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.
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17 May 2022
Chernihiv region comes under missile attack, casualties reported
The Chernihiv region came under a missile attack this morning, with casualties reported.
Russians mortar Ukrainian border guards in Sumy region - war update by General Staff
In the area of Bilokopytove, Sumy region, the units of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine came under enemy mortar fire.
Almost two-thirds of shells for M777 howitzers already delivered to Ukraine - Pentagon
The United States has already supplied Ukraine with more than 130,000 155-mm shells for the M777 howitzers, which is almost two-thirds of the intended number.
Ukraine needs its heroes alive - Zelensky
Ukraine needs Ukrainian heroes alive, President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasizes, noting that this is the country’s main principle.
War update for Ukraine’s south: Almost 30 invaders “calmed down,” fuel depot annihilated near Chornobaivka
In the southern part of Ukraine, the country’s defenders launched over 100 strikes targeting enemy positions, having eliminated 29 Russian servicemen and destroyed a surface-to-air missile system and other military equipment.
Cities across Donetsk region main target of Russian invaders - Zelensky
The enemy’s main objective at the moment is to seize Sievierodonetsk and other cities across Donetsk region, while the Ukrainian Army continues to hold the Russians back in the area.
Russians fire missiles at military facility in Lviv region near border with Poland
In addition to Lviv, explosions were heard in Novoyavorivsk, Lviv region, overnight Friday. According to tentative reports, the enemy hit a military infrastructure facility in Yavoriv district.
Mariupol garrison “has fulfilled its combat mission” - General Staff
Commanders of units defending the Azovstal steelworks, Ukraine’s last stronghold in Mariupol, received an order from the highest military command “to save the lives of personnel.”
16 May 2022
Ukrainian defenders repulse 11 enemy attacks in JFO area, destroying plane and five tanks
Ukrainian defenders have shot down Russia’s Su-25 aircraft and destroyed five tanks and other military equipment units in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area over the past day.
Nine civilians killed, six injured in Russia’s shelling of Donetsk Region
Nine civilians have been killed and six injured in Russia’s shelling of Donetsk Region over the past day.
Fourth mass grave revealed through satellite imagery in Mariupol
One more mass grave has been revealed through satellite imagery in the city of Mariupol, near the Central cemetery.
Ukrainian military destroy 178 enemy troops and five tanks in eastern Ukraine
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed 178 Russian troops and five tanks in eastern Ukraine over the past day.
At least 10 civilians killed in Russia’s shelling of Sievierodonetsk
Russian troops have shelled a hospital and residential houses in Sievierodonetsk, killing at least 10 civilians.
Fifteen female soldiers and health workers die at Azovstal
Fifteen young women – military and health workers – died at the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol.
Enemy trying to restrain Ukraine’s Armed Forces in Kharkiv region, preparing for offensive near Izium
Russian troops have focused their efforts on Donetsk direction and try to restrain the offensive of Ukraine’s Defense Forces north of Kharkiv. In addition, the enemy gets ready for offensive operations near Izium.
Russian troops strike Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk. Residential neighborhoods on fire
As a result of regular artillery strikes on Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk, Luhansk region, fires broke out in the buildings of a scientific association and residential neighborhoods.
Zelensky thanks soldiers who reached state border with Russia in Kharkiv region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked the soldiers of the 227th Battalion of the 127th Brigade of the Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces who reached the state border of Ukraine at a border section in the Kharkiv region.
Ukrainian gunners smash convoy of enemy vehicles
Gunners of the 59th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade named after Yakiv Handziuk have destroyed a column of military vehicles of the Russian occupiers.
Germany to deliver Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers, Gepard anti-aircraft tanks, bazookas to Ukraine
Germany will hand over seven Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers to Ukraine, and the supply of anti-aircraft tanks and other military equipment is being planned.
Russians shell border settlements in Chernihiv region for second time on Monday
Russian invaders fired on the border settlements of the Chernihiv region for the second time on Monday, May 16.
Relatives of Mariupol defenders ask Erdogan to involve China to save fighters
Relatives of Ukraine's Mariupol defenders have called on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to join forces with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and organize a mission to rescue Ukrainian fighters staying at the Azovstal steel mill through the "extraction" procedure.
Defeat near Bilohorivka: Enemy lost almost 1,000 soldiers and 100 vehicles
Russian invaders, trying to cross the Siverskyi Donets River in Bilohorivka, Luhansk region, lost almost 1,000 soldiers and about 100 military vehicles.
Ukrainian air defense forces destroy Russian cruise missile near Odesa
An air defense unit of the Ukrainian Air Force has destroyed an X-type cruise missile fired by a Russian plane at the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa.
Russian invaders seek to relaunch operations in Mariupol port to export stolen metal
Russian occupiers have resumed their effort to reopen the port of Mariupol but to no avail, with the sunken Meotyda vessel thwarting the attempts.
Russians fortifying positions in Kherson, Mykolaiv regions, starting no offensive operations
In Kherson and Mykolayiv regions, the enemy ran no active offensive operations, continuing to fortify positions on the occupied frontiers.
Intelligence confirms large-scale losses of Russia’s 1st Tank Army in Ukraine
Ukrainian MoD’s Main Intelligence Directorate has obtained documents proving that Russia’s 1st Tank Army has suffered massive losses in manpower and equipment during its operations in Ukraine.
Two adults and a child injured in Russia's missile strike on Odesa Region
On May 16, 2022, Russian invaders launched a missile strike on Odesa Region. The missile fired from an enemy aircraft hit a tourist infrastructure facility not far from Odesa, leaving two adults and a child injured.
Gas pipeline, furniture shop and houses damaged in Russia’s shelling of Mykolaiv
A gas pipeline, furniture shop and residential houses have been damaged in Russia’s shelling of Mykolaiv this morning.
Ukraine Army destroys about 27,700 enemy troops and 1,228 tanks
Russia has already lost about 27,700 troops in Ukraine (+300 over the past day).