Russians failed to encircle Bakhmut, they lost part of dominant heights – deputy defense minister
The Russian invaders failed to surround Bakhmut, Donetsk region, and they lost part of the dominant heights around the city.
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Sunak at G7 summit: Ukraine must not only win the war but also win a just peace
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has assured of his country's support for Ukraine's defense against Russia, stressing “Ukraine’s security is our security.”
Number of children injured by Russian army in Ukraine rises to 981
As a result of Russia’s full-scale armed aggression, 482 children have been killed and 981 more injured in Ukraine.
Yermak, Sullivan discuss situation at front, formation of 'fighter jet coalition'
As part of his visit to Japan as a member of the official Ukrainian delegation, Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Yermak met with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.
Russia keeps two missile carriers with eight Kalibrs in Black Sea
The Russian Federation keeps two Kalibr cruise missile carriers, with a total salvo of up to eight missiles, in the Black Sea.
Three civilians injured as Russian forces shell enterprise in Kupiansk
In Kharkiv region, a local enterprise burned down in Kupiansk as a result of Russia’s shelling. Three people were injured after repeated attacks.
Ukraine’s Air Force downs four Shahed drones in country’s east
On the evening of May 20, four enemy Shahed-136/131 one-way attack UAVs were destroyed in the eastern operational zone.
Zelensky denies Bakhmut capture by Russia - spox
Serhii Nikiforov, press secretary of President Volodymyr Zelensky, says the head of the Ukrainian state denied the reports of the Bakhmut capture Russian invaders.
U.S. announces new $375M aid batch to Ukraine
The U.S. Department of Defense on Sunday announced additional security assistance package to Ukraine to help the nation meet its critical security and defense needs.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to about 203,160 troops
Russia has already lost about 203,160 troops in Ukraine (+730 over the past day).
Russians fire drones at Dnipropetrovsk region, all of them downed
On the night of May 21, 2023, Russian troops fired unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at the Dnipropetrovsk region. Ukraine’s air defense forces destroyed all enemy targets.
War update: Ukraine’s Air Force launched 10 strikes on enemy positions
In the past 24 hours, Ukraine’s Defense Forces have launched 10 air strikes on Russian personnel and military equipment clusters.
Russians shelling two frontline towns to force locals to "evacuate" - mayor
The Russian army has been shelling the towns of Tokmak and Molochansk in the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region in order to force civilians to flee the area.
Russia redeploys several battalions to reinforce Bakhmut sector – UK intelligence
In the last four days, Russia has highly likely redeployed up to several battalions to reinforce the Bakhmut sector.
Russia forces POWs to tell their relatives that Ukraine refuses to release them – Coordination Headquarters
The Russian invaders force the captured service members to call their relatives and say that Ukraine refuses to release them.
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Italy looking into possibility of training Ukrainian war pilots - Meloni
Italy, together with its allies, is considering the possibility of training Ukrainian air force pilots on Western-type warplanes.
Two houses damaged as Russians seven times shell Sumy region
On May 20, Russian troops shelled four communities in Sumy region close to the border with Russia, where a total of 56 explosions were reported.
Two Russian submarines on combat duty off Crimea coast
The Russian Federation keeps two missile carriers with a total of eight Kalibr cruise missiles on board in the Black Sea.
Russia’s fake reports claiming Ukraine CinC’s “disappearance” come amid tension climax in Bakhmut
The launch by the Russians of a fake report claiming the alleged disappearance of the Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, can be explained by the peak of battlefield tension in and around Bakhmut.
Woman injured as Russians attack Nikopol district with heavy artillery
Russian troops have struck the Dnipropetrovsk region’s city of Nikopol and Chervonohryhorivka community with heavy artillery.
Five Russian UAVs destroyed in southern Ukraine
Ukraine’s air defense units have destroyed five Russian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Mykolaiv and Kherson regions.
War update: Fierce battles raging for Donetsk region’s Bakhmut, Marinka
Russian troops are focusing efforts on the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Marinka directions. Over the past day, a total of 39 military clashes have occurred there. The fiercest battles are raging for the Donetsk region’s Bakhmut and Marinka.
Enemy loitering munition hits infrastructure object in Kharkiv
Russia’s loitering munition has hit an infrastructure facility in the city of Kharkiv.
Strengthening air defense: Reznikov announces Ramstein format meeting next week
Strengthening Ukraine's air and missile defense will be discussed at the next Ramstein format meeting next week.
Maliar: Situation in Bakhmut critical, Ukrainian fighters holding defense in one district
The situation in Bakhmut, Donetsk region, is critical. At the same time, the Armed Forces of Ukraine hold the defense in the Litak district.
United States puts forward condition for sending F-16 aircraft to Ukraine
The USA can provide Ukraine with F-16 aircraft on the condition that the Armed Forces of Ukraine will not use them for strikes on the territory of the Russian Federation.
Eighty-seven houses damaged due to night attack on Zaporizhzhia region
In Zaporizhzhia region, 87 houses were damaged as a result of an enemy attack last night.
Yusov: Enemy's redeployment of additional forces to Bakhmut indicates failure of their offensive
The enemy's redeployment of additional reserves to Bakhmut direction indicates the failure of their offensive operations – the fortress of Bakhmut stands.
Russians using up to 35,000 shells in Bakhmut and Kupyansk directions daily
In Bakhmut and Kupyansk directions, the occupiers use about 33,000-35,000 shells so they do not experience ammunition shortage.