Borrell urges to hold Russian occupiers and rapists accountable
Josep Borrell is convinced that the Russian occupiers who have committed sexual violence in Ukraine must be held accountable.
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21 May 2022
Ukraine’s aviation destroys 20 units of Russian equipment in a day
Over the past day, May 20, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed five air targets of the Russian occupiers: three UAVs, one cruise missile, one unidentified target.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces eliminate 36 invaders, 3 tanks, Grad launcher in south
Over the past day, the Ukrainian military eliminated 36 invaders and destroyed three enemy T-72 tanks and a Grad multiple rocket launcher in the south.
Ukraine to receive first batch of German Gepard anti-aircraft tanks in July – Spiegel
Ukraine will receive 15 German Gepard anti-aircraft tanks already in July.
20 May 2022
Mechanism needed to compensate for losses for those affected by Russia's actions – Zelensky
Ukraine invites partner countries to sign a multilateral agreement and create a mechanism through which everyone who has suffered from Russia's actions will be able to receive compensation for all losses.
No compromise on Ukraine's territorial integrity – President's Office
The question of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity cannot be the subject of any compromise on ending the war.
Ukrainian defenders repel 11 enemy attacks, destroy eight tanks in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian defenders from the Joint Forces Task Force repulsed 11 enemy attacks on May 20, destroying eight tanks, three artillery systems, ten armored fighting vehicles and other equipment.
Enemy shells 83 civilian targets in JFO area, killing four
Russian invaders fired on 83 civilian targets in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, killing four people and injuring five others.
Canada to provide CAD 9M in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Canada will provide CAD 9 million (about $7.5 million) to two aid organizations to help Ukrainians affected by the war.
Ukrainian army destroys ammunition depot, about 80 invaders in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian defenders have killed about 80 Russian invaders and destroyed an ammunition depot in the area of responsibility of the Operational and Tactical Group East.
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.
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.