Russia-Ukraine War Daily Brief (May 13, 2022)

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Russian troops have generally not attempted to hold ground against counterattacking from Ukrainian forces, and will likely withdraw fully from their positions around Kharkiv City. Russian forces attempted a ground offensive from Izyum that made no progress. The main Russian effort attempted to encircle Severodonetsk and Lysychansk but made no significant progress in the last 24 hours. Russian forces coming north-to-south have failed to cross the Siverskyi Donets River and taken devastating losses in their attempts. Read here for more details.

Azov Regiment Deputy Commander calls on Western leaders to help with the evacuation of wounded

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Russian troops continue to massively bombard the Mariupol-based Azovstal plant. Many Ukrainian defenders, who have been seriously wounded, are remaining within the plant. Azov Regiment Deputy Commander Captain Sviatoslav Palamar called on Western leaders to help with the evacuation of the wounded. Read here for more details.

Ukrainian defenders repulsed nine enemy attacks in eastern Ukraine

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Ukrainian defenders repulsed nine enemy attacks in eastern Ukraine over the past day. Ukrainian defenders destroyed about 130 Russian troops, two tanks, two unmanned aerial vehicles, five infantry fighting vehicles, and other military equipment units. Russia’s total combat losses in Ukraine reached about 26,900 troops. Read here for more details

Russian Forces Got Massive losses Trying To Cross A River

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Russian forces have taken massive losses trying to cross the Siverskyi Donets by pontoon bridges. The reason is likely their attempt to encircle Ukrainian troops in Lysychansk. U.S. defense official says Pentagon is aware of the battle. Russian attempt to encircle Ukrainian troops to the southeast so far failed. Read here for more details.