18 May Summary: The Baltic states and Poland fear Russian invasion, but the loss of the Russian army in Ukraine could be a world record

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Situation summary of war in Ukraine by region for Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
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By Pavlo Vitenko

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So, in the evening of May 16 it became known that from Mariupol to a medical institution in Novoazovsk («DPR») seriously wounded were evacuated for medical care. Another part of the fighters was taken to Olenivka («DPR») through the humanitarian corridor.

WORLD: Europe is already discussing Ukraine’s reconstruction after the victory over Russia: «It will take place in parallel with EU accession»

The losses of the Russian army in Ukraine may be a world record – Borrel. Russia has lost about 15% of its troops since the beginning of the war

Sweden and Finland have formally applied to NATO

The Baltic states and Poland are asking NATO to significantly expand its military presence in their territories and create new capabilities, such as air defense, which could significantly complicate a possible Russian invasion.

The United States is working with European allies to develop routes to export Ukrainian wheat and corn after Russia has blocked Ukrainian ships with grain that is vital for food supplies around the world, including in Africa and the Middle East.

Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov made another cynical statement. The speaker of the Kremlin dictator accused Ukraine of allegedly «unwillingness» to continue the negotiation process with Moscow.

London supports the idea of ​​an international tribunal over dictator Putin – British Foreign Secretary

London supports the idea of ​​an international criminal tribunal against Russian dictatorial President Vladimir Putin.

It is noted that the tribunal aims to try the Kremlin leader and other Russian leaders for the war they started on February 24, 2022 in Ukraine.

This opinion was expressed by the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom Liz Trass, writes The Guardian.

According to her, Britain seeks to find the most effective way to prosecute those who have committed «horrific war crimes, including rape, sexual violence, indiscriminate attacks on civilians.»

«We are well aware that Putin and all those behind the horrific war crimes committed in Ukraine must be brought to justice, and we are working very closely with the International Criminal Court,» she said.

Tass says Britain has sent support to Ukraine to help gather evidence. These include witness testimony and video evidence.

«If the tribunal helps to do this, the United Kingdom is definitely considering supporting it,» said the British Foreign Secretary.

Summary by regions

Donetsk Region

Fighting continues in the Donetsk region along the entire front line, in particular for Drobyshevo near the Lyman, over which the occupiers are trying to establish control. The fighting continues in the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Kurakhiv directions.

There is constant shelling not only of military positions, but also of settlements. For a day – 7 dead and 6 wounded.

On May 17, the Russians launched a missile strike on important industrial facilities, including Knauf Ukraine. In Bakhmut – a direct hit by a rocket in a residential building. There are dead and wounded.

Luhansk Region

In the Luhansk region, the occupiers are conducting massive shelling of the entire territory. The Azov-based ammonia producer Azot was fired upon again. One of the administrative buildings and the checkpoint were damaged. A total of 15 artillery attacks on Severodonetsk: 12 high-rise buildings were destroyed. On May 17, Su-35 planes were bombed in the villages of the Popasna community: many were damaged. Among those found were houses in Zolotarivka, Komyshuvas, Vrubivka, as well as in the town of Hirske. There are dead and wounded.

Mykolayiv Region

In the Mykolayiv region during May 17 there were attacks on the Shyrokiv community. There are no victims. Damaged houses.

On the morning of May 18 at 7:30 a.m., a school was damaged as a result of the shelling of the village of Pervomaiske, and there were no casualties. Also as a result of the rocket attack residential quarters of Mykolayiv were damaged: one person suffered. Detailed information on the consequences is being clarified.

Dnipropetrovsk Region

On the morning of May 18, the occupiers launched a missile attack on the Dnipro. One rocket was shot down. The wreckage damaged houses, there is a wounded man. The second missile hit the transport infrastructure and caused significant damage. The occupiers also fired on two communities on the border with the Kherson region – Zelenodolsk and Apostolovsk. No one is currently injured. Details of the shelling are being clarified.

Sumy Region

Artillery shelling of the region from the territory of Russia has been going on in the Sumy region since the evening of May 17. Bilopilska, Vorozhbianska, and Novoslobidska communities suffered the most. Losses and destruction are specified.

Kherson Region

In the Kherson region, the situation is stably critical, the occupiers continue to shell the positions of the Armed Forces and destroy infrastructure in the occupied villages of Vysokopilska, Velykooleksandrivska, Novovorontsovska and Stanislavska territorial communities. In most settlements of these communities, half of the houses of locals, schools, kindergartens, clinics and other infrastructure facilities were destroyed and damaged.

Kharkiv Region

There were no night shellings in Kharkiv. During the day, the Pechenihy of Chuhuiv district were fired upon, one person was wounded. There is also a wounded man in the village of Tsirkuny.

By Pavlo Vitenko, Ukrainian Freedom News

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