The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has sentenced the Deputy Chairman of the Rivne Regional Council, Serhii Svystaliuk, to 9 years of imprisonment for bribery. Additionally, 500,000 hryvnias were confiscated from him. The official had promised a businessman assistance with the privatization of sanatorium property.
In the Chernihiv region, 2,400 hectares of forest are burning in the 5-kilometer border zone due to shelling. The occupiers are also deliberately destroying observation masts and forestry equipment.
The SBU detained three residents of the Donetsk and Chernihiv regions for disseminating data on the movement of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The perpetrators face up to eight years in prison.
In the Dnipropetrovsk region, an enemy FPV drone struck a vehicle belonging to a DTEK crew that was en route to perform repairs. No people were injured, but the vehicle was destroyed.
In Moscow, mobile internet and SMS will be disabled on May 9 to "ensure security. " Home internet and Wi-Fi will operate in normal mode.
Law enforcement officers detained a soldier who beat a fellow serviceman in front of the formation in Dnipro, filmed it on video, and later deserted. He faces up to 12 years in prison for torture and desertion.
Explosions were heard and smoke appeared in the Russian city of Perm on May 7. Sirens were active in the city and the "Kovyor" (Carpet) plan was announced; there is no information regarding casualties.
Fernand Kartheiser is inviting MEPs to a meeting with the Russian State Duma in June. He refused to name the European politicians or officials to whom he sent the invitations. The EU has called this an attempt to draw politicians into cooperation with the Kremlin.
157 combat engagements took place over the past day; the enemy launched over 9,000 drones. The AFU eliminated 890 occupiers and destroyed 61 enemy artillery systems.
A KIIS poll showed that 48% of citizens support difficult reforms to receive funding. At the same time, 30% of respondents oppose such steps.
China supports peace efforts and calls for dialogue to end the war. Beijing demands that Ukraine ensure the rights and safety of its citizens on the territory of Ukraine.
A day of mourning has been declared in Dnipro on May 7 for those killed in Russian strikes between April 25 and May 6, announced Mayor Borys Filatov.
An auction on June 5 will feature "Friends" scripts, a SAG Award, and Banksy paintings. The proceeds will be donated to a foundation helping people with drug addiction.
Liechtenstein will join the agreement on the establishment of the Special Tribunal for the aggression of the RF. The total number of participating states in the initiative has increased to 25 countries.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reported the circulation of fake photos of her online. She called deepfakes a dangerous tool for manipulation.
The Ministry of Justice and the NBU explained the rules for issuing a power of attorney for bank accounts for military personnel. The document can be certified free of charge by unit commanders.
Russia is implementing cyber-vigilantes to monitor the internet and report on youth. The plan to combat destructive behavior will be in effect until 2030.
Four people were killed and 19 others wounded due to the shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region. Infrastructure, a hotel, and residential buildings were damaged in three districts.
Schools and universities will receive autonomous power sources to operate during blackouts. Universities must develop projects to attract donor funding.
A man was killed and six others were hospitalized following an attack on Zaporizhzhia on May 5. The enemy struck an enterprise, a shop, and citizens' cars.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain to discuss security. He proposed concluding a drone agreement and sharing defense expertise.
AFU attacks on the port and refinery in Tuapse caused damages exceeding 300 million dollars. Strikes in April and May significantly damaged Russian infrastructure.
In Dnipro, a man was detained for the murder of a 32-year-old woman with ropes in a garage complex. The perpetrator hid the body in a collector for six months and evaded the police.
Due to the morning attack by Russians on Zaporizhzhia on May 5, the number of wounded has risen to four people. All victims are currently receiving medical assistance.
In 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers plans to receive 13 billion hryvnias from privatization and sell Ocean Plaza. Small-scale privatization has already brought more than 1 billion hryvnias to the budget.
Mobile internet was disabled in Moscow and St. Petersburg due to preparations for the parade involving Putin. Residents report disruptions in banking services and communications.
A resident of the Kyiv region promised men passage to Moldova for $23,000. During searches, forged documents and weapons were seized from the suspect.
Occupiers struck an administrative building and a car in the center of Chernihiv with a drone. Three people suffered acoustic trauma; all necessary services are working at the scene.
White House lawyers are preparing staff for work with a Democrat-controlled Congress. Employees are being provided with guidance on oversight and reporting.
The SBU has detained a woman who was preparing an explosion in Zhytomyr under the guise of a courier. An improvised explosive device and chemical components were seized from the perpetrator. She faces life imprisonment with confiscation of property.
