11/ Azovstal. After 86 days of resistance, Ukrainian forces surrendered to Russian forces at the Azovstal steel plant following orders from the Ukrainian government. Although these troops are meant to be part of a prisoner exchange, it is unclear whether Russia will honor that commitment.
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Partisan activity in Russian-occupied areas (Melitopol, Enerhodar)
Partisan activity remains active and disruptive in Russian-occupied areas, particularly Melitopol and Enerhodar. Russian occupation authorities in Melitopol claim guerrillas have attacked artillery and air-defense systems throughout the region.
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Russia claims repelling Ukrainian counterattack
Russian Ministry of Defence reports repelling a counterattack by two Ukrainian battalions between Hulyaipole and Malynivka on 16 May. Ukrainian sources note an increased presence of Russian troops and equipment in Polohy, likely indicating preparations for a renewed advance towards Orikhiv.
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Increased Military Activity in Zaporizhzhia OD between Marinka and Vuhledar
8/ Zaporizhzhia OD. Russian & Ukrainian activity in the Zaporizhzhia OD has increased over the past week. Between Marinka & Vuhledar Russian units launched a series of assaults that captured a few small towns & villages in the Novomykhaillvka area. #Melitopol #hulyaipole
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Russian forces exploit Luhansk’s rail network
Russian forces appear to be leveraging the advantage of Luhansk’s dense rail network to keep forward forces adequately supplied. The OMG in Popasna has made better use of combined arms, a doctrinal approach to breaching prepared defenses, and integrating new combat assets.
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Russia’s Siverskyi Donets presence, Ukrainian threats to Vovchansk
4/ Russia likely intends to maintain a presence west bank of the Siverskyi Donets rather than use the length of the river as natural obstacle Ukrainian forces must cross. With a bridgehead already over the river at Staryi Saltiv, Ukrainian forces can still threaten Vovchansk.
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Russian shelling kills 7 civilians, damages 63 buildings in Donetsk and Luhansk
Joint Forces Operation: Russian troops shell 38 communities in Donetsk, Luhansk oblasts. On May 23, seven civilians were killed and six injured due to Russian shelling. Attacks on civilian infrastructure damaged 63 buildings, including 53 homes, a kindergarten, and a bank.
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Russia amasses 25 battalion tactical groups in Luhansk Oblast
Russia amassed 25 battalion tactical groups in Luhansk Oblast, which is about 12,500 personnel, reports Serhiy Haidai, Head of Luhansk Regional Military Administration 1/2
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Haidai: Severodonetsk destroyed, Toshkivka repelled by Armed Forces
Haidai says the situation in the region is extremely difficult now: the whole territory of the oblast is being shelled, and the city of Severodonetsk is being destroyed. But in Toshkivka, the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled Russian troops and reinforced their positions
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Civilian casualties in Ukraine per UN (May 23, 2022)
3,930 Ukrainian civilians were killed since Feb 24, the UN Office for Human Rights said Numbers don't include casualties in Mariupol. Most of the casualties recorded were caused by the use of explosive weapons, including shelling from heavy artillery & MLRS http://ohchr.org/en/news/2022/05/ukraine-civilian-casualty-update-23-may-2022