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22 May 2022
21 May 2022
Seven civilians killed in Russian shelling across Donetsk region
In Donetsk region on Saturday, May 21, Russian troops killed seven civilians, injuring ten.
Nephew of Russia’s deputy defense chief killed in Ukraine war
Commander of the Russian army’s assault company Adam Khamkhoev, who is the nephew of the Deputy Chief of the Russian Defense Ministry, Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, was killed in a battle in Ukraine on the night of May 21.
Pentagon unveils new batch of M777 howitzers set to be shipped to Ukraine
A new batch of 155 mm M777 howitzers has already been prepared for shipment to Ukraine.
Ukraine’s forces destroy Russian enemy equipment, pontoon bridge over Siverskyi Donets
The Ukrainian military destroyed enemy vehicles and a pontoon crossing over the Siverskyi Donets River near the village of Serebryanka, Donetsk region.
Ukrainian military destroy Russia’s Tiulpan gun used to shell Sievierodonetsk
The members of the National Guard of Ukraine have destroyed Russia’s 2S4 Tiulpan self-propelled mortar, which was used to shell Sievierodonetsk and ruin a bridge between the regional center and Lysychansk.
More than 100 objects damaged in eastern Ukraine over past day
Over the past day, Russian invaders have caused damage to 58 infrastructure facilities, detached houses and apartment blocks in Luhansk Region and 53 objects in Donetsk Region, including a secondary school and religious building.
Russian troops attempt to break through defenses in Luhansk Region
Russian troops continue to conduct the most active hostilities in eastern Ukraine.
Russian invaders again destroy bridge between Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk
In Luhansk Region, Russian invaders have destroyed a bridge between Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk for the second time since 2014.
82-year-old retiree seriously injured in cluster munitions blast in Dnipropetrovsk Region
In Kryvyi Rih District, Dnipropetrovsk Region, an 82-year old Ukrainian retiree has been injured when handling cluster munitions. He was taken to hospital in critical condition.
Russians destroy nearly 90% of houses in occupied settlement in Kharkiv Region
In the village of Vilkhivka, Kharkiv Region, which used to be temporarily occupied by Russian troops, nearly 90% of houses were destroyed.
Last day at Azovstal through eyes of Mariupol defenders
Film “Mariupol Fortress. Last Day at Azovstal” by Dmytro Kozatsky, an Azov Regiment fighter, the regiment's press secretary who spent 84 days at the steelworks next to his comrades, has been released.
Almost 4,000 men from Mariupol held in ‘filtration camps’ in occupied Donetsk region
Almost 4,000 men from Mariupol are held in "filtration camps" in Bezimenne and Kozatske, Novoazovsk district, Donetsk region.
Prime Minister of Portugal visits Irpin
Prime Minister of Portugal António Costa, who arrived in Ukraine today, has visited Irpin, Kyiv region.
Six people injured in missile attack on Rivne region
Six people have been injured in a missile attack on Rivne region.
Zelensky expects decision on MLRS for Ukraine to be taken at Ramstein-2 meeting
Zelensky expects a decision on MLRS for Ukraine to be taken at Ramstein-2 meeting
Russians fire mortars on border areas of Chernihiv region
Today, Russian troops have again fired mortars on the border areas of Chernihiv region, northern Ukraine.
To reach borders as of February 24 with no unnecessary losses would already be seen as “victory” - Zelensky
Advancing without unnecessary human losses to the line, which was in place before February 24, the day Russia launched its full-scale invasion, would already be a victory for Ukraine.
Ukraine forces fending off Russian offensive in Luhansk region as enemy targets Sievierodonetsk
The critical mission facing Ukraine’s defense forces in Luhansk region at the moment is holding back an unprecedentedly large invading force. There is hope that Ukraine’s counteroffensive may be launched in the area.
Enemy missile downed in Vinnytsia region
An incoming Russian missile was shot down near the town of Nemyriv, Vinnytsia region, on Saturday, May 21.
Victory in this war will be won on battlefield, but the war will end diplomatically – Zelensky
The victory in this war will be bloody and won on the battlefield, but the war will end diplomatically.
Ukraine Army destroys about 28,850 enemy troops and 1,278 tanks
Russia has already lost about 28,850 troops in Ukraine (+150 over the past day).
Sumy Region comes under artillery fire from Russia
In the morning of May 21, 2022, Russian troops shelled Sumy Region with artillery systems from the territory of Russia. No casualties were reported.
Russia’s shelling of Kharkiv Region caused 10 fires over past day
Russia’s shelling of Kharkiv Region has caused 10 fires over the past day, namely in detached houses, household outbuildings, garage and infrastructure facilities. In particular, a fire broke out at the market in Kharkiv’s Kyivskyi District.
Russian armed aggression affects over 662 children in Ukraine
A total of 232 children have been killed and 430 injured in Ukraine since the Russian invasion started.
Mariupol residents told they are taken to Russia after boarding ‘evacuation’ buses only
Advisor to Mariupol Mayor Petro Andriushchenko has shared a video depicting the so-called ‘evacuation’ (in fact, deportation) of Mariupol residents by Russian invaders. Local residents are told they are taken to Russia after boarding the buses only.
Russian forces preparing for protracted conflict in southern Ukraine – experts
Russian forces preparing for protracted conflict in southern Ukraine – experts
Ukraine’s Armed Forces repulse 11 enemy attacks in Donetsk and Luhansk directions
Russian troops do not stop trying to carry out the 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 with the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Pentagon: Coalition in support of Ukraine growing after first meeting in Ramstein
The coalition of countries in support of Ukraine ready to meet again next week at the level of defense ministers will be bigger than at the first meeting in Ramstein base in Germany.
Borrell urges to hold Russian occupiers and rapists accountable
Josep Borrell is convinced that the Russian occupiers who have committed sexual violence in Ukraine must be held accountable.