Russian military launch missile strike on Odesa Region from Black Sea
The Russian military have launched a missile strike on Odesa Region from the Black Sea.
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18 May 2022
Ukraine Army destroys about 28,300 enemy troops and 1,235 tanks
Russia has already lost about 28,300 troops in Ukraine (+400 over the past day).
Russia’s missile strike on Mykolaiv causes fire, one person injured
A fire has broken out in the detached house suburbs of Mykolaiv’s Inhulskyi District after Russia’s missile strike.
Mariupol defenders inflict costly personnel losses amongst Russian forces – British intel report
Ukrainian forces, which were encircled in Mariupol for more than ten weeks, inflicted costly losses on Russian invaders while defending the city.
Number of Ukrainian children injured due to Russian aggression rises to 424
In Ukraine, 229 children have been killed and 424 children have been wounded or injured as a result of Russian full-scale armed aggression.
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.
Missile strikes on Dnipro: Woman injured, transport infrastructure object destroyed
Russian invaders launched two missile strikes on the city of Dnipro this morning, injuring a woman and destroying a transport infrastructure object.
Enemy amasses up to 15 helicopters to support offensive in Luhansk region
In Bakhmut and Sievierodonetsk directions in Luhansk region, the aggressor amassed up to 15 helicopters to provide air support for the offensive.
Adviser to interior minister: Ukrainian military to launch counterattack on all fronts in summer
The Ukrainian military may launch a counterattack on all fronts in late June or early July.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces eliminate 130 invaders, smash two ammo depots in south
Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 130 Russian invaders, destroyed three modernized tanks and two ammunition depots in the south of Ukraine.
Haidai: Russians no longer dare to cross Siversky Donets River
Russian troops refuse to assault Bilohorivka and cross the Siversky Donets River in Luhansk region.
17 May 2022
Tens of thousands of Ukrainians held in Russian camps - Zelensky
Tens of thousands of Ukrainians are held in camps on Russian territory that were created according to the Nazi model, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Ukrainian air defense forces destroy 11 enemy drones, four cruise missiles on May 17
The Ukrainian Air Force and air defense units of the Ukrainian Ground Forces hit 15 targets of Russian invaders on May 17, including 11 drones and four cruise missiles.
Ukrainian defenders repel 12 enemy attacks in JFO area
The Ukrainian military repulsed 12 enemy attacks in the area of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) on May 17, and fighting continues at four more locations.
Russia wants to protract war - Reznikov
In order to prevent Russia from protracting the war, Ukraine is interested in receiving international military aid and buying weapons as quickly as possible and in the right quantities.
Firefights, bombardments: enemy trying to advance in Ukraine's east
In the eastern part of Ukraine, Russian forces are attempting to advance along the entire line of contact, with support of Su-35 fighter jets in Donetsk region.
Knauf plant in Donetsk region hit by Russian air strike
Russian occupiers have launched an air strike on the Knauf Ukraine plant, operated by a leading manufacturer of construction and finishing materials. Rescuers have deployed to the scene to put out the fire.
Ukraine obtains new evidence of Russia’s atrocities in Kharkiv region
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has intercepted a phone call of a Russian serviceman boasting to his father about torturing the Ukrainian POWs and shelling peaceful settlements in Kharkiv region.
In Chernihiv region, Russian forces fire mortars at border area
The invaders have mortared the area in Chernihiv region close to the border with Russia.
In occupied Luhansk region, "conscripts" threatened with execution for dodging draft
In the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk region, Russian forces have launched forcible draft of the local population. For refusing to fight against Ukraine, the invaders threaten to execute male residents.
Enemy UAV shot down over Dnipropetrovsk Region
Russia’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been shot down over Dnipropetrovsk Region today.
Operational information on the Russian invasion of Ukraine
A briefing on "Operational information on the Russian invasion of Ukraine" will be held on May 18 at 3:30 p.m.
One person killed in Russia’s missile strike on five-storey house in Bakhmut
One person has been killed in Russia’s missile strike on a five-storey apartment block in Bakhmut, Donetsk Region.
Evacuation bus comes under enemy fire in Luhansk Region
A total of 73 civilians have been evacuated from Luhansk Region today, although one of evacuation buses has come under enemy fire.
Russian military again fire missiles at bridge over Dniester Estuary
On the night of May 17, 2022, the Russian military launched two cruise missiles on a bridge over the Dniester Estuary in Odesa Region, which had already been damaged.
State border in Sumy Region secured, but provocative shelling from Russia underway
Russian invaders have not broken through the state border in Shostka District, Sumy Region, but continue provocative shelling from the territory of Russia.
Donetsk Region under extensive enemy fire from Vuhledar to Bakhmut
Donetsk Region is now under extensive enemy fire all over the front line, from Vuhledar to Bakhmut.
Evacuation of Ukrainian defenders from Azovstal plant
Mariupol City Council has shared a video, depicting the evacuation of Ukrainian defenders from the Mariupol-based Azovstal plant on May 16, 2022.
Russians trying to break through border in Sumy region
In Shostka district of Sumy region, Russian invaders are trying to break through the land border. Fighting is ongoing.
Enemy trying to break through to administrative border of Luhansk region
To date, Luhansk region is the main outpost for deterring the Russian armada, so the fierce fighting is ongoing here.