Media: Ukrainian Defense intelligence allegedly attack oil refinery in Russia’s Volgograd oblast overnight
As of 2015, the refinery, attacked overnight, processed 12.6 million tons of oil, with a capacity of 15.7 million tons annually.
US approves urgent sale of three HIMARS systems for Ukraine
The approved sale will be funded by Germany. Blinken cites emergency situation.
ISW: Russia unlikely to seize Kharkiv City despite offensive efforts
While Russia is unlikely to seize Kharkiv City, 2nd largest city in Ukraine, due to a lack of sufficient combat-effective forces, its offensive in the oblast aims to enable breakthroughs elsewhere in eastern Ukraine, allowing Russian advances in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts.
Ukrainian military: Russian troops capture villages in Kharkiv as battlefield expands
Ukraine repelled attacks on multiple settlements; evacuated over 1,700 residents amid heavy Russian shelling that killed and injured civilians
Russian Defense Ministry claims drone, missile attack in Belgorod, Volgograd, Kursk oblasts overnight
Residential damage was reported after Russia says it intercepted Ukrainian drones near its western borders.
Germany to purchase HIMARS systems from US for Ukraine
During German Defense Minister visit to the US, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said that Germany, with $7.7 billion in aid for Ukraine in 2024, is the second-largest donor after the USA.
Russia captures four villages in Kharkiv Oblast, bordering Russia
The Russian military reportedly seized Striliche, Krasne, Pylna, and Borysivka. Russians are trying to advance towards Vovchansk, according to Ukrainska Pravda.
Czechia delivers first F-16 fighter jet simulator to Ukraine
Ukrainian pilots undergoing training, with 12 expected to be ready by summer.
MoD: Russian forces attempt Kharkiv breakthrough, Ukrainian forces hold the ground
Ukraine has deployed reserve units to bolster defenses and evacuations are underway.
ISW: Pace of Russian assaults in Ukraine increases 17% in April
Russian forces have significantly increased the pace of ground attacks in eastern Ukraine ahead of expected Western military aid, reports say.
Pentagon collaborates with SpaceX to block unauthorized Russian use of Starlink
Despite ongoing challenges, the Pentagon and SpaceX have "wrapped their heads around" and found solutions to prevent Russia from exploiting Starlink's commercial communications system.
Drones attack oil refinery in Russia’s Kaluga Oblast
The oil refinery in Kaluga was last attacked on 15 March.
Russian night attack on civilian infrastructure in Kharkiv injures 2 people, including 11 year-old child
At about 3 am on 10 May, Russia attacked Kharkiv, damaging 12 residential buildings & injuring 2 people.
British Defense Ministry: Russian forces adapt Kh-101 missile for “greater effect”
British intelligence has assessed the Russian military's modification of its premier Kh-101 air-launched cruise missile as a concerning development.