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Ukraine’s Armed Forces repulse 11 enemy attacks in Donetsk and Luhansk directions

Ukraine’s Armed Forces repulse 11 enemy attacks in Donetsk and Luhansk directions

Russian troops do not stop trying to carry out the offensive operations in the Eastern Operational Zone in order to establish full control over the territory of Donetsk and Luhansk regions and maintain the land corridor with the temporarily occupied Crimea. "Over the past 24 hours, 11 enemy attacks were repulsed in Donetsk and Luhansk directions alone. Eight enemy tanks, three artillery systems, ten armored personnel vehicles, three special armored vehicles, and six vehicles were destroyed," the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine posted on Facebook. According to the General Staff data, as of 06:00, shelling continues along…
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Pentagon: Coalition in support of Ukraine growing after first meeting in Ramstein

The coalition of countries in support of Ukraine ready to meet again next week at the level of defense ministers will be bigger than at the first meeting in Ramstein base in Germany. “There are some countries that have shown an interest in participating that weren't in the first meeting,” Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said at a briefing on Friday. He noted that the number of international partners ready to provide international support to Ukraine under U.S. coordination was not limited. “But there's not a cap on it. We would love to have as many people; many, many countries…
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Borrell urges to hold Russian occupiers and rapists accountable

Borrell urges to hold Russian occupiers and rapists accountable

Josep Borrell is convinced that the Russian occupiers who have committed sexual violence in Ukraine must be held accountable. “Unspeakable crimes are being reported from liberated regions in Ukraine. Sexual violence as weapon of war against women & children among atrocities committed by Russian troops. Perpetrators must be held accountable,” Josep Borrell, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, posted on Twitter. Unspeakable crimes are being reported from liberated regions in Ukraine. Sexual violence as weapon of war against women & children among atrocities committed by Russian troops. Perpetrators must be held accountable.EU works globally to…
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Ukraine’s aviation destroys 20 units of Russian equipment in a day

Ukraine’s aviation destroys 20 units of Russian equipment in a day

Over the past day, May 20, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed five air targets of the Russian occupiers: three UAVs, one cruise missile, one unidentified target. "On May 20, the ruscists continued to launch missile strikes, trying to hit Ukrainian transport interchanges and critical infrastructure facilities. Ukrainian fighter jets patrol the airspace in the territory controlled by the Armed Forces, and the Air Force combat aircraft once again struck the clusters of equipment, manpower, and other enemy objects. As a result of air strikes, at least 20 armored personnel vehicles were destroyed," the press service of the Air Force…
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Ukraine’s Armed Forces eliminate 36 invaders, 3 tanks, Grad launcher in south

Over the past day, the Ukrainian military eliminated 36 invaders and destroyed three enemy T-72 tanks and a Grad multiple rocket launcher in the south. "In Mykolayiv and Kherson directions, the enemy continues to conduct hostilities and strengthen its positions with the preparation of reserve positions for retreat. The invaders have not been conducting active offensive operations for a long time. The positions of our troops and settlements with civilians come under ruthless enemy artillery and mortar fire with about 70 attacks a day," the Operational Command "South" posted on Facebook, Ukrinform reports. At nightfall, the enemy fired MLRS on…
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Ukraine to receive first batch of German Gepard anti-aircraft tanks in July – Spiegel

Ukraine to receive first batch of German Gepard anti-aircraft tanks in July – Spiegel

Ukraine will receive 15 German Gepard anti-aircraft tanks already in July. This is the result of a conversation between German Minister of Defense Christine Lambrecht and Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov, Ukrinform reports with reference to spiegel.de and the German Federal Ministry of Defense. The aid package also includes Bundeswehr training, the supply of almost 60,000 munitions, and another 15 tanks in the summer. "Today I spoke with my Ukrainian counterpart Reznikov, and he once again directly confirmed that Ukraine would like to receive Gepard anti-aircraft tanks from Germany as soon as possible, along with 59,000 rounds of…
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Mechanism needed to compensate for losses for those affected by Russia's actions – Zelensky

Mechanism needed to compensate for losses for those affected by Russia's actions – Zelensky

Ukraine invites partner countries to sign a multilateral agreement and create a mechanism through which everyone who has suffered from Russia's actions will be able to receive compensation for all losses. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this in a video address, Ukrinform reports. [embedded content] Ukrainians! All our defenders! But also our partners in the world. Today my appeal is broader than usual. And this address is dedicated to the subject on which we will work together in the near future. Namely, compensation for all the losses that Russia has inflicted on Ukraine through its aggression. Please take a look…
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No compromise on Ukraine's territorial integrity – President's Office

No compromise on Ukraine's territorial integrity – President's Office

The question of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity cannot be the subject of any compromise on ending the war. That's according to Andrii Sybiha, Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President's Office, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. "There will be no 'Minsk-2' or 'Minsk-3.' In principle, there can be no compromise on territorial integrity and sovereignty. These are fundamental things," he said. Sybiha also said that the world continues to stand with Ukraine in order to achieve victory, and this support will be growing. He drew such conclusions on the basis of recent decisions, including by the United States and the European…
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Ukrainian defenders repel 11 enemy attacks, destroy eight tanks in eastern Ukraine

Ukrainian defenders from the Joint Forces Task Force repulsed 11 enemy attacks on May 20, destroying eight tanks, three artillery systems, ten armored fighting vehicles and other equipment. According to Ukrinform, the press service of the Joint Forces Task Force said this on Facebook. "Ukrainian male and female defenders from the Joint Forces Task Force repulsed 11 enemy attacks today. Our brave warriors inflict losses in manpower and equipment on the Rushist invaders. In the past 24 hours, the Joint Forces destroyed eight tanks, three artillery systems, ten armored fighting vehicles, three special armored vehicles, and six motor vehicles," the…
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Enemy shells 83 civilian targets in JFO area, killing four

Enemy shells 83 civilian targets in JFO area, killing four

Russian invaders fired on 83 civilian targets in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, killing four people and injuring five others. According to Ukrinform, the press service of the Joint Forces Task Force said this on Facebook. "The occupiers shelled more than 30 settlements in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, destroyed and damaged 83 civilian objects. […] At least four civilians were killed and five others were injured by this shelling," the statement said. According to the statement, the invaders destroyed and damaged 72 houses, two schools, a dormitory, the Holy Mountains Lavra of the Holy Dormition, two shops, a hangar…
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