One killed in enemy attacks on 17 settlements in Kharkiv region
Russian troops shelled 17 settlements in three districts of the Kharkiv region on May 19, killing one person.
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19 May 2023
One injured in 80 Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
The Russian army launched 80 shelling attacks on the Zaporizhzhia region on Thursday, May 18.
Russia's military death toll in Ukraine climbs to 201,760
Ukraine's defense forces killed about 201,760 Russian invaders between February 24, 2022 and May 19, 2023, including 660 in the past day alone.
Air defense forces destroy three Russian missiles, 16 Shahed drones
On the night of May 19, Ukraine’s air defense forces destroyed three Russian cruise missiles and 16 combat drones.
Russian troops strike Kryvyi Rih. Enterprise hit, civilians injured
Russian troops attacked Kryvyi Rih at night. Casualties have been reported.
Russians hit Kherson region 57 times in past day
Over the past day, May 18, the Russian invaders launched 57 strikes on Kherson region, injuring two people.
Enemy continues focusing on four directions, 29 engagements recorded in past day
The enemy continues to focus its main efforts on Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiyivka, and Maryinka directions – 29 combat engagements took place there over the past day. The fiercest battles are fought for Bakhmut and Marinka.
Yermak: Ukraine trying to convey its peace formula to Arab countries
Ukraine wants to protect all world countries from the aggression it has faced itself and tries to convey this to the Arab world.
Air defense forces destroy all enemy air targets on approach to Kyiv
All identified air targets moving towards Kyiv were destroyed by the Ukrainian air defense forces and means.
Security briefing held by Office of President for Chinese delegation
A briefing on the current security situation in the country was held at the Office of the President for the Chinese government delegation, led by the Special Representative of the Chinese Government for Eurasian Affairs, Li Hui.
18 May 2023
Podolyak: Any ideas of 'frozen conflicts' not discussed in any offices
Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, has said that any ideas of "frozen conflicts" are not discussed in any offices.
Zelensky: More missiles, air defense systems, jets among Ukraine's priorities for near future
Ukraine's priorities for this and next week and for the near future include additional air defense systems, additional missiles, training and fighter jets, and long-range weapons.
Ukraine's president holds war cabinet meeting, praises offensive brigades
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a war cabinet meeting to discuss the work of the defense, offensive and Air Force brigades.
Zelensky: We should not be misled when Russia starts talking about peace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that we should not be misled when Russia starts talking about peace, because it simply needs time for new plans.
Norway to donate long-range MLRS, artillery location radars to Ukraine
Norway will transfer eight long-range multiple launch rocket systems and three Arthur artillery location radars to Ukraine.
Ukraine has no right to lay down its arms prematurely - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the battle for the future of the world is underway, and Ukraine and its allies have no right to lay down their arms prematurely and not to fight until the final victory.
Enemy hit Nikopol with heavy artillery
In the afternoon, the Russian army hit Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, with heavy artillery.
British defense minister confirms that Storm Shadow missiles have been used in Ukraine
British Defense Minister Ben Wallace has confirmed that long-range Storm Shadow missiles provided to Ukraine have been used.
17 combat clashes recorded in four ‘hottest’ sectors of the front – General Staff
In the past 24 hours, 17 combat clashes have been recorded in the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Marinka directions. Fierce battles are ongoing in the cities of Bakhmut and Maryinka in Donetsk region.
Italy to train Ukrainian soldiers
Italy will train Ukrainian recruits at schools and military installations in Italy, as well as take part in EU-Ukraine training programmes in Brussels, Poland and Germany.
Missile attack on Kharkiv region: Two houses destroyed, dozens damaged in Tsyrkuny
As a result of Russia’s missile attack on the village of Tsyrkuny, Kharkiv region, two residential buildings were completely destroyed, many private houses and farm buildings were damaged.
One person killed, two injured in Kharkiv region as result of missile attack
A missile strike on the village of Tsyrkuny, Kharkiv region, killed one person and injured two others.
Scientists debunk Russian fakes about radiation in Khmelnytskyi
Employees of Khmelnytskyi National University have debunked Russian fakes about an increase in radiation levels in the city following the attack by Russian forces on the night of May 13th.
Ukraine will soon have more NASAMS: VR Chairman Stefanchuk visits enterprise in Norway
Ukraine will soon have more Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) in order to shoot down everything that Russia fires at peaceful Ukrainian settlements even more effectively and defend itself against Russian brutal attacks.
International Criminal Court should working on crimes committed by Russians since 2014
It is important for the International Criminal Court (ICC), despite the full-scale invasion, to work on the crimes committed by Russians since 2014.
Civilian likely to be trapped under rubble as Russians strike Kharkiv region’s Tsyrkuny
Russian troops have attacked the Kharkiv region’s village of Tsyrkuny. A civilian is likely to have been trapped under the rubble of a detached house.
Number of casualties as result of missile strike in Odesa increased to three
As a result of the missile strike on Odesa on May 17th, three people were injured and one man died.
In the U.S. Congress, there calls for Biden to unblock supply of F-16 fighters to Ukraine - NYT
A group of 14 members of the U.S. Congress, comprising Democrats and Republicans, has sent a letter to President Joe Biden's administration urging the immediate unblocking of the supply of F-16 fighters to Ukraine.
Shelling of Zelenivka: teenager critically injured
The teenager who was injured on May 17 during the shelling of the village of Zelenivka in the Kherson region remains in critical condition, while a 24-year-old man sustained injuries of moderate severity.
Chernihiv region: In Novhorod-Siverskyi district, 32 explosions reported within day
Residents of the Novhorod-Siverskyi district in the Chernihiv region heard 32 explosions within a day.