Zelensky says all defenders will be evacuated from Azovstal plant
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he believes that the evacuation of Ukrainian defenders from the Azovstal steel plant will be completed in the near future.
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20 May 2022
Russia spreading fake bomb reports across Transnistria to destabilize region - Land Forces
Russian intelligence services are circulating false reports claiming a bomb threat targeting social infrastructure facilities in the Transnistrian Moldovan Republic in order to destabilize the situation in the region.
Russian missile hits infrastructure facility in Odesa region
On May 20, at about 17:00 local time, Russian invasion forces launched a missile at an infrastructure facility in Odesa region.
Seven wounded, including child, in Russian missile strike on Lozova, Kharkiv region
At least seven people, including a child, were injured in a missile attack on the town of Lozova in Kharkiv region.
Journalists, media among Russian dictator’s main targets - Minister
The Russian government fears the freedom of Ukrainians, which is why journalists and the media are one of Putin's main targets.
Putin in “absolute dead end” – he can’t stop war, can’t win it, Ukraine's intel chief says
Ukraine will fight until all Russian forces are expelled from its territory to the 1991 borders. At the moment, Vladimir Putin is in a dead end because he cannot stop the war and neither can he win it.
Russian troops attempt to encircle Ukrainian forces near Lysychansk and Sievierodonetsk
The situation within the areas of hostilities is remaining tense and showing the signs of aggravation. In particular, Russian invaders are attempting to encircle Ukrainian forces near Lysychansk and Sievierodonetsk.
Russians launch missile strike on Odesa Region’s coast
On May 20, 2022, the Russian military launched a missile strike on Odesa Region’s coast with aircrafts, having hit a beach toilet.
Place of life and death: Mariupol defender shares photographs from Azovstal steelworks
Dmytro Kozatskyi, a Ukrainian fighter from the Azov Regiment, using the call sign ‘Orest’, has shared the photographs of Mariupol defenders, who were fighting against Russian invaders within the Mariupol-based Azovstal plant.
At least three killed as Russian forces shell school in Sievierodonetsk
In Sievierodonetsk, Luhansk region, Russian invaders fired on a school where people were hiding, killing at least three locals.
Lubny community hit by missile strike, infrastructure damaged
The Lubny community in the Poltava region came under a missile attack on May 20, and an infrastructure facility was damaged.
Russian troops launch missile strike on Malyn, almost 100 houses damaged
Russian troops have launched a missile strike on the town of Malyn in Ukraine's Zhytomyr Region, damaging infrastructure and nearly 100 buildings.
Lviv paratroopers use Stugna, Javelin to destroy two Russian tanks
Lviv paratroopers have destroyed two Russian tanks by firing the Stugna-P and Javelin anti-tank guided missile systems.
Russian forces shell 54 settlements in Donetsk, Luhansk regions on May 19, killing 20
Russian troops shelled 54 settlements in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions on May 19, killing 20 civilians.
Lviv paratroopers destroy three armored fighting vehicles of Russian invaders
Lviv paratroopers have destroyed three armored fighting vehicles of Russian forces.
NYT releases new video evidence of executions of Ukrainians by Russian soldiers in Bucha
The New York Times published new evidence of atrocities committed by the Russian military during the occupation of Bucha, Kyiv region.
Russia drafting persons with disabilities into invasion force - SBU
Ukrainian defenders are apparently inflicting such massive losses on Russian invaders that their commanders have resorted to conscripting men with various disabilities to replenish their army ranks.
U.S. Army veteran: All Russians are saying, even to their forces, is a lie
U.S. war veteran Dan Rice has stressed the importance of conveying the truth to the world about the war Russia has unleashed in Ukraine.
Russia likely to redeploy forces from Mariupol to other areas without preparation - British intel
Due to high pressure to achieve gains on the battlefield, Russian commanders are likely to redistribute their forces from Mariupol to other directions without proper preparation.
Already 232 children killed by Russian invaders across Ukraine
Russian troops have killed 232 children and injured at least 427 across Ukraine since the full-scale invasion started on February 24.
Russian death toll in Ukraine war stands at nearly 28,700 - General Staff
From February 24 to May 20, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 28,700 Russian servicemen, including nearly 200 in the past day alone.
Russians twice fire at Dnipropetrovsk Region’s Velyka Kostromka
On the night of May 20, 2022, Russian troops again opened fire on Velyka Kostromka, Dnipropetrovsk Region.
Thirteen civilians killed in Russia’s shelling of Luhansk Region
Thirteen civilians have been killed in Russia’s shelling of Luhansk Region over the past day.
Russian troops conduct offensive operations near Lysychansk and Sievierodonetsk
Russian troops are conducting offensive operations near such settlements as Lysychansk and Sievierodonetsk, Luhansk Region.
Denisova calls on Italy to assist with sanctions against Russia over illegal adoption of children
Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Liudmyla Denisova has called on the Italian Foreign Affairs Ministry to assist with imposing sanctions on those involved in the illegal adoption of Ukrainian children in Russia.
Over 18.4 thousand crimes registered in Ukraine as part of Russian invasion
A total of 18,477 crimes have been registered in Ukraine by law enforcement officers as part of the Russian invasion.
President Zelensky: We must ensure that Russia does not have any success in aggression against Ukraine
Together we must ensure that there is no success for Russia in its aggression against Ukraine, either military, or economic, or any other.
19 May 2022
Pentagon reveals contents of new security assistance package for Ukraine
The next security assistance package for Ukraine, announced by U.S. President Biden on Thursday, will include weapons and equipment totaling about $100 million.
Two tanks, 40 invaders eliminated in eastern Ukraine
In the area of responsibility of the Operational and Tactical Group "East", the Ukrainian military eliminated 40 Russian invaders and destroyed two tanks and two armored personnel vehicles.
Palamar: Azov Regiment command stays in Azovstal’s territory
Deputy Commander of the Azov Regiment, Captain Sviatoslav Palamar (call sign Kalyna) recorded a video in which he denies the information that he left the territory of the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol and surrendered to Russian invaders.