As a result of the drone attack in Kharkiv, the number of victims has increased to 11 people. A 5-year-old child has been diagnosed with an acute stress reaction.
On May 12, another round of consultations between Ukraine and Hungary on the protection of the rights of national minorities will take place in Uzhhorod.
In the Saltivskyi district of Kharkiv, one of the drones fell near a medical facility. As a result of the drone attack in the city, three people are already known to be injured.
The Russian army is attacking Kharkiv with drones. Slobidskyi, Saltivskyi, and Shevchenkivskyi districts are under attack, explosions are heard in the city.
The head of the Center for Counteracting Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, Andriy Kovalenko, stated about the risk of Russia using exercises in Belarus for provocations against Ukraine and European countries. According to him, everyone is ready for such scenarios.
Pressure on civil society has increased in Georgia, and cases of violence against protesters have been recorded. A number of laws restricting freedom of speech and assembly have been passed.
In Lviv, a minor boy and girl died after falling from the balcony of the 16th floor. The police are investigating the circumstances of the tragedy and are considering the version of suicide.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that russia is preparing something in belarus, hiding behind military exercises. He emphasized that countries bordering the russian federation should be ready for any events.
The commission is studying possible crimes of the "United National Movement" during their time in power. After completing its work, the commission will prepare a report.
Since the beginning of the day, 75 combat clashes have taken place, in the Pokrovsk direction – 38 attempts by the enemy to dislodge Ukrainian defenders. Fighting continues in the Kupyansk, Lyman and other directions.
Gas supply to the population has been restored in Cherkasy, but 50 emergency teams from different parts of Ukraine will arrive to speed up the work. This will help to quickly restore gas supply to all consumers.
Serhiy Koretskyi, who previously headed Ukrnafta, has become Chairman of the Board of Naftogaz.
Andriy Sybiha offered Spain, Portugal and France assistance from Ukraine after the power outages. Ukrainian diplomats are already in contact with the governments of these countries.
In the Mykolaiv region, a man threw a grenade at police officers who arrived at a call about a family quarrel. One police officer died and three others were injured.
Border guards detained a man who was planning to swim across the river in a wetsuit to get to Moldova. He got to the river by carpooling and had only documents with him.
On the night of April 28, the Russian army attacked Ukraine with 166 drones. 40 "Shaheds" were shot down, 74 simulators were lost locationally. Kharkiv region, Donetsk region, Sumy region and Cherkasy region were affected.
The head of the Center for Counteracting Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council stated that Putin's announced "truce" is a manipulation, as it is not a comprehensive ceasefire. The Kremlin stated that they will give an "adequate response" in case of violation of the truce.
Russia plans to legitimize the occupation through elections to the State Duma in 2026. Electoral districts have already been formed in the TOT to bring 11 deputies to the Russian State Duma.
Estonian President Alar Karis said he spoke with Donald Trump about Ukraine. Trump promised not to withdraw from the role of mediator and noted the proximity to a solution.
Zelenskyy informed Meloni about the consequences of the Russian strike on April 24, which killed 12 people. The leaders discussed increasing pressure on Russia and the importance of security guarantees for Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a conversation with Emmanuel Macron regarding the Russian Federation's attacks on Ukraine and the need to strengthen air defense. They also discussed the path to a complete ceasefire.
Donald Trump appeared at the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican in a blue suit, violating the dress code. Many considered this a sign of disrespect, while other world leaders adhered to dark tones.
The Vatican broke protocol so that Vladimir Zelensky would sit in the front row at the funeral of Pope Francis, next to Trump and Macron. This ensured him a prominent place at the ceremony.
Ursula von der Leyen assured support for Ukraine on the path to peace and discussed with Volodymyr Zelenskyy steps to join the European family. Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump was also mentioned.
The Russian Federation announced the detention of Hnat Kuzin, who is accused of blowing up General Moskalik. The occupiers claim that he is allegedly an agent of Ukrainian special services.
In Rome, Zelenskyy met with Starmer, discussing steps for a ceasefire and security guarantees. The leaders agreed to continue working within the coalition of willing countries.
The head of the European Commission and the US President exchanged handshakes at the funeral of Pope Francis and agreed on a future meeting. The date of negotiations has not yet been announced.
During the day, 90 combat clashes took place on the front line. Most attacks were recorded in the Pokrovsk direction – 31.
The consequences of the enemy shelling on April 24 have been eliminated, rescuers worked for over 60 hours. More than 2,400 cubic meters of garbage were removed from the site of the strike, 12 people died, 87 were injured.
An explosion in the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas, probably due to improper storage of chemicals, killed four people. More than 500 were injured, an investigation is underway.
