Eleven enemy air targets destroyed over past day. Aviation smashes crossing on Inhulets
The Ukrainian air defense forces and anti-aircraft missile forces destroyed 11 enemy targets over the past 24 hours.
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16 May 2022
Territorial Defense forces reach border with Russia in Kharkiv region
In Kharkiv region, Ukrainian defenders of one of the Territorial Defense battalions pushed back the Russian military and reached a section of Ukraine–Russia state border.
Zelensky: We are doing all to maintain world's attention to Ukraine and our needs
The Ukrainian authorities are doing everything to maintain the world's maximum attention to Ukraine and to provide information and political support to the country.
15 May 2022
Russian invaders who survive in Ukraine will bring their brutality to Russia - Zelensky
Russian invaders who survive in Ukraine will bring all their brutality back to Russia.
Zelensky appoints new commander of Ukrainian Territorial Defense Forces
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Major General Ihor Tantsiura as Commander of the Territorial Defense Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, dismissing Yurii Halushkin from the post.
Ukrainian Joint Forces repel 17 enemy attacks, destroy two helicopters, three tanks
Servicemen of the Ukrainian Joint Forces have destroyed two Russian helicopters, three tanks and six armored fighting vehicles over the past day.
Ukrainian army destroys over 80 invaders, helicopter, tank in eastern Ukraine
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have destroyed more than 80 Russian invaders, an enemy tank and a helicopter in the area of responsibility of the Operational and Tactical Group East.
Putin does not agree to rescue of people from Azovstal – Ukraine's deputy defense minister
Russian President Vladimir Putin does not agree to the rescue of people from the Azovstal steel mill in Mariupol.
Ukraine controls 10% of Luhansk region
Ukraine controls 10% of the territory of the Luhansk region, which includes the cities of Sievierodonetsk, Lysychansk, the outskirts of Rubizhne and the Hirske community.
Ukrainian forces destroy firing position of Russian MLR systems
Artillery units of the Airborne Assault and Ground Forces have discovered and destroyed the firing position of the Russian multiple launch rocket systems.
Nearly 2,500 Russian reservists undergoing training in regions bordering Ukraine
Russia is training some 2,500 reservists set to be sent to take part in hostilities in Ukraine.
In Russia, army enlistment offices targeted in arson attacks
Four military draft stations have been set on fire across Russia within just three days.
Even women could be drafted into Russian army in occupied areas, Ombudsperson warns
Russia has launched covert mobilization in the temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories, and even women could be drafted into the Russian armed forces.
Russia not achieving its strategic objectives in war against Ukraine – Stoltenberg
Russia is not achieving its strategic objectives in the war against Ukraine, and Europe and North America are solidly united despite Moscow’s plans.
Sievierodonetsk hospital damaged in Russia’s shelling
Sievierodonetsk hospital has been damaged in Russia’s shelling, and nine civilians have been injured over the past night.
Residential houses damaged and destroyed in Russia’s shelling of Huliaipole
Residential houses have been damaged and destroyed in Russia’s shelling of Huliaipole, Zaporizhzhia Region.
Russian troops loot Melitopol-based enterprises – Mayor Fedorov
Russian troops are looting enterprises, which are situated in the temporarily seized city of Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia Region.
Denisova calls on UN, ICRC to evacuate Azovstal defenders to third country
Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Liudmyla Denisova has called on the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to rescue Ukrainian servicemen from the city of Mariupol and evacuate them to a third country.
Relatives of Azov fighters leave for Turkey to meet with President Erdogan
The relatives of the Azov Regiment fighters have left for Turkey to thank President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for his readiness to help rescue the defenders of Mariupol.
NATO countries must immediately provide Ukraine with artillery - Truss
NATO countries have agreed to continue to support Ukraine to help it contain Russia.
Ukrainian air defense forces shoot down enemy missile in Kirovohrad region
Ukrainian air defense forces have shot down a missile flying toward the city of Kropyvnytskyi in the Kirovohrad region.
About 27,400 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine – General Staff
Ukrainian defenders have already killed about 27,400 Russian soldiers since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 24.
NATO says Ukraine can win war started by Russia
The bravery of the Ukrainian people, practical and financial assistance from allies and partners, and the immense public support all over Europe and around the world will help Ukraine win the brutal war started by the Russian Federation.
Four Russian missiles completely destroy military facility in Lviv region
A military infrastructure facility in Lviv region, which was hit by four enemy cruise missiles in the early hours of Sunday, has been wiped out, while no casualties have been reported.
Four locations available for holding Rada meetings in case Verkhovna Rada building destroyed - Stefanchuk
MPs have four alternative locations for holding sessions in the event that the Verkhovna Rada building, located at 5 Hrushevskoho Street in Kyiv, is destroyed in a strike.
Russia unlikely to accelerate rate of advance over next 30 days - British intel
Russia’s advance in Donbas has lost its pace and fallen significantly behind schedule, Britain’s defense intelligence stated.
Two Russian cruise missiles launched at Lviv region downed
Ukraine’s anti-aircraft missile forces of the West Air Command have destroyed two cruise missiles that the Russian invaders had launched at Lviv region.
Enemy using incendiary munitions against Azovstal defenders
In Mariupol, Russian invaders started using incendiary shells against Ukrainian servicemen defending their last stronghold in the city, the Azovstal steelworks.
In Kharkiv region, retreating enemy forces plant bomb in baby crib
During demining efforts in one of the liberated settlements in Kharkiv region, a Ukrainian bomb squad found an IED planted in a baby crib.
Sieiverodonetsk under enemy fire: 11 strikes, many injured
Over the past 24 hours, on May 14, Russian forces launched 11 artillery attacks on the city of Sieiverodonetsk, Luhansk region.