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Self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko apologized to Zelenskyy for his harsh words and stated that he does not want war. He recognized Belarus's vulnerability to potential strikes from Ukraine.
In Zakarpattia, a man died in the hospital after his condition deteriorated at the TCC. Law enforcement has launched an investigation, while the Center denies the use of force.
The Cabinet of Ministers has introduced payments of up to 170 thousand hryvnias and motivational contracts for military personnel. New terms of service and conditions for discharge to the reserve have been defined.
Fedorov discussed the transformation of the Defense Forces and new contracts with the military. The next stage of the reform will change the recruitment and mobilization system.
In Kharkiv, a scheme for traveling abroad through a sham marriage with a woman with a disability was uncovered. The organizers demanded 10,000 US dollars for this service.
The Kyiv City State Administration stated that tents and mattresses in the metro reduce the capacity of the shelters. A petition has appeared on the Kyiv City Council website to ban such bulky items.
Court arrests woman for coordinating strikes on Kyiv via a covert broadcast from a hotel. She also transmitted data regarding air defense systems in Chornomorsk.
213 battles took place over the past day, with the highest number of attacks occurring in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors. The occupiers used nearly 10,000 drones and 244 bombs.
The enemy attacked Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro with ballistic missiles and UAVs. In the capital, 140,000 subscribers are without power, and the roof of the Assumption Cathedral in the Lavra is on fire.
Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has carried out 44 attacks, acting most actively in three directions. The occupiers are shelling the border areas and attempting to break through the AFU defenses.
Defense Forces struck the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal and Russian command posts. Three storage tanks, a pipeline, and occupiers' ammunition depots were damaged.
Ukraine marks World Blood Donor Day, emphasizing the importance of regular donation to save lives. The greatest need for blood remains in the frontline regions.
Fedorov announced the gradual discharge of military personnel with the longest service records and a new system of deferments. The term will depend on combat experience, and the minimum break will be six months.
The Ministry of Defense has launched a voluntary return program for those AWOL (Unauthorized Absence) via the "Army+" app. Soldiers can choose a new unit and have 5 days to arrive.
During the day, 237 combat engagements took place; the enemy deployed 10,008 drones and 281 guided aerial bombs. Occupier losses amounted to 1,310 personnel and 88 artillery systems.
The dictator noted the slow progress of Russian troops and the effectiveness of Ukrainian strikes. Putin appears to have begun acknowledging some of the setbacks facing the Russian military.
A law on the special status of frontline territories will be developed in Ukraine. Budanov is counting on the prompt work of people's deputies and government officials to adopt what are effectively new rules.
The Ministry of Defense aims to enlist up to 50% foreigners into the infantry to save lives. By the end of the year, they plan to begin the discharge of long-serving military personnel.
Ukraine is introducing new contracts with salaries up to 460,000 hryvnias and a guaranteed deferment. The reform also provides for the involvement of foreigners.
A TCC official demanded $2,500 for deleting data regarding a conscript's wanted status. The lieutenant colonel was detained while receiving the funds.
In the Lviv region, a foreign national registered men in the "Shlyakh" system as members of a musical band. The service cost up to 12,000 dollars; the perpetrator has already been detained.
Military personnel on the front lines will be paid an average of 300,000 hryvnias under new contracts. The Cabinet of Ministers will launch the updated payment mechanism as early as June.
The SBU has detained an Odesa resident who registered over 12 Starlink terminals for Russian forces. The perpetrator faces life imprisonment for high treason.
The Ministry of Health de-defers medical personnel upon the request of the Ministry of Defense through a quota distribution system. Doctors sign a one-year contract with a guaranteed return to their primary place of employment.
A Seoul court has sentenced the former president to 30 years in prison for sending drones to Pyongyang. The purpose of the operation was to create grounds for the imposition of martial law.
241 combat engagements took place at the front, including 47 attacks repelled in the Pokrovsk direction. The AFU hit 17 enemy concentration areas and three artillery systems.
Combat operations in Ukraine have continued for over 1,569 days, surpassing the duration of the First World War. The Economist analyzes the current state of affairs and provides forecasts for the future of Putin's war.
Damage to the bridges has critically complicated the occupiers' logistics in Crimea. Zhdanov declared the beginning of an "operational pocket" and a fuel shortage on the peninsula.
13 beach zones that passed safety inspections and have access to shelters have opened in Odesa. These include Arcadia, Delfin, and inclusive locations.
Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has attacked 48 times, focusing on the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. An attempted assault toward the Antonivskyi Bridge was repelled.