Russians are attacking Zaporizhzhia again. Explosions were heard once more in the regional center. Enemy drones attacked a gas station.
Ukraine declares a ceasefire from midnight on May 6 for the sake of preserving human lives. Zelenskyy called on the Russian Federation to take real steps to end the war.
Robert Fico will meet with Putin in Moscow on May 9 to honor the memory of fallen soldiers. The Slovak Prime Minister will not attend the military parade.
As a result of the strike on Vilniansk, two people were killed and four were wounded. The occupiers hit a church and a market; Andrii Sybiha called for Russia to be punished.
The US shot down seven Iranian boats following the shelling of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Only a South Korean cargo ship was damaged as a result of the attacks.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the restoration of dialogue between the countries following a meeting with the Prime Ministers of Slovakia and Georgia.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced a truce for May 8-9 and is threatening strikes on Kyiv if the events are disrupted. Zelenskyy called such proposals cynical.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that there have been no official proposals regarding a truce. He considers a one-day ceasefire to be unserious against the backdrop of constant attacks.
Zelenskyy announced the return of US political attention to Ukraine. Funds from the new package will be directed toward the production of drones and EW systems as early as this summer.
Defense Forces struck UAV, ammunition, and fuel depots in the occupied territories. The destruction of a Pantsir-S1 system and a P-18 radar station has been confirmed.
During the day on May 4, air defense forces neutralized 70 out of 88 enemy drones of various types. Hits by a ballistic missile and 14 attack UAVs were recorded.
Air defense groups consisting of veteran employees have been created in Ukrainian ports to protect infrastructure. They are subordinate to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and have already shot down the first enemy drones.
Zelenskyy's visit to Yerevan has triggered aggression from Russian propagandists due to the loss of influence over Armenia. Moscow is tightening security and preparing for communication restrictions.
As a result of the Russian strike on Merefa, 7 people were killed and dozens more were injured. Andrii Sybiha called on the world to help Ukraine strengthen its air defense and put pressure on the aggressor.
Due to fear of assassination attempts, Putin has restricted travel and tightened control over the elites. Experts consider the regime stable despite growing internal tension.
The death toll in Merefa has risen following the passing of a 59-year-old man in the hospital. Another 14 wounded are currently under the supervision of Kharkiv medics.
Foreign Minister Sybiha discussed the use of Belarus for Russian aggression with Tsikhanouskaya. The parties agreed on further cooperation to ensure security in the region.
Zelenskyy met with Georgian Prime Minister Kobakhidze in Yerevan due to open issues between the countries. The parties agreed on further cooperation and dialogue.
Transnistria's military potential is limited to local provocations only. In the event of an attack, Ukraine is capable of quickly eliminating the threat with Moldova's consent.
Plant officials are suspected of embezzling 64 million on defective railcars. Due to low-quality steel, critical defects and cracks were discovered in the new rolling stock.
Zelenskyy met with Pashinyan during the first visit to Armenia in 24 years. They discussed security challenges and the restoration of economic cooperation in Kyiv.
The former instructor transmitted AFU coordinates to the FSB and received a 6,000 dollar reward. An Odesa court sentenced the foreign national to 8 years and 6 months of imprisonment.
As a result of the missile strike on Merefa, six people were killed, and the number of wounded has risen to 36. The community has declared a three-day period of mourning for the victims.
Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has attacked the AFU 59 times, focusing on the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk directions. Massive shelling of border areas continues.
Zelenskyy and Costa discussed opening six negotiation clusters with the EU. Ukraine expects the unblocking of 90 billion euros in financial aid.
Russia attacked five Naftogaz facilities in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions. The operation of damaged equipment has been halted due to fires and destruction.
An entrepreneur who re-registered her business under Russian laws and renovated administrative buildings for the occupiers has been exposed in Kyiv. She received over 630,000 hryvnias for these services.
The captain of the tanker Jin Hui has been detained in Sweden for forgery of documents. The vessel, which is under EU sanctions, is likely part of Russia's shadow fleet.
As a result of the strike on Merefa, six people were killed, and the number of wounded has risen to 24. Among the victims are two teenagers aged 16 and 17.
In Moscow, a drone hit a building on Mosfilmovskaya Street. An expert considers strikes on air defense systems in the Moscow region more likely than attacks on Red Square during the parade.