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Two Russian UAVs destroyed in Mykolaiv region, - AC "South" In Mykolaiv region, air defense forces destroyed two Russian drones. 16.05.23 20:20 447 0 Previously in trend: War

Russian Federation has exhausted its potential for powerful offensive actions, - Budanov The enemy’s potential for powerful offensive actions was completely exhausted, but the occupiers built a strong defense. 16.05.23 18:31 7 080 35 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Budanov: 80% of what Prigozhin says is pure truth In most cases, the statements made by the owner of PMC "Wagner" Evgeny Prigozhin are pure truth, 16.05.23 18:31 11 595 35 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Our troops liberated 20 square kilometers in suburbs of Bakhmut, enemy is making some progress in city itself. Heavy battles continue with different results, - Ministry of Defense Information about the course of hostilities should be considered in the context of all the measures of the defense operation and should not be taken out of the context of the events. 16.05.23 16:41 8 961 10 Previously in trend: War

Loss of colonels is marker of catastrophic situation of Russian army in Bakhmut direction, Cherevaty The destruction of the Russian colonels had a demoralizing effect on the enemy army. 16.05.23 17:03 4 285 11 Previously in trend: War

Russians fired artillery at border of Sumy region and Chernihiv region, - OC "North" Since the beginning of the day, Russian invaders have shelled the border areas of Sumy region and Chernihiv region twice. 16.05.23 17:16 994 1 Previously in trend: War

During day, Armed Forces destroyed 18 units of enemy equipment in Tavria direction. Losses of enemy - more than company killed and wounded, - Tarnavsky Difficult battles in the Tavria direction continue. 16.05.23 16:11 1 795 3 Previously in trend: War

Group of Ukrainian soldiers clears positions of occupiers near Bakhmut. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers cleared the position of the occupiers near Bakhmut. 16.05.23 15:35 14 438 3 Previously in trend: War

Attack of "Kinzhal" on Kyiv is "air terrorism", - Ihnat For the first time, the Russian invaders used a large number of "Kinzhal" aeroballistic missiles during the shelling. 16.05.23 15:31 9 871 12 Previously in trend: War

Ihnat on alleged defeat of Patriot air defense system by Kinzhal: "We will not comment on Russian sources" Air Force Spokesman Yuriy Ihnat said that the Armed Forces will not comment on information from the Russian side about the alleged damage to the Patriot anti-aircraft missile system during the night attack on Kyiv. 16.05.23 14:38 15 595 36 Previously in trend: War

South African President Ramaphosa: Zelensky and Putin agreed on peace delegation of negotiators from Africa The President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, said that the leaders of Ukraine and the Russian Federation, Volodymyr Zelenskyi and Volodymyr Putin, agreed to a delegation of peace negotiators from African leaders. 16.05.23 14:46 19 248 107 Previously in trend: War

Fighters of 72nd SMB captured enemy position and captured two occupants. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers from the 72nd SMB named after Chornyh Zaporizhtsiv captured enemy positions and captured at least two Russian invaders. 16.05.23 13:41 13 458 2 Previously in trend: War

Zelensky held meeting of Headquarters: General operational situation and intelligence data were reviewed, schedule for supply of weapons and ammunition was adjusted President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting of the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. 16.05.23 12:32 1 540 16 Previously in trend: War

Provision of Storm Shadow to Ukraine did not affect US position on long-range weapons - Pentagon Great Britain’s decision to transfer Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine did not affect the US position on providing long-range weapons to Kyiv. 16.05.23 11:05 4 121 48 Previously in trend: War

Defense forces are counterattacking in some directions near Bakhmut, all possible scenarios of development of events are being calculated, - Syrsky. VIDEO The commander of the Ground Forces Oleksandr Syrsky visited the defenders in the Bakhmut direction. 16.05.23 10:37 11 804 14 Previously in trend: War

One of leaders of 501st battalion of marines, due to which 277 soldiers were captured, was informed of suspicion of treason, - SBI The Security Intelligence Service reported suspicion of treason to one of the leaders of the 501st Separate Battalion of Marines of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, due to which 277 soldiers of this battalion were captured. 16.05.23 10:24 20 418 65 Previously in trend: War

France will hand over missiles to Ukraine, range of which will "enable resistance", - Macron French President Emmanuel Macron announced the transfer of missiles to Ukraine, the range of which "enables resistance". 16.05.23 10:09 11 790 60 Previously in trend: War

