Update 2026-05-18: According to reports, a Russian drone hit a Chinese cargo ship in the Black Sea off the coast of Odesa during the night (local time) to Monday (18 May). Several Chinese citizens were injured.
2026-05-18: Russia fired hundreds of drones and almost two dozen missiles at several regions in Ukraine in the night from Sunday (17 May) to Monday (18 May), injuring dozens of people. Dnipro, Odesa, Kherson and Zaporizhia were among those affected.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Ongoing armed clashes are to be expected. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.