Ukrainian border guards destroy Russian drone launch site, ammo depots near Vovchansk
Fighters from the Hart border guard brigade have destroyed two Russian ammunition depots and a drone control point in the Vovchansk sector.
War
19 May 2025
Ukraine will not withdraw troops from its own territory – president
Ukraine will not agree to any conditions that require the withdrawal of its armed forces from its own land.
Zelensky says dates for '1,000-for-1,000' prisoner exchange already being discussed
A potential exchange in the "1,000-for-1,000" format has been discussed with regard to prisoners of war. Ukraine has also signaled interest in including political prisoners and journalists. Details and dates are already under discussion.
Russian military drops at least nine bombs on frontline Stepnohirsk
Russian troops attacked the frontline town of Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia region. The Russian army dropped at least 9 bombs on the village.
Invaders attack village in Kharkiv region - two women wounded
Russian troops launched an air strike on the village of Starovirivka, Kupiansk district, Kharkiv region, injuring two local residents.
Umerov: step-by-step plan agreed for 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange
A step-by-step plan for the implementation of the exchange of prisoners in the “1,000 for 1,000” format has been agreed.
Russians shell Nikopol district with heavy artillery throughout day
The Russian army used heavy artillery in the Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region during the day.
Putin eyes presidency for life with new constitutional amendments – CCD
Russian officials have begun preparing the population for another change in the Russian constitution, which is likely to further strengthen the powers of illegitimate President Vladimir Putin.
Large-scale fires caused by Russian strikes extinguished in Kharkiv region
In Kharkiv region, firefighters have extinguished large-scale fires caused by Russian strikes in the village of Staryi Saltiv, Chuhuiv district.
War update: 84 clashes on frontline since day-start, most intense fighting in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 84 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops. Fighting is still ongoing along five axes of the front, with the Pokrovsk sector being the most intense.
Russians shell Donetsk region, killing one civilian, injuring five others
Russian forces shelled northern parts of Donetsk region, killing one civilian and injuring five others.
Austrian expert says Russians are buying time, have not abandoned their military goals
Russia has not abandoned its military objectives in Ukraine, and the recent negotiations in Istanbul have clearly demonstrated that.
Drones strike Russian military airfield in Dzhankoi – social media
In Dzhankoi, located in temporarily occupied Crimea, drones have reportedly attacked a Russian military airfield.
Australian Abrams tanks en route to Ukraine – media
The first of the 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks pledged to Ukraine by the Australian government are already on their way to the country.
Finland to supply ammunition to Ukraine using proceeds from frozen Russian assets
The Finnish government will provide ammunition to Ukraine using proceeds generated from frozen Russian assets.
AFU shoot down 41 Russian drones, 35 more are vanish from radar
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have shot down 41 Russian drones, and another 35 UAVs have been lost.
SSU drones destroy enemy radar, warehouses on Boyko’s towers
The Security Service of Ukraine recently destroyed Russian radar equipment deployed on Ukrainian gas production platforms in the Black Sea using surface and airborne drones.
Crimea hit by overnight drone attack, explosions reported
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, Dzhankoy and Krasnogvardeysky districts were attacked at night on May 19, there were hits.
Russian forces strike Sumy region 135 times in 24 hours, casualties reported
During the day, from the morning of May 18 to the morning of May 19, the Russian army struck 135 times in Sumy region, causing casualties, two people were wounded.
Russians attack seven settlements in Kharkiv region over last day
Russian troops struck seven settlements in Kharkiv region yesterday, May 18.
War update: 175 clashes on frontline over past day; fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk sector
A total of 175 combat clashes occurred between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the frontline on May 18.
Fatalities, injuries reported as Russians attack Kherson region on Sunday
In Kherson region, two people were killed and six others injured over the past day as a result of Russian attacks.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,040 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to May 19, 2025, amount to approximately 974,770 personnel, including 1,040 in the past 24 hours.
Russians strike Kherson overnight, killing one civilian, injuring several others
At approximately 22:30, Russian forces shelled residential neighborhoods in Kherson. One person was killed and three others were injured.
No enemy warships in Ukrainian seas
A single Russian Kalibr missile carrier remains in the Mediterranean Sea, while no Russian warships are present in the Black Sea or the Sea of Azov.
Russian military commit over 150,000 crimes in Ukraine since full-scale war starts
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian military personnel have committed over 150,000 crimes on Ukrainian territory.
Russian drone attack injures resident in Beryslav
A 68-year-old resident of Beryslav, Kherson region, was injured in a Russian drone attack and has sought medical assistance, according to the Kherson Regional Military Administration.
18 May 2025
Russian shelling damages Kherson train station, passengers evacuated
In Kherson, a locomotive was damaged by Russian artillery shelling of the railway station, and railroad workers organized the delivery of passengers to Mykolaiv.
Russian forces shell railway station in Kherson
On the afternoon of Sunday, May 18, Russian troops shelled the building of the railway station and nearby streets in Kherson using artillery.