War in Ukraine
In the past 24 hours, the AFU eliminated 1,050 occupiers and 92 enemy artillery systems. Total losses of the Russian army since the start of the invasion have reached 1.33 million people.
On May 6, Ukraine marks the Infantry Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, International No Diet Day, and World Asthma Day. Today also marks No Homework Day and various name days.
During the attack on the plant in Cheboksary, one of the six FP-5 missiles reached its target. This is a higher air defense penetration rate compared to Russian Kh-101 missiles.
An unofficial network for technology exchange and drone supplies operates between the countries. Taiwan is studying the experience of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to prepare its own society for war.
The US Army launched a Tomahawk missile from the Typhon system in the Philippines for the first time. China accused the US of destabilization and demands the immediate removal of the weapons.
The AFU struck the VNIIR-Progress plant, which produces antennas for Russian missiles and drones. This could critically complicate the navigation of "Shaheds" and guided aerial bombs.
The American BRAWLR system is being integrated into naval drones for the mass downing of Shaheds. The platform carries up to 46 missiles and has already undergone combat trials.
Global oil inventories fell by 200 million barrels in April due to the war in the Middle East. Fuel reserves have reached an eight-year low.
Spain will accept the MV Hondius liner following the deaths of three people from hantavirus. Passengers will be examined and repatriated upon arrival in the Canary Islands.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Sergey Lavrov at the request of the Russian Federation. The parties discussed the war in Ukraine, bilateral relations, and Iran.
Fighters of the Española brigade were arrested in Sevastopol for illegal arms trafficking. The court remanded the suspects in custody following the disbandment of their unit.
In Texas, a 69-year-old man opened fire in a shopping mall due to a business dispute. Two people were killed, and three other wounded individuals are currently in the hospital.
Saudi Aramco has cut the price of Arab Light crude for Asia by $4 per barrel. The cost remains at record levels due to the war and restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.
155 combat engagements took place at the front over the past day. The enemy deployed over 6,000 kamikaze drones and carried out 2,600 shellings of our troops' positions.
The US State Department has approved the sale of 1,532 JDAM-ER kits and related equipment to Ukraine. The deal, valued at $373.6 million, will strengthen self-defense capabilities.
Russian strikes across Ukraine killed 27 people and injured 120. The occupiers attacked civilian infrastructure and killed 12 people in Zaporizhzhia.
The occupation authorities of Crimea reported a drone attack. Explosions were recorded near the airfield in Saky and a Russian electronic warfare center.
Minister Sybiha stated that the Russian Federation is ignoring the peace proposal and attacking civilians in Kramatorsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro. The strikes have resulted in dozens of casualties.
Due to the attack on Dnipro, the number of wounded has increased to 16 people, with 14 currently in hospitals. Four people were killed; their families will be paid 300,000 hryvnias each.
The number of wounded in Zaporizhzhia has risen to 37 as more people sought medical assistance. As a result of the May 5 attack, 12 residents of the city were killed.
A day of mourning has been declared in Zaporizhzhia on May 6 for those killed in the attack on May 5. The Russian shelling claimed the lives of 12 people, and another 16 were injured.
Five people were killed and 12 wounded due to a strike on Kramatorsk with three FAB-250 aerial bombs. Debris removal and the search for victims continue at the impact sites.
Budanov initiated the creation of a unified center for recruiting foreigners to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The unit will support volunteers at all stages of their military service.
Britain has imposed sanctions against 35 entities for recruiting foreigners for the war. Zelenskyy announced new restrictions against the aggressor as early as this month.
As a result of the Russian shelling of Zaporizhzhia, 12 people were killed and 16 others were injured. Rescue operations and the verification of casualty data are ongoing.
The Pechersk Court of Kyiv has set bail for Vitaliy Hersak at 10 million hryvnias. He is accused of illicit enrichment amounting to 22 million hryvnias.
A drone attack halted operations at the Kirishi Refinery due to damage to three distillation units. The facility accounted for approximately 7% of Russia's oil refining.
Russia struck the center of Kramatorsk with aerial bombs; five dead and five wounded have been reported. A rescue operation is ongoing at the scene.
A course on the rules of war consisting of 8 modules and 21 lessons has launched in Army+. Service members will learn how to document crimes and will be able to receive a certificate.
As a result of the strike with three aerial bombs on Kramatorsk, at least three people were killed and five wounded. Emergency services and medics are working at the scene.