Since the beginning of the day, 52 combat engagements have been recorded, with the highest enemy activity on the Pokrovsk front. Defense forces repelled an attack near the Antonivskyi Bridge.
Kyiv plans to send experts to strengthen the security of Latvian airspace. This will help prevent incidents caused by Russian electronic warfare (EW) systems.
Marco Rubio stated that US efforts to end the war in Ukraine have reached a deadlock. Washington is ready to mediate only if there is real progress.
Kyiv will apologize to Latvia if Russian electronic warfare systems altered the course of Ukrainian drones. Ukraine has previously apologized for similar incidents to the Baltic states and Finland.
The President met with soldiers of the 31st Separate Mechanized Brigade in the Oleksandrivsk direction and presented awards. Ground drones provide 60% of the logistics for this unit.
In Kharkiv, a 4-year-old boy died after falling from the fourth floor. His mother was detained for leaving children unattended in a locked apartment.
The Ukrainian pavilion, titled Net Making, has opened in Venice. Its centerpiece is the sculpture 'Origami Deer' by Zhanna Kadyrova, which was evacuated from Pokrovsk.
156 combat engagements took place over the past day. The enemy deployed 4,869 kamikaze drones, 178 guided aerial bombs, and carried out over 2.1 thousand shellings of Ukrainian troop positions.
The President discussed the protection of infrastructure and energy sectors ahead of winter. All regional resilience plans must be implemented before the start of the heating season.
Ukraine and Sweden are preparing the supply of Gripen fighter jets for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov discussed the details with the leadership of Sweden and Saab.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Armenian ambassador over Zelenskyy's visit and his statements. Moscow was outraged by Yerevan's lack of a negative reaction to the President's speech.
Iran has created the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to issue permits and collect duties from vessels. The new agency could potentially threaten the freedom of navigation in the region.
Last year, Russians were granted over 620,000 Schengen visas. The share of multiple-entry visas dropped to 12%, with France issuing the highest number of visas.
In Moscow, over 450 flights were canceled or delayed due to an attack by 54 drones. The Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the massive flight schedule disruptions.
President Zelenskyy advises foreign representatives against visiting Moscow on May 9. The RF previously rejected Ukraine's proposal for a ceasefire and is threatening new strikes.
The ICRC is ready to facilitate the departure of people from occupied Oleshky and neighboring villages. Ombudsman Lubinets reported that lists of individuals for urgent evacuation have been sent to the committee.
During transportation to Kyiv, another car crashed into the vehicle carrying Borys the deer. The animal has no visible injuries but is in a state of severe stress.
In Dnipro, a serviceman beat and tortured a bound fellow soldier in front of the formation. After the crime, he deserted from service, but law enforcement officers detained the deserter.
The enemy attacked AFU positions 52 times across various sectors of the front. Defense Forces halted assaults near the Antonivskyi Bridge and Bilohrudyi Island.
AFU struck a Karakurt missile ship in Kaspiysk and enemy command posts. Ammunition and fuel depots in Luhansk and Donetsk regions were destroyed.
Eight startups will represent Ukraine at VivaTech 2026 in Paris. The teams will present their developments to attract investment and expand into new markets.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed peace in the Middle East with Pope Leo. The State Department described the two-hour talks as constructive and friendly.
Construction delays among Russia's top developers have risen to 15%, and 93% of new apartments have defects. High interest rates and debts are leading the industry toward a total collapse.
A pediatrician failed to diagnose pneumonia in an 8-year-old girl, leading to the child's death. Prosecutors have submitted the indictment against the doctor to the court.
Parades for Victory Day have been completely canceled in at least 15 regions of the Russian Federation. In Moscow and St. Petersburg, events will take place without the use of military equipment.
Fifteen women in pink balaclavas, pink, blue, and yellow smoke, slogans "Russia's art is blood" and "Disobey". Police held back the crowd for about thirty minutes.
Donald Trump announced successful negotiations with Iran over the past 24 hours. The US President claims that the country has agreed not to create nuclear weapons.
An SBU employee was selling fictitious mobilization deferments for $8,500. He was detained while receiving a bribe in the amount of $34,000.
Since the beginning of the day, 120 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy used over 5.6 thousand kamikaze drones and carried out 1.8 thousand shellings of UAF positions.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared the inevitability of strikes on Kyiv in the event of any disruption to the May 9 celebrations. They are urging foreign states to evacuate their diplomats.
