During the day, the occupiers shelled 33 settlements of the Sumy region, causing 271 strikes. An 85-year-old woman died, three people were injured, and dozens of buildings were destroyed.
Pakistan's Foreign Minister has said that Islamabad will reciprocate if India stops escalatory actions. This comes after a new round of military operations between the countries.
In Kyiv, a man was detained for robbing a woman he met on a dating site. He stole 300,000 hryvnias and took a taxi to Odesa.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the leaders of the "coalition of the willing" in Kyiv. Together they honored the memory of the fallen defenders of Ukraine on Maidan Nezalezhnosti.
Pakistan is moving troops to the border, indicating plans for escalation. The Indian army declares readiness but advocates for de-escalation.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has offered Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir US mediation in negotiations with India to avoid future conflicts. The situation has escalated following India's missile strikes on Pakistan.
Since the beginning of the day, 162 combat clashes have taken place at the front. The most attacks, 51, were recorded in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy is trying to break through the defense.
Putin's spokesman Peskov said that Russia immediately supported the idea of a 30-day ceasefire. Ukraine insists on a complete ceasefire, not a partial one.
The US Embassy in Kyiv has reported a potential serious air attack in the coming days. The embassy recommends that US citizens be prepared to take immediate shelter in the event of an air raid alert.
A 14-year-old girl was electrocuted at the train station in Bucha while on the roof of a train. She was hospitalized with 3rd-4th degree burns.
Ukraine is expelling two Hungarian diplomats within 48 hours. This is in response to Hungary's expulsion of two Ukrainians, who were accused of espionage in Budapest.
The Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Britain discussed diplomatic efforts for a just peace. Britain had previously announced sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet.
The man who shot a soldier and his mother-in-law in the Kyiv region has been notified of suspicion and a preventive measure has been chosen - detention without the right to bail.
China has for the first time provided samples of lunar dust to international researchers, including Professor Anand from Great Britain. The research will help to learn about the formation of the Moon and Earth.
An international coalition of 39 states has officially supported the creation of a special tribunal regarding the crime of Russian aggression against Ukraine. The formal process will begin on May 13-14.
In Odessa, a man, out of jealousy, shot at the window of the apartment where his wife lived. He faces up to 7 years of imprisonment for hooliganism with the use of weapons.
The official inauguration mass of Pope Leo XIV will take place on Sunday. The first general audience of the new Pope, elected on Thursday, will be held on May 21.
Since the beginning of the day, 154 combat clashes have been recorded at the front, the most – 55 – in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, involving kamikaze drones.
Donald Trump congratulated Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on being elected Pope Leo XIV and called it an honor for the United States. He expressed hope for an early meeting with the new Pope.
Robert Prevost has been elected as the new Pope Leo XIV. He greeted thousands of people in St. Peter's Square.
The election of the new Pope has concluded in the Vatican. Robert Francis Prevost from the USA has been elected, who will take the name Leo XIV and will soon deliver a speech.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed support for Ukraine and prospects for cooperation with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The German Chancellor assured of continued support.
Zelenskyy and von der Leyen discussed Ukraine's further steps towards joining the EU. The President emphasized the importance of opening negotiation clusters and a ceasefire.
Ukrainian troops have regained control over a strategically important territory north of Lyptsi. The enemy's losses amounted to over 1,500 people, hundreds of units of equipment were destroyed.
The InfoSec Ukraine 2025 conference dedicated to information and cyber security issues was held in Kyiv. Participants discussed strategies to strengthen Ukraine's digital defense in the context of hybrid warfare.
On Saturday, May 10, traffic will be limited on certain central streets in Kyiv. This is due to the presence of foreign delegations and the holding of ceremonial events.
During the day, 117 combat clashes took place on the front. The most attacks, 41, were recorded in the Pokrovsk direction, where fierce battles are ongoing.
Julia Davis announced that she expects a quick transition to the implementation of the agreement on the American-Ukrainian Investment Fund for Reconstruction. This happened after its approval by the Verkhovna Rada.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded the head of the SBU, Vasyl Malyuk, with the title of Hero of Ukraine. The corresponding decree No. 299/2025 was published on the website of the head of state.
Russian drones attacked Uman and surrounding villages, damaging an educational institution and a residential building. A man was injured by fragments of a UAV in Dmytrushky.
