As of May 13, 2026, Ukraine continues to resist Russia’s full-scale invasion, marking the 1540th day of conflict. The ongoing war has prompted constant updates, with a live text feed tracking all significant events.
Key Developments:
- On May 13, the second hearing in the case against former head of the Office of the President, Andriy Yermak, is set to take place, where the defense will present its arguments. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office allege that Yermak and others may have laundered 460 million hryvnias during the construction of the “Dynasty” residences in Kozyn. Yermak has responded, asserting that the case is based on “many assumptions without any facts.”
- In Kryvyi Rih, a Russian strike hit a residential building, resulting in two fatalities and injuries to a nine-month-old child.
In Kharkiv’s Holodnohirskiy district, a Russian attack on an infrastructure facility sparked a fire. Additionally, debris from a drone fell onto a road in the Shevchenkivskyi district.
Kharkiv’s Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported two strikes in the city, confirming that the impacts occurred in the Shevchenkivskyi and Holodnohirskiy districts.
Explosions were also reported in Kharkiv, as confirmed by correspondents from the news agency Suspilne.
On May 13, Ukraine marks 1540 days of resistance against Russia's invasion, with significant developments including a court hearing for Andriy Yermak and recent attacks in Kryvyi Rih and Kharkiv. The ongoing conflict continues to impact civilian life and infrastructure.