Police: Russians likely shot two volunteers in Vovchansk
Two volunteers went missing and were likely shot, one potentially killed, by Russian forces while attempting an evacuation in Vovchansk, police said.
Estonian government ‘seriously’ discusses sending troops to Ukraine for non-combat tasks
Estonia's national security advisor, Madis Roll, revealed that the government is engaged in "serious" discussions about deploying troops to western Ukraine for non-combat duties.
Ambassador: Ukraine to receive IRIS-T air defense from Germany in May
Ukraine to receive more IRIS-T air defense systems from Germany in May & over the next 2 years.
US Commerce Secretary: “Russia forced to take microchips from breast pump devices”
Strict export restrictions imposed by the US have significantly hampered Russia's ability to access vital microchips, forcing it to resort to using commercial chips from household devices, the US Commerce Secretary said.
Ukraine’s Defense Forces shot down another Russian Su-25 attack aircraft in Donetsk Oblast
It brings Russia's total aircraft losses to 350 planes and 325 helicopters since the invasion.
WSJ: Ukraine shoots down only 30% of Russian missiles
Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian missiles and drones has significantly declined as Russia increased its use of ballistic and hypersonic missiles. According to WSJ analysts, it overwhelmed Ukraine's air defenses.
British Defense Ministry: Putin inspects new Chinese vehicles as Russia shifts tactics in Ukraine
In a strategic shift, Russian forces are increasingly using lighter, faster vehicles to conduct reconnaissance of Ukrainian defensive positions.
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.
