Ukraine investigates role of Belarus in deportation of children
Ukraine is investigating the alleged role of Belarus in the forced displacement of Ukrainian children from the territories temporarily occupied by Russia.
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24 May 2023
Zelensky holds Supreme CinC Staff meeting to discuss ammo supply, Air Force development
President Volodymyr Zelensky chaired another meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief regarding the operational developments on the battlefield, ammunition provision, and work on the concept of Air Force development.
Netherlands to allocate €260M for purchase ammunition for Ukraine
The Netherlands will allocate 260 million euros for the purchase of 155 mm artillery ammunition for Ukraine.
U.S. instructors to start training Ukrainian crews on Abrams tanks within days
U.S. forces are expected to start training Ukrainian recruits on M1A1 Abrams tanks “in the next week or so.”
Russian recon ship reportedly attacked by drones
The Ivan Khurs reconnaissance ship with the Russian Black Sea Fleet was reportedly attacked by at least three maritime drones on May 24.
Commander Syrskyi: Ukraine’s Defense Forces achieve success on Bakhmut flanks
Ukrainian defenders have achieved success on the flanks of the Donetsk region’s Bakhmut. The defense operation continues.
School, cultural hall struck by Russian projectiles in Kherson region
In the Kherson region, Russian troops have shelled a school, village council, and cultural hall. Enemy projectiles caused damage to production premises, filling stations and residential houses.
Cases of Russia’s military going AWOL rapidly increasing – UK intel
The incidents of the Russian military going absent without leave (AWOL) have significantly increased in number, according to the judicial data from the aggressor state.
Russians shell three districts in Kharkiv region, casualties reported
In the Kharkiv region, Russian troops have attacked three districts over the past day. Casualties among civilians were reported.
Eleven civilians injured in Russia’s shelling of Donetsk region
Eleven civilians have been injured in Russia’s shelling of the Donetsk region over the past day.
Russian armed aggression affects over 1,465 children in Ukraine
A total of 482 children have been killed and over 983 injured in Ukraine since the Russian invasion started.
Air strikes, drones, artillery: Zaporizhzhia region comes under enemy fire 102 times
Over the past day, Russian troops have launched 102 attacks on 23 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to 204,760
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 204,760 Russian troops in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to May 24, 2023, including 400 invaders in the past day alone.
Russians shell Kherson region 64 times, casualties reported
The Russian forces shelled Kherson region 64 times over the past day, killing two civilians and injuring three more.
Ukrainian soldiers down enemy Ka-52 helicopter, four Shahed UAVs in past day
Ukrainian soldiers destroyed an enemy attack and reconnaissance helicopter Ka-52, four Shahed-type attack UAVs and a Zala-type reconnaissance drone in the past day.
Ukrainian forces repel numerous enemy attacks near Maryinka
The Russian forces are focusing their main efforts on the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Marinka directions, where 26 combat clashes took place in the past 24 hours.
Austin, Reznikov discuss preparations for 12th Ramstein format meeting
The U.S. Department of Defense has specified that given the term for training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets, the deployment of infrastructure and other components, providing Ukraine with these fighter jets is part of a long-term commitment.
Transfer of F-16s to Ukraine to be discussed at next Ramstein format meeting
Pentagon spokesman General Patrick Ryder has said that another Ramstein format meeting will be devoted to the strengthening of Ukraine’s air defense, the provision of ammunition, as well as the discussion about the transfer of F-16 fighter jets.
23 May 2023
Zelensky: Key task of Ukraine is to strengthen and enhance defense capabilities
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the key task of Ukraine is to strengthen its defense capabilities, as well as to increase the capabilities of its warriors and state as a whole.
Russian forces again attack Dnipropetrovsk region
On May 23, the enemy attacked Nikopol and Marhanets community, Dnipropetrovsk region.
Zaluzhnyi, Cavoli discuss strengthening air defense capabilities, including due to F-16s
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi and NATO's supreme allied commander and commander of U.S. forces in Europe, General Christopher Cavoli, discussed the strengthening of Ukraine’s air defense capabilities, including due to F-16 fighter jets.
Germany sends another military aid package to Ukraine
On Tuesday, May 23, the German government announced about the transfer of another military aid package to Ukraine.
EU countries deliver 220,000 rounds, 1,300 missiles to Ukraine - Borrell
The following days, weeks, and months will be decisive for the Russian war against Ukraine, and that is why the member states are accelerating the delivery of military aid to the Ukrainian armed forces: Ukraine received 220,000 shells of various calibers and 1,300 missiles from the existing EU stocks.
Russian army shells village in Kherson region, one killed, one injured
The military of the Russian Federation once again shelled Kherson region, leaving one dead and one injured.
If Russians believe they've captured Bakhmut, this isn't true - NSDC secretary
Part of Bakhmut is still under the control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Russian soldiers defy imprisonment threat, unwilling to deploy to forward positions - intel
Russian invasion forces have faced an issue of recruits being unwilling to move to the frontline positions, even under the threat of being prosecuted for disobedience at home.
Five men, two women killed during occupation found in Donetsk region
In the liberated village of Bohorodychne, Donetsk region, law enforcement officers found the bodies of five men and two women who died during the temporary occupation of the region by the army of the Russian Federation.
Poland ready to train 30,000 Ukrainian forces - Blaszczak
Warsaw is ready to train up to 30,000 Ukrainian servicemen.
Germany trains up to 9,000 Ukrainian soldiers by end of year
Germany plans to train up to 9,000 Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers by the end of the year and provide weapons that will help Ukraine win.
Russian forces mining Dnipro’s left bank on Zaporizhzhia axis
In the Zaporizhzhia direction, the Russian invaders are undertaking the so-called active defense measures, mining the left bank of the Dnipro, Ukraine’s main water artery.