A woman was detained in Odesa region on suspicion of killing her 9-month-old daughter. The mother, angered by the child's crying, caused her injuries that led to death by suffocation.
On the night of May 4, Kyiv was attacked by UAVs, explosions were heard in the city. Air defense forces are working to eliminate the threat in the sky over the capital, residents are urged to remain in shelters.
During the day, 180 combat clashes took place at the front. The enemy is most active in the Pokrovsky and Novopavlivsky directions, where fierce battles are ongoing.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine warns about the snake activity season. Three types of venomous snakes live in Ukraine: the common viper, the steppe viper, and Nikolsky's viper, meeting with which requires caution.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported the destruction of the second enemy aircraft in occupied Crimea. Military warehouses were also destroyed, and fighting continues in Donetsk region.
In the village of Bilky, a 70-year-old man is suspected of keeping his 68-year-old wife on a chain for 10 days. The police released the woman and opened a criminal case.
Volodymyr Zelensky announced new sanctions against Russia's allies. Defense support and decisions on further cooperation with key countries are also expected.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Siyarto reacted to Zelenskyy's criticism of the blocking of Ukraine's accession to the EU. He stated that Kyiv should take Hungary's opinion into account.
From May 1, the basic training period for former "partially fit" will be reduced to one month and physical activity will be reduced. They will be assigned to support units, TCCs and other units.
The Kremlin expressed dissatisfaction with the invitation of Ukrainian soldiers to the parade for Victory Day over Nazism in Great Britain. Peskov called it disrespect for World War II veterans.
Yaroslava Mahuchikh won her tenth consecutive victory at the Diamond League stage in Shanghai, taking a height of 2. 00 m. Yulia Levchenko finished fourth with the best result of the season.
BC Dnipro defeated Kyiv-Basket in the final series of the Superleague Favbet playoffs and became the champion of Ukraine in basketball for the second time in a row. The game ended with a score of 69:66.
The Kremlin stated that a truce for the May holidays is a test of Kyiv's readiness for peace. Zelenskyy places responsibility for the safety of world leaders on the Russian Federation.
In the occupied Kherson region, 12 Russian soldiers left their positions, dressed in civilian clothes. Among the deserters is a citizen of Moldova who was recruited through a recruitment center.
In the decisive match of the 2025 World Cup, the Ukrainian national ice hockey team lost to Japan with a score of 2:3. Now the team's entry into the elite division depends on the results of the matches of Italy, Romania, Great Britain and Poland.
Warm and windy weather is expected in Ukraine on May 4, with rain and thunderstorms in some places. The air temperature will reach +27 degrees, but a cold snap is expected from Monday.
A 59-year-old Georgian native is on trial in Greece for collecting data in the port of Alexandroupolis, which is key to helping Ukraine. He allegedly transmitted information to the GRU through a Georgian citizen in Lithuania.
Russian troops launched a direct air strike on the building of the fire and rescue unit in Kupyansk. Fortunately, there were no casualties, at the time of the strike, rescuers were on call.
In the former village of Puzhnyky, a Polish-Ukrainian group discovered the remains of about 30 people. Artifacts were also found: buttons, shoes, coins and crosses.
Zelenskyy stated his readiness for a 30-day ceasefire but cannot guarantee the safety of foreign leaders in Moscow on May 9. Ukraine is in favor of a 30-day ceasefire.
Ukraine is ready for air defense systems to be a contribution to the fund provided for by the agreement with the USA on mineral resources. Zelenskyy stressed that the agreement will protect US investments and the territory of Ukraine.
Ukrainian military destroyed a Russian Su-30 with a Magura naval drone for the first time in the world. The cost of the aircraft is about 50 million dollars, the operation was carried out near Novorossiysk.
Ukraine seeks to obtain security guarantees from the United States to prevent future attacks by Russia. Models with a foreign contingent and support, as in Israel, are being considered.
Zelenskyy reported that he discussed with Trump a 30-day ceasefire, sanctions against the Russian Federation, air defense and an agreement on US access to Ukraine's natural resources. Moscow rejects US demands for a ceasefire.
Ukraine is planning a meeting of national security advisors from the US, Great Britain, France and Germany to discuss the peace process.
On May 3, the Ukrainian national ice hockey team will play a match against Japan, a victory in which will allow them to play in the elite division for the first time in 18 years. Broadcast at 12:30 on «Suspilne Sport».
Today in Dnipro, the third match of the Super League Favbet final series will take place, in which the teams will determine the champion of Ukraine. "Cherkasy Monkeys" won the bronze medals of the championship.
The Russian army has slowed down its offensive, but losses remain high – 160,000 in 4 months of 2025. The biggest losses were in January – 48,060 people.
Tembi Bruce stated that the US may stop being a mediator in negotiations between Ukraine and Russia if there is no progress. The decision will depend on the president and the Secretary of State.
Ukrainian soldiers will join the parade in Great Britain on May 5 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. This symbolizes support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
