Armed Forces of Ukraine

Ukrainian troops continue to defend themselves against Russian attacks on several fronts in Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, repelling numerous attacks and inflicting casualties on the enemy.

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 485,430 personnel and 7,496 tanks.

The head of the Kharkiv regional military administration ordered the publication of a report on the construction of fortifications in the region to respond to accusations of sabotage of defense measures and the lack of fortifications.

Ukraine's top military and political leadership discussed with U. S. officials the situation at the front, Russia's offensive attempts, and Ukraine's urgent need for accelerated arms supplies.

Ukraine's Armed Forces repelled 148 enemy attacks in various parts of the frontline, including Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Lyman, Siversk, Kramatorsk, Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, Vremia and Prydniprovsky, improving tactical positions in some areas despite intense enemy fire.

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Russian army has suffered significant losses over the past 24 hours: more than 800 soldiers have been killed and numerous military vehicles have been destroyed or damaged by Ukrainian forces.

Ukraine and Lithuania discussed military assistance, negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU, preparations for peace and NATO summits, and further support from Lithuania in the form of defense equipment.

On May 13, about 140 combat engagements took place on the frontline, 13 of them in the Kharkiv sector, where Ukrainian troops inflicted fire damage on the enemy, strengthening their positions and evacuating civilians from the affected settlements.

The Ukrainian military is thwarting Russia's attempts to expand the war by conducting counterattacks in Kharkiv region, destroying Russian infantry and equipment, and responding to enemy activity such as sabotage groups and shelling in Sumy and Chernihiv regions.

The Center for Countering Disinformation explains that defensive fortifications in the Kharkiv region have been built, but due to the threat of enemy shelling, they are located outside the "gray zone.

Ukrainian military shoots down a Russian Su-25 fighter jet in Donetsk region.

Ukrainian troops have pushed back Russian forces and are clearing the northern outskirts of Vovchansk in the Kharkiv sector amid ongoing fighting.

Estonia will strengthen Ukraine's cybersecurity by providing equipment as part of an IT coalition.

Russian troops launched 11 attacks in the Kharkiv sector, partially succeeding in the area of Lukianets, but Ukrainian troops stopped their advance and counterattacked.

Mykhailo Drapaty, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has replaced Yuriy Galushkin as commander of the Kharkiv operational and tactical group of troops.

The Air Force of Ukraine warned of an enemy missile from Mykolaiv region that was heading for Vinnytsia region amid a nationwide air alert due to the takeoff of a Russian MiG-31K.

Russia is spreading disinformation that Ukrainian forces have blocked the evacuation of civilians from Vovchansk, when in fact about 6,000 civilians have already been evacuated from the area.

Ukrainian paratroopers from the 79th Brigade repelled a Russian attack near Novomykhailivka in Donetsk Oblast, destroying Russian armored vehicles and eliminating the surviving enemy forces.

A member of the Russian State Duma, who led an illegal armed group during the seizure of Crimea in 2014, was notified of suspicion of high treason and the creation of an illegal armed group.

The Ministry of Defense reported that various vehicles, including agricultural and construction equipment, can be mobilized for military purposes and will be returned to owners within 30 days of demobilization.

The enemy significantly increased the number of attacks in the Orikhivsk sector, but to no avail.

The enemy did not conduct any attacks in the Krynok area of Kherson region yesterday, possibly due to increased pressure in the Orikhivsk sector, where 19 attacks took place.

The Security Service of Ukraine detained an FSB agent in Rivne who was preparing coordinates for Russian missile and drone strikes on military targets and critical infrastructure in the region, conducting reconnaissance and tracking the movements of Ukrainian military.

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, russia lost 1,740 servicemen over the past 24 hours.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs of a possible ballistic missile attack from the south.

Active hostilities continue in the Kharkiv sector, with the enemy using assault tactics, while Ukrainian troops repel attacks and inflict losses on the occupiers.

The Ukrainian Air Force warns of a possible ballistic missile attack from the east.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs of a possible ballistic missile attack from the east.

Shelling continues on the northern border of Kharkiv region, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are engaged in fierce fighting to protect civilians and territory, and nearly 6,000 residents have been evacuated.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 112 Russian attacks in nine frontline areas, with the heaviest fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk sector, where 30 attacks were repelled, according to an evening report from the General Staff.