Instead of implementing a ceasefire, Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine using drones and missiles. The head of the Ukrainian president's office, Andriy Yermak, accuses the Kremlin of causing civilian casualties.

The UK government has announced the extension of sanctions against Russia in response to the large-scale Russian UAV attack on Ukraine on the night of 17-18 May. Source: European Pravda; a statement by the UK government Details: The sanctions will affect 100 facilities in Russia's defence,

The massive missile and drone attack, one of the largest aerial bombardments of the war, casts more doubt on the U.S.-brokered peace process.