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.
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.
As a result of a UAV attack on a kindergarten in Sumy, two female employees aged 45 and 48 were killed. Seven more people were injured, and one woman has been hospitalized.
The Budget Committee supported the draft law on directing the military tax toward payments for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This will ensure an inflow of 200 billion hryvnias per year.
186 combat engagements took place over the day, with the Pokrovsk direction being the hottest. The enemy used over 10,000 kamikaze drones and 244 guided aerial bombs.
In the past 24 hours, the AFU eliminated 1,050 occupiers and 92 enemy artillery systems. Total losses of the Russian army since the start of the invasion have reached 1.33 million people.
On May 6, Ukraine marks the Infantry Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, International No Diet Day, and World Asthma Day. Today also marks No Homework Day and various name days.
The AFU struck the VNIIR-Progress plant, which produces antennas for Russian missiles and drones. This could critically complicate the navigation of "Shaheds" and guided aerial bombs.
Budanov initiated the creation of a unified center for recruiting foreigners to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The unit will support volunteers at all stages of their military service.
The Pechersk Court of Kyiv has set bail for Vitaliy Hersak at 10 million hryvnias. He is accused of illicit enrichment amounting to 22 million hryvnias.
A group of individuals blocked the special vehicle, smashed the windows, and used gas. Following the incident, three men escaped while being transported to the commission.
The SBU and SBI have exposed five draft evasion schemes costing up to $20,000. The organizers face up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.
In Brovary, a woman hid the body of her deceased son in a box and lied to relatives. The suspect has been detained, and an investigation into the circumstances of the tragedy is ongoing.
As part of Operation Deep Strike, the Defense Forces launched F-5 Flamingo missiles. The target, located 1,500 km away, produced navigation equipment for the Russian army.
In April, enemy losses exceeded 35,000 personnel. The number of middle-strikes has doubled, and robotic systems have completed over 10 thousand missions.
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.
The Military Law Enforcement Service confirmed the beating of a soldier and is searching for the UAV operator involved. The victim is in the hospital, and an official investigation into the incident is ongoing.
The AFU confirmed the beating of a handcuffed serviceman and are searching for the culprit. The victim is receiving assistance, and an official investigation into the circumstances is underway.
Air defense groups consisting of veteran employees have been created in Ukrainian ports to protect infrastructure. They are subordinate to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and have already shot down the first enemy drones.
The former instructor transmitted AFU coordinates to the FSB and received a 6,000 dollar reward. An Odesa court sentenced the foreign national to 8 years and 6 months of imprisonment.
The Defense Forces are strengthening their lines and checking the readiness of troops near Transnistria. General Shvedyuk inspected the state of fortifications and logistics.
148 combat engagements were recorded over the past day, most of them in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Huliaipole directions. The enemy deployed over 10,000 drones.
Inguar Defence has developed a medical version of the Inguar-3 armored vehicle for the evacuation of two wounded personnel. The vehicle features protection against mines and FPV drones.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in Yerevan that there have been successes in the fight against the Russian "shadow fleet" and emphasized the necessity of strengthening sanctions by partners.
As a result of the drone attack on Zaporizhzhia, the number of casualties has risen to nine people. Among the wounded is a two-year-old child; everyone is receiving medical assistance.
In April, the Unmanned Systems Forces struck 38 units of enemy air defense and electronic warfare equipment. The value of the destroyed weaponry reaches approximately 1.1 billion dollars.
The number of medical personnel in the AFU increased by 7%, while the number of amputations and severe injuries decreased. Syrskyi emphasized the need for robotic systems for the evacuation of the wounded.
On the night of May 3, air defense shot down 249 out of more than 260 enemy drones. Hits from a ballistic missile and 19 drones were recorded in 15 different locations.
The "Kursk" task force refuted Russian claims of advancement in the Sumy region. The village of Myropillia remains under the full control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
