In Ukraine, 398 children considered missing, 12,674 have been found since war started
In Ukraine, 398 children are considered missing, while 12,674 have been found since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
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Government discusses return of evacuated orphaned children to Ukraine
After returning to Ukraine, evacuated orphans and children without parental care should be placed in families rather than specialized institutions.
Part of Zaporizhzhia is without electricity
There has been an accident at one of the critical infrastructure facilities in Zaporizhzhia. As a result, a part of the city remains without electricity.
Russians kill two residents of Donetsk region within day
The Russian Federation's army killed two residents of the Donetsk region and injured six others in the past 24 hours, on May 21st.
Rescuer injured in Russia’s nighttime attack on Dnipro
On the night of May 21-22, the Russian invaders shelled a fire and rescue unit of Ukraine’s State Emergency Service in the city of Dnipro, injuring a rescuer.
Russians attack Zaporizhzhia region 75 times on Sunday
The Russian forces shelled Zaporizhzhia region 75 times on Sunday, May 21. There have been reports of damage.
Ukrainian air defenses down 20 Shahed UAVs, 4 cruise missiles overnight
Ukraine’s air defense forces destroyed 20 Russian attack drones and 4 cruise missiles on the night of May 21-22.
Russians shell Kherson region 57 times in past 24 hrs, killing local man
In the past day, Russian troops conducted 57 strikes targeting Kherson region, killing a civilian.
Russia’s death toll in Ukraine up by 720 in past day
From February 24, 2022 to May 22, 2023, Ukraine’s Defense Forces eliminated 203,880 Russian invaders, including 720 in the past day.
Destruction, casualties confirmed in Dnipropetrovsk region following Russia’s latest strike
Overnight Monday, May 22, the Russian forces launched cruise missiles and drones targeting Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region.
War update: Ukraine hits two Russian control points, eight air defense systems
Ukraine’s Air Force in the past day delivered 14 strikes on enemy clusters, as well as seven times targeted Russian air defense systems. Another air defense system and a number of other important targets were hit by rocket and artillery forces.
Czech leader urges world to continue supporting Ukraine to defeat Russia
The President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel made a public call for the international community not to give up efforts to defeat Russia in Ukraine, adding that certain historical experiences should become the motivation to this end.
Seoul to study list of Ukraine Army needs
The Ukrainian side handed South Korea a list of weapons it would like to receive and now Seoul will be reviewing it.
Dnipro withstands Russian missile barrage - administration chief
Thanks to Ukraine’s Defense Forces, the city of Dnipro withstood the missile strike the Russian invasion forces launched overnight Monday.
Republic of Korea promises additional non-lethal aid to Ukraine
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol promised additional non-lethal aid to Ukraine during his first-ever meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the G7 Summit in Japan’s Hiroshima.
Russian missile strikes on Ukraine aimed at degrading Ukrainian air defenses - British intelligence
Russia has resumed frequent missile strikes deep into Ukraine, likely aimed to degrade Ukrainian air defense capabilities.
21 May 2023
Enemy shells seven communities of Sumy region, damaging residential buildings
On May 21, the Russian aggressors shelled seven communities of Sumy region, a total of 32 explosions were recorded.
Explosion heard in Odesa – media
An explosion was heard in Odesa after an air raid alert was declared in the city.
Two communities in Dnipropetrovsk region come under enemy shelling
The Russian invaders repeatedly attacked Myrove community of Nikopol district, as well as a community of Synelnykove district, Dnipropetrovsk region, on May 21.
Ukrainian forces conducting offensive actions on flanks around Bakhmut - Syrskyi
Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi has visited the advanced positions near Bakhmut.
Russians shell village in Kharkiv region, a man injured
Russian invaders launched another missile attack on the village of Tsyrkuny, Kharkiv district, injuring a man and damaging a house.
Ukraine downs three Russian drones over Kherson region
In Kherson region, the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down three Russian unmanned aerial vehicles.
Air raid alert goes off in Kharkiv amid another Russian attack
Russian invaders are striking at Kharkiv and the surrounding area.
Russian invaders focusing on five battlefield areas in Ukraine - General Staff
Russian troops are concentrating their main efforts in the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Marinka directions, while sabotage and reconnaissance groups were active on the Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes.
Ukraine pushes Russia "another 700 meters” back near Bakhmut - Ground Forces
The Third Assault Brigade of Ukraine’s Ground Forces cleared the area near Bakhmut that is 1,730m wide and 700m deep, pushing the enemy back.
Russian strikes on Donetsk settlements leave two civilians killed, six injured
The Russian invasion army has once again shelled populaces in Donetsk region, as a result of which two people were killed and six were injured.
Biden yet to decide on who gives Ukraine F-16s - White House
The United States is determined to support international efforts to train Ukrainian war pilots on modern fighter jets but Washington has still not decided whether it will be the United States or other ally that will ultimately hand over the F16s to Ukraine.
Russians shell Sumy, Chernihiv regions five times on Sunday
On May 21, Russian troops shelled the territories of Chernihiv and Sumy regions close to the border with the Russian Federation five times, employing mortars and artillery.
Border guards neutralize Russian assault group in Bakhmut
Mortar operators with the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, in conjunction with aerial reconnaissance, hit the positions of Russian troops in Bakhmut, Donetsk region, eliminating a group of invaders as they were intending to go on the offensive.