Reznikov: Mariupol defenders made it possible to push back Russian troops around Kyiv
The heroism of the defenders of Mariupol made it possible to push back Russian troops around Kyiv and stop the offensive on Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk regions.
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17 May 2022
Vereshchuk: Ukraine working on next stages of humanitarian operation at Azovstal
Ukraine is working on the next stages of the humanitarian operation at Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol.
Sumy region shelled from Russia’s territory. Over 70 explosions recorded near border
In the morning, Russian troops again fired on the border localities of Sumy region, northern Ukraine.
Forty-eight localities in JFO area come under enemy fire
Over the past 24 hours, 48 populated localities in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine came under enemy fire.
Peskov needs to know definition of word 'victory' at price of 30,000 dead Russians - Podoliak
Total sanctions, international contempt and the isolation of the Russian Federation will only intensify.
Russian forces launch missile strike on Okhtyrka
Russian troops launched a missile strike on the town of Okhtyrka in the Sumy region early on Tuesday, injuring at least five people.
Russia resorts to artillery bombardment due to unwillingness to risk flying combat aircraft - British intel
The Russian army has resorted to an increasing reliance on indiscriminate artillery bombardment in Ukraine due to an unwillingness to risk flying combat aircraft.
Ukrainian air defense forces shoot down Russian cruise missile over Mykolaiv region
A unit of anti-aircraft missile forces of Ukraine's Air Command South has shot down a Russian cruise missile over the Mykolaiv region.
Ukrainian defenders eliminate about 27,900 Russian soldiers
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have already killed about 27,900 Russian soldiers since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 24.
Chernihiv region comes under missile attack, casualties reported
The Chernihiv region came under a missile attack this morning, with casualties reported.
Russians mortar Ukrainian border guards in Sumy region - war update by General Staff
In the area of Bilokopytove, Sumy region, the units of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine came under enemy mortar fire.
Almost two-thirds of shells for M777 howitzers already delivered to Ukraine - Pentagon
The United States has already supplied Ukraine with more than 130,000 155-mm shells for the M777 howitzers, which is almost two-thirds of the intended number.
Ukraine needs its heroes alive - Zelensky
Ukraine needs Ukrainian heroes alive, President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasizes, noting that this is the country’s main principle.
War update for Ukraine’s south: Almost 30 invaders “calmed down,” fuel depot annihilated near Chornobaivka
In the southern part of Ukraine, the country’s defenders launched over 100 strikes targeting enemy positions, having eliminated 29 Russian servicemen and destroyed a surface-to-air missile system and other military equipment.
Cities across Donetsk region main target of Russian invaders - Zelensky
The enemy’s main objective at the moment is to seize Sievierodonetsk and other cities across Donetsk region, while the Ukrainian Army continues to hold the Russians back in the area.
Russians fire missiles at military facility in Lviv region near border with Poland
In addition to Lviv, explosions were heard in Novoyavorivsk, Lviv region, overnight Friday. According to tentative reports, the enemy hit a military infrastructure facility in Yavoriv district.
Mariupol garrison “has fulfilled its combat mission” - General Staff
Commanders of units defending the Azovstal steelworks, Ukraine’s last stronghold in Mariupol, received an order from the highest military command “to save the lives of personnel.”
16 May 2022
Ukrainian defenders repulse 11 enemy attacks in JFO area, destroying plane and five tanks
Ukrainian defenders have shot down Russia’s Su-25 aircraft and destroyed five tanks and other military equipment units in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area over the past day.
Nine civilians killed, six injured in Russia’s shelling of Donetsk Region
Nine civilians have been killed and six injured in Russia’s shelling of Donetsk Region over the past day.
Fourth mass grave revealed through satellite imagery in Mariupol
One more mass grave has been revealed through satellite imagery in the city of Mariupol, near the Central cemetery.
Ukrainian military destroy 178 enemy troops and five tanks in eastern Ukraine
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed 178 Russian troops and five tanks in eastern Ukraine over the past day.
At least 10 civilians killed in Russia’s shelling of Sievierodonetsk
Russian troops have shelled a hospital and residential houses in Sievierodonetsk, killing at least 10 civilians.
Fifteen female soldiers and health workers die at Azovstal
Fifteen young women – military and health workers – died at the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol.
Enemy trying to restrain Ukraine’s Armed Forces in Kharkiv region, preparing for offensive near Izium
Russian troops have focused their efforts on Donetsk direction and try to restrain the offensive of Ukraine’s Defense Forces north of Kharkiv. In addition, the enemy gets ready for offensive operations near Izium.
Russian troops strike Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk. Residential neighborhoods on fire
As a result of regular artillery strikes on Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk, Luhansk region, fires broke out in the buildings of a scientific association and residential neighborhoods.
Zelensky thanks soldiers who reached state border with Russia in Kharkiv region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked the soldiers of the 227th Battalion of the 127th Brigade of the Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces who reached the state border of Ukraine at a border section in the Kharkiv region.
Ukrainian gunners smash convoy of enemy vehicles
Gunners of the 59th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade named after Yakiv Handziuk have destroyed a column of military vehicles of the Russian occupiers.
Germany to deliver Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers, Gepard anti-aircraft tanks, bazookas to Ukraine
Germany will hand over seven Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers to Ukraine, and the supply of anti-aircraft tanks and other military equipment is being planned.
Russians shell border settlements in Chernihiv region for second time on Monday
Russian invaders fired on the border settlements of the Chernihiv region for the second time on Monday, May 16.
Relatives of Mariupol defenders ask Erdogan to involve China to save fighters
Relatives of Ukraine's Mariupol defenders have called on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to join forces with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and organize a mission to rescue Ukrainian fighters staying at the Azovstal steel mill through the "extraction" procedure.