US committed to bolster Ukraine’s capacity to counter Russian aggression – Pentagon chief
In a phone call with Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin discussed Ukraine’s evolving battlefield needs.
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10 May 2022
Some 44 civilian bodies found under rubble in Kharkiv Region’s Izium
A total of 44 bodies of civilians have been found under the rubble of a 5-storey building in the temporarily occupied city of Izium, Kharkiv Region.
Russians continue to launch heavy artillery and air strikes on Azovstal plant
Russian troops continue to launch heavy artillery and air strikes on the Mariupol-based Azovstal plant, although up to 100 civilians are still remaining there.
Ukraine Army destroys about 26,000 enemy troops and 1,170 tanks
Russia has already lost about 26,000 troops in Ukraine (+350 over the past day).
Rescuers extinguish fires caused by Russia’s missile strikes on Odesa Region on May 9
Rescuers have extinguished fires caused by Russia’s missile strikes on Odesa Region on May 9, 2022, namely on the village of Fontanka, Odesa District, and Odesa’s Suvorovskyi District.
Russian armed aggression affects over 642 children in Ukraine
A total of 226 children have been killed and 416 injured in Ukraine since the Russian invasion started.
Let's support the unbreakable: NBU’s special fundraising account to support Ukraine's Armed Forces
Following the imposition of martial law in Ukraine, the start of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, posing the threat to Ukraine’s state independence and its territorial integrity, the National Bank decided to open a special fundraising account to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russian invaders may plot acts of sabotage at chemical facilities
Russian invaders may conduct the acts of sabotage at the Ukrainian chemical industry facilities to further accuse the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine of them.
One killed, five injured as Russians fire seven missiles on Odesa
One person was killed and five more were injured as Russians fired seven missiles on Odesa, southern Ukraine.
09 May 2022
Lend-lease act will help Ukrainian soldiers defeat Russian invaders - Shmyhal
The lend-lease law, signed by U.S. President Joe Biden on May 9, will help Ukrainian soldiers defeat Russian invaders.
Signing of lend-lease act for Ukraine a historic step - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked U.S President Joe Biden for signing the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022 and called it a historic step.
Biden signs Ukraine lend-lease act into law
U.S. President Joe Biden has signed into law the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022.
Ukrainian Joint Forces repel 15 Russian attacks, destroy nine tanks
Ukrainian troops successfully repelled 15 enemy attacks and destroyed nine tanks in the area of the Joint Forces Operation on May 9.
Ukrainian Army destroys 250 invaders, 13 tanks in eastern Ukraine
The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 13 tanks and up to 250 invaders in the east of the country on May 9.
Russia strikes Odesa with Kinzhal missiles, casualties, destruction reported
Three Kinzhal missiles fired from a Russian Tu-22 strategic aircraft have struck the Odesa region, injuring two people and destroying five tourist infrastructure buildings.
Russian army files most of its KIAs as missing not to pay families compensation
In late April, Putin signed a decree obliging the government to pay RUB 3 million to families of wounded soldiers and RUB 5 million – to those of the servicemen killed in action. However, Russia's military leadership files most of its KIAs as missing, therefore their families will not receive any compensation.
Active hostilities underway in Ukraine’s east, high threat of missile attacks persists across country
The Russian invasion forces continue their offensive operations in the Eastern Operational Zone in order to establish full control over the territory of Donetsk and Luhansk regions and maintain the land corridor between these territories and the occupied Crimea.
Invaders continue to storm Azovstal, trying to blow up evacuation bridge
In Mariupol, Russian invaders continue to storm the Azovstal steelworks, focusing on blowing up the bridge where the evacuation was taking place earlier.
Ukrainian Army holding ground in Rubizhne, Voievodivka, retain full control of Sievierodonetsk
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have been holding the line of defense in Rubizhne and Voievodivka, Luhansk region, and remain in control of Sievierodonetsk, a city where the Russian invaders “never set foot.”
Russian missiles hit Odesa while EU’s Charles Michel was in town
The Russian military continues to strike Odesa, including during a visit by European Council President Charles Michel and Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
Russian propaganda spreading fake news of "tuberculosis epidemic" in Ukraine’s Army
Pro-Russian telegram channels are spreading fake reports claiming “sharp deterioration of the epidemiological situation” in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukrainians asked not to report on Army gains before General Staff issues official statements
Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Malyar urged residents of liberated settlements and bloggers not to report about the liberation of territories before the official statements are issued by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukraine Army keeps defense in Popasna, reinforcements arrive
In the city of Popasna, Luhansk Region, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are keeping the defense at the new fortified positions.
Odesa hotel on the coast ‘demilitarized’ in Russia’s missile strike
On May 8, 2022, the Russian military launched a missile strike on a hotel and restaurant complex, which is situated on the coast in the city of Odesa.
Russian troops shell central Sloviansk
Russian troops have shelled the central part of Sloviansk, Donetsk Region. The damage rate is yet to be reported.
Russia’s aviation launched 53 strikes on Ukraine over past day – Defense Ministry
Over the past day, Russia has launched 48 strikes with operational and tactical aircrafts on Kharkiv Region and Donetsk Region and five strikes with long-range aircrafts on Mykolaiv Region and Odesa Region.
Defense Ministry: Ukraine making every effort to prevent pseudo-referendums in Kherson region
The fiercest fighting is ongoing today in Donetsk, Luhansk regions and near Kharkiv city. In Kherson region, Ukraine applies "specific methods" to prevent Russia from holding fake referendums.
Ten people injured in Mykolayiv region in 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, ten people were injured in Russian attacks on Mykolayiv region.
Air defense forces down enemy Orlan-10 drone over Odesa region
A unit of the Air Command “South” downed a Russian drone that was trying to reconnoiter objects for an enemy missile attack on Odesa region.
Enemy launches 24 attacks on Luhansk region. Casualties reported
Over the past 24 hours, the Luhansk Region Police registered 24 cases of shelling of Luhansk region.