War in Ukraine
Russia has involved over 261 children in subversive activities and terrorist attacks in Ukraine. The youngest is only 11 years old; recruitment also occurs through online games.
The SBU has recorded 596 strikes on Ukraine's energy system since the start of the war. Due to systematic shelling, the country lost up to 60% of its gas production.
Zelenskyy compared the current Russian aggression to German Nazism and called on the world for unity. The President honored the memory of the victims of the Second World War and the modern Russian-Ukrainian war.
Reports of a drone attack in Grozny are circulating online. OSINT analysts are reporting the attack.
Tehran demands detailed information about vessel owners and crew for passage through the strait. The movement of US and Israeli ships is now officially restricted.
In Rostov-on-Don, the area of the Empils plant and the Radar Scientific and Technical Center is on fire following explosions. These enterprises fulfill orders for the Ministry of Defense of Russia.
In Perm, drones have struck the Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez refinery for the third time in nine days. Authorities confirmed the strikes on the enterprise and evacuated employees.
208 combat engagements took place over the past day; the enemy lost 1,130 personnel. The Defense Forces struck six command posts and 91 artillery systems.
Zelenskyy confirmed the continued operation of "Ukrainian long-range sanctions" in response to Russian strikes. This refers to an oil facility in Yaroslavl, more than 700 kilometers from the border.
Ruslan Kravchenko called for the creation of an effective Special Tribunal to punish the leadership of the Russian Federation. More than 256,000 crimes of aggression against Ukraine have been recorded.
On the night of May 8, air defense forces shot down and suppressed 56 out of 67 enemy drones of various types. Eleven strikes were recorded across eight locations, along with falling debris.
Overnight, the enemy carried out 140 shellings, 10 assaults, and over 850 drone strikes on the front. President Zelenskyy stated there was no silence and promised mirror actions.
Over the past day, Russian troops lost 1,130 soldiers and 1,817 drones. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released updated statistics on the enemy's combat losses.
António Costa is preparing the EU for negotiations with the RF due to frustration with Donald Trump's actions. Zelenskyy supports coordination to increase pressure on Moscow.
The enemy is dropping counterfeit hryvnias with QR codes from drones to discredit Ukraine's leadership. Do not touch the leaflets and report any findings to law enforcement.
Germany will not evacuate its embassy from Kyiv despite Russian threats regarding attacks on May 9. Diplomats do not plan to change their presence in Ukraine.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will bring a message from Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Moscow. The plane will bypass Poland and the Baltic states due to overflight bans and will follow a "wide arc."
Pashinyan stated that Armenia is not Russia's ally on the issue of Ukraine. Yerevan provides humanitarian aid to Kyiv and has hosted Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a visit.
Occupiers struck Kramatorsk with FAB-250 bombs, resulting in the death of a man and injury to a woman. A high-rise building and three vehicles were damaged.
The Ukrainian pavilion, titled Net Making, has opened in Venice. Its centerpiece is the sculpture 'Origami Deer' by Zhanna Kadyrova, which was evacuated from Pokrovsk.
In Olsztyn, adults beat a 14-year-old Ukrainian and forced him to kiss a girl's shoes. The Consulate of Ukraine has taken the investigation of the case under its control.
156 combat engagements took place over the past day. The enemy deployed 4,869 kamikaze drones, 178 guided aerial bombs, and carried out over 2.1 thousand shellings of Ukrainian troop positions.
The President discussed the protection of infrastructure and energy sectors ahead of winter. All regional resilience plans must be implemented before the start of the heating season.
Ukraine and Sweden are preparing the supply of Gripen fighter jets for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov discussed the details with the leadership of Sweden and Saab.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Armenian ambassador over Zelenskyy's visit and his statements. Moscow was outraged by Yerevan's lack of a negative reaction to the President's speech.
Foreigners in the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be issued residence permits for the duration of their contract plus six months. It is permitted to submit documents even with expired passports.
A Russian drone attack in Zaporizhzhia has injured four people, including a teenager. Vehicles were damaged in the city, and victims are receiving medical assistance.
Latvia handed a protest note to a Russian diplomat over drones entering three districts of the country. Riga also condemned the Kremlin's threats to strike Kyiv on May 9.
In Moscow, over 450 flights were canceled or delayed due to an attack by 54 drones. The Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into the massive flight schedule disruptions.
Depression in children manifests through irritability and a loss of interest in activities. Timely professional help prevents severe consequences for mental health.