Invaders planning to demolish up to 10,000 private homes in Mariupol
In temporarily occupied Mariupol, Russian forces plan to demolish approximately 10,000 private homes, including residences on one of the city's oldest streets, Torhova.
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23 May 2025
Scout returned from captivity, whose family had not heard from him for six months
A 37-year-old scout Mykola Znaida from Kyiv region, who spent almost two years in captivity and whose family had no information about him for six months, has returned from Russian captivity.
Russian troops strike at Dergachi in Kharkiv region
An explosion occurred in Dergachi, Kharkiv region, around 20:10 on Friday.
In Chuhuiv, number of wounded in Russian missile strike rises to four, one killed
In Chuhuiv, Kharkiv region, two more people wounded in a missile attack by Russian troops - a 67-year-old woman and a 58-year-old man - sought medical care.
Russians hit Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region with artillery, one killed
Russian troops shelled the town of Kostyantynivka, Donetsk region, damaging residential buildings and killing a person.
Death toll from Russian missile strike on Odesa rises to two
The death toll in Odesa has risen to two after a Russian missile strike on port infrastructure.
Russian forces attack two districts in Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring civilian
Russian troops launched drone, artillery, and guided aerial bomb strikes on the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region throughout the day, injuring one civilian.
Man injured in airstrike on Kupiansk dies in hospital
A man injured in a Russian airstrike on Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, has died from his wounds in hospital.
SBU releases exclusive footage of 390 Ukrainians freed from captivity
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has unveiled exclusive footage documenting the release of 390 Ukrainians from Russian captivity. The exchange took place on Friday, May 23, as part of the first phase of the "1,000-for-1,000" prisoner swap.
Ukraine welcomes home 390 POWs in first wave of historic "1000-for-1000" swap
As part of the "1000-for-1000" exchange, 390 prisoners have been returned to Ukraine.
War update: 84 clashes on frontline since day-start, Pokrovsk sector hottest
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 84 combat engagements between Ukrainian defenders and Russian forces. Fighting is still ongoing in five sectors of the front, with the highest enemy activity reported in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian troops strike Chuhuiv, one woman killed
As a result of Russian strikes on Chuhuiv in Kharkiv region, a woman was killed.
Russian missile strike on Odesa port kills one worker, injures eight others
Russian forces launched two ballistic missiles at the port infrastructure in Odesa, resulting in the death of one man and injuries to eight others, four of whom are in serious condition.
Ukrainian Air Force strikes Russian command post in Bakhmut
On May 21, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out a strike on the forward command post of the 3rd Army Corps of Russian invaders in the temporarily occupied town of Bakhmut, Donetsk region.
Russians execute two Ukrainian POWs near Pokrovsk
Law enforcement authorities have launched an investigation into the execution of two more Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian forces in the Pokrovsk sector.
General Staff confirms strike on Russian plant producing missile batteries
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has confirmed a strike on PJSC Energia in the town of Yelets, Lipetsk region of the Russian Federation.
Two civilians killed as Russians shell Kherson with artillery
Russian forces shelled the city of Kherson with artillery around 12:10, killing two civilians.
Russian forces attempt to push AFU from Antonivsky bridge
In the Prydniprovsky direction, Russian troops are trying to force the Ukrainian Defense Forces from the Antonivsky bridge, and in the south of the island zone they are trying to take control of the islands of Zabych, Nestryha and Kozulisky.
Russians attack kindergarten in Kherson again
Russian troops attacked a kindergarten in the Dniprovsky district of Kherson again.
Russian shelling injures two in Kherson and suburbs
Two people were injured near the village of Sadove of the Kherson city territorial community and in the regional center due to Russian attacks.
Tractor explodes on enemy mine in Kherson region
A tractor exploded on a Russian mine in the Novooleksandrivka community of the Kherson region, and the driver was not injured.
Russian drone strike damages two enterprises in Pechenihy, Kharkiv region
In the village of Pechenyhy, Chuhuiv district, Kharkiv region, Russian troops destroyed a production facility and a road repair and maintenance company with Shahed in the morning of May 23.
AFU destroys Russian self-propelled artillery system and tractor with FPV drones in Pokrovsk sector
In the Pokrovsk direction, operators of the Corsair battalion of the 38th Separate Marine Brigade destroyed Russian self-propelled artillery systems and MT-LBs using FPV drones.
Russian airstrike on Kupiansk kills utility worker, another in serious condition
As a result of a Russian strike on Kupiansk on the morning of May 23, two utility workers were seriously injured.
Russian drones attack Prykarpattia region, causing damage
Enemy drones targeted the Prykarpattia region in the morning, damaging buildings and vehicles in the Kolomyia district.
Ukrainian drones hit Russian ammo depot and two UAV positions in Kursk sector
Combat drone operators from the "Prime" strike UAV unit of the 5th detachment of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine successfully struck enemy targets in the Kursk sector, including an ammunition depot, a tank, two UAV takeoff and control positions, and ten fortified locations.
Dnipro’s geography limits infantry assaults, leading to increased enemy drone strikes — Ukrainian Navy
The Kherson section of the frontline presents unique challenges, with the Dnipro River serving as a significant geographical barrier for the enemy. Unable to launch large-scale infantry attacks, Russian forces have intensified their use of drones, with up to 1,800 UAV strikes recorded weekly.
Enemy drone and glide bomb attack causes damage in Kharkiv region, injuring one
Russian forces launched strikes on six settlements in the Kharkiv region over the past day, wounding a 66-year-old man and causing widespread destruction.
Large-scale drone attack destroys enterprise building, damages homes and power lines in Poltava region
A Russian drone strike on the Poltava region overnight left one person injured and caused extensive damage in the Kremenchuk community.