The expert stated that Russia is imitating diplomacy and putting forward unacceptable conditions for negotiations. A meeting between the presidents currently remains unrealistic.
Serhii Beskrestnov reported on a UAF document regarding the study of unidentified objects. Videos of UFOs are requested to be sent to a special intelligence email address.
The scheme generated 50 million through the fictitious education of 3,000 postgraduate students. The case against nine participants in the scheme has already been sent to court.
Over the past day, the Russian army lost 920 personnel, 4 tanks, and 76 artillery systems. The AFU also destroyed 1,557 drones and 231 units of motor vehicles.
Redwire has supplied Ukraine with more than 200 Penguin drones for reconnaissance and patrolling. The systems have been combat-proven and are included in U.S. aid packages.
There were 144 combat engagements at the front over the past day; the enemy utilized more than 5,000 drones. The highest number of attacks was recorded in the Pokrovsk sector.
In the Podilsk district, a man stabbed two TCC employees while being escorted to the center. The victims are in the hospital in serious condition.
Yuri Ushakov stated the necessity of withdrawing the Armed Forces of Ukraine from Donbas for progress in negotiations. The Kremlin suggests that "Kyiv will realize this sooner or later."
In the village of Mizhhirya, a group of individuals attempted to forcibly break into the building of the Khust District Territorial Recruitment Center. The attack was repelled, and law enforcement officers are preparing a legal assessment of the incident.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine thanked mothers for their resilience and honored the memory of fallen heroes. He urged defenders to be sure to call their mothers.
Russian propaganda spread a fake story about a hantavirus outbreak and losses in the Ukrainian army. Official sources refute these claims due to a lack of evidence.
121 combat engagements occurred over the past day; the enemy deployed over 4,700 kamikaze drones. The most difficult situation is in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors.
The Russians are accumulating forces of the 90th Tank Division in Pokrovsk for an offensive. In Myrnohrad, the enemy is deploying command posts for a breakthrough toward Rodynske.
In the Dnipro region, Zelenskyy discussed the needs for drones and unit funding. The President presented awards to soldiers, including volunteers from Colombia.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Russian Federation has concentrated 106,000 people with daily losses of a thousand soldiers. Syrskyi is introducing new rules for rotation and contracts.
Zelenskyy discussed infrastructure protection and strengthening electronic warfare in the Dnipro region. Military officials reported on the situation at the front and security in the Black Sea.
The President visited combat brigades and noted existing supply deficits and the need to increase the production of unmanned systems. A Staff meeting will be held based on the results of these discussions.
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.
Two men blew up a serviceman's car in Dnipro on the instructions of the Russian special services. They agreed to carry out the car bombing for a monetary reward. For committing the act of terrorism, the suspects face up to 12 years in prison.
Russia plans to manufacture 7. 3 million FPV drones by 2026. Additionally, the Russians are deploying another 4 regiments, 24 divisions, and 162 batteries to counter Ukrainian drones. Meanwhile, in April, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck over 160,000 enemy targets.
208 combat engagements took place over the past day; the enemy lost 1,130 personnel. The Defense Forces struck six command posts and 91 artillery systems.
Zelenskyy confirmed the continued operation of "Ukrainian long-range sanctions" in response to Russian strikes. This refers to an oil facility in Yaroslavl, more than 700 kilometers from the border.
Foreigners in the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be issued residence permits for the duration of their contract plus six months. It is permitted to submit documents even with expired passports.
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.
A resident of Luhansk has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for high treason and participation in hostilities. In 2022, he ordered the shooting down of a UAF helicopter for 300,000 rubles.
Starting May 7, 4. 8 million Ukrainians will receive payments for March. For the first time, fuel cashback has been accrued with rates ranging from 5% to 15%, depending on the type of fuel.
The suspects imported 4,700 vehicles as humanitarian aid for the Armed Forces of Ukraine through charitable foundations. The vehicles were illegally sold online for profit.
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.
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.
Ukraine officially honors the victory over Nazism on May 8, following the European tradition. May 9 is now celebrated as Europe Day instead of the Soviet holiday.
