Armed Forces of Ukraine

As a result of the Ukrainian attacks, about 40 Russian aircraft were dispersed to airfields far from the front line, increasing flight times and fuel costs for Russia.

There are between 510,000 and 513,000 Russian troops in the occupied territories of Ukraine, but this number may increase as Russia prepares for a summer offensive and plans to mobilize additional forces.

Ukrainian troops are doing everything possible to stop the Russian offensive on Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, but the enemy has a significant advantage in artillery and aviation.

In Kharkiv the SBU detained a Russian spy who, under the guise of walking a dog, was trying to determine the location of Ukrainian air defense systems in order to pass the coordinates to Russian troops for missile strikes.

The "commander" of the 7th company of the illegal armed group "Self-Defense of Crimea" was sentenced in absentia to 13 years in prison for his participation in the seizure of Crimea in 2014.

In April, the DobroDiy Charity Exchange helped 15 seriously ill children, including 11-year-old Yulia, who had undergone a complex spinal surgery.

Estonian MP Kristo Ann Vaga cycled 1,700 kilometers from Tallinn to Kyiv and raised 30,000 euros to purchase cars and drones for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

The Ukrainian Navy received two boats donated by Estonia, named Irpin and Reni, during a ceremony at which naval flags were raised to mark their inclusion in the Ukrainian fleet.

Deputy Minister of Defense Kateryna Chernogorenko discussed the integration of Helsing's artificial intelligence solutions into the Ukrainian army's existing software to counter enemy electronic warfare and enhance the capabilities of unmanned aerial vehicles.

The Ukrainian Special Operations Forces destroyed an enemy Russian Buk-M1 anti-aircraft missile system with a six-missile launcher in the Sumy sector using attack drones.

Not all persons liable for military service need to update their data at the military registration and enlistment office after May 18, if the information in the Unified State Register is already up-to-date.

The National Olympic Committee and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine have developed recommendations for Ukrainian athletes to avoid direct contact, communication and joint activities with "neutral" Russian and Belarusian athletes during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris to prevent provocations and ensure security.

In the Avdiivka sector, Russians partially captured Ocheretyne, but Ukrainian troops used reserves to stabilize the situation and regain control.

Andriy Naumenko, the vocalist of the band Nakhaba, has been serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine for six months now, mastering the profession of an aviation engineer, while not forgetting about his art.

The arrival of the F-16s in Ukraine does not mean that they will immediately begin performing combat missions, as infrastructure preparation and assessment of the operational situation will determine their readiness to perform tasks, according to a spokesman for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

There is a risk of Russian missile strikes on Easter night, but Ukrainian air defense is ready to repel an attack, so citizens should remain vigilant despite the holidays.

The informant of the Russian Wagner military group was detained by the SBU in Donetsk region.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Kuleba said that the US aid package has boosted morale, but that a Patriot battery would have boosted it even more, as Ukrainians suffer the most from Russian missile attacks. And half of Ukraine's energy system is damaged.

According to an investigation by Human Rights Watch, since December 2023, Russian soldiers have executed at least 15 Ukrainian soldiers who tried to surrender, and possibly 6 more.

As of January 2024, almost 70,000 women serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, of whom 47,200 are military personnel, 6,500 are in leadership positions, and 4,000 are on the contact line, the Deputy Minister of Defense said during a meeting with the Canadian Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security.

Over 100 combat engagements took place on the Ukrainian front on Wednesday, the most intense in the Avdiivka sector, where Ukrainian troops repelled 33 attacks. The Russians also intensified their offensive in the Kupyansk sector, with 11 combat engagements taking place there on Wednesday.

The Center for Strategic Communications emphasizes that three civilians were killed and residential buildings were damaged as a result of a Russian missile attack on Odesa.

The Center for Countering Disinformation denies reports of the resignation of Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov as false information.

In Vinnytsia, as part of the Art Through Awareness project, a Ukrainian record was set, where artists and public figures from different regions came together to create a performance piece called "Synergy of Good and Positive. "

The former head of the Central Food Supply Department of the Logistics Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was served a notice of suspicion for declaring false information in his annual declaration, in which he indicated that he had more than UAH 2 million in cash, despite the fact that he did not have the financial means to accumulate such funds.

Thanks to the replacement of suppliers who were unable to fulfill their obligations, the situation with food supply to the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been stabilized, although some minor interruptions are still being resolved promptly.

On May 1, an explosion occurred in Kharkiv, and the city's mayor warned of the threat of repeated enemy attacks and called for caution.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi shared footage of Ukrainian troops destroying Russian military equipment and weapons, preventing the enemy from implementing its plans.

The Security Service of Ukraine is conducting planned counterintelligence activities in the center of Kyiv to strengthen the security of important state facilities and crowded places, including inspections and document checks.

Ukraine's armed forces killed about 1,120 Russian invaders on April 30, bringing Russia's total losses since the beginning of the invasion to about 469,840 people.