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Ukraine shoots down Russian Su-25 aircraft in Donetsk Oblast, Zelensky says.
Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
Soldiers of Ukraine's 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade shot down a Russian Su-25 fighter jet in Donetsk Oblast on May 4, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address.
The Su-25 is used to provide close air support for Russian troops on the ground.
"Well done. I thank all our soldiers at the front in combat missions at combat posts," Zelensky said.
Russia used eight missiles of various types against Ukraine and dropped nearly 70 guided aerial bombs on border settlements and positions at the front within a day, according to the president.
Russia's total losses during the all-out war amount to about 673 aircraft — 348 planes and 325 helicopters, according to Ukraine's General Staff.
The General Staff's figure could not be independently verified.
Zelensky: Ukraine only has 25% of needed air defense capabilities.
Ukraine only has 25% of the air defense capabilities it needs to adequately repel Russian attacks, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with AFP on May 17.
Zelensky: Russia’s Kharkiv Oblast offensive could be first of several waves.
Russia's offensive on Kharkiv Oblast this month could be the first of several waves, and Russian forces may try for the regional capital of Kharkiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with AFP on May 17.
Ukrenergo: Russia launched attacks on 2 Ukrainian energy facilities overnight.
Russian forces attacked two energy facilities in Ukraine with drones overnight on May 18, Ukraine's state-owned energy operator Ukrenergo reported.
Update: 3 killed, 31 injured in Russian glide bomb attack on Kharkiv.
The number of people injured in the Russian attack on Kharkiv on May 17 has risen to 31, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said in his morning report on May 18.
General Staff: Russia has lost 491,080 troops in Ukraine since Feb.
This number includes 1,210 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
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