Russian drone strikes hit two private enterprises in Sumy
On the morning of May 21, Russian drones attacked two private enterprises in the city of Sumy—five drones targeted one facility, while two struck the other.
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Russian forces amassing reserves near Vovchansk and Dvorichne – Defense Forces
In the Kharkiv region, Russian troops are continuously rotating units involved in assault operations while amassing reserves near the city of Vovchansk and the village of Dvorichne.
Russian drone targets snipers in Kharkiv region, armored vehicle shields them
In the Kharkiv region, a Russian FPV drone using fiber-optic control targeted the Pomsta sniper unit of the 3rd Border Guard Detachment, named after Hero of Ukraine Colonel Yevhen Pikus. Fortunately, an armored vehicle protected the border guards, saving their lives.
Russian artillery strike injures man in Kherson
Russian troops fired artillery at the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, an 86-year-old man was injured.
Russian troops strike Hrushivka and Chuhuiv in Kharkiv region, man wounded, destruction reported
As a result of a Russian air strike on the village of Hrushivka, Kupiansk district, a man was injured and houses were damaged.
AFU repels enemy armored assault in Novopavlivka sector
In the Novopavlivka direction, soldiers of the 71st separate hunting ranger brigade of the Airborne Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled an assault by the occupiers' armored vehicles and infantry using artillery and FPV drones.
General Staff confirms destruction of Russian defense plant in Oryol region
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has confirmed the destruction of the Bolkhov Semiconductor Plant in the Oryol region of the Russian Federation.
Russian plant targeted by drones produced chips for tanks, Iskander missiles – CCD
Drones struck the Bolkhov Semiconductor Devices Plant in Russia's Oryol region, which manufactures microchips and components for military equipment.
Shelling in Kharkiv region: Six civilians injured, homes, infrastructure damaged
Kharkiv and six other settlements in the Kharkiv region came under Russian attack on May 20, with six civilians injured by shelling.
Five injured as Russian forces attack Bilozerka with drone
A Russian drone strike targeted the village of Bilozerka in the Kherson region, injuring five people.
Drones strike sanctioned semiconductor plant in Russia – media
A drone strike targeted a sanctioned semiconductor plant in Russia's Oryol region overnight.
Air defense neutralizes 63 drones launched by Russia in overnight attack on Ukraine
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 63 drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack on Ukraine.
Missile strike on training ground in Sumy region: Six soldiers killed, over ten injured
Six Ukrainian service members have been killed and more than ten injured in a Russian missile strike on a military training ground in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region.
War update: 164 combat clashes on front lines in past 24 hours
On May 20, Ukrainian forces engaged in 164 combat clashes with Russian invaders, with the highest number of enemy attacks reported in the Pokrovsk sector.
Drones attack Russian defense sector enterprises overnight – CCD
On the night of May 21, drones attacked defense industry enterprises in Russia, including facilities in the Oryol region.
Russian forces strike two districts in Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and heavy artillery
Russian forces launched drone and artillery attacks on the Nikopol and Kryvyi Rih districts overnight and into the evening, according to Serhiy Lysak, head of the Dnipro Regional Military Administration.
Russian army loses another 980 troops in Ukraine in past day
The Russian army’s combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to May 21, 2025 amount to nearly 976,780 invaders, including another 980 troops killed or wounded in action in the past day.
Ten civilians injured in Russian strikes on Kherson region
Over the past day, Russian forces launched multiple strikes across the Kherson region, injuring 10 civilians.
Russian drone strike in Kyiv region injures five, including three children
A Russian drone attack on the Kyiv region left five members of the same family injured, according to Mykola Kalashnyk, head of the Kyiv Regional Military Administration.
Russian forces launch 450 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over the past day
Russian forces launched 450 attacks on eight settlements across the Zaporizhzhia region within the past 24 hours.
Russian drones attack Sumy: One injured, power outages reported
Russian drones attacked Sumy early this morning, injuring one person and causing power outages in parts of the city.
Ukrainian Air Force warns of threat from decoy drones
Decoy drones can also carry explosives, although with smaller payloads than combat UAVs.
Ukrainian border guards destroy Russian shelter, communications antenna, two ATVs in Kursk sector
FPV drone operators from the "Steel Border" unit of Ukraine's State Border Guard Service destroyed a Russian shelter with personnel, a communications antenna, and two enemy ATVs in the Kursk sector.
“White Angels” evacuate woman and son from frontline community in Sumy region
Police officers of the White Angel special forces unit took a woman and her 13-year-old son out of one of the border communities in Sumy region shelled by Russian troops.
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War update: 129 clashes on frontline, Pokrovsk sector remains hottest spot
On May 20, as many as 129 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders occurred along the front lines. The Pokrovsk sector remains the hottest spot, with the enemy launching 37 offensive actions there.
Death toll in Russian shelling of Sumy region rises to two
In Sumy region, the number of fatalities from a Russian shelling attack on Yunakivka community has increased to two.
Ukraine forms first-ever assault motorcycle company
The first assault motorcycle company within the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been formed as part of the 425th Separate Assault Skala Regiment.
Russians attempting to approach Kostiantynivka from two sides – military
Right now, the Russians are primarily focused on creating a threat to Kostiantynivka.
Russia launches missile strike on Shostka community
The Russian army has carried out a missile strike on the Shostka community, causing damage to local infrastructure.