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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.
There is a shortage of 270 billion hryvnias for the army and the reform of military salaries. Meanwhile, 40 billion from the Ministry of Defense budget was transferred to the Reserve Fund.
The SBU has exposed three heads of Territorial Recruitment Centers (TCC) in the Ternopil region who were re-registering individuals already called up for service. The falsification affected data concerning more than 70 conscripts.
Russian intelligence officer Artem Shmul recruited teenagers to set fire to military vehicles in Odesa. The SBU has charged him in absentia with terrorism.
Over the past day, 251 combat engagements took place at the front, a third of which were in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. The enemy deployed over 9,000 kamikaze drones.
The General Staff reported 196 combat engagements and massive attacks with drones and guided bombs. The highest enemy activity was recorded in the Pokrovsk direction.
The President discussed the implementation of the plan for long-range strikes on the territory of the Russian Federation. Ukrainian Flamingo missiles hit a plant in Cheboksary and oil facilities.
Air Defense destroyed 59,000 targets and repelled 25 airstrikes in a month. Thanks to innovations and private groups, 95% of the interception process has been automated.
Six individuals will stand trial in Odesa for the embezzlement of UAH 20. 7 million during the procurement of uninterruptible power supplies for traffic lights. Officials and businessmen inflated tender prices.
Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has carried out 73 attacks, focusing on the Pokrovsk direction. A breakthrough attempt was recorded in the area of Bilohrudyi Island.
Three officials are suspected of extorting 274,000 hryvnias in exchange for combat duty payments. The court has ordered them to be held in custody with the option of posting bail.
Over the past day, 234 combat engagements took place, a quarter of which were in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. The enemy deployed 9,834 drones and launched 103 airstrikes against positions.
180 combat engagements took place at the front over the past day. The enemy deployed over 6,200 drones and dropped nearly 200 guided aerial bombs on the positions of the Defense Forces.
The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has referred to court the case of a serviceman who sold weapons found at Russian positions. He attempted to sell foreign rifles and grenades for dollars.
Syrskyi approved the concept for the development of missile forces until 2030. The plan provides for the creation of domestic missiles, which, combined with drones, will ensure a strike range of up to 2,000 kilometers.
Due to alerts, the NMT in the Odesa region lasted 13 hours; children were not provided with access to water or food. Ombudsman Lubinets stated there was a violation of participants' rights and demands a response from the Ministry of Education and Science.
Syrskyi visited units in the Donetsk region and coordinated actions with commanders. The enemy is suffering heavy losses despite superiority in manpower and equipment.
Zelenskyy expects assistance from partners to support the AFU's transition to a contract-based system and salary payments. E3 leaders supported the strengthening of sanctions against Russia.
The Chonhar Bridge has been struck by drones once more; vehicle traffic across the facility has been completely halted. Transport is being rerouted through Armiansk and Perekop.
As a result of overnight strikes on the Kharkiv region, three people were killed, including a pregnant woman. More than 20 people were injured, and significant destruction was recorded.
The Netherlands has completed its participation in Mission Interflex, which has trained 63,000 personnel. Going forward, Britain will conduct only specialized training for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Verkhovna Rada proposes to punish TCC (Territorial Recruitment Center) employees for illegal detention and seizure of phones. Such actions could face from 5 to 12 years of imprisonment.