A series of explosions occurred in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, amid widespread air raid alerts and warnings of Russian missile and drone attacks across the country.
Despite the temporary lull, Russia is planning further operations, amassing and assembling missiles for potential massive attacks on Ukraine, so the Ukrainian Air Force must remain vigilant and be ready to repel air attacks.
On the afternoon of May 7, 2024, in the Odesa region, air defense forces shot down 2 X-59/X-69 guided missiles.
Ukrainian pilots and engineers continue to train on F-16s on an ongoing basis, completing language training, ground training, and light aircraft training before starting training on the multi-role F-16s, using all available seats provided by air coalition partners as Ukraine awaits delivery of F-16s to protect its airspace and conduct strikes on occupied territory.
Last night, the enemy did not use missile strikes or Shahed drones, but the Air Force constantly observes the activity of Russian Su-34 and Su-35 tactical aircraft near the border with Ukraine.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports significant activity of enemy tactical aircraft in eastern and southern Ukraine.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports significant activity of enemy tactical aircraft in the east and northeast.
The russians are analyzing the results of their recent attacks on Ukraine's energy sector and are stockpiling missiles for regular strikes, while maintaining a strategic reserve.
The enemy increased pressure in the area of Staromayorske, making three assault attempts and losing four tanks, while the situation in Robotyn remained difficult, with six guided aerial bombs dropped in the morning.
Over the past day, russia conducted 2 missile attacks, 120 air strikes and 89 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems on Ukrainian positions and localities in different regions.
On the night of May 6, Ukrainian air defense destroyed 12 of 13 russian Shahed-131/136 attack drones in Sumy region.
The Ukrainian Air Force informs that russian tactical aircraft launched guided aerial bombs in Kherson region.
Enemy tactical aviation is active in the Sea of Azov, which poses a threat of air strikes.
russian troops attacked energy facilities in Sumy region. All necessary emergency services are working at the scene.
Several cities in the Sumy region, including Sumy itself, have partial power outages.
An explosion occurred in Sumy, Ukraine.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the movement of enemy drones in the direction of Sumy.
Enemy strike drones pose a threat in Mykolaiv and Kherson regions, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine detected a threat of attack UAVs in Sumy region.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs that russian tactical aviation has launched anti-missile systems in Kharkiv region.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the launch of the tactical aircraft in Donetsk region.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has issued an alert due to the threat of ballistic missiles in certain areas.
Over the past day, 103 combat engagements took place, the enemy carried out 100 air strikes and over 50 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems, and Ukrainian troops struck 13 enemy concentrations and 7 objects, including radar stations and air defense systems.
On Easter, Russians attacked a central residential area of Kharkiv, wounding at least two people, according to Mayor Igor Terekhov.
Russians launched Shaheed drones from Cape Chauda in Crimea and Kursk region to disrupt Easter celebrations in Ukraine, but 23 attack drones were destroyed in Kharkiv, Kherson, and Dnipro regions.
23 attack drones were destroyed in Kharkiv, Kherson and Dnipropetrovs'k regions during the russian attack on Ukraine last night.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on the activity of enemy tactical aviation in the eastern direction.
A series of explosions occurred in Dnipro, Ukraine.
Strike unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have become more active in Kharkiv, Poltava, Dnipro and Kherson regions, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs that a group of enemy drones in Kherson region is moving towards Dnipropetrovs'k region.