March 9, 05:41 PM • 11216 viewsMarch 9, 01:29 PM • 37995 viewsMarch 9, 05:41 PM • 11240 viewsMarch 9, 12:47 PM • 24546 viewsThe Sumy Regional Military Administration has denied the fake news about the capture of Yunakivka by Russian troops. The situation on the border is under control, the Armed Forces are repelling enemy attacks.
On May 24, Ukraine returned 307 soldiers from Russian captivity, most of whom were captured in the Donetsk region in 2022. Tomorrow, May 25, the third stage of the exchange in the "1000 for 1000" format will take place.
The Russians in southern Ukraine have abandoned large forces for the offensive. The enemy is forming small groups of infantry on motorcycles to break through the defenses of the Armed Forces.
Patriot systems have more difficulty intercepting Iskander-M missiles, as they fire traps and change trajectory. Modernization complicates the work of air defense, but does not make it impossible.
As part of the large prisoner exchange "1000 for 1000," 307 Ukrainian defenders were returned. Among those released are 27 defenders of Mariupol, the youngest is 25 years old, and the oldest is 61.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the second round of prisoner exchanges with Ukraine. According to the agreements, 307 servicemen were returned from both sides.
During May 23, 202 combat clashes were recorded on the front line, the Russian army is attacking Ukrainian positions in 10 directions. The Defense Forces are inflicting significant losses on the occupiers.
Ukrainian defenders destroyed 1130 Russians, 11 tanks, 47 armored combat vehicles, 36 artillery systems, 5 MLRS and 2 air defense systems over the past day. The total losses of the enemy reached 979,830 people.
As part of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, Ukrainian soldiers returned home. Ombudsman Lubinets shared a video of the emotional conversations of the defenders with their relatives.
Ombudsman Lubinets reported on the return of 390 Ukrainian prisoners under the "1000 for 1000" format. Among those released are 270 military personnel from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, border guards, and three women.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced a prisoner exchange with Ukraine, as a result of which Kyiv received 270 military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and 120 civilians. Russia also received 270 military personnel and 120 civilians.
During the day, 84 combat clashes took place on the front. In the Pokrovsk direction, the Russians made 25 attempts to dislodge Ukrainian defenders, 21 attacks were repelled.
In Kyiv, farewell was bid to TV presenter and serviceman Maksym Nelipa. He died in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The Hero will be buried at the Baikove Cemetery.
On the night of May 23, Russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile and 175 strike UAVs. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 150 Shahed-type drones in various directions.
Maksym Nelipa, a TV presenter and soldier who died on the front lines defending Ukraine, is being bid farewell in Kyiv. With the beginning of the war, he became the commander of a reconnaissance platoon in the Land Forces.
The Security Service of Ukraine detained a cadet recruited by the FSB, who was collecting data for a missile strike on the military institute. The traitor was passing on the coordinates and schedules of the cadets' stay.
On May 23, we celebrate the Day of the Marine Corps of Ukraine and honor the heroes who fought for the freedom of Ukraine. Also, it is the International Day for the Elimination of Obstetric Fistula.
Russian troops are advancing on Yablunivka from three sides and moving towards the administrative border with Dnipropetrovsk region near Nadiivka. There were 69 combat clashes on the front.
Minister of Finance of Ukraine Serhiy Marchenko stated that the expenses for the Ukrainian army for the EU are a small percentage of GDP. He emphasized that this will help to strengthen Europe's defense faster.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine had a telephone conversation with the commander of the Security Assistance Group - Ukraine, Curtis Buzzard. They discussed the dynamics of combat operations and the short-term plans of the Russian invaders.
In the context of war, aviation requires state support, modernization and import substitution to ensure defense capabilities. It is necessary to harmonize regulatory procedures and ensure effective coordination between the authorities and the industry.
In the Donetsk direction, the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine hit three Russian air defense systems and a command and staff vehicle. The enemy's echeloned air defense system was destroyed, including the Tor, Buk-M3 and S-300 complexes.
A veteran and volunteer Nestor Dylyk was brutally beaten in Novyi Rozdil, Lviv region. The attack occurred during the notification of those liable for military service, when he asked a man to show his military ID.
Natalia Maksymenko, who was exposed by NABU for bribery, is serving in the 422nd BPS battalion. The motion to remove her from office was left without consideration.
"H3Operations" and "MC Aviagrade" companies announced a planned information operation against them. The goal is to slow down the development of the aviation industry and undermine confidence in Ukrainian manufacturers.
According to the Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, there are no Russian ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 3 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which has 8 Kalibr missiles.
Pushilin plans to "conserve" the neighborhoods in Donetsk region destroyed by Russia, in order to show tourists the ruins, passing them off as the consequences of Ukraine's actions.
The Russian army has increased the intensity of attacks in various directions of the front. Since the beginning of the day, there have been 65 combat clashes, with the enemy being particularly active in the Pokrovsk direction.
France has resumed supplying high-quality aviation fuel for Ukrainian fighters. The next batch worth 85 million hryvnias has already crossed the border with the assistance of Polish partners.
The Cabinet of Ministers allowed attracting charitable contributions through United24 for the purchase of UAVs and tactical-level electronic warfare equipment for the “Drone Line” project. Up to 10 million drones will be produced in Ukraine in 2025.
