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Russia conducted aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities using missiles, drones, and glide bombs, killing at least nine civilians, according to officials. President Zelenskyy warned that Moscow is receiving new military assistance for its invasion from North Korea, citing the use of ballistic missiles supplied by Pyongyang in recent attacks. The conflict highlights Russia's preparation for escalation through increased missile production and mobilization efforts.

Russia and Ukraine exchanged drone attacks, each reporting five civilian deaths, with Ukraine citing two children among the casualties. The UN and UNICEF condemned the attacks, urging compliance with international humanitarian law, while both sides accuse each other of targeting civilians.

A massive Russian attack on Kyiv involving 35 missiles and 185 drones caused nine deaths and 30 injuries, with Ukrainian air defenses downing only one ballistic missile due to a shortage of Patriot interceptors. The strikes damaged 18 residential buildings, educational facilities, and the Lithuanian embassy across seven districts, while similar attacks targeted multiple regions. President Volodymyr Zelensky called for expedited international air defense deliveries to reduce casualties.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reaffirm British support for Ukraine. The visit includes sharing the UK's 'Stone Cloak' electronic warfare system and a military exercise for Ukrainian personnel. The meeting occurs amid ongoing Russian drone attacks on Ukraine and retaliatory strikes by Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham at a naval base in England to discuss continued UK support for Ukraine. During the visit, Zelenskyy also met Ukrainian military personnel in an exercise focused on enhancing war-fighting capabilities, and the UK announced it will share the intellectual property for its 'Stone Cloak' electronic warfare system with Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia and Ukraine continue exchanging drone attacks, with recent strikes causing casualties and infrastructure damage.

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, announced plans to expand a 'security zone' into Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions in Ukraine. The statement, from Russian state media, follows Putin's declarations on continuing strikes and creating buffer zones.

Russian forces attacked Kyiv, Chernihiv, and Dnipropetrovsk in Ukraine with ballistic missiles and drones, injuring at least six people. The attacks caused fires in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district, damaged a secondary school in Chernihiv, and struck gas stations and a sports school in Dnipropetrovsk.

Dnipropetrovsk Regional Governor Oleksandr Hanzha convened a Defense Council to address evacuation security and anti-drone defenses after more than 40 Russian strikes across five districts, including an FPV drone attack in Nikopol that killed three civilians. The meeting emphasized directing maximum resources toward Ukraine’s military.

Russia launched an overnight attack on Ukraine using over 220 drones and Iskander-M missiles. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted most of the weapons, but strikes caused damage in nine locations, including Konotop, Dnipropetrovsk, and Odesa regions, leading to civilian casualties and disruptions in gas, electricity, and water supply systems.

Russian tactical forces conducted overnight and morning drone and artillery strikes across four Ukrainian regions on May 24, wounding 23 civilians. A drone strike in Bohodukhiv injured 12 residents and damaged 15 vehicles, while combined attacks in Nikopol injured seven.

Russia fired over 200 drones at Ukraine, resulting in one death and four injuries in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The attacks occurred as a truce expired. Local administration reported the casualties.