Four civilians killed by Russian shelling in Donetsk region
Russian invaders killed four residents of Donetsk region on May 15.
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16 May 2023
Air defense forces shoot down four cruise missiles over Mykolaiv region
Overnight Tuesday, Ukraine’s air defense forces shot down four cruise missiles fired from the Black Sea over Mykolaiv region.
Ukraine downs all 18 incoming Russian missiles, including 6 Kinzhals
Ukraine’s air defense forces have shot down all 18 missiles of various types Russia launched at the country overnight Tuesday.
Missile attack on Kyiv: U.S. ambassador praises Ukraine’s air defenses
Bridget Brink, the Ambassador of the United States of America to Ukraine, reacted to the latest Russian shelling of Kyiv overnight Tuesday, thanking the country’s air defense operators for their work.
Russian death toll in Ukraine nearing 200K
From February 24, 2022 to May 16, 2023, the Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated 199,980 Russian invaders, including 520 in the past day alone.
Ukraine hits eight Russian air defense systems, four artillery units
Over the past day, aviation, Ukraine’s rocket and artillery units conducted a number of successful strikes on Russian control points and their manpower and equipment clusters.
Kyiv authorities reveal details of Russia’s latest “dense, complex” missile strike
Tentative reports say missile debris fell across five city districts.
Missile attack on Kyiv: Klitschko reports three casualties
Three people were injured as a result of a Russian missile attack targeting Kyiv’s Solomyansky district overnight Tuesday.
German government starts forming security assistance package to Ukraine
The formation of the security assistance package to Ukraine announced by Berlin has already begun.
Movement of large convoy of Russian military equipment spotted in Mariupol
The movement of a large convoy of enemy military equipment with ammunition is spotted in the temporarily captured Mariupol city.
15 May 2023
Three dozen Abrams tanks already delivered to Germany for training - Pentagon
The United States has already delivered three dozen M1 Abrams training tanks to Germany, on which Ukrainian defenders will soon be training.
France ready to train Ukrainian war pilots - Macron
France and several other European countries are ready to start training Ukrainian military pilots soon.
Russia increasing deportations and abductions of civilians - Ukraine at UNSC
The Russian Federation has increased the pace of deportations and abductions of the civilian population in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
Ukraine advances two kilometers on flanks around Bakhmut - spox
Over the past two days, the Ukrainian military has advanced from 350 meters to 2 kilometers in some areas on the flanks around the town of Bakhmut in Donetsk region.
Germany to give Ukraine EUR 11B purely in defense aid - Zelensky
Germany will allocate EUR 11 billion in defense assistance to Ukraine.
President Zelensky: Returning home with new defense packages – Ukraine getting stronger
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is returning to Ukraine with new defense packages.
Five White Angels police team members injured as Russians attack Donetsk region
A vehicle of the White Angels police unit has come under enemy fire in the Donetsk region’s Bakhmut district. Five police officers were injured.
War update: Bakhmut and Marinka remaining epicenter of hostilities, 37 clashes in four directions
In the past 24 hours, Ukraine’s Air Force has launched 14 strikes on Russian troops, namely seven strikes on enemy personnel and military equipment clusters, and the rest on air defense missile systems.
UN reports on 23,600 civilian casualties in Ukraine since Russian invasion started
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has now verified 23,600 civilian casualties in Ukraine since February 24, 2022.
Four Russian drones downed in Kherson region
On May 15, 2023, Ukraine’s anti-aircraft defense units destroyed four Russian drones in the Kherson region.
Invaders carrying out forced passportization in Zaporizhzhia region
The invaders are actively carrying out forced passportization in Zaporizhzhia region, setting a "deadline" for September 1.
Enemy hits Kharkiv region. Two civilians killed
Two civilians were killed and another man was hospitalized with shrapnel injuries as a result of a Russian strike on the village of Dvorichna in Kupyansk district, Kharkiv region.
Russians intensify shelling in southern direction
The Russian occupation forces have intensified shelling in the southern direction, launching airstrike on Stanislav, Kherson region, last night. Over the past day, 97 strikes with the use of 440 projectiles were recorded.
Enemy sabotage and recon groups trying to probe Ukrainian border – intelligence
In the north of Ukraine, enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups try to probe the border.
Ukrainian troops destroy up to seven enemy lightweight boats a day in Kherson region
In the temporarily occupied territory of Kherson region, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroy up to seven lightweight motorboats and boats of the enemy every day.
Air Force spox hopes Ukraine to get enough Storm Shadow missiles
Storm Shadow is a new type of weapon, and Ukraine expects to receive sufficient quantities of this weapon.
About 2,500 Russian military personnel stationed in Belarus territory
As of May 15, the situation on Ukraine–Belarus border remains fully controlled. About 2,500 Russian troops are currently stationed in the territory of the Republic of Belarus.
Zelensky announces important decisions on 'fighter jet coalition' for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Britain Rishi Sunak have discussed the creation of a "fighter jet coalition" to supply modern fighter jets to Ukraine.
Zelensky says agreements reached on powerful military aid packages for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is satisfied with the outcome of his visits to European countries, during which agreements were reached on important and powerful military aid packages for Ukraine.
Sunak: Britain will be key part of coalition to support Ukraine’s Air Force
Great Britain will be a key part of the coalition of partners that provides support in the development of the Air Force of Ukraine.