Ukrainian defenders have established strong positions in the Kharkiv region, while Russian forces are not achieving their goals, President Zelenskiy said.
Fierce fighting continues in the Siversky, Kramatorsk and Pokrovsk sectors, with over 90 combat engagements taking place, Ukrainian troops steadfastly holding their positions, hitting the enemy and destroying their equipment.
Russian troops are moving military equipment and units around Mariupol and nearby settlements, placing them near residential areas and civilian infrastructure.
The Ukrainian military destroyed the Russian minesweeper Kovrovets and inflicted heavy losses on the Russian occupiers, including 16 tanks, 35 armored vehicles and more than 1,200 personnel.
On the night of May 19, Russian troops attacked Odesa region with kamikaze drones, but air defense forces destroyed 24 drones. However, the falling debris damaged an administrative building in Odesa district
Russians shelled 7 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, wounding one woman, using UAVs, MLRS and artillery in 459 attacks.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs that air defense systems have detected an enemy reconnaissance drone in Odesa and Mykolaiv regions.
According to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, over the past 24 hours, russia lost 1,210 personnel, 16 tanks, 35 armored combat vehicles, 48 artillery systems, 3 MLRS, 2 anti-aircraft missile systems, 47 UAVs, 1 cruise missile, as well as 82 vehicles and tankers.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warns of a missile threat to the eastern regions.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that enemy tactical aircraft used guided aerial bombs in the Kharkiv region.
Explosions were heard in Kharkiv, and Kharkiv regional police urged residents not to leave their shelters until the air raid alert was canceled.
Ukraine's Air Force warns of hostile launches of guided aerial bombs from tactical aircraft in Kharkiv region.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warns of missile threat to eastern regions.
In most parts of the frontline, the dynamics of hostilities remain tense, with Ukrainian troops adequately responding to Russian shelling and conducting assault operations to drive the enemy out.
Ukrainian troops repelled a russian attack on Chasovyi Yar in Donetsk region and destroyed more than 20 units of enemy armored vehicles.
Anti-aircraft gunners of the 110th Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down a russian Su-25 in Donetsk region, the fourth enemy aircraft shot down by the brigade.
A man armed with a knife attacked a TCC serviceman who was conducting a military alert in the town of Synelnykove as part of a group. As a result of the attack, the serviceman sustained a knife wound to his arm, and the attacker was detained by the police.
The battle near Vovchansk in Kharkiv region continues, the enemy made seven attempts to storm the village of Synkivka in the Kupyansk sector.
The russians want to attack Kharkiv, but they understand the complexity of this intention, so their main goal is to draw Ukrainian troops away from Donbas as much as possible.
Russian occupants do not abandon their intention to capture the town of Chasiv Yar, despite losses in manpower and military equipment.
Ukrainian defense forces are successfully restraining Russian attempts to advance in the Lipetsk direction of Kharkiv region, and the enemy has no success there.
Russia's offensive in Ukraine could consist of several waves, the first of which would be directed at the Kharkiv region, where Russian troops advanced but were eventually stopped by Ukrainian forces.
Citizens who have several vehicles may have one of them seized by the authorities for use by the Armed Forces of Ukraine during mobilization, with the vehicle returned within 30 days after demobilization.
According to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, over the past day, russia lost 1,210 personnel, 13 tanks, 43 armored combat vehicles, 36 artillery systems, 1 air defense system, 1 aircraft, 35 unmanned aerial vehicles, 3 cruise missiles, 65 vehicles and tankers.
The Ukrainian Air Force informs of a potential ballistic missile threat from the southeast.
Today, on May 18, all art lovers can join the events dedicated to the International Museum Day. The oldest museum in the world is the Capitoline Museum in Rome, which was established in 1471.
The Ukrainian Air Force warns of the threat of ballistic missiles from the southeast.
Lithuania will provide Ukraine with 6 Amber-1800 radars to strengthen its air defense as part of Germany's initiative to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.
A group of russian attack UAVs is moving across Ukraine's Kharkiv region, according to reports from the Ukrainian Air Force.
Ukrainian troops attack russian troops on the western outskirts of Netaylovo, but russia continues to try to advance and fully occupy the village.