Yevhen Ustimenko
The Ukrainian military struck "Iskander" systems and radar stations in Crimea. UAV control points in the Donetsk region and enemy ammunition depots were also destroyed.
The enemy attacked three districts of Kharkiv with drones, causing new destruction. Two civilian residents in the Kholodnohirskyi district sustained injuries.
Attacks on Russian infrastructure have reduced oil refining volumes to 4. 69 million barrels per day. This is the industry's lowest figure in the last 16 years.
Around 10:40 AM, an enemy drone attacked a bus in the city's Central District. The injured driver is in the hospital receiving medical care.
A Russian drone violated Romanian airspace during a night attack on Izmail. The country's Ministry of Defense scrambled two F-16 fighter jets for surveillance.
The founder of the center committed violence against girls aged 8 to 14 for 15 years. Ten victims have been identified, and the perpetrator has been detained without the right to bail. He faces a severe sentence, up to life imprisonment.
Fires broke out at a substation and an energy sales company office in the cities of Kanash and Alatyr. Local residents report hearing explosions before the fires started.
The US State Department has approved the sale of $8. 6 billion worth of weapons to the Middle East, bypassing Congress. The decision was justified by an emergency situation due to the conflict with Iran.
During the day, 138 combat engagements took place, and the enemy deployed nearly 10,000 kamikaze drones. The AFU eliminated 1,240 invaders and destroyed 73 artillery systems.
On the morning of May 2, the occupiers struck a shuttle bus in Kherson with a drone, killing two people. Seven more people were injured and hospitalized.
A 23-year-old man sustained injuries from broken glass shards. Additionally, a 25-year-old man and a 77-year-old woman suffered acute stress reactions.
Air Defense forces shot down and suppressed 142 out of 163 drones of various types launched by the enemy. 17 hits were recorded at 12 locations, along with falling debris.
Roksolana Pidlasa, Chair of the Budget Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, noted: in May, Ukraine will receive €28. 3 billion for weapons, and in June – €16.7 billion for the budget. This refers to the EU's Ukraine Support Loan.
The head of the Ministry of Defense, Mykhailo Fedorov, announced a new model of financial support and a contract system. The reform also provides for clear terms of service and a transparent logic for personnel rotations.
The threat level has risen following an anti-Semitic attack in London. The total amount of funds allocated for counter-terrorism and security measures stands at £58 million, which is equivalent to $79 million.
A KIIS survey showed a drop in the popularity of Victory Day from 58% to 11% by 2024. Support for Labor Day fell to 5% following the Russian invasion.
In Lviv, two sisters organized an erotic massage parlor where they exploited a minor. Police seized evidence and served the suspects with notices of suspicion.
Due to the conflict between the US and Iran, traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to a minimum. Meanwhile, Tehran is proposing to introduce a transit fee for vessels passing through Iranian waters.
The Security Service of Ukraine has detained a repeat offender in Mykolaiv who directed enemy missiles at the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The suspect faces up to 12 years in prison and is currently in custody.
About 4. 4 thousand Ukrainian individual entrepreneurs still use Russian email services. The most popular non-Russian domains remain gmail.com and ukr.net.
The US has banned PRC laboratories from testing electronics for its market due to a perceived threat to national security. The operations of Chinese data centers have also been restricted. At the same time, 75% of all electronics entering the US are tested in China.
138 battles took place over the day; the enemy lost 1,420 personnel and 100 artillery systems. The occupiers launched 9,499 kamikaze drones and 255 guided aerial bombs.
Ihor Zhovkva stated there are no barriers to EU membership or the opening of negotiation clusters during a meeting with a delegation from the Ukrainian-Austrian inter-parliamentary group led by its chair, Henrike Brandstötter.
Mojtaba Khamenei announced a new stage of Persian Gulf management due to the war. Iran also plans to independently guarantee security in the Strait of Hormuz.
The number of casualties from the attack on the Dnipro district has risen to 17 people. Seven people are in hospitals, one man is in serious condition.
In early May, anticyclone Winfried will bring warming up to +22 degrees to Ukraine. On May 1st, night frosts and light rain are still possible.
The President of Ukraine signed laws extending martial law and general mobilization until August 2. Prior to that, the Verkhovna Rada extended the duration of mobilization and martial law.
Both countries have different long-term goals. China advocates for its global dominance, while Russia seeks to focus on forming its own region where it would have unconditional dominance.
The SBU struck the AVT-4 unit and columns at the Lukoil oil refinery in Perm, Russia, 1,500 km from the Ukrainian border. Additionally, the station supplying the plant with oil was attacked for the second time. The occupiers were reminded that they no longer have any safe havens.
A woman was killed as a result of the attack on the Dniprovskyi district, and the number of wounded has risen to 11. An apartment building, a shop, a bus, and ten cars were damaged.