Ukrainian Joint Forces repel 16 enemy attacks, destroy eight tanks
The Ukrainian Joint Forces destroyed eight Russian tanks and more than 20 enemy vehicles in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions on May 23.
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23 May 2022
Zelensky says only issue of ending war can be discussed at meeting with Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that a meeting on ending the Russia-Ukraine war will be held only with Putin, because only he makes all decisions in Russia.
Russian forces kicked out of Toshkivka in Luhansk region - Haidai
Ukraine's Armed Forces have driven the Russian military out of the town of Toshkivka in the Luhansk region and fortified their positions.
Ukraine's Armed Forces destroy 30 invaders and enemy equipment in east
Ukrainian defenders killed almost 30 invaders and destroyed a tank, two infantry fighting vehicles and two drones in the area of responsibility of the Operational and Tactical Group East on Monday, May 23.
Russian missile shot down over Kirovohrad region
Ukrainian air defense forces have shot down a Russian missile over the village of Hannivka in the Novoukrainka territorial community, Kirovohrad region.
Pentagon: Some 20 countries announce new security aid for Ukraine
A virtual meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on Monday was very successful as about 20 countries have announced new security assistance packages for Ukraine's Armed Forces.
Village in Sumy region comes under mortar and artillery fire from Russian territory
Russian aggressors fired mortars and artillery from Russian territory at the village of Mezenivka in the Krasnopillia community, Sumy region.
Ombudsperson reports terrifying incidents of child rape by Russian soldiers
Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Liudmyla Denisova spoke of the latest reported cases of Russian soldiers raping children in Oleksandrivka, Kherson region. The youngest victim was just 6 months old. Some of the assaulted children died of the inflicted injuries.
British Defense Ministry publishes updated map of hostilities in Ukraine
The British Ministry of Defense has released a new map of hostilities in Ukraine as of Monday, May 23.
Russian soldiers shoot Zaporizhia NPP staffer after raiding his home
Russian occupiers broke into the apartment of Zaporizhia NPP employee Serhiy Shvets and shot him with their automatic rifles, severely wounding the man. Medics are now fighting for his life at the local ER.
Pentagon convenes virtual meeting on Ukraine with more than 40 countries
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Monday welcomed more than 40 countries to the second Ukraine Contact Group meeting, held virtually, on May 23, almost three months to the day since the war in Ukraine began.
Most Russian combat-ready units taking part in war with Ukraine - media
Almost all combat-ready units of the Russian army are involved in the war with Ukraine. They come from 52 regions of Russia, as well as the occupied Crimea. The remaining units cover the border with NATO.
Defense ministry: Russia using scorched-earth policy in eastern Ukraine
Russia is using a scorched-earth policy in eastern Ukraine, destroying the areas with aviation and artillery before Russian troops are entering them, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine are successfully repulsing enemy attacks.
Ukraine Army liberates 24 settlements in Kharkiv Region – Zaluzhnyi
As of May 23, 2022, the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated 24 settlements from Russian invaders in Kharkiv Region.
President Zelensky: Ukraine suffered over $0.5 trillion of losses since the war started
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited foreign countries to take part in Ukraine’s reconstruction, as the war unleashed by Russia has already caused over $0.5 billion worth of losses to Ukraine.
Ukraine Army hits Russian command post with NATO-standard howitzer
The artillery men of the 128th Separate Mountain Assault Zakarpattia Brigade have hit a Russian command post from a distance of more than 20 kilometers with a NATO-standard howitzer.
Evacuation bus comes under enemy fire in Luhansk Region
An evacuation bus has come under enemy fire in the Hirske community, Luhansk Region, but 18 people have been taken to safety.
Maintaining land corridor to Crimea remains Russia’s short-term objective – Venislavskyi
The aggressor continues attempts to maintain a land corridor between temporarily occupied Crimea and the Russian Federation.
Russians resume assault on Slovyansk. Situation in Slobozhansky direction tense
Currently, the situation in Slobozhansky direction is tense as Russian troops have been regrouping their forces and resources for almost two weeks.
Bodies of 87 people found under rubble after Russian airstrike on Desna
The bodies of 87 people were found under the rubble following a Russian airstrike on the village of Desna in Chernihiv region on May 17.
Ukraine’s court sentences Russian soldier to life in prison for killing civilian
The Solomyansky District Court of Kyiv has sentenced Russian soldier Vadim Shishimarin to life in prison for killing a civilian in Sumy region, northern Ukraine.
Russians fire on 49 localities in JFO area, killing nine people
The Russian army fired on 49 localities in Donetsk and Luhansk regions over the past day, killing nine people.
431 children injured due to Russian aggression in Ukraine
A total of 232 children have been killed and 431 children have been wounded or injured in Ukraine as a result of full-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation.
Missiles, self-propelled artillery, air strikes: Russians fired on Sumy region all night long
On the night of May 23, Russian troops fired on the town of Bilopillia in Sumy region and its environs. Houses were damaged, human casualties were not reported.
Three civilians injured as Russians fire on Avdiivka
The town of Avdiivka in Donetsk region is under constant fire. Three civilians were injured, 20 houses and a kindergarten were damaged.
Situation difficult in Luhansk region as invaders deploy massive forces to gain ground - Haidai
The situation in the Luhansk region remains difficult at the moment as the Russian army has made every effort to seize the entire region.
Regrouping Black Sea fleet, Russia deploys Admiral Makarov cruiser
Russia’s Admiral Makarov cruiser has joined the Black Sea Fleet that is being regrouped in the Black Sea waters.
Enemy shelling ongoing along entire front line in Donbas, Avdiyivka significantly affected
In Ukraine’s Donetsk region, Russian invasion forces rain fire on Ukrainian settlements and defense positions along the entire front line. In Avdiyivka, at least 20 households and a school were damaged by Russian strikes.
Ukrainian forces eliminate Russia’s Pskov paratrooper unit
Ukraine’s defense forces have liquidated a unit of Russia’s 76th Guards Air Assault Division.
Ukrainian forces eliminate nearly 29,200 Russian servicemen since war-start
Ukraine’s defenders from February 24 to May 23 liquidated about 29,200 Russian soldiers and officers, including 150 in the past day.