Latest Updates on Russian Invaders’ Activities in Occupied Territories

Latest Updates on Russian Invaders’ Activities in Occupied Territories
Latest Updates on Russian Invaders’ Activities in Occupied Territories

Russian Invaders Continue to Exert Pressure in Occupied Territories: Latest Updates

Conflict Escalation Report: Evening Update, May 18

In the ongoing conflict in the temporarily occupied territories, Russian invaders persist in their aggressive actions, as reported by the General Staff on the evening of May 18. Here are the major updates:

1. Missile Strikes and Airstrikes

Within the past day, the enemy launched 36 missile strikes and 23 airstrikes, unleashing a wave of destruction. Approximately 30 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) shelling attacks further escalated the violence.

2. Focal Points of Confrontation

The enemy’s primary efforts remain concentrated in the directions of Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Maryinka. Intense armed clashes unfolded throughout the day, with 17 reported battles in these areas. The fiercest engagements occurred in the vicinity of Bakhmut and Maryinka.

3. Pressuring the Local Population

Russian invaders continued to oppress the local population in the temporarily seized territories of the Kherson region, explicitly targeting the Henichesk district. By issuing deportation threats, they coerce Ukrainian citizens into obtaining Russian passports, further undermining the sovereignty of the area.

4. Invasion of Settlements

Enemy forces have been observed deploying to specific settlements within the Kakhovka district. They not only occupy vacant houses but also forcefully settle in residences where peaceful residents reside. Any expression of discontent is met with threats of eviction, exacerbating the plight of the local population.

5. Heightened Counterintelligence Measures

Recent developments indicate an intensification of counterintelligence efforts by the enemy in the temporarily occupied Kherson region. The number of road checkpoints between settlements has significantly increased, with meticulous inspections of vehicles and documents. Notably, special attention is given to scrutinizing the contents of mobile phones, aiming to suppress dissent and control information flow.

6. Defense Forces’ Aviation Strikes

Responding to the enemy’s aggression, the Defense Forces’ aviation conducted six precision strikes targeting areas with enemy personnel and military equipment concentrations. These strikes aimed to disrupt enemy operations and neutralize their capabilities.

7. Missile Troops and Artillery Units Engage

Missile troops and artillery units executed operations against identified targets to weaken the enemy’s positions further. They successfully hit areas with enemy weapons and military equipment concentrations, ammunition depots, three artillery units in firing positions, an anti-aircraft missile complex, seven electronic warfare stations, and an occupant’s radar station.

The situation remains highly volatile in the occupied territories, with Russian invaders persisting in their aggressive actions, jeopardizing the safety and well-being of the local population. The international community closely monitors these developments, calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict and restoring Ukraine’s territorial integrity.

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