Armed Forces of Ukraine
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 502,340 personnel and 7,671 tanks.
The intensity of hostilities in the Pokrovsk sector remains quite high: the enemy attacked Ukrainian troops' positions 14 times, 6 of them were repelled, and 8 combat engagements continue in several areas of the frontline.
Russian troops continue to try to break through from the area of Lukianets village in the Kharkiv sector, but Ukrainian defense forces repelled the threat of a breakthrough and provided a strong defense, the fighting continues.
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 501,190 personnel and 7662 tanks.
Russian troops have moved the BUK anti-aircraft missile system to the airfield in occupied Dzhankoy due to the low effectiveness of their air defense against modern Ukrainian missiles, the ATES guerrilla movement reports.
Twenty-one combat engagements took place in the frontline today, with another combat engagement in the Kharkiv sector near Vovchansk and another in the Kupyansk sector. In the Siversky sector, Ukrainian troops succeeded in some areas.
Oleksandr Syrsky and Rustem Umerov discussed with the American generals the situation at the front, the supply of equipment, weapons, ammunition, logistics and strengthening of Ukraine's air defense.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, russia lost 1,240 servicemen over the past 24 hours.
The Air Force informs of a missile threat in Sumy and Poltava regions.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine aim to widely deploy artificial intelligence, including UAVs, robotic systems, and electronic warfare, to achieve technological dominance on the battlefield and compensate for the enemy's numerical superiority.
The Ministry of Health explained that the diagnosis of “limitedly fit” used in peacetime was abolished, and now there are only “fit” and “unfit” categories for military service during martial law.
Makiivka, Luhansk region, was hit by unguided missiles, and people are being asked to leave.
According to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, russia lost 1,240 personnel and various military equipment over the past 24 hours.
The Ukrainian Air Force informs of possible ballistic missile attacks on the northeastern and eastern regions from belgorod.
The Russians have not yet created any groups or amassed enough forces to conduct offensive actions in Sumy region, but the situation is being monitored for appropriate military and civilian response in case of redeployment and concentration of forces in the region.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with senior military and intelligence officials to discuss the situation on the battlefield, enemy plans to disrupt the Peace Summit, and the provision of necessary weapons and assistance to the army.
In the Kharkiv region, Russian troops are completely mired in street battles for Vovchansk, and intense and fierce fighting continues at the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, with the enemy trying to break through the Ukrainian defense at any cost.
The United Kingdom is sending Ukraine a military aid package worth more than €217 million to strengthen its air and sea defenses, including air defense radars, radar decoys, electronic warfare systems, small boats, and reconnaissance drones.
Since the beginning of the day, 28 combat engagements were registered on the frontline, with fighting continuing, in particular, in the vicinity of Krynok, Kharkiv region, and near Klishchiyivka, Donetsk region.
Kyrylo Budanov, the Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, regularly participates in the DIU's operations and is directly involved in events held near the front line, raising the morale of the soldiers.
As Ukraine celebrates Marine Corps Day, President Zelensky and Commander-in-Chief Syrsky congratulated the Marines for their heroism, resilience and unwavering dedication in fierce battles against the Russian occupiers, honoring their sacrifice for Ukraine's freedom and independence.
The enemy concentrated its main efforts in the Kherson sector, in particular in Krynky, where nine attacks took place yesterday. It is more or less quiet in Robotyn, and there are no Russians in the town.
The last Russian ship capable of carrying Kalibr cruise missiles in Crimea, the Cyclone, was hit, leaving Russia without such carriers on the occupied peninsula.
Border guards do not currently detect sufficient enemy forces to achieve strategic goals in Sumy region, but do not rule out attempts to sow panic and distract the Defense Forces.
According to the Ukrainian military, russia lost 1,330 personnel, 11 tanks, 27 armored combat vehicles, 40 artillery systems, 1 air defense system, 1 aircraft and 45 unmanned aerial vehicles in one day.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the increased activity of enemy tactical aviation in the northeast.
The Air Force informs about the launch of guided aerial bombs in Kherson region.
Since the beginning of the day, 121 combat engagements have taken place, during which Russian occupants launched 4 missile attacks, 37 air strikes using 47 drones and 376 kamikaze attacks on Ukrainian positions.
President Zelenskyy discussed the situation at the front with the military command, emphasizing maximum attention to the entire border and inflicting maximum losses on the Russian occupiers.
On Tuesday, May 21, the Khmelnitsky City District Court issued the first decisions on the conditional early release of two convicts from serving their sentences for military service in the Defense Forces.