Ministry of Internal Affairs on damage caused by attack on Kyiv: 4 buses and garage were on fire in the Solomiansky district. All fires have been extinguished. PHOTOS Russia once again tried to launch a missile attack on the capital: there is damage to the civil infrastructure 16.05.23 09:56 4 935 6 Previously in trend: War

AFU achieved tactical success in Bakhmut, - British intelligence The defense forces of Ukraine pushed back the Russian invaders to the south and northwest of Bakhmut. 16.05.23 09:31 8 879 4 Previously in trend: War

Interrogation of Russian prisoner Shilin: "Losses are great, in two days 500 people from 72nd SMRB...". VIDEO Thirty-year-old Mykola Shilin, a Russian occupier from the 72nd SMRB of the Russian Army, who was captured near Bakhmut, spoke during the interrogation about the main problems of the occupying forces in Ukraine. In particular, about the complete lack of training of the mobilized, poor material, monetary, and food provision. 16.05.23 08:57 26 917 29 Previously in trend: War

18 out of 18 enemy missiles were destroyed, including 6 Kh-47M2 "Kinzhal" aeroballistic missiles. All launched drones were also destroyed, - Zaluzhny. INFOGRAPHICS Around 3:30 a.m. on May 16, 2023, the Russian invaders attacked Ukraine from the north, south, and east with 18 air, sea, and land-based missiles of various types. 16.05.23 08:39 42 958 191 Previously in trend: War

AFU are advancing near Bakhmut, and occupiers were successful in Kupiansk direction, - DeepState. MAP In the Bakhmut direction, the Defense Forces of Ukraine continue their advance, and the soldiers of the AFU pushed back the Russian invaders near Orikhovo-Vasylivka. At the same time, the invaders had some success in the Kupiansk direction. 16.05.23 07:08 23 190 17 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Bakhmut and Mariinka will continue to be at epicenter of hostilities, enemy is concentrating its main efforts on 4 directions, - General Staff The enemy is concentrating its main efforts on the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Mariinka directions. Last day, 49 combat clashes took place on the specified areas of the front. 16.05.23 06:28 1 017 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

In Zaporizhzhia direction, fighters of 44th Brigade tracked down and destroyed two 2C7 "Peony" self-propelled guns. VIDEO Aerial reconnaissance and artillery of the 44th separate artillery brigade named after Hetman Danylo Apostol are working in the Zaporizhzhia direction. Ukrainian troops managed to destroy two 2S7 "Peony" self-propelled guns of the Russian Armed Forces with a precision strike. 15.05.23 23:48 12 110 28 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian FPV drone attacked Russian tank in Mariinka. VIDEO UAV operators successfully practiced on the enemy’s equipment. A Ukrainian FPV drone attacked a Russian tank in Mariinka, Donetsk region. 15.05.23 23:06 15 799 37 Previously in trend: War

Our military destroyed Russian tank in eastern Ukraine. VIDEO Units of the Volyn terrorist defense brigade together with units of the consolidated battalion of the National Police "West" destroyed a Russian tank in eastern Ukraine. 15.05.23 22:18 8 217 2 Previously in trend: War

Russia’s defense spending up 282% since beginning of last year - Reuters According to Reuters, Russia spent $26 billion on defense in January and February 2023, up 282% from the same period a year ago. 15.05.23 21:03 3 199 29 Previously in trend: War

Kamikaze drone destroyed enemy complex "Murom-M". VIDEO Soldiers of the 3rd Separate Tank Iron Brigade destroyed the Murom-M video thermal surveillance complex in the Kreminsk direction 15.05.23 19:34 14 236 12 Previously in trend: War

37 combat clashes took place in Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Mariinka directions, - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine Operational information of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine regarding the Russian invasion as of 6:00 p.m. on 05/15/2023. 15.05.23 18:45 1 117 1 Previously in trend: War

Great Britain is pleased to be first country to transfer long-range weapons to Ukraine - Sunak Great Britain will continue to provide the Ukrainian people with the support they need to protect them from aggression. 15.05.23 17:39 5 469 52 Previously in trend: War

Zelensky on counteroffensive: We really need some time, not much President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine needs a little more time to start a counteroffensive. 15.05.23 17:02 9 128 58 Previously in trend: War

