Defense forces destroy 28 of 29 enemy Shahed drones overnight
On the night of May 21, the Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed 28 enemy Shahed drones.
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21 May 2024
Russian army loses 1,380 more soldiers in Ukraine
Russia's total combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to May 21, 2024 amount to about 495,070 invaders, including another 1,380 troops killed or wounded in action in the past day.
Netherlands to deliver YPR-765 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine
The Netherlands has decided to transfer a batch of YPR-765 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine in the near future.
Explosion heard in Kharkiv, one person injured
An explosion rocked the city of Kharkiv on Tuesday morning.
More than ten countries support Germany's initiative to bolster Ukraine's air defense
Following a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format on Monday, a number of countries joined Germany's initiative to bolster Ukraine’s air defense.
Ukrainian soldiers destroy Russia’s surveillance system with drone
Soldiers from the 32nd Brigade’s unmanned systems battalion destroyed Russia’s Avanpost autonomous technical surveillance post.
Four people injured in drone attack on Kharkiv
In Kharkiv, medical care was provided to four people who suffered from an attack by enemy combat drones.
Russians shell Bilozerka in Kherson region, two people wounded
An elderly man and woman were hospitalised with mine-blast injuries as a result of shelling by Russian troops in Bilozerka, Kherson region.
Vinnytsia community hands over 240 drones and charging stations to assault brigade
The Vinnytsia community handed over 240 drones, charging stations, and hygiene products to the 3rd Assault Brigade.
20 May 2024
Zelensky: Every limitation of Russia's terrorist potential is forcing it to peace
The basis of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's capabilities is terror, so every restriction on Russia's terrorist potential is a compulsion to peace.
Vovchansk and Chasiv Yar are controlled by Defence Forces
Vovchansk and Chasiv Yar are currently under the control of the Ukrainian Defence Forces.
Zelensky on Peace Summit: There will be leaders from all continents, it will become truly global
The Peace Summit to be held next month in Switzerland will be truly global, as it will bring together leaders from all continents.
General Brown: US military instructors will not return to Ukraine yet
The United States is open to resuming training of the Ukrainian military on the territory of Ukraine, but only after the war is over.
Ivano-Frankivsk allocates another 5.5 million from budget to help wounded
In Ivano-Frankivsk, more than UAH 5.5 million was allocated from the city budget to help the wounded at the front. The funds will be allocated to 113 soldiers.
Zelensky: All Western decisions to help Ukraine are about year late
Western countries are extremely slow to make decisions on military assistance to Ukraine, which complicates the situation of the Armed Forces.
Russians launch 23 drones at Nikopol district
In the Dnipropetrovsk region, Russian occupiers launched 23 drones at the Nikopol district and carried out four artillery attacks during the day, injuring a 42-year-old man.
Man injured as Russian forces shell Lyptsi in Kharkiv region
A man was wounded and houses were damaged in the Russian shelling of Lyptsi, Kharkiv district.
Fighting rages near Starytsia and Vovchansk in Kharkiv sector
In the Kharkiv sector, fighting continues near Starytsia and Vovchansk. The Russian army is most actively attacking in the Pokrovsk sector, with the number of combat engagements increasing to 24.
Seven more civilians evacuated from Vorozhba in Sumy region
Seven citizens with pets were evacuated from the border town of Vorozhba in the Sumy region.
War update: Russians remain most active on Pokrovsk axis
Russian invasion forces are most active on the Pokrovsk axis. Since day-start, no combat clashes have been recorded in the Lyman, Toretsk, Huliaipole, and Orikhiv axes as of 13:30 Kyiv time on Monday.
National Guard knocking Russians out of forest strips in Kharkiv region
The National Guard posted raw footage showing the ongoing efforts to dislodge Russian invasion forces from forest strips across Kharkiv region.
Man killed in enemy shelling of Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia region
A man was killed in the frontline town of Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia region, as a result of enemy shelling. Civilian houses were damaged.
Russian missile shot down in Dnipropetrovsk region
Ukraine’s air defense forces shot down a Russian Kh-59/69 guided missile in the Kryvyi Rih district of Dnipropetrovsk region.
Death toll from Russian attack on recreation centre in Kharkiv region rises to seven
In Kharkiv region, divers found a man killed in a strike on a recreation centre on 19 May, bringing the number of victims of a Russian missile strike to seven.
Russian railroad alternative to Kerch Bridge operational only on one section - Pletenchuk
The railroad, which the occupiers are building as an alternative to the Kerch Bridge, is currently operating on only one section and is not fully operational. For the Defense Forces of Ukraine, it is a legitimate target, and the defenders have enough capabilities to destroy it.
Due to shelling, consumers in seven regions have no electricity supply
As of the morning of 20 May, consumers in seven regions of Ukraine were cut off from electricity supply due to Russian shelling.
Russians intensify campaign to discredit mobilisation in Ukraine - CCD
The Centre for Countering Disinformation (CCD) has recorded the intensification of Russian propaganda efforts as part of the Maidan-3 disinformation campaign, which aims to destabilise the situation in Ukraine as much as possible.
Explosions occurred in Kropyvnytskyi district
Explosions were heard in the Kropyvnytskyi district during an air raid alert.
Situation at front escalated, Pokrovsk sector hottest – General Staff
Since the beginning of the day, the situation at the front has escalated, with more than 30 combat engagements taking place.
Ukrainian missile launchers hit Russian base near Luhansk
Ukrainian rocket launchers hit a Russian base in the village of Yuvileine, which is on the outskirts of Luhansk.