Security Service of Ukraine

The President of Ukraine praised the military for destroying Russian weapons depots. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of being able to “bring the war home” and the need for more support from partners.

British intelligence believes that a successful strike on a strategic ammunition depot in Toropets, Tver region, would disrupt Russia's ground operations, especially in the Kursk region.

A large-scale special operation was conducted in Ukraine to shut down arms and drug trafficking channels. A total of 116 people were served with a notice of suspicion, and a large number of weapons, ammunition and drugs were seized.

The Ministry of Defense has opened a recruitment center in Cherkasy. More than 10,000 vacancies are available in various law enforcement agencies, including the Armed Forces, National Guard, Security Service and State Border Guard Service. Issuance of summonses is prohibited at the Center.

Special Forces of the State Border Guard Service and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine are protecting civilian shipping in the Black Sea. They are preventing enemy aircraft and ships from approaching the Ukrainian coast, including Zmiinyi Island.

In Zaporizhzhia, the SBU detained a 22-year-old demobilized conscript of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, recruited by Russian intelligence. He was collecting data on Ukrainian troops on the southern front to prepare enemy attacks.

The President of Ukraine reported on active operations in the Kursk region, which diverted significant enemy forces. Zelenskyy also spoke about the replenishment of the exchange fund and the situation in Donetsk region.

Analysts have identified 6 major arsenals of the Russian Defense Ministry's GRU within 750 kilometers of Ukraine after the strike on the warehouse in Toropets. These include warehouses in Tver, Novgorod, Vladimir and Bryansk regions.

The SBU has served a notice of suspicion to the archimandrite of the Kyiv monastery of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church-Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP) of justifying Russia's war against Ukraine. During the searches, evidence of criminal actions was found, and the suspect faces up to 5 years in prison.

Maxar satellite imagery revealed a large-scale fire at a Russian ammunition depot after the Ukrainian attack. An ISW analyst confirmed that not only the surrounding area but also the weapons bunkers themselves were on fire.

The SBU served suspicion notices to three collaborators from Luhansk region for transporting FPV drones from Russia under the guise of humanitarian aid. They also organized the manufacture of explosive devices for the drones.

Security investigators are investigating 2,389 criminal proceedings regarding hostile shelling of civilian and critical infrastructure. More than 360 cases concern attacks on Ukrainian hospitals, including the shelling of Okhmatdyt.

The SBU has completed the investigation of 4 Russian agents who were preparing terrorist attacks in Kyiv and Lviv. The criminals planned to blow up hypermarkets and cafes on May 9 and face life imprisonment.

An earthquake was recorded in Toropka, Tver region of Russia, after Ukraine attacked an ammunition depot. Local residents report that the attacked depot continues to detonate.

The military arsenal in Toropets housed Grad, S-300, S-400, and Iskander missiles. Experts estimate that there could have been up to 30,000 tons of ammunition, mostly rockets and mines.

The SBU searched the Holy Vvedensky Monastery of the UOC-MP in Kyiv.

A Slovak citizen was detained while trying to illegally cross the border. He had previously received a 5-year suspended sentence for “smuggling,” and now claimed that he had gone to the forest to pick mushrooms.

The Prosecutor General's Office has launched an investigation into the dissemination of a video of the beheading of a suspected Ukrainian serviceman. Investigators of the SBU Main Investigation Department are taking urgent actions to verify the information and related circumstances.

Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, announced positive trends in the exchange of prisoners due to the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. This strengthens Ukraine's position and brings the return of Ukrainian heroes home closer.

In Cherkasy region, the SBU exposed the rector of a UOC-MP church who justified Russia's war against Ukraine. The clergyman distributed videos calling for not resisting aggression and discrediting the country's leadership.

In Cherkasy region, the SBU exposed the rector of a UOC (MP) church for justifying the war crimes of the occupiers. He was notified of suspicion and faces up to 8 years in prison.

Law enforcement officers detained six young men who had been setting fire to military equipment in Odesa and Mykolaiv on the orders of Russian intelligence. The offenders set fire to military off-road vehicles and railway infrastructure.

ARMA employees cannot use cars with cover plates because they do not have operatives. The lawyer explained that such license plates can only be used by agencies with operational officers, such as the SBU, the MIA, and the NABU.

The SBU detained three FSB agents in Kherson who were collecting intelligence on the Defense Forces. The criminals planned to attract more “like-minded people” through the Telegram channel for espionage.

Ukrainian troops conducted a large-scale operation in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation, capturing about 2,000 Russian soldiers.

Most of the Ukrainian defenders released from captivity continue to serve in the Defense Forces. Rehabilitation centers are being opened for their socialization, and social workers will work in every military unit.

SBU Head Vasyl Malyuk announces the capture of 102 Russian servicemen in Kursk region. The negotiating group for the exchange of prisoners was expanded to include representatives of the SBU, the GUR, the MIA, the Armed Forces, the SZR and the Ombudsman.

The President introduced a draft law on social protection of the military participating in operations in Russia. The draft law provides for payments and preferences for those serving on the front line.

The soldiers of the 8th Regiment of the Special Forces of Ukraine conducted a successful operation behind enemy lines in the Kursk region of Russia. An enemy truck with military personnel and those trying to hide were destroyed in a few minutes.

Law enforcers detained three people who set fire to military off-road vehicles on the orders of Russia. Two of the suspects acted in Prykarpattia, and one in Kharkiv. They face up to 10 years in prison.