Ukraine

Russian troops attacked and damaged civilian railroad infrastructure, including the train station and tracks, in Kherson.

On the night of May 8, 2024, Russian troops launched a combined attack on Ukraine using 76 air targets - 55 missiles and 21 attack drones, of which 59 were successfully intercepted by Ukrainian air defense systems.

On the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II, Russia launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine, firing more than 50 missiles and more than 20 "shaheds" at infrastructure in several regions.

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 477,430 personnel and 7,418 tanks.

Ukraine celebrates the Day of Reconciliation and Victory over Nazism on May 8, instead of the Soviet Victory Day on May 9, to honor the 9 million Ukrainians who died in World War II, including 5 million civilians and 3-4 million military personnel.

A series of explosions occurred in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, amid widespread air raid alerts and warnings of Russian missile and drone attacks across the country.

Euroclear will decide to confiscate 87-89% of the proceeds from frozen Russian assets worth €2-3 billion in the coming weeks.

Romania will consider supplying Ukraine with one of its Patriot air defense systems to protect it from Russian air attacks, President Klaus Iohannis said after meeting with US President Joe Biden.

Ukraine's Armed Forces have made progress in the Lyman sector, improving the tactical situation in the area of Serebryany forestry, said a spokesman for the Khortytsia Regional Military Command.

Yermak discussed with former NATO Chief Rasmussen and other international figures a draft report on Ukraine's future membership in NATO, preparations for the Peace Summit in Switzerland, and the need for security guarantees and support from partner countries in the context of the ongoing war with Russia.

Ukrainian singers Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil have reached the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 along with artists from Serbia, Portugal, Slovenia, Lithuania, Finland, Cyprus, Croatia, Ireland, and Luxembourg.

Russian shelling led to a fire of about 300 hectares of coniferous forest in the Liman community of Donetsk region, the consequences of which the prosecutor's office documented as a war crime.

Cape Verde became the first African country to confirm its participation in the Peace Summit initiated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, following a telephone conversation between Zelenskyy and Cape Verdean Prime Minister Ulysses Correia e Silva.

alyona alyona and Jerry Heil performed the song "Teresa & Maria" as the fifth entry from Ukraine in the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, Sweden.

Ukraine is preparing meetings and documents that will make news in the coming weeks, including new visits by partners, new security agreements, the start of negotiations with the European Union in June, and preparations for the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland.

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal held an online meeting with his Bulgarian counterpart Dimitar Glavchev to discuss Ukraine's military needs and Bulgaria's support for Ukraine's integration into the EU and NATO.

The National Bank of Ukraine expects currency liberalization to cost Ukraine about $5-5. 5 billion, but considers it a productive investment to facilitate capital flows and economic recovery.

The NBU expects businesses to use the opportunities of currency liberalization responsibly by returning export earnings to Ukraine rather than keeping them abroad.

On May 7, the Russian occupation forces conducted 64 combat engagements, launching 1 missile, 40 air strikes and 72 rocket attacks, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure, while Ukrainian troops repelled numerous attacks in many directions.

President Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, who confirmed Finland's participation in the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland on June 15-16.

Ukraine and Poland discussed strengthening cooperation in cyber defense against Russian cyberattacks that affect both countries.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has supported the creation of a separate branch of the Armed Forces called the Unmanned Systems Forces to effectively use unmanned systems in the air, on land and at sea for strategic, operational and tactical advantage over Russia.

Ukraine is working to ensure global representation and participation of leaders at the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland to restore the full force and effectiveness of the UN Charter to achieve a just peace.

Ukraine's representatives Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil are among the top five contenders for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, and according to bookmakers' forecasts, Ukraine will share the lead with Croatia in the first semifinal.

Latvia has donated communication equipment worth about 100,000 euros to Ukraine as part of the IT Coalition program, helping Ukrainian brigades to establish communication on the front line.

The Cabinet of Ministers held a meeting to prepare for the supply of generators to critical infrastructure facilities for the next heating season, which will help decentralize the energy system and make it less vulnerable to Russian attacks.

In 2023, the Ukrainian government implemented the state budget under martial law, but did not allocate all possible resources to finance measures to repel Russia's armed aggression and eliminate its consequences, according to the analysis of the Accounting Chamber.

a Russian drone crashed on the territory of a kindergarten in the Belgorod region, leading to the evacuation of 47 children and 30 employees.

President Zelenskyy discussed with Latvian President Rinkēvičs the consolidation of global support for the Peace Summit and thanked Latvia for signing a bilateral security agreement and for its commitment to allocate 0. 25% of GDP annually to support Ukraine.

Repair and construction of shelters, restoration of damaged housing: Kiper told the details of the meeting with the UN coordinator.