Injuries, damage reported as Russians shell Kherson
Explosions have been heard in Kherson since early morning; Russian forces attacked a civilian vehicle with a drone; civilians were injured and residential buildings damaged.
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16 May 2025
Russians advancing in urban combat in Toretsk – military
Over the past 24 hours, in the area of responsibility of the Luhansk Operational Tactical Group (OTG), there were 20 combat engagements. The enemy was most active in the Kramatorsk and Toretsk sectors.
Russian missile and bomb attack wounds 88-year-old woman in Kharkiv region
An 88-year-old woman was injured in the village of Malyi Burluk, Kharkiv region, as a result of Russian strikes.
Russian strike hits Odesa region, three injured
In Odesa region, a Russian strike destroyed private houses and outbuildings, and injured three people.
Russian drone attack damages two districts in Kyiv region
There are damages in Bila Tserkva and Bucha districts of Kyiv region as a result of an attack by Russian drones.
Russians strike at Sloviansk, damages buildings of sanatorium
Russian troops conducted an air strike on Sloviansk in Donetsk region.
Russian troops kill one, wound six in Donetsk region
On May 15, Russian troops killed one resident of Donetsk region and injured six others.
Guerrillas report blasts at Russian military sites in Crimea
ATESH agents recorded explosions in the Perevalne district in the temporarily occupied Crimea, including the Russian military base of the 126th Separate Coastal Defense Guards Brigade and the 8th Separate Artillery Regiment.
War update: Ukrainian forces repel 165 Russian assaults in past day
Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces engaged in 165 combat clashes with Russian troops.
Ukrainian Air Force reports loss of contact with F-16 jet, pilot ejects
The Ukrainian Air Force reported the loss of contact with an F-16 fighter jet in the early hours of Friday, May 16. The pilot successfully ejected.
Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine rises by 1,100 in past 24 hours
Russia suffered approximately 971,690 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and May 16, 2025, with 1,100 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Russian forces launch over 400 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day
Russian forces carried out 402 strikes on 12 settlements in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region on May 15.
Ukrainian drones destroy enemy tank, Grad system in Pokrovsk sector
In the Pokrovsk sector, drones operated by Ukraine's Defense Forces have destroyed a Russian tank, a BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system, a mortar, a self-propelled artillery piece, and a field gun.
4,700 residential buildings damaged by Russian attacks in Sumy region
A total of 4,700 residential buildings have been damaged in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region as a result of ongoing Russian attacks.
Ukraine’s intel chief comments on possibility of Russian strike with Oreshnik missile
The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense always issues warnings when something is about to happen.
15 May 2025
CinC Syrskyi at NATO-Ukraine Council: active front line spans 1,100 kilometers
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi took part in a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council in a military format at the level of the Commanders-in-Chief via video conference.
Large-scale fire at Sumy region’s infrastructure facility extinguished after Russian strike
Rescuers from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine have successfully extinguished a fire spanning approximately 6,000 square meters, which erupted following a Russian strike on a civilian infrastructure facility.
Russian forces strike two districts in Dnipropetrovsk region, killing one civilian
Throughout the day, Russian troops launched drone and artillery strikes on the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region. In the Synelnykove district, a woman was killed in the attack.
Zelensky: Russian offensive underway for several months, Sumy sector remains main focus
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the Russian army has been conducting an offensive for several months, with the Sumy sector as the primary direction, where 67,000 troops have been concentrated.
War update: 73 clashes on frontline since day-start, battles ongoing in seven sectors
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 73 combat clashes between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders. Fighting continues in seven sectors of the frontline, with the hottest areas being Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka.
Russia amassing forces on frontline for possible new offensive – CNN
Russia is building up forces along the frontline in preparation for a possible new offensive aimed at capturing more Ukrainian territory.
Hospital closed in Kupiansk after 18 Russian guided bombs hit in one day
In Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, a hospital had to be closed due to constant Russian attacks on the city, and 18 guided bombs were fired at the community over the previous day alone.
Woman killed in Kherson shelling
A 49-year-old woman was killed by shelling in Kherson, and proceedings have been initiated.
Zelensky in Turkey shares message to Putin
President Volodymyr Zelensky considers his arrival in Turkey to be a “clear message” for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russian artillery attack on Huliaypole destroys houses
Russian troops shelled Huliaypole in Zaporizhzhia region with artillery. Houses were destroyed.
Russian forces escalate combat activity in Vovchansk sector and Sumy region – Demchenko
Russian troops have intensified their combat operations in the Vovchansk sector and Sumy region.
One killed, three injured in enemy strikes on Kharkiv region in the past day
Russian forces launched attacks on six settlements in the Kharkiv region yesterday, killing one person, injuring three others, and damaging civilian infrastructure.
Russians launch nearly 150 attacks on Sumy region in 24 hours, casualties reported
Between the morning of May 14 and the morning of May 15, Russian troops carried out 150 strikes across the Sumy region, killing three people and injuring nine others.
Ukrainian forces down 62 Russian UAVs, another 29 disappear from radar
The Defense Forces of Ukraine successfully shot down 62 Russian drones, while 29 enemy UAVs vanished from radar.
Russian troops kill one resident of Donetsk region, injure seven others
On May 14, Russian forces killed one resident of the Donetsk region and wounded seven others.