Agreements were reached on powerful defense packages, - Zelensky on results of visits to Italy, Germany, France and Britain During the recent visits of President Volodymyr Zelensky to Italy, Germany, France and Great Britain, important agreements were reached regarding the defense support of our country. 15.05.23 16:28 5 167 21 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian soldiers destroyed 31 units of enemy equipment in Tavria direction. VIDEO Units of missile troops and artillery of the Defense Forces of the Tauri direction performed 710 fire missions during the day. The military destroyed and damaged 31 units of the enemy’s weapons and equipment. In particular, 2 tanks, 2 armored personnel carriers, BMP, BREM, KSHM, 2 Orlan-10 unmanned aerial vehicle, Zala unmanned aerial vehicle, Supercum unmanned aerial vehicle, Pole-21 anti-aircraft missile defense system, Silok-01 anti-aircraft missile defense system, anti-aircraft missile system Torus". 15.05.23 16:27 8 927 11 Previously in trend: War

Enemy shelled Dvorichna in Kharkiv region, two people were killed, - RMA The enemy again shelled the front-line village of Dvorichna, Kupiansk district, Kharkiv region. 15.05.23 16:13 703 2 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian "peace formula" should be basis for ending war, - von der Leyen The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, spoke in favor of the "peace formula" proposed by Kyiv as the starting point of efforts to end the Russian-Ukrainian war. 15.05.23 16:25 971 3 Previously in trend: War

Explosion rang out in center of Luhansk. Terrorist Pasichnyk says about detonation - Russian media In the afternoon of May 15, an explosion rang out in the center of occupied Luhansk. 15.05.23 14:24 7 525 17 Previously in trend: War

It makes no sense to talk about Ukraine joining NATO until it wins war, - Stoltenberg NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Ukraine can join NATO only when it wins the war against the Russian Federation. 15.05.23 15:08 3 624 69 Previously in trend: War

Great Britain will be key part of coalition to support Air Force of Ukraine, - Sunak Great Britain will be a key part of the coalition of partners that provides support in the development of the Air Force of Ukraine. 15.05.23 14:24 5 007 24 Previously in trend: War

Destruction of newest "Pantsyr-S1" in Luhansk region. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers destroyed the newest Russian anti-aircraft missile system "Pantsir-S1" in the Luhansk region with the help of a high-precision American GMLRS projectile and a Ukrainian-made Leleka-100 UAV. 15.05.23 13:52 20 596 59 Previously in trend: War

Marines destroyed Russian vessel with invaders, 9 Russian soldiers were destroyed, - Navy of AFU Last day, the Military units and units of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed the enemy’s watercraft and 9 Russian occupiers. 15.05.23 12:49 7 280 14 Previously in trend: War

Ruscists hit hospital in Avdiivka, 4 people were killed, - RMA. PHOTOS The Russian invaders shelled Avdiivka and hit the hospital, as a result of which 4 people died. 15.05.23 12:03 2 755 3 Previously in trend: War

SOF’s snipers attacked assault group of occupiers near Bakhmut: 12 targets out of 15 were destroyed. VIDEO Ukrainian SOF’s snipers destroyed 12 occupiers from the enemy assault group. 15.05.23 11:33 13 289 19 Previously in trend: War

During day, AFU destroyed 31 units of enemy equipment in Tavria direction. Losses of enemy - more than company killed and wounded, - Tarnavsky The defenders of Ukraine continue to eliminate the Russian invaders in the Tavria direction. 15.05.23 11:13 1 468 2 Previously in trend: War

Now is decisive moment in Ukraine’s resistance against aggressive war, - Sunak Prime Minister of Great Britain Rishi Sunak said that the meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky is taking place at a "crucial moment for the resistance of Ukraine." 15.05.23 10:39 3 251 9 Previously in trend: War

As result of aggression of Russian Federation, 70 kindergartens were destroyed and over 1,000 kindergartens were damaged. 846 institutions are under occupation, - Ministry of Education Currently, the educational process is carried out by 10,367 preschool education institutions. 15.05.23 09:52 446 0 Previously in trend: War

In morning in Luhansk, flights arrived in area of military school, barracks are on fire: occupiers report rocket attack. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the morning of May 15, heavy explosions were reported in occupied Luhansk. 15.05.23 08:34 20 172 43 Previously in trend: War

Russian Army concentrates its main efforts on 4 directions, 46 combat clashes took place during day, - General Staff Russian troops continue to focus their main efforts on the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Mariinka directions. Bakhmut and Mariinka remain at the epicenter of hostilities. 15.05.23 06:42 2 438 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

"Ukraine is Europe. Glory to Ukraine!" - German Chancellor Scholz spoke in Ukrainian. VIDEO German Chancellor Olaf Scholz used the Ukrainian patriotic slogans "Glory to Ukraine" and "Ukraine is Europe" in his official speech. 15.05.23 09:13 9 335 31 Previously in trend: War