Vadim Khlyudzinsky
In the village of Pechenyuhy, a drone attack killed one man and wounded two others. A farm building and a feed warehouse were destroyed.
Peskov stated that Russia does not need permissions to hold the Victory Parade. Slutsky called Zelenskyy's decree a 'clown show' and assured that the event would take place.
In the Zhytomyr region, a fire in the Polissya Nature Reserve has been localized over an area of 500 hectares. There is no threat to settlements; containment efforts will continue through the night.
Ukraine has returned to the elite division of the Ice Hockey World Championship, finishing second in the group. This happened for the first time since 2007, thanks to a victory over Japan and Lithuania's success in the game against Poland.
For May 8, the NBU set the dollar exchange rate at 43. 80 UAH and the euro at 51.54 UAH. Both currencies lost value compared to the previous banking day.
Over the past day, Russian troops lost 1,130 soldiers and 1,817 drones. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released updated statistics on the enemy's combat losses.
A fire broke out at an enterprise in Rostov-on-Don following a missile strike. Local residents report a hit on the Rostovagropromzapchast plant.
António Costa is preparing the EU for negotiations with the RF due to frustration with Donald Trump's actions. Zelenskyy supports coordination to increase pressure on Moscow.
On May 8, rains and thunderstorms are expected in the western and northern regions, while in the east, temperatures will rise to +28°. Variable cloudiness without precipitation is expected in Kyiv.
The enemy is dropping counterfeit hryvnias with QR codes from drones to discredit Ukraine's leadership. Do not touch the leaflets and report any findings to law enforcement.
The US military struck the ports of Qeshm, Bandar Abbas, and the Bandar Kargan point. As a result, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have restricted US access to bases.
The occupiers have established a network of 210 camps and 400 cadet classes for the assimilation of youth. 600,000 Ukrainian children have already been recruited into propaganda movements.
On the night of May 8, drones hit the Yaroslavl Oil Refinery. This is a key enemy facility with a capacity of 15 million tons of oil per year.
Eight new shelters will be installed on the Odesa coast for public safety. This season, there are plans to open six municipal and two inclusive beaches.
The Russian Federation spreads fakes about military registration in Poland to disrupt recruitment. The campaign is aimed at destroying citizens' trust in the army and the state.
Germany will not evacuate its embassy from Kyiv despite Russian threats regarding attacks on May 9. Diplomats do not plan to change their presence in Ukraine.
Four UAE tankers turned off their trackers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The country is attempting to maintain oil exports despite the threat of Iranian attacks.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will bring a message from Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Moscow. The plane will bypass Poland and the Baltic states due to overflight bans and will follow a "wide arc."
An outbreak of intestinal infection was recorded in a Lviv kindergarten, with eight people hospitalized. The diagnosis of salmonellosis was laboratory-confirmed in two patients.
Pashinyan stated that Armenia is not Russia's ally on the issue of Ukraine. Yerevan provides humanitarian aid to Kyiv and has hosted Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a visit.
Donetsk's Shakhtar lost to Crystal Palace in London in the second leg of the Conference League semi-final with a score of 1:2. With an aggregate score of 2:5 over two matches, the club has been eliminated from the tournament.
Occupiers struck Kramatorsk with FAB-250 bombs, resulting in the death of a man and injury to a woman. A high-rise building and three vehicles were damaged.
The NBU lowered the dollar rate to 43. 85 UAH, while the euro and zloty became more expensive. In banks, the American currency is trading at a rate of 43.65-44.15 hryvnia.
Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 890 Russian servicemen and destroyed 1,851 drones. The enemy also lost 61 artillery systems and equipment.
Poland will forgive Fico's visit to the Russian Federation if Slovakia unblocks aid to Ukraine. Sikorski noted positive changes in the Slovak Prime Minister's attitude toward Kyiv.
On May 7, variable cloudiness and temperatures up to 30 degrees are expected in Ukraine. Rain with thunderstorms and strong winds will occur in the western regions.
The Argentine government has detained Dmitry Novikov, the leader of the La Compañía network. The organization discredited President Javier Milei for his support of Ukraine.
A mobilized soldier deserted from service and organized the arson of Defense Forces' vehicles in Kyiv using drug-addicted individuals. The perpetrator faces up to eight years in prison.
Since the beginning of 2024, 11,000 fires have occurred in Ukraine's ecosystems, resulting in 27 deaths. More than 1,600 violators have already been fined for burning dry vegetation.
As a result of the night strike on Dnipro, a person was injured and a fire broke out in a five-story building. Neighboring houses and cars were also damaged.