Russian drones and guided bombs attacks on Kharkiv region kill one, injure eight in 24 hours
Over the past day, Kharkiv and seven settlements of the Kharkiv region were under Russian strikes.
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Russians attack Mykolaiv and suburbs with drones at night
The Russian army attacked Mykolaiv and its suburbs with drones at night, no damage was reported.
Russian shelling kills woman in Kherson
Russian invaders attacked the Dniprovsky district of Kherson, killing an 85-year-old woman.
Nearly 500 Russian attacks on Zaporizhzhia region in past 24 hours, civilians injured
Russian forces launched 495 strikes on 13 frontline settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region over the past day, injuring several civilians.
War update: 144 combat clashes on front lines in past day
Ukrainian forces engaged in 144 combat clashes with Russian invaders over the past 24 hours.
Enemy shells 35 settlements in Kherson region over past day, 11 injured
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have attacked 35 settlements in Ukraine's southern Kherson region using artillery, drones, and aircraft, injuring 11 people.
Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine climbs by 870 in past 24 hours
Russia suffered approximately 977,650 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and May 22, 2025, with 870 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
New boats approved for use by Ukraine's Armed Forces
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has codified and approved several models of domestically produced specialized boats for use by the Armed Forces.
National Guard soldiers destroy Russian boat, motorcycle, shelter in Kharkiv sector
Aerial reconnaissance units from the 5th Skif Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine have destroyed a hidden boat, motorcycle, and a shelter used by Russian forces in the Kharkiv sector using strike drones.
Russian strike on Kharkiv: Two injured, eight private houses damaged
A Russian missile strike on Kharkiv has left two people injured and caused damage to eight private homes.
Russian drone strike on farm in Chernihiv region kills civilian
Russian forces dropped explosives from a drone on a farm in the Semenivka community of Chernihiv region, killing a civilian.
21 May 2025
Zelensky hears frontline report from DM Umerov and military commanders
President Volodymyr Zelensky has heard a report from Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and military commanders on the frontline.
Zelensky: Russia shows no sign of ceasefire, not ready to end war
Russia does not give signals of a ceasefire and is not ready to end the war.
Ukrainian forces continue active combat operations in Russia's Kursk, Belgorod regions – General Staff
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has denied Russian claims that combat operations in the Kursk region have ended.
War update: 65 combat clashes recorded on frontline today, Pokrovsk remains hottest sector
Since the beginning of the day, 65 combat engagements have occurred between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops, with the majority taking place in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian attack damages tax office building in Chuhuiv
The administrative building of the Chuhuiv State Tax Inspectorate in the Kharkiv region sustained damage following a Russian strike.
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.
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.