Ukrainian anti-aircraft defenses went into action on Tuesday, May 16, before dawn, to repel a new drone and missile attack on kyiv. “The enemy launched a complex attack from several directions and simultaneously, using drones, cruise missiles and probably ballistic missiles”, affirmed the military authority of kyiv. The attack was described as“exceptional” by its intensity. “According to initial information, the vast majority of enemy targets in the skies over kyiv have been detected and destroyed”she adds. “Three people were injured in the Solomyansky district”, says the mayor of kyiv, Vitali Klitschko. Follow our live.
Volodymyr Zelensky has returned to kyiv. This new night attack comes the day after Volodymyr Zelensky’s return to kyiv after the Ukrainian president visited Italy, Germany, France and the United Kingdom. These trips allowed him to obtain new military aid. Franceance is committed to providing of the “tens” armored vehicles and light tanks.
The Council of Europe meets in Iceland. A year after excluding Russia, the leaders of 46 states meet on Tuesday afternoon in Iceland to show their unity against Moscow. This summit – only the fourth of the pan-European organization in nearly 75 years of existence – aims to hold Russia criminally responsible for the crimes caused by its invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine continues to prepare its counter-offensive. Ukraine has been announcing for months a major operation intended to take back the territories conquered by Russia. But the Ukrainian army has “need more time” For “prepare” this counter-offensive, conceded Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit to London. “It’s a difficult time”added the Ukrainian head of state.