The Economist: Russians planned to encircle Kharkiv and repeatedly shell it during renewed attack
On the morning of 10 May, Russia initiated a new offensive in Kharkiv Oblast, opening a new front in the war against Ukraine.
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ISW: Russia accumulates grouping in Sumy Oblast to draw Ukrainian soldiers from other fronts
Although the forces are limited in number, their objective is likely to divert Ukrainian troops at the international border.
Ukraine destroys 15 Russian tanks, 34 armored vehicles, 42 artillery systems over last 24 hours
The most intense situation is on the Pokrovsk front, where enemy forces continue to advance despite efforts to stabilize the situation.
Ukraine downs 28/29 Irano-Russian Shahed drones overnight
The Air Force reports downing 28 of 29 Russian Shahed drones on 21 May; Kharkiv Oblast authorities say four people has acute stress reactions to the attack.
ABC News: US top diplomat Nuland says aid crucial for Ukraine to hit bases inside Russia
Nuland advocates for a shift in the US assistance strategy, suggesting that bases within Russia should be considered fair targets if used for launching attacks or supplying troops into Ukraine.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 817: Zelenskyy says Western aid decisions for Ukraine lag by one year
Marking five years as president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the West for being extremely slow in making decisions on military aid to Kyiv.
Over 300,000 Ukrainian men have updated their personal details on new official app that also works abroad
Over 300,000 Ukrainian men have updated their personal details on Reserve+, a new application that works in Ukraine…
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 816: Intense fighting along the entire front line
The General Staff of Ukraine reports that intense fighting is ongoing between Russian and Ukrainian forces.
Zelenskyy: we have stronger positions in Kharkiv Oblast, occupants cannot stretch our forces
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that the Ukrainian Defense Forces strengthened their positions in the Kharkiv Oblast, and that the Russians are not achieving their goal of stretching Ukrainian forces.
Zelenskyy urged the world to help Kharkiv: two Patriot systems will fundamentally change the situation
After the Russian morning attack in the Kharkiv Oblast, president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the delivery of two Patriot air defense systems to protect Kharkiv would fundamentally change the security situation in the city.
General Staff: intense fighting along almost the entire front line, greatest activity in the Siversky and Pokrovske directions
According to the General Staff of Ukraine, intense fighting is currently ongoing along almost the entire front line, with the greatest activity of the occupants being observed at the Siversky and Pokrovske directions.
British Defense Secretary says Ukraine will receive 100 air defense missiles from London in May
British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps has said that Ukraine will receive a hundred air defense missiles from Britain during May and urged allies to speed up military aid to Ukraine amid Russia's offensive in Kharkiv region.
Russian double tap attack on Kharkiv suburb kills five, injures 16
Russian forces hit a recreational area in the Kharkiv district, killing five and injuring 16, including a child and first responders.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 815: Fighting for strategic Kharkiv grinds on
A Russian offensive on Kharkiv Oblast has already displaced nearly 10,000 civilians and caused infrastructure damage.
Battles ongoing: Ukrainian soldiers struck 18 Russian positions, two anti-aircraft missile systems, and one radar station as of 18 May
Combat engagements continue across the front line, with Ukrainian Defense Forces actively responding to Russian attempts to improve their tactical positions.
Zelenskyy: Ukrainian forces repel Russian assault on Chasiv Yar, destroy over 20 enemy armored vehicles
Despite significant losses, the enemy persists in its efforts to capture the city in Donetsk Oblast, while Ukrainian troops remain steadfast in defending their positions.
Kharkiv civilian death toll reaches 4 after Russian strike on 17 May
On 18 May, a 33-year-old man died in the hospital.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 814: Zelenskyy claims Russians failed to breach Ukraine’s main defense lines in Kharkiv Oblast
Exploiting a window of opportunity as Ukraine awaited weapons deliveries
from the allies, Russian forces started an offensive in Kharkiv Oblast, however, Ukrainian forces managed to stabilize the frontline, with the deepest point of the Russian advance limited to 10 kilometers.
Updated: Russian attacks on Kharkiv and Odesa kill four, injure 36
Russian attack on Kharkiv on 17 May wounded 25 people, with four of them in serious condition and the rest in moderate condition.
Zelenskyy: Ukrainian forces stabilize Russian offensive in Kharkiv Oblast
According to Zelenskyy, the deepest point of the Russian advance in the Kharkiv region is 10 kilometers, but they have failed to breach Ukraine's main defense lines.