Enemy missile downed in Vinnytsia region
An incoming Russian missile was shot down near the town of Nemyriv, Vinnytsia region, on Saturday, May 21.
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21 May 2022
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.
Ukraine’s aviation destroys 20 units of Russian equipment in a day
Over the past day, May 20, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed five air targets of the Russian occupiers: three UAVs, one cruise missile, one unidentified target.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces eliminate 36 invaders, 3 tanks, Grad launcher in south
Over the past day, the Ukrainian military eliminated 36 invaders and destroyed three enemy T-72 tanks and a Grad multiple rocket launcher in the south.
Ukraine to receive first batch of German Gepard anti-aircraft tanks in July – Spiegel
Ukraine will receive 15 German Gepard anti-aircraft tanks already in July.
20 May 2022
Mechanism needed to compensate for losses for those affected by Russia's actions – Zelensky
Ukraine invites partner countries to sign a multilateral agreement and create a mechanism through which everyone who has suffered from Russia's actions will be able to receive compensation for all losses.
No compromise on Ukraine's territorial integrity – President's Office
The question of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity cannot be the subject of any compromise on ending the war.
Ukrainian defenders repel 11 enemy attacks, destroy eight tanks in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian defenders from the Joint Forces Task Force repulsed 11 enemy attacks on May 20, destroying eight tanks, three artillery systems, ten armored fighting vehicles and other equipment.
Enemy shells 83 civilian targets in JFO area, killing four
Russian invaders fired on 83 civilian targets in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, killing four people and injuring five others.
Canada to provide CAD 9M in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Canada will provide CAD 9 million (about $7.5 million) to two aid organizations to help Ukrainians affected by the war.
Ukrainian army destroys ammunition depot, about 80 invaders in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian defenders have killed about 80 Russian invaders and destroyed an ammunition depot in the area of responsibility of the Operational and Tactical Group East.
Zelensky says all defenders will be evacuated from Azovstal plant
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he believes that the evacuation of Ukrainian defenders from the Azovstal steel plant will be completed in the near future.
Russia spreading fake bomb reports across Transnistria to destabilize region - Land Forces
Russian intelligence services are circulating false reports claiming a bomb threat targeting social infrastructure facilities in the Transnistrian Moldovan Republic in order to destabilize the situation in the region.
Russian missile hits infrastructure facility in Odesa region
On May 20, at about 17:00 local time, Russian invasion forces launched a missile at an infrastructure facility in Odesa region.
Seven wounded, including child, in Russian missile strike on Lozova, Kharkiv region
At least seven people, including a child, were injured in a missile attack on the town of Lozova in Kharkiv region.
Journalists, media among Russian dictator’s main targets - Minister
The Russian government fears the freedom of Ukrainians, which is why journalists and the media are one of Putin's main targets.
Putin in “absolute dead end” – he can’t stop war, can’t win it, Ukraine's intel chief says
Ukraine will fight until all Russian forces are expelled from its territory to the 1991 borders. At the moment, Vladimir Putin is in a dead end because he cannot stop the war and neither can he win it.
Russian troops attempt to encircle Ukrainian forces near Lysychansk and Sievierodonetsk
The situation within the areas of hostilities is remaining tense and showing the signs of aggravation. In particular, Russian invaders are attempting to encircle Ukrainian forces near Lysychansk and Sievierodonetsk.
Russians launch missile strike on Odesa Region’s coast
On May 20, 2022, the Russian military launched a missile strike on Odesa Region’s coast with aircrafts, having hit a beach toilet.
Place of life and death: Mariupol defender shares photographs from Azovstal steelworks
Dmytro Kozatskyi, a Ukrainian fighter from the Azov Regiment, using the call sign ‘Orest’, has shared the photographs of Mariupol defenders, who were fighting against Russian invaders within the Mariupol-based Azovstal plant.
At least three killed as Russian forces shell school in Sievierodonetsk
In Sievierodonetsk, Luhansk region, Russian invaders fired on a school where people were hiding, killing at least three locals.