Ukraine’s Armed Forces eliminate 130 invaders, smash two ammo depots in south
Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 130 Russian invaders, destroyed three modernized tanks and two ammunition depots in the south of Ukraine.
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18 May 2022
Haidai: Russians no longer dare to cross Siversky Donets River
Russian troops refuse to assault Bilohorivka and cross the Siversky Donets River in Luhansk region.
17 May 2022
Tens of thousands of Ukrainians held in Russian camps - Zelensky
Tens of thousands of Ukrainians are held in camps on Russian territory that were created according to the Nazi model, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Ukrainian air defense forces destroy 11 enemy drones, four cruise missiles on May 17
The Ukrainian Air Force and air defense units of the Ukrainian Ground Forces hit 15 targets of Russian invaders on May 17, including 11 drones and four cruise missiles.
Ukrainian defenders repel 12 enemy attacks in JFO area
The Ukrainian military repulsed 12 enemy attacks in the area of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) on May 17, and fighting continues at four more locations.
Russia wants to protract war - Reznikov
In order to prevent Russia from protracting the war, Ukraine is interested in receiving international military aid and buying weapons as quickly as possible and in the right quantities.
Firefights, bombardments: enemy trying to advance in Ukraine's east
In the eastern part of Ukraine, Russian forces are attempting to advance along the entire line of contact, with support of Su-35 fighter jets in Donetsk region.
Knauf plant in Donetsk region hit by Russian air strike
Russian occupiers have launched an air strike on the Knauf Ukraine plant, operated by a leading manufacturer of construction and finishing materials. Rescuers have deployed to the scene to put out the fire.
Ukraine obtains new evidence of Russia’s atrocities in Kharkiv region
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has intercepted a phone call of a Russian serviceman boasting to his father about torturing the Ukrainian POWs and shelling peaceful settlements in Kharkiv region.
In Chernihiv region, Russian forces fire mortars at border area
The invaders have mortared the area in Chernihiv region close to the border with Russia.
In occupied Luhansk region, "conscripts" threatened with execution for dodging draft
In the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk region, Russian forces have launched forcible draft of the local population. For refusing to fight against Ukraine, the invaders threaten to execute male residents.
Enemy UAV shot down over Dnipropetrovsk Region
Russia’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been shot down over Dnipropetrovsk Region today.
Operational information on the Russian invasion of Ukraine
A briefing on "Operational information on the Russian invasion of Ukraine" will be held on May 18 at 3:30 p.m.
One person killed in Russia’s missile strike on five-storey house in Bakhmut
One person has been killed in Russia’s missile strike on a five-storey apartment block in Bakhmut, Donetsk Region.
Evacuation bus comes under enemy fire in Luhansk Region
A total of 73 civilians have been evacuated from Luhansk Region today, although one of evacuation buses has come under enemy fire.
Russian military again fire missiles at bridge over Dniester Estuary
On the night of May 17, 2022, the Russian military launched two cruise missiles on a bridge over the Dniester Estuary in Odesa Region, which had already been damaged.
State border in Sumy Region secured, but provocative shelling from Russia underway
Russian invaders have not broken through the state border in Shostka District, Sumy Region, but continue provocative shelling from the territory of Russia.
Donetsk Region under extensive enemy fire from Vuhledar to Bakhmut
Donetsk Region is now under extensive enemy fire all over the front line, from Vuhledar to Bakhmut.
Evacuation of Ukrainian defenders from Azovstal plant
Mariupol City Council has shared a video, depicting the evacuation of Ukrainian defenders from the Mariupol-based Azovstal plant on May 16, 2022.
Russians trying to break through border in Sumy region
In Shostka district of Sumy region, Russian invaders are trying to break through the land border. Fighting is ongoing.
Enemy trying to break through to administrative border of Luhansk region
To date, Luhansk region is the main outpost for deterring the Russian armada, so the fierce fighting is ongoing here.
Reznikov: Mariupol defenders made it possible to push back Russian troops around Kyiv
The heroism of the defenders of Mariupol made it possible to push back Russian troops around Kyiv and stop the offensive on Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions.
Vereshchuk: Ukraine working on next stages of humanitarian operation at Azovstal
Ukraine is working on the next stages of the humanitarian operation at Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol.
Sumy region shelled from Russia’s territory. Over 70 explosions recorded near border
In the morning, Russian troops again fired on the border localities of Sumy region, northern Ukraine.
Forty-eight localities in JFO area come under enemy fire
Over the past 24 hours, 48 populated localities in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine came under enemy fire.
Peskov needs to know definition of word 'victory' at price of 30,000 dead Russians - Podoliak
Total sanctions, international contempt and the isolation of the Russian Federation will only intensify.
Russian forces launch missile strike on Okhtyrka
Russian troops launched a missile strike on the town of Okhtyrka in the Sumy region early on Tuesday, injuring at least five people.
Russia resorts to artillery bombardment due to unwillingness to risk flying combat aircraft - British intel
The Russian army has resorted to an increasing reliance on indiscriminate artillery bombardment in Ukraine due to an unwillingness to risk flying combat aircraft.
Ukrainian air defense forces shoot down Russian cruise missile over Mykolaiv region
A unit of anti-aircraft missile forces of Ukraine's Air Command South has shot down a Russian cruise missile over the Mykolaiv region.
Ukrainian defenders eliminate about 27,900 Russian soldiers
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have already killed about 27,900 Russian soldiers since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 24.