Ukrainian military destroy 178 enemy troops and five tanks in eastern Ukraine
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed 178 Russian troops and five tanks in eastern Ukraine over the past day.
War - Latest news
16 May 2022
At least 10 civilians killed in Russia’s shelling of Sievierodonetsk
Russian troops have shelled a hospital and residential houses in Sievierodonetsk, killing at least 10 civilians.
Fifteen female soldiers and health workers die at Azovstal
Fifteen young women – military and health workers – died at the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol.
Enemy trying to restrain Ukraine’s Armed Forces in Kharkiv region, preparing for offensive near Izium
Russian troops have focused their efforts on Donetsk direction and try to restrain the offensive of Ukraine’s Defense Forces north of Kharkiv. In addition, the enemy gets ready for offensive operations near Izium.
Russian troops strike Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk. Residential neighborhoods on fire
As a result of regular artillery strikes on Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk, Luhansk region, fires broke out in the buildings of a scientific association and residential neighborhoods.
Zelensky thanks soldiers who reached state border with Russia in Kharkiv region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked the soldiers of the 227th Battalion of the 127th Brigade of the Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces who reached the state border of Ukraine at a border section in the Kharkiv region.
Ukrainian gunners smash convoy of enemy vehicles
Gunners of the 59th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade named after Yakiv Handziuk have destroyed a column of military vehicles of the Russian occupiers.
Germany to deliver Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers, Gepard anti-aircraft tanks, bazookas to Ukraine
Germany will hand over seven Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers to Ukraine, and the supply of anti-aircraft tanks and other military equipment is being planned.
Russians shell border settlements in Chernihiv region for second time on Monday
Russian invaders fired on the border settlements of the Chernihiv region for the second time on Monday, May 16.
Relatives of Mariupol defenders ask Erdogan to involve China to save fighters
Relatives of Ukraine's Mariupol defenders have called on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to join forces with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and organize a mission to rescue Ukrainian fighters staying at the Azovstal steel mill through the "extraction" procedure.
Defeat near Bilohorivka: Enemy lost almost 1,000 soldiers and 100 vehicles
Russian invaders, trying to cross the Siverskyi Donets River in Bilohorivka, Luhansk region, lost almost 1,000 soldiers and about 100 military vehicles.
Ukrainian air defense forces destroy Russian cruise missile near Odesa
An air defense unit of the Ukrainian Air Force has destroyed an X-type cruise missile fired by a Russian plane at the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa.
Russian invaders seek to relaunch operations in Mariupol port to export stolen metal
Russian occupiers have resumed their effort to reopen the port of Mariupol but to no avail, with the sunken Meotyda vessel thwarting the attempts.
Russians fortifying positions in Kherson, Mykolaiv regions, starting no offensive operations
In Kherson and Mykolayiv regions, the enemy ran no active offensive operations, continuing to fortify positions on the occupied frontiers.
Intelligence confirms large-scale losses of Russia’s 1st Tank Army in Ukraine
Ukrainian MoD’s Main Intelligence Directorate has obtained documents proving that Russia’s 1st Tank Army has suffered massive losses in manpower and equipment during its operations in Ukraine.
Two adults and a child injured in Russia's missile strike on Odesa Region
On May 16, 2022, Russian invaders launched a missile strike on Odesa Region. The missile fired from an enemy aircraft hit a tourist infrastructure facility not far from Odesa, leaving two adults and a child injured.
Gas pipeline, furniture shop and houses damaged in Russia’s shelling of Mykolaiv
A gas pipeline, furniture shop and residential houses have been damaged in Russia’s shelling of Mykolaiv this morning.
Ukraine Army destroys about 27,700 enemy troops and 1,228 tanks
Russia has already lost about 27,700 troops in Ukraine (+300 over the past day).
Enemy continues attempts to seize or block exits from Azovstal bunkers
Russian troops continue attempts to seize or block the exits from bunkers within the Mariupol-based Azovstal plant. The information about Ukrainian defenders who ‘came out with white flags’ is untrue.
Russian invaders suffer losses and retreat near Sievierodonetsk – Haidai
Russian troops are suffering losses and retreating near Sievierodonetsk but do not stop. The Ukrainian military blew up railway bridges between Rubizhne and Sievierodonetsk to hold the enemy back.
Two civilians killed in Russia’s shelling of Sievierodonetsk
On May 15, 2022, two civilians were killed in Russia’s shelling of Sievierodonetsk, Luhansk Region.
Russia already kills 229 children in Ukraine
In Ukraine, 229 children have been killed and another 421 have been injured as a result of Russian full-scale armed aggression.
Explosions heard in Mykolayiv city this morning – mayor
Explosions have been heard in Mykolayiv city this morning. The local authorities urge citizens to stay in shelters.
Russian aviation fires on industrial facilities in depths of Ukraine
The army of the Russian Federation used aircraft to fire on the Eastern Operational Zone and the industrial facilities in the depths of Ukraine.
NYT: Growing evidence of military disaster pierces pro-Russian bubble
The losses of Russian troops on the Siversky Donets River in Luhansk region are one of the deadliest known engagements of the war.
Ukrainian troops blow up Russian-captured railway bridges in Luhansk region
In Luhansk region, Ukrainian defenders blow up railway bridges between Rubizhne and Sievierodonetsk captured by Russian invaders.
Military couple killed at Azovstal steelworks
On International Family Day, Deputy Commander of Azov Regiment Svyatoslav Palamar spoke about the family of defenders – Vitaliy and Alla Tarans.
Eleven enemy air targets destroyed over past day. Aviation smashes crossing on Inhulets
The Ukrainian air defense forces and anti-aircraft missile forces destroyed 11 enemy targets over the past 24 hours.
Territorial Defense forces reach border with Russia in Kharkiv region
In Kharkiv region, Ukrainian defenders of one of the Territorial Defense battalions pushed back the Russian military and reached a section of Ukraine–Russia state border.
Zelensky: We are doing all to maintain world's attention to Ukraine and our needs
The Ukrainian authorities are doing everything to maintain the world's maximum attention to Ukraine and to provide information and political support to the country.