo Fesik. 🔥

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Military personnel observing the sky, with a trail from an intercepted projectile or drone visible against the night sky

262 Drones in One Night: How Ukraine's Air Defense Repelled a Massive Attack from Seven Directions

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

Massive Attack: Russia launched 262 drones from seven directions, but Ukraine's Air Defense shot down 246 targets 🛡️🇺🇦. The enemy managed only 10 hits, yet the shortage of missiles for air defense systems remains a critical issue. 📉🚀

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Mercedes Formula 1 car on the track in Montreal during the Canadian Grand Prix

Antonelli Rewrites F1 History: Sensation in Canada and Norris's Hopes Crumble

Sports 05/26/2026, 23:33

Antonelli Rewrites F1 History: 19-year-old Italian wins 4 races in a row! 🏆 'Mercedes' dominated in Canada, while Norris broke down. 🇨🇦🏎️

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Four-armed HELIOS robot by Orbit Robotics, suspended in a test rig for practicing skills in weightlessness

Four-Armed HELIOS: How Orbit Robotics is Changing the Game in Space

Technology 05/26/2026, 23:33

Canadian startup Orbit Robotics has unveiled the HELIOS robot, featuring four arms instead of legs. 🤖🚀 It is designed to work in weightlessness to free astronauts from routine tasks and save millions of dollars. Discover how flexible mechanics and AI are transforming the space industry! 🌌

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Vitali Klitschko, the current Mayor of Kyiv, discusses city management issues against the backdrop of a window opening

Klychko vs. Everyone: Who Competes for the Mayor's Seat in Closed Ratings

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

Vitali Klitschko confidently leads in closed ratings for the Mayor of Kyiv with a result of almost 30%. 🏛️ Which Ukrainian leaders can compete with him? Vitaliy Kim, Dmytro Razumkov, and even Oleksandr Usyk — find out who made it into the top 5 candidates. 🇺🇦📊

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A scientist in a laboratory works at complex equipment and a computer, analyzing space data

Ukraine in Space: How Science Bypasses the Lack of Rockets Using AI and Antarctica

Science 05/26/2026, 23:33

Ukraine proves that you don't have to launch your own rockets to study space. 🚀 Scientists use NASA and EU data, as well as a station in Antarctica, turning raw data into solutions using AI. 🌍🧠

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Fighters of the 118th Brigade with the Book of Records of Ukraine diploma for the defense of Mala Tokmachka

1500 Days of Hell: How the 118th Brigade Entered the Book of Records of Ukraine for the Defense of Mala Tokmachka

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

The 118th Brigade entered the Book of Records of Ukraine: 1500 days of continuous defense of Mala Tokmachka under enemy fire. 🇺🇦🏅 While the south holds, the threat from Belarus is growing in the north. #Ukraine #Military #Record

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Man in a protective helmet and glasses working on an electrical panel, using a tool for wiring installation

The labor market has flipped: electricians earn up to 60,000, while copywriters are struggling

Economy 05/26/2026, 23:33

The labor market has turned upside down: plasterers and electricians are offered up to 60,000 hryvnias, while vacancies for copywriters have disappeared by 86%. 📉👷‍♂️ Business is no longer looking for office employees but desperately needs hands for reconstruction and production. 🏗️💰

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Weather map in Ukraine on May 25: sunny regions and areas with thunderstorms

Weather in Ukraine on May 25: From Heat up to +29°C to Thunderstorms — What to Expect Today

Science 05/26/2026, 23:33

☀️ Today in Ukraine — from +29°C to thunderstorms! Meteorologists warn: the weather will “swing” between sun and rain. Prepare for changes! 🌧️⚡

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Spacecraft in Earth orbit, illustrating the theme of satellite communication and security

Space as a Matter of Survival: Why Ukraine Cannot Do Without Its Own Satellites

Technology 05/26/2026, 23:33

Ukraine has lost most of its space technologies, but national security is impossible without its own satellites. Expert Oleg Fedorov explains why only international cooperation is possible right now and why telecommunications projects are being postponed. 🛰️🇺🇦

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Soldier in camouflage walking past anti-aircraft missile systems against a background of grass — illustration of air defense operations in Novorossiysk before the sabotage

Blind Spot: How 'ATESH' Saboteurs Blinded Novorossiysk's Air Defense Before the Strike on the Giant Oil Depot

Politics 05/26/2026, 23:33

Partisans of 'ATESH' blinded Novorossiysk's air defense by disabling communications and power supplies before the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck the largest oil depot in the Caucasus. Sabotage in the rear became the key to the attack's success — radars lost functionality, and drones passed unnoticed. 🚀💥

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