Armed Forces of Ukraine

Dozens of settlements in the Kharkiv region came under Russian artillery and mortar fire, resulting in civilian casualties and destruction of residential areas, and Vovchansk was heavily shelled.

The Biden administration is confident that Ukraine will withstand Russia's intensified attacks on the front line, and the United States will provide the necessary equipment, weapons, and assistance.

Over the past 24 hours, russia lost 1,320 servicemen, bringing its total combat losses since the beginning of the invasion to 481,030, according to the Ukrainian military.

Enemy tactical aircraft were active in the northeast, posing a threat of air strikes, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warns of a potential threat of ballistic missiles in areas where air alert has been declared.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs that Russian tactical aviation has launched anti-missile systems in Kharkiv region.

The explosions took place in Kharkiv.

Air Force of Ukraine informs about missile threat in Kharkiv and Poltava regions.

In the Kharkiv region, active defensive battles continue against russian troops trying to advance deeper into Ukrainian territory.

Ukraine's Air Force reported hostile launches of the UAS in Kherson region.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs that enemy tactical aircraft launched anti-aircraft missiles in Donetsk region.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi on the situation at the front.

Ukrainian troops repelled numerous Russian attacks in several areas, including Kharkiv region, inflicting losses on Russian troops and equipment as a result of air strikes and artillery shelling.

First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andriy Sybiga met with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski to discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defense system, accelerating the supply of missiles and ammunition to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and preparations for the Global Peace Summit.

In the next two months, Ukraine will enter one of the most critical phases of the war with Russia, as American aid arrives on the front lines and Russia tests Ukrainian defenses in the face of a potential major offensive.

The northern areas of Kharkiv region are a "gray zone" where active hostilities are taking place, allowing Russian troops to infiltrate certain areas during the fighting, but Ukrainian troops have successfully repelled a new wave of Russian counteroffensive in the region.

On May 19, Ternopil will host the first RUN 4 VICTORY charity race to raise funds for local military units and municipalities, with the goal of raising UAH 1. 5 million during four marathons in Ukrainian cities.

Ukraine successfully repelled a new wave of Russian counterattacks in the Kharkiv sector with artillery fire after preparing for an offensive.

Russia intends to create a 10-kilometer buffer zone on the border, fighting continues on the border of Kharkiv region, reports Suspilne.

The Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are creating their own recruiting center to select and staff unmanned systems units with motivated candidates who will be trained to obtain military specialties in the field of unmanned systems.

According to Yuriy Fedorenko, commander of the Achilles UAV battalion of the 92nd Separate Special Forces Brigade, the Defense Forces are preventing the russian army from capturing or encircling Chasiv Yar, despite heavy pressure and intense fighting.

The Security Service of Ukraine detained a Russian informant who was preparing to install a webcam near a bridge to record the movement of military trains and transmit their coordinates to the enemy.

Over the past month, Russian troops have significantly increased the pace of ground attacks in eastern Ukraine, likely to consolidate their positions before Western military aid arrives to help Ukrainian forces.

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 479,710 personnel and 7,434 tanks.

The Ukrainian Air Force confirms the destruction of 10 Russian Shahid attack drones and two S-300/S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems launched from Crimea and Belgorod region during a night attack.

Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian aviation and missile forces struck 17 locations of Russian troops, two ammunition depots, one air defense facility and a Russian radar station.

A naval mine that washed up on the coast in Odesa region was defused by a controlled explosion on the night of May 9, the Southern Military District of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported.

During a visit to Poland, First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andriy Sybiga conveyed President Zelenskyy's gratitude to Polish President Andrzej Duda for Poland's military assistance and discussed strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities against Russian aggression.

Germany will purchase three HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems from the United States and transfer them to the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

President Zelenskyy discussed accelerating the supply of weapons from partners and achieving the necessary results with existing forces to counter Russia's offensive in the east.