On the night of May 8, the AFU attacked an oil refinery in Yaroslavl, as well as enemy oil depots and UAV warehouses. Tor-M2 SAM systems and a Kasta-2E radar were also hit in the occupied territories.
Stanislav Bronevytskyi reported a loss of independence among SAPO prosecutors and the politicization of NABU. Oleksiy Honcharenko has summoned the heads of the agencies to a meeting of the Temporary Commission of Inquiry.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Russian Federation has concentrated 106,000 people with daily losses of a thousand soldiers. Syrskyi is introducing new rules for rotation and contracts.
The RF is massively attacking small substations with domestically produced drones instead of large facilities. This significantly destabilized Ukraine's energy system during the winter.
Three people have died due to a hantavirus outbreak on the vessel MV Hondius. The WHO is in contact with officials from at least 12 countries monitoring citizens who have returned home; five Ukrainians are on board.
From May 11 to 15, the e-Avizacja system for booking departure times will be tested at the Dorohusk checkpoint. Drivers are asked to take these changes into account when planning their trips.
As of 5:00 PM on May 8, gamma radiation levels in Ukraine remain within normal limits. Efforts to extinguish a large-scale fire continue in the Chernobyl zone.
More than 256,000 crimes of Russian aggression have been recorded, of which 225,000 are war crimes. To date, 254 individuals have been convicted, and 1,191 suspects have been formally notified of charges.
Zelenskyy discussed infrastructure protection and strengthening electronic warfare in the Dnipro region. Military officials reported on the situation at the front and security in the Black Sea.
The SBU is investigating 130,000 cases regarding Russian aggression and strikes on infrastructure. More than a thousand occupiers have already been served with notices of suspicion for committing war crimes.
A Eurobarometer survey showed that 76% of EU citizens see the war as a threat to their security. The majority supports sanctions and military aid to Ukraine.
The President visited combat brigades and noted existing supply deficits and the need to increase the production of unmanned systems. A Staff meeting will be held based on the results of these discussions.
The European Commission supported the idea of a single representative for contacts with the RF. To begin a dialogue, Moscow must cease fire and change its actions.
Umerov held talks in the US with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Zelenskyy expects a strengthening of positions and progress in the release of prisoners.
On Saturday and Sunday, a drop in temperature and short-term rains are expected in Ukraine. In Kyiv, on May 10, it will get colder, reaching 12 degrees Celsius.
Yurii Ihnat stated there is a shortage of air defense missiles due to intensive shelling. Currently, Patriot and NASAMS launchers remain half-empty.
Boyko claimed the embezzlement of $90 million in the Pro-Integriti project. The journalist accuses well-known non-governmental organizations of misappropriating the aid.
Rescuers are extinguishing fires in forest areas in a number of regions. Extinguishing efforts are complicated by landmines in the territories and weather conditions.
The Committee on Law Enforcement recommended that the Verkhovna Rada adopt draft law No. 14127 on bullying in schools. The document proposes increasing the period for imposing a fine to one year.
Kyiv plans to send experts to strengthen the security of Latvian airspace. This will help prevent incidents caused by Russian electronic warfare (EW) systems.
Rustem Umerov met with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner regarding prisoners. The parties discussed diplomatic steps to achieve peace in the war.
EU ministers will adopt sanctions against those involved in the deportation of Ukrainian children. Ukraine has already introduced restrictions against the abductors and the Russian shadow fleet.
Marco Rubio stated that US efforts to end the war in Ukraine have reached a deadlock. Washington is ready to mediate only if there is real progress.
Political analyst Oleh Lisnyi explained Moscow's change in rhetoric and the demand for the AFU to withdraw from Donbas. He emphasized the necessity of systematic strikes on Russian oil refineries.
Kyiv will apologize to Latvia if Russian electronic warfare systems altered the course of Ukrainian drones. Ukraine has previously apologized for similar incidents to the Baltic states and Finland.
The Netherlands propose directing 210 billion euros of Russian assets toward Ukraine's defense. The initiative was discussed at a closed-door meeting of EU finance ministers.
Sweden has handed over a batch of specialized equipment to Ukraine for airfield maintenance. The equipment will allow for the maintenance of runways in 24/7 readiness.
During the first four months of 2026, imports of goods totaled $32. 2 billion, while exports reached $13.9 billion. Ukraine's trade deficit increased by 59.1 percent.
The President met with soldiers of the 31st Separate Mechanized Brigade in the Oleksandrivsk direction and presented awards. Ground drones provide 60% of the logistics for this unit.
SBU drones hit an oil refinery and an oil station in Perm, 1,500 km from the border. A key oil processing unit and one of the reservoirs were damaged.
