Armed Forces of Ukraine
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.
Drones struck the Bolkhov Semiconductor Device Plant in the Oryol Oblast. It supplies products for the production of Russian missiles and aircraft.
The SBU detained an engineer who worked for the FSB to obtain secret documentation on the manufacture of components for new military vehicles of the Armed Forces. The traitor faces life imprisonment.
On the night of May 21, Russia attacked Ukraine with 76 UAVs. Air defense neutralized 63 enemy targets in the east, north, and center of the country, but Kharkiv Oblast and Sumy Oblast were affected.
Head of the KMVA Timur Tkachenko accused Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko of discrediting the Armed Forces and appealed to the SBU to check his team. He also asks to check the owners of Telegram channels.
The first motorcycle assault company in Ukraine was created in the 425th separate assault regiment "Skala". Its task is to quickly break through to enemy positions.
Famous chef Hector Jimenez-Bravo posted a photo in military uniform, hinting at joining the Armed Forces. He announced that he has a specific mission and is impressed by the strength of the Ukrainian army.
On the night of May 20, Russia attacked Ukraine with 108 Shahed drones. Ukrainian air defense destroyed 93 UAVs in the eastern, northern and central regions.
During May 19, 156 combat clashes took place at the front, the enemy carried out 50 air strikes and carried out more than 4,000 shellings on the positions of the Armed Forces. The hottest situation is in the Pokrovsk direction.
The band "Kurgan & Agregat" announced the cancellation of their charity concerts in Vinnytsia and Ivano-Frankivsk due to profanity in the songs. The musicians are looking for new locations.
In six months, military personnel submitted 100,000 reports requesting a change of duty station through the Army+ application. 32,000 military personnel have already been transferred or are preparing for transfer.
There are 3 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a carrier of "Caliber" missiles. There are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas
Since the beginning of May 18, 130 combat clashes have taken place at the front. Russian invaders launched 54 air strikes, dropping 80 CABs, and involved 1,098 kamikaze drones.
On the night of May 18, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with 273 drones, of which 88 "shaheds" were shot down. 128 drone simulators were lost locationally.
On May 18, we celebrate Museum Day, Reservist Day, AIDS Remembrance Day, and International AIDS Vaccine Day. Also, believers honor the memory of holy martyrs.
On May 17, 131 combat clashes took place at the front. The greatest enemy activity is observed in the Pokrovsk direction, where 44 attacks took place, 38 of which were repelled.
Scouts of the "Black Forest" brigade discovered an enemy anti-aircraft missile system and adjusted the strike. The installation worth about $10 million was completely destroyed.
On May 16, 145 combat clashes took place at the front. The hottest was in the Pokrovsky direction, where Ukrainian soldiers repelled 52 enemy attacks.
An air alert was declared in Kyiv on the night of May 16. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of the threat of the use of strike drones, urging residents to go to shelters.