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May. 19
War in Ukraine
Kharkiv Region Governor Oleg Synegubov added that Ukraine's armed forces had repelled two attempts to break through defenses overnight.
May. 18
War in Ukraine
Moscow seized 278 square kilometers (107 square miles) of Ukrainian territory between May 9 and 15, according to AFP calculations based on data from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
May. 18
Kharkiv
Ukraine’s recent counterattacks have netted prisoners, none of whom have much good to say about Russian army service as they are given no choice but to fight.
May. 17
War in Ukraine
Russian leader Vladimir Putin said Ukraine is to blame for the renewed Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region since Moscow’s goal was to stop cross-border shelling.
May. 17
War in Ukraine
The governor of the Kharkiv region, Oleh Synehubov, said Russian forces were trying to surround the town, adding, "It is not just dangerous to be there, but impossible."
May. 17
Kharkiv
Intelligence reports indicate that in their bid to establish control over the city, the Russian military prevented residents from evacuating, resorting to abduction and coercing them into basements.
May. 16
Kharkiv
Death tolls for Kremlin soldiers this week may have been the bloodiest since the start of the war. Russia’s Defense Minister said gaps in the ranks are manageable and no one needs to be drafted.
May. 16
War in Ukraine
President Zelensky on Thursday met military leaders in Kharkiv city, some 30 kilometers (18 miles) from the Russian border to assess Ukraine's defensive efforts.
May. 16
Drones
Ukrainian fighters posted a video showing how they attacked and neutralized a group of 20 Russian assault troops within an hour using a combination of FPV and bomber drones.
May. 16
War in Ukraine
In the Kharkiv region of Ukraine, an active Russian offensive has been underway in recent days, prompting an emergency evacuation of civilians from villages and towns caught in the line of fire.
May. 16
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Kharkiv
Reports circulating on social media claimed the missiles were being fired at Ukraine’s Kharkiv region in Russia’s latest offensive.
May. 15
Budanov
In an evening report, the General Staff stated that this move was made “to save the lives of military personnel and avoid unit losses.”
May. 15
War in Ukraine
At least 20 injured in Russian assault on Kharkiv; Moscow’s new MoD chief calls for “minimal” casualties; Ukrenergo announces blackouts; UN Security Council worries about power supply for Ukrainians.
May. 15
War in Ukraine
Current US policy prohibiting Ukraine from using US-provided weapons in the territory of Russia is compromising Kyiv's ability to defend itself against the cross-border invasion near Kharkiv.
May. 14
The ODAB-9000 is Russia's most powerful thermobaric bomb, designed to create a massive blast wave capable of causing widespread destruction over a large area.
Oct. 2