War in Ukraine
Nine people were injured due to the drone strike on Kharkiv, including three children. Damage to 38 residential buildings was recorded in the city's private sector.
Law enforcement officers detained a soldier who beat a fellow serviceman in front of the formation in Dnipro, filmed it on video, and later deserted. He faces up to 12 years in prison for torture and desertion.
The enemy attacked the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv with UAVs, damaging houses, cars, and a kiosk. Six civilians were injured, including girls aged 7 and 15.
Explosions were heard and smoke appeared in the Russian city of Perm on May 7. Sirens were active in the city and the "Kovyor" (Carpet) plan was announced; there is no information regarding casualties.
Fernand Kartheiser is inviting MEPs to a meeting with the Russian State Duma in June. He refused to name the European politicians or officials to whom he sent the invitations. The EU has called this an attempt to draw politicians into cooperation with the Kremlin.
US fuel exports reached a record high due to the war with Iran and global shortages. Domestic gasoline prices have risen to a four-year high.
The disease is transmitted from rodents, specifically mice, and can range from a mild course to severe complications. There is no specific treatment, so prevention and protection are crucial.
Energy consumption is increasing due to the heat and air conditioning, but no rolling blackouts are planned. Shelling has cut off power for some residents in five regions of Ukraine.
The case of Lieutenant Yuri Kim for the executions in Bucha has been sent to court. His involvement in 17 murders and 20 crimes against civilians has been established.
157 combat engagements took place over the past day; the enemy launched over 9,000 drones. The AFU eliminated 890 occupiers and destroyed 61 enemy artillery systems.
Minister Sprūds suggested that the drones could have been flying from Ukraine toward targets in Russia. The origin of these devices is currently being clarified.
Drones entered Latvia from the territory of the Russian Federation, two of which crashed. One drone hit an empty storage tank at an oil depot in the city of Rēzekne.
Ukraine officially honors the victory over Nazism on May 8, following the European tradition. May 9 is now celebrated as Europe Day instead of the Soviet holiday.
A pregnant woman and a man were injured due to the overnight Russian attack in Dnipro. In total, there are four wounded in the region and infrastructure has been damaged.
In Naro-Fominsk, Moscow region, local residents reported explosions. The target was the Nara military-logistics complex of the Ministry of Defense of Russia.
On the night of May 7, the enemy launched 102 drones at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed 92 targets, with eight hits recorded and debris falling at four locations.
Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 890 Russian servicemen and destroyed 1,851 drones. The enemy also lost 61 artillery systems and equipment.
Poland will forgive Fico's visit to the Russian Federation if Slovakia unblocks aid to Ukraine. Sikorski noted positive changes in the Slovak Prime Minister's attitude toward Kyiv.
The Argentine government has detained Dmitry Novikov, the leader of the La Compañía network. The organization discredited President Javier Milei for his support of Ukraine.
A mobilized soldier deserted from service and organized the arson of Defense Forces' vehicles in Kyiv using drug-addicted individuals. The perpetrator faces up to eight years in prison.
Rustem Umerov will meet with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in Miami this week. The meeting will take place against the backdrop of a lack of progress in peace negotiations.
In the Kherson region, occupiers are forcing students to clean memorials instead of preparing for exams. Children are being used as free labor for propaganda events leading up to May 9th.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is asking Western allies for air defense systems to prepare for intensive winter shelling. In the summer, the Kremlin plans new offensives despite significant losses and resource problems.
Cadets of the Penza Artillery Institute will be involved in protecting oil depots from drones. This is due to the inability of air defense systems to repel increasing strikes.
The Russian Federation uses cyberattacks and disinformation to destabilize Poland. The goal of these operations is to undermine trust and block the logistics hub for aid to Ukraine.
Since May 1, at least 70 civilians have been killed and over 500 wounded in Ukraine. The UN has recorded numerous strikes on cities in various regions of the country.
Russians are blocking the evacuation and aid to residents of the occupied Kherson region. The MFA asks the UN and the Red Cross to save over 6,000 civilians.
In the Novoslobidska hromada, a 53-year-old man was killed due to a UAV strike on a house. Another 76-year-old man was wounded as a result of an attack on a car.
Parades for Victory Day have been completely canceled in at least 15 regions of the Russian Federation. In Moscow and St. Petersburg, events will take place without the use of military equipment.
The President announced amendments to the law on civilian weapons following the shooting in Kyiv. A parliamentary group is adapting the new norms to European Union legislation.