Ukraine pushes Russia "another 700 meters” back near Bakhmut - Ground Forces
The Third Assault Brigade of Ukraine’s Ground Forces cleared the area near Bakhmut that is 1,730m wide and 700m deep, pushing the enemy back.
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21 May 2023
Russian strikes on Donetsk settlements leave two civilians killed, six injured
The Russian invasion army has once again shelled populaces in Donetsk region, as a result of which two people were killed and six were injured.
Biden yet to decide on who gives Ukraine F-16s - White House
The United States is determined to support international efforts to train Ukrainian war pilots on modern fighter jets but Washington has still not decided whether it will be the United States or other ally that will ultimately hand over the F16s to Ukraine.
Russians shell Sumy, Chernihiv regions five times on Sunday
On May 21, Russian troops shelled the territories of Chernihiv and Sumy regions close to the border with the Russian Federation five times, employing mortars and artillery.
Border guards neutralize Russian assault group in Bakhmut
Mortar operators with the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, in conjunction with aerial reconnaissance, hit the positions of Russian troops in Bakhmut, Donetsk region, eliminating a group of invaders as they were intending to go on the offensive.
Four Russian AFVs, one tank destroyed in Bakhmut direction
Ukraine’s Defense Forces have destroyed one Russian tank, four armored fighting vehicles (AFVs) and four motor vehicles in the Bakhmut direction.
President Zelensky compares war-torn cities of Ukraine to Hiroshima
Even though the enemy of Ukraine uses non-nuclear weapons, the ruins of Ukrainian cities, which had been burned to the ground by Russian bombs and artillery, are similar to what one can see in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.
Ukrainian forces close to tactically encircling Bakhmut – Commander Syrskyi
Ukrainian warriors are advancing on the flanks in the suburbs of the Donetsk region’s Bakhmut and are close to tactically encircling the city.
Zelensky: Bakhmut not captured by Russians
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the Russian forces have not captured Bakhmut city, Donetsk region.
Russians strike village in Kherson region with aerial bombs, civilian infrastructure damaged
In Kherson region, 12 houses, a cultural center, a shop and two other buildings were damaged in Russia’s attack on Stanislav village with guided aerial bombs.
Russians failed to encircle Bakhmut, they lost part of dominant heights – deputy defense minister
The Russian invaders failed to surround Bakhmut, Donetsk region, and they lost part of the dominant heights around the city.
Sunak at G7 summit: Ukraine must not only win the war but also win a just peace
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has assured of his country's support for Ukraine's defense against Russia, stressing “Ukraine’s security is our security.”
Number of children injured by Russian army in Ukraine rises to 981
As a result of Russia’s full-scale armed aggression, 482 children have been killed and 981 more injured in Ukraine.
Yermak, Sullivan discuss situation at front, formation of 'fighter jet coalition'
As part of his visit to Japan as a member of the official Ukrainian delegation, Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Yermak met with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.
Russia keeps two missile carriers with eight Kalibrs in Black Sea
The Russian Federation keeps two Kalibr cruise missile carriers, with a total salvo of up to eight missiles, in the Black Sea.
Three civilians injured as Russian forces shell enterprise in Kupiansk
In Kharkiv region, a local enterprise burned down in Kupiansk as a result of Russia’s shelling. Three people were injured after repeated attacks.
Ukraine’s Air Force downs four Shahed drones in country’s east
On the evening of May 20, four enemy Shahed-136/131 one-way attack UAVs were destroyed in the eastern operational zone.
Zelensky denies Bakhmut capture by Russia - spox
Serhii Nikiforov, press secretary of President Volodymyr Zelensky, says the head of the Ukrainian state denied the reports of the Bakhmut capture Russian invaders.
U.S. announces new $375M aid batch to Ukraine
The U.S. Department of Defense on Sunday announced additional security assistance package to Ukraine to help the nation meet its critical security and defense needs.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to about 203,160 troops
Russia has already lost about 203,160 troops in Ukraine (+730 over the past day).
Russians fire drones at Dnipropetrovsk region, all of them downed
On the night of May 21, 2023, Russian troops fired unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at the Dnipropetrovsk region. Ukraine’s air defense forces destroyed all enemy targets.
War update: Ukraine’s Air Force launched 10 strikes on enemy positions
In the past 24 hours, Ukraine’s Defense Forces have launched 10 air strikes on Russian personnel and military equipment clusters.
Russians shelling two frontline towns to force locals to "evacuate" - mayor
The Russian army has been shelling the towns of Tokmak and Molochansk in the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region in order to force civilians to flee the area.
Russia redeploys several battalions to reinforce Bakhmut sector – UK intelligence
In the last four days, Russia has highly likely redeployed up to several battalions to reinforce the Bakhmut sector.
Russia forces POWs to tell their relatives that Ukraine refuses to release them – Coordination Headquarters
The Russian invaders force the captured service members to call their relatives and say that Ukraine refuses to release them.
20 May 2023
Italy looking into possibility of training Ukrainian war pilots - Meloni
Italy, together with its allies, is considering the possibility of training Ukrainian air force pilots on Western-type warplanes.
Two houses damaged as Russians seven times shell Sumy region
On May 20, Russian troops shelled four communities in Sumy region close to the border with Russia, where a total of 56 explosions were reported.
Two Russian submarines on combat duty off Crimea coast
The Russian Federation keeps two missile carriers with a total of eight Kalibr cruise missiles on board in the Black Sea.
Russia’s fake reports claiming Ukraine CinC’s “disappearance” come amid tension climax in Bakhmut
The launch by the Russians of a fake report claiming the alleged disappearance of the Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, can be explained by the peak of battlefield tension in and around Bakhmut.
Woman injured as Russians attack Nikopol district with heavy artillery
Russian troops have struck the Dnipropetrovsk region’s city of Nikopol and Chervonohryhorivka community with heavy artillery.