Ukraine decommissions two hydro plants after Russia’s May 8 missile strike
Ukraine's Ukrhydroenergo decommissions two hydroelectric plants after Russian missile strikes on 8 May inflicted significant damage requiring major repairs.
Ukraine’s May 8 strike destroyed at least three fuel tanks at occupied Luhansk’s oil depot, satellite imagery shows
A satellite image reveals that three fuel tanks were destroyed in an alleged ATACMS May 8 attack on a fuel depot in occupied Luhansk.
Drone strike causes blaze at oil refinery in Russia’s Salavat, 1,300 km from Ukraine (video)
A drone strike hit Gazprom's Salavatnefteorgsintez refinery in Salavat, Russia, 1,300 km from Ukraine. Authorities report no casualties, claim operations are unaffected.
UK intel: Russia achieves minor gains in April despite increased attacks, sustains heavy losses
In April 2024, Russian forces increased attacks by 17% in eastern Ukraine, particularly targeting strategic high grounds near Bakhmut, with only minor tactical gains achieved.
Donetsk Oblast chief: Russia will push into central Ukraine if it captures Chasiv Yar
Vadym Filashkin, Donetsk Oblast chief, warns that capturing Chasiv Yar could enable Russian forces to advance further into central Ukraine, with Ukraine doing everything possible to prevent the fall of the city.
Slovaks raise €4 mn for Ukrainian ammo procurement in Czechia
Slovak NGOs, opposing their Russia-friendly PM who refused military supplies to Ukraine, have raised over four million euros through an ongoing crowdfunding campaign to buy 2,692 artillery rounds from Czechia, aiming for delivery by summer's end.
Prosecutor General: Russian aggression killed 546 children, injured 1,330 injured during all-out war
Since February 2022, Russian military actions in Ukraine have resulted in 546 child fatalities and 1,330 injuries, with Donetsk and Kharkiv among the most affected oblasts, reports the Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office.
Russian artillery attack on Nikopol kills two civilians
In Nikopol, Russian shelling has killed two and injured two, damaging homes, a store, and other structures, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast chief reports.
Russia’s Shahed explosive drones hit community center in south as Ukraine downs 17/20 Shaheds
A Russian drone strike damaged a community center in Pervomaiske, Mykolaiv, causing a fire. Ukrainian defense intercepted 17 out of 20 drones launched from Crimea, preventing further damage.
Ukraine hits another oil depot in southwestern Russia near occupied Crimea (video)
Last night, a drone attack on an oil depot in Yurovka in southwestern Russia's Krasnodar Krai resulted in fires.
Romania open to discussions on sending Patriot system to Ukraine
Romanian President Iohannis is open to providing Ukraine with a Patriot air defense system, pending a review by Romania’s Supreme Defense Council to ensure it doesn't compromise national air defenses.
Lithuania ready to deploy training troops in Ukraine, no Kyiv request yet, PM says
Lithuania PM says she has parliamentary permission to deploy training troops to Ukraine, but is awaiting Kyiv's request, while ignoring possible Russian threats.
Ukraine: Some 50% of Russian-launched North Korean missiles went off-course and blew up mid-air
Ukrainian state prosecutors analyzed debris from 21 out of roughly 50 North Korean ballistic missiles launched by Russia at Ukraine, uncovering a 50% failure rate with many detonating mid-air.
UK intel: Around 9,000 Chechen troops deployed by Russia in Ukraine
Around 9,000 pro-Russian Chechen troops are deployed in Ukraine, initially suffering heavy losses but now conducting frontline and rear operations, per UK intelligence.