Zelensky welcomes Biden's decision to support 'jets coalition' for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed the United States' decision to support an international "fighter jet coalition" for Ukraine.
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19 May 2023
Enemy launched six missile strikes, 51 airstrikes on Ukraine on Friday - General Staff
Russian forces hit Ukraine with six missile strikes and 51 airstrikes on Friday, May 19.
Biden tells G7 leaders U.S. will support F-16 training effort for Ukrainians
U.S. President Joe Biden has assured the leaders of the G7 nations that the United States will support an effort to train Ukrainian pilots on advanced aircraft, including F-16s.
Energy workers killed in Russian shelling of Sumy region
In Sumy region, three employees of the Sumyoblenergo local energy company were killed in the shelling by the Russian military.
State Department stats that they in close contact with Ukraine regarding issue of weapons
The United States is well aware of Ukraine's need for weaponry as they maintain close contact with Ukrainian leaders and carefully assess Kyiv's defense requests.
International Criminal Court team gathering evidence of war crimes committed by Russia in Kherson
The team of the International Criminal Court (ICC), led by Brenda Hollis and accompanied by prosecutors from the Office of the Prosecutor and the Kherson Regional Prosecutor's Office, inspected locations in Kherson where war crimes committed by Russians were documented.
Situation in Bakhmut: Armed Forces of Ukraine seize initiative, try to counterattack
Bakhmut remains a priority target for the Russian army, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine have managed to advance up to 500 meters in various sections during the day and hold the southwestern part of the city.
Ukrainian troops destroy two enemy drones in east
The Ukrainian military destroyed two Russian Orlan-10 drones in the area of Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovsk region, and Vilniansk, Zaporizhzhia region.
Militarization of Zaporizhzhia NPP: G7 leaders condemn Russia's actions
G7 leaders adopted a statement on Ukraine at the Hiroshima summit, supporting the IAEA's efforts to resolve the situation around the Zaporizhzhia NPP and calling Russia's actions to militarize the nuclear plant "irresponsible".
Movement of Russian trucks with ammunition being recorded in Mariupol
In the temporarily occupied Mariupol, the movement of Russian trucks with ammunition is being recorded.
Man detonated in Kharkiv region, attempting to neutralize explosive device on his own
In the village of Snizhkivka, Izyum district, the Kharkiv region, a man detonated himself on his own yard while attempting to neutralize an explosive object.
Houses, stores, hospital damaged in Russia’s overnight attack on Donetsk region
Last night, in the Donetsk region, Russian invaders launched a drone attack on Pokrovsk, shelled the Kurakhove community seven times, and opened fire on Ukrainsk with the Smerch multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).
United States doesn’t block delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by its allies, according to CNN
Over the past few weeks, the administration of President Joe Biden has made it clear to European allies that the United States will not obstruct them in delivering F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.
Damage to rail line in Crimea may disrupt deliveries of weapons to Russia's Black Sea Fleet – UK intelligence
British intelligence believes that damage to the only rail line into the port of Sevastopol may disrupt deliveries of weaponry to Russia's Black Sea Fleet.
Ukrainian air defenses destroy five drones in Lviv region
Ukraine's air defense forces destroyed five Iranian-made Shahed kamikaze drones over the Lviv region in the early hours of Friday morning.
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.
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.