Luhansk region suffers 26 enemy attacks
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops launched 26 attacks on towns and villages of Luhansk region, damaging at least 24 houses.
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12 May 2022
Enemy launches several airstrikes on Chernihiv region. Casualties reported
On the night of May 12, Russian aircraft struck Novhorod-Siversky town in Chernihiv region.
War update: Invaders trying to build on offensive in Donetsk direction
Russian troops continue to conduct offensive operations in the Eastern Operational Zone to establish full control over the territory of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson regions and maintain the land corridor with the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Ukrainian soldiers blocked at Azovstal ask Elon Musk for help
Ukrainian defenders, blocked by Russian aggressors at Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol, ask SpaceX founder Elon Musk for help.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces eliminate 23 aggressors, 2 tanks, ammunition depot in southern direction
Over the past day, the Ukrainian defenders eliminated 23 Russian aggressors and destroyed an enemy ammunition depot in the southern direction.
More than 13,000 Ukrainian defenders received awards during full-scale war - Zelensky
More than 13,000 Ukrainian service members have received state awards since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine started on February 24.
11 May 2022
Zelensky: We will liberate our land and our people
Ukrainian land and Ukrainian people will be liberated from Russian invaders, and it will be easier to do so with the help of the entire free world.
One killed as enemy strikes village outside Zaporizhzhia
Russia's military on Wednesday launched 15 missile strikes on the village of Komyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region, killing one person and injuring three more.
Ukrainian defenders destroy six tanks, kill up to 250 invaders in eastern Ukraine
Ukraine's Armed Forces have destroyed six tanks and killed up to 250 occupiers in the east of the country.
U.S. first lady asks Putin to end 'this senseless and brutal war'
U.S. First Lady Jill Biden has asked Russian President Putin to end his "senseless war" against Ukraine.
Ukrainian army destroys eight Russian tanks, anti-aircraft gun in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian defenders repulsed nine enemy attacks in eastern Ukraine on May 11.
Vereshchuk on situation at Azovstal: We are looking for workable option
Ukraine is looking for a workable option for resolving the critical situation with Azov Regiment soldiers trapped at the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol.
Poltava region comes under missile attack
Russian troops have launched a missile strike on the Poltava region.
Even public mention of possible nuclear attack by nuclear power leaders should lead to preventive sanctions - Zelensky
If the leader of a nuclear power publicly allows his country to use nuclear weapons, this should be a reason for harsh response and preventive sanctions as it violates international agreements.
War will end when Ukraine gets everything back, says Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the war with Russia will end when Ukraine regains its territories, people, peace, freedom, and choice.
Ecology officials report 200 environmental crimes already committed by Russian invaders in Ukraine
The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine has recorded 231 environmental crimes committed by Russian troops since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Azovstal assault: plume of black smoke rising over Mariupol steelworks
A 10-second-long video shared by Petro Andriushchenko, an adviser to the Mariupol city head, on Telegram shows dense black smoke rising over the Azovstal metallurgical plant.
Museum shot dead: Russian missile against Skovoroda’s philosophy
In Kharkiv Region, Russians chose the Ukrainian philosopher, Hryhorii Skovoroda, as their next enemy, and launched a missile strike on his museum in the village of Skovorodynivka on the night of May 7, 2022.
Use of nuclear weapons by Russia would lead to WW3 - German MP
The use by the Russian Federation of nuclear weapons in its ongoing war against Ukraine would lead to World War 3.
Russia fired over 70 cruise and ballistic missiles at Ukraine since early May
Russia has fired 74 cruise and ballistic missiles at Ukraine since the beginning of May 2022.
Ukrainian paratroopers down one more Russian Ka-52 helicopter
In Kharkiv Region, the Ukrainian military from the 95th Air Assault Brigade have shot down one more Russian Ka-52 ‘Alligator’ helicopter.
UK ambassador to Ukraine visits Irpin
United Kingdom Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons has paid a visit to Kyiv Region’s Irpin and seen the destructions caused by Russian troops.
Ukrainian anti-aircraft defense units destroy enemy cruise missile over Odesa Region
The Ukrainian anti-aircraft defense units have shot down a Russian cruise missile over Odesa Region.
Russian missile hits tractor working in the field in Kharkiv Region
In Kharkiv Region, a tractor working in the field has been hit with a missile strike launched from the Russian aircraft. The tractor driver received numerous burns and leg injuries.
Azovstal on fire after bombardment. Enemy trying to assault steelworks with tanks
Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol is currently being attacked by Russian invaders with aircraft, artillery, and tanks.
Russians looting, stealing grain and household appliances in southern Ukraine
In the area of responsibility of the Operational Command "South", the Russian invaders do not conduct active offensive operations on the line of contact. In the temporarily occupied territories, the occupiers promote the "Russian world" ideology while stealing grain, household appliances, and property of Ukrainians.
State Emergency Service: Mine clearance in Ukraine may take 5-10 years
Based on international experience, mine clearance of Ukrainian territories may take from 5 to 10 years.
Nine people injured in Mykolayiv region over past day
In Mykolayiv region, nine people were injured as a result of attacks by Russian aggressors over the past 24 hours.
Invaders launch 38 airstrikes on Azovstal steelworks in a day
Over the past day, the Russian invaders launched 38 airstrikes on Azovstal steelworks, including four raids by strategic bombers.
Lviv paratroopers shoot down Russian Mi-24 helicopter
Lviv paratroopers shot down a Russian Mi-24 attack helicopter by Stinger MANPADS. In total, Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces have already downed 15 enemy helicopters.