Emergency personnel stand atop rubble from Russian strikes on Ukraine, May 13, 2026
UPDATE 0811 GMT:
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has commented on this morning’s Russian mass attacks:
These are definitely not the actions of those who believe the war is coming to an end. It is important that partners do not remain silent about this strike. And it is equally important to continue supporting the protection of our skies. The PURL initiative is needed so that Ukraine can defend itself against ballistic strikes like these. And likewise, in the interests of everyone seeking peace, pressure on Russia must continue.
A rescue operation is currently underway in Kyiv at the site of a Russian drone strike on a nine-story residential building – an entire section of the building has been completely destroyed. Dozens of people have been rescued. Tragically, one person has been killed. My… pic.twitter.com/HKyqZ4sFv3
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) May 14, 2026
UPDATE 0632 GMT:
Andrii Yermak, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s former Chief of Staff, has been indicted on corruption charges.
On Thursday, after a three-day hearing, the High Anti-Corruption Court placed Yermak in custody for two months and set bail at Hr 140 million ($3.1 million).
Yermak responded, “I don’t have that kind of money for bail. Right now, my lawyer will be working with friends and acquaintances. I deny any accusations. I have nothing to hide, and I will file an appeal.”
If convicted, Yermak could face up to 12 years in jail. Six more defendants have been charged in the case.
Investigators allege that more than Hr 460 million
($8.9 million) was laundered between 2021 and 2025 through the construction of an elite cottage complex in the village of Kozyn, a wealthy enclave south of Kyiv. The funds for the project were generated through the corruption scheme, involving around $100 million in kickbacks, around the state nuclear monopoly Energoatom.
One of the four houses financed through the corruption scheme was allegedly meant for Yermak.
ORIGINAL ENTRY: Russia has continued mass drone and missile strikes overnight across Ukraine, following the daytime launch of more than 750 drones on Wednesday.
Air defenses downed 652 of 731 drones and 41 of 56 missiles early Thursday. Fifteen missiles and 23 attack drones hit 24 locations.
The latest attacks killed at least one civilian and injured 36, with 11 people rescued, in and near Kyiv. Ukraine’s Air Force issued a nationwide aerial alert just before 1 a.m., warning that Russia had launched MiG-31 bombers and put every region at risk of ballistic missile strikes. Explosions were heard just after 3 a.m., with sveral rounds of ballistic missiles from 3:15 through 3:44.
In the Darnytskyi district, structural components of a residential building collapsed, trapping the 11 residents who were rescued.
In 24 hours, Russia launched 1560+ drones on Ukraine.
In addition, Russia launched ballistic and cruise missiles.
In Kyiv, one person was killed and 31 more injured. A lot of civilian infrastructure damaged.
: rescuers saving a person from a building destroyed by Russia. https://t.co/rueQ5QjcmA pic.twitter.com/rNKxzwrW8R
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) May 14, 2026
On Wednesday, Russia murdered at least 14 civilians and wounded more than 80. Having fired 139 drones overnight, the Russians launched another 753 during the day.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky posted about “one of the longest massive Russian attacks against Ukraine”, trying to “spoil the overall political atmosphere” during Donald Trump’s visit to China.
It certainly cannot be called a coincidence that one of the longest massive Russian attacks against Ukraine takes place precisely at the time when the President of the United States arrived for a visit to China – a visit from which much is expected. In this difficult geopolitical… pic.twitter.com/lggXvoAJtS
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) May 13, 2026
