Drone attack hit oil refinery in Russia’s Ryazan, causing fire
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that its air defenses downed six Ukrainian drones overnight into 1 May in Voronezh, Ryazan, Belgorod, Kursk oblasts.
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Russian ballistic missile strike on Odesa kills 3, injuries 3
According to Gov. Kiper, residential buildings & civilian infrastructure were hit by 3 Iskander-M ballistic missiles. This follows strikes on 4/29 that killed 5 & wounded 32, including children
NATO chief: Ukraine’s trust in allies dented by aid delays
Citing the need to restore Ukraine's confidence, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg calls for a more reliable and institutionalized framework for international military assistance.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 797. Russia resumes offensive operations on Kupiansk, Lyman axes after troop rotations; Pentagon chief Austin rallies allies to deliver Patriot systems to Ukraine
Besides, Ukraine's PM Denys Shmyhal said Ukraine now allocates $392 million more to purchase 300,000 drones.
Pentagon Chief Austin rallies allies to deliver Patriot to Ukraine
The Pentagon chief has intensified efforts to persuade European nations to part with their Patriot batteries amid growing concerns over Ukraine's dwindling air defense supplies.
US authorizes Russian bank transactions for energy payments amid sanctions
The US Treasury has temporarily authorized transactions with several major Russian banks for energy-related payments, according to a recent license by the US Treasury
Ukraine’s government allocates additional $ 392 mn for drone purchase
Ukraine allocates additional $392 mn to purchase 300,000 drones. Total drone spending now $1 bn
Latvia announces new aid package to Ukraine, including anti-aircraft guns, tactical unmanned surveillance systems
Latvia has consistently provided military aid to Ukraine during Russia's invasion, allocating approximately 0.25% of its gross domestic product annually, Latvian PM said.
Russian morning attack on Kharkiv with air bombs kills 24-year-old man, injures nine people
Four of the nine injured people reportedly were hospitalized; the rest suffered from acute stress reactions and are being treated at the site.
Ukraine to form its first-ever all-female UAV unit
Ukraine is breaking new ground by establishing an all-women volunteer unit focused on unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations alongside the nation's military forces.
Frontline report: Ukrainian drones neutralize Russian air defenses, stall offensive near Robotyne
Ukrainian forces have systematically eliminated 9 Russian air defense systems and 3 electronic warfare assets near Robotyne, paving the way for drone dominance that has stalled the Russia's offensive operations in the area.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 796. NATO chief invites Zelenskyy to summit amid uncertainties about Ukraine’s membership, discuss idea of € 100 bn NATO fund for Ukraine’s defense
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg invites President Zelenskyy to the upcoming summit, despite lingering questions about Ukraine's membership prospects. In a separate development, Poland has ended its border blockade with Ukraine, signaling a step towards easing bilateral tensions that have arisen during the war.
Lithuania’s top officials support Ukraine’s move to recall Ukrainian men of conscription age
A proposal by Ukraine to repatriate its male citizens aged 18 to 60 currently living overseas has found backing from top Lithuanian officials, with President Nauseda stating that Vilnius must cooperate with Kyiv "in all senses."
Berlin boosts Ukraine with air defense, armor in latest aid
Germany will transfer 10 Marder infantry fighting vehicles and IRIS-T air defense missiles to Ukraine as part of its newly announced $1.1 billion military aid package.
Russian strike on Odesa with shrapnel missile aimed at civilian targets
The attack killed four, injured 32, including a 5-year-old child and a pregnant woman. One man died as a result of a stroke that provoked the shelling
Stoltenberg invites Zelenskyy to NATO summit amid membership uncertainties
Ukraine's place is in NATO & it will become member one day, but no invitation expected at July summit in Washington as consensus of all 32 allies needed.
EU envoy hopes for start of accession talks with Kyiv in late June: Ukraine ready
The EU ambassador to Ukraine, Katarina Maternova, has said that Ukraine is ready to start negotiations on joining the EU and hopes that they will start at the end of June.
Russians establish foothold in part of eastern Ukraine’s Ocheretyne, unconfirmed reports claim loss of Berdychi
Russian forces have gained a foothold in part of the village of Ocheretyne in Donetsk Oblast, while DeepState analysts report the capture of the village of Berdychi in the Ocheretyne hromada.
President Zelenskyy: Ukraine needs at least 7 Patriot systems, no time to lose
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine needs at least 7 Patriot air defense systems and urged partners not to waste time to send a “signal of determination” to Russia.
Ukrainian forces repel seven Russian attacks near Krynky and in the Orikhiv sector in southern Ukraine
In the operational zone of the Southern Defense Forces, Ukrainian defenders repelled four attacks by Russian forces on the left bank of the Dnipro near Krynok and three in the Orikhiv sector - near Staromayorske and Robotyno.