Vladimir Putin replaces the heads of two Russian regions bordering Ukraine that have been repeatedly targeted by Kyiv’s forces. The leadership changes follow years of cross-border strikes in the conflict zone.

Bryansk RegionAlexander Bogomaz reports two civilian deaths following separate drone attacks in the Suzemsky and Sevsk districts of the Russian border region.

Bryansk RegionAlexander Bogomaz reported that two civilians were killed in separate drone attacks in the Suzemsky and Sevsk districts.

Ukraine's Prosecutor General opens a war crimes investigation into the alleged desecration of two Ukrainian soldiers' bodies by Russian forces in the Zaporizhzhia sector on May 12.

The Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine has launched an investigation into the alleged desecration of two Ukrainian soldiers' bodies by Russian forces in the Zaporizhzhia sector on May 12, 2026.

TheStaff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports that Russian forces beheaded two Ukrainian soldiers during an ambush on the Huliaipole front on May 12, 2026.

TheStaff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russian forces beheaded two soldiers from the 225th Separate Assault Regiment during an ambush on the Huliaipole front on May 12, 2026.

Ukraine'sAndriy Sybiha says recent massive Russian air attacks across the country contradict Putin's claims about the war nearing its end. Sybiha noted Russia continued attacks instead of accepting a ceasefire proposal.

Ukrainian Andriy Sybiha stated that Russia's recent massive air attacks across Ukraine on Wednesday contradict Putin's claims about the war nearing its end. Sybiha noted that instead of accepting a ceasefire proposal, Russia continued its attacks in many regions.