Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces congratulated on the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism, emphasizing the importance of unity against the aggressor. He reminded of Ukraine's contribution to peace and its fight against modern tyrants.

Approximately 280 cases of executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian occupiers have been recorded in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the year, more than 50 Ukrainian soldiers have already been executed.

On May 8, the public organization "Zemliachky" (Countrywomen) together with the EVA store chain are launching the charity campaign "Mission — Life". Its goal is to raise 4 million hryvnias to provide equipment for 80 female combat medics working in the hottest spots of the front.

As of May 8, 2025, no enemy ships were recorded in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 3 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, one of which is a carrier of "Caliber" missiles.

SBS "Raid" operators struck the "Zaslon" radar in the Kursk region, capable of detecting targets at a distance of 300 km. Also, two new TOS-2 flamethrower systems were destroyed in Donetsk region.

Military personnel fit for service in the rear will undergo BZVP according to an updated program. The training period has been reduced to a month, and the level of load has been reduced.

In Kyiv, a family of zoo volunteers and 5 of their cats died as a result of a Russian drone attack, one cat survived and ended up in the hospital.

On the night of May 6-7, Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones from various directions. The defense forces shot down 2 ballistic missiles and 81 strike UAVs, but there are casualties in 5 regions.

The fiber optic systems plant in Saransk suffered significant damage as a result of the strike. The possibility of suspending its operation is being considered, which may affect the supply of fiber optics to the Russian army.

In the Mediterranean Sea, 3 enemy ships are on duty, one of them with "Caliber" missiles. Russia ignores maritime norms, turning off ship identification, creating a threat to navigation.

On May 3, 2025, Russian military personnel shot three captured Ukrainian Armed Forces servicemen in the Volnovakha district. The Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the war crime.

Ukrainian servicemen who defended Ukraine in various directions, including Mariupol, have been released. This is the 64th exchange, with a total of 4,757 citizens released.

An employee of the State Bureau of Investigation has notified a law enforcement officer of suspicion of causing a fatal traffic accident in the Poltava region. Two people died in the tragedy, and another is in serious condition.

A journalist from "Free Radio" reported threats from the spokesman of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Yevhen Ievlev, after an investigation into the declaration of his father, an official of the TCC. Ievlev called the article manipulative.

Ukrainian aviation destroyed a Russian UAV control point in the Kursk region, from where the occupiers launched drones into the Sumy region. A UAV school has been operating in Tyotkino since 2022.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a control point for enemy UAVs in the Tyotkino district of the Kursk region. Up to 20 occupiers were eliminated and their equipment was destroyed.

23-year-old policeman Anatoliy Illyashenko and 36-year-old sergeant Viktor Borovko, an employee of the TCC, tragically died in a car accident in the Poltava region. Illyashenko had been working in the police since March, Borovko was a veteran of the ATO.

The SBU detained a battalion commander in the Donetsk region, who demanded "kickbacks" from his subordinates for fictitious payments. In a month, he received UAH 920,000, he faces 10 years in prison.

The May 9 parade was canceled in occupied Sevastopol. The parade will also not take place in Krasnodar due to the threat of attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Serbian President Vucic fell ill, and Fico canceled his visits.

The Ministry of Defense has approved the "Donkey" ground complex for operation in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It transports up to 200 kg of cargo, evacuates the wounded, and can pull an SUV out of the mud.

Over the past day, Ukrainian soldiers destroyed 1,260 Russian invaders and more than 300 units of enemy equipment. 5 tanks and 43 artillery systems were also destroyed.

An enemy ship with Kalibr-type missiles has been recorded in the Black Sea. The total salvo is up to 6 missiles, the threat of shelling for Ukraine remains.

During March 4, 101 combat clashes took place, most of them in the Pokrovsky direction. The Russians are shelling border settlements and launching air strikes.

A large-scale fire has broken out at the "Strela" factory in the Suzemsky district of the Bryansk region, which fulfills orders for the Russian military-industrial complex. Buildings have been destroyed, and security guards have been injured.

The Russians advanced near Lyman, Siversk, Novopavlivka, Kurakhovo and Velyka Novosilka. The Armed Forces are counterattacking in a number of areas, fighting continues in many directions.

From May 1, the basic training period for former "partially fit" will be reduced to one month and physical activity will be reduced. They will be assigned to support units, TCCs and other units.

The Kremlin expressed dissatisfaction with the invitation of Ukrainian soldiers to the parade for Victory Day over Nazism in Great Britain. Peskov called it disrespect for World War II veterans.

Ukrainian drones have proven their effectiveness in the war, destroying enemy equipment. UAV development increases the country's defense capabilities and reduces dependence on imports.

The soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine took citizens of Togo prisoner, who fought on the side of Russia. They were lured by deception under the guise of scholarships for study.

In the Black Sea, there are 15 enemy ships, 5 of which are carriers of "Kalibr" missiles with a total salvo of up to 34 missiles. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 3 enemy ships, 1 with missiles.