Mohamed Muizzu beat Zelensky's record by answering questions from journalists for almost 15 hours. Authorities emphasized that this coincided with World Press Freedom Day.
In the Ivano-Frankivsk region, due to bad weather, about 20 trees were knocked down on the "Mukachevo – Lviv" highway. One of them fell on a car, injuring a woman, she was handed over to doctors.
A forest is on fire in the Izyum district, the fire is already on 20 hectares. Due to the detonation of ammunition, residents are being prepared for evacuation, the situation is complicated by strong winds.
As a result of shelling from MLRS on forest massifs of the Boriv community, fires occurred on an area of more than 7 hectares. Rescuers and pyrotechnic teams are working on the sites.
Warehouse premises caught fire in the capital's Hydropark, the fire spread to two garages. The area of the fire was 350 square meters, there were no casualties.
In the morning, the Russians attacked Druzhkivka with a drone, hitting the industrial zone. Three civilians aged 65 to 69 were injured.
In the next three days, Ukraine is expected to have rain with thunderstorms, and on Tuesday in the Carpathians and in Transcarpathia, significant rain in some places. In the south and east of the country, on the afternoon of May 5, gusts of south-westerly wind of 15-20 m/s are expected in places.
As a result of a massive UAV attack on Kharkiv, the number of injured has increased to 35. The enemy damaged houses, shops, cars and caused fires in various districts of the city.
As a result of a massive drone attack in Kharkiv, 17 arrivals were recorded in different districts of the city. The number of victims has increased to 12, there are fires, a residential building and cars have been damaged.
As a result of the enemy drone attack on Kharkiv, the number of victims has increased to six. A multi-apartment building and cars were damaged, and medics are working at the scene.
The fall of enemy UAVs was recorded in the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv. As a result of the Russian attack, an apartment building was damaged and cars caught fire. Preliminary, three people were injured.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported enemy UAV hits in two districts of the city. Kharkiv is under a massive Shahed attack.
The mayor of Kharkiv, Ihor Terekhov, reported a UAV attack on the city. An explosion rang out in the city, residents are urged to be careful.
Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting on the development of the fleet of military aircraft, including F-16s that are already in Ukraine, and those expected in the near future. Systemic solutions for effective training and use of aviation were discussed.
A representative of the US State Department assured the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine that the statement on the refusal to act as an intermediary is not a new position. Washington will step back if there is no progress in negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow.
In Odesa, on Kulikovo field, a man with two knives attacked police officers who were guarding the order. Both police officers and the attacker were hospitalized with injuries.
The President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Denmark discussed strengthening sanctions against Russia to achieve peace. They also discussed investments in the defense industry and military needs of Ukraine.
Since the beginning of the day, 109 combat clashes have taken place, with the greatest enemy activity observed in the Pokrovsk direction. Ukrainian soldiers are repelling attacks and inflicting a worthy rebuff on the occupiers.
Georgia dropped 11 positions in the press freedom ranking due to the hostile environment for the media and attacks on journalists. Ukraine took 62nd place, and Russia – 171st, dropping by 9 lines.
Russian troops launched at least 10 strikes on Zaporizhzhia, causing fires. According to preliminary information from the head of the OVA, there are victims, details are being clarified.
The Russian army is attacking Zaporizhzhia with drones, as reported by the head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov. Explosions are heard in different parts of the city, and air defense is working.
Julia Davis, the US Ambassador to Cyprus, will head the diplomatic mission in Ukraine. The State Department emphasized her 30 years of experience in international diplomacy.
Trump nominated Mike Waltz as the US Ambassador to the UN. Marco Rubio, Secretary of State, will be the National Security Advisor.
The President of Ukraine received a report on the investigation into the attack on Serhiy Sternenko. The SBU promptly detained the attacker, all the circumstances of the incident will be presented to the public.
Mike Voltz to leave the Trump administration, his job was in question after the leak incident. Steve Witkoff, a friend of Trump, is being considered as a replacement.
In the morning in Odesa, the body of a 65-year-old man was found in the elevator shaft of a supermarket. The police have opened a case on violation of safety rules at work to clarify the circumstances of the tragedy.
In Kyiv, a 19-year-old student threatened to blow up a currency exchange office, demanding money. After the detention, he stated that it was a prank, but he was notified of suspicion of robbery.
The Ministry of Culture is initiating an SBU check regarding a video of singer Valeriya performing against the backdrop of ruins, due to possible violation of sanctions and entry into Ukraine. The video caused outrage online.
In Ivano-Frankivsk, near the Passage, a man doused himself in gasoline and set himself on fire. Eyewitnesses say that he did it deliberately, calmly, and without any hesitation.
The US Treasury Secretary has stated his readiness to sign a mineral agreement with Ukraine. According to Bessent, "last-minute" changes were made to the agreement.
