Air defense forces shot down and suppressed 220 out of 227 enemy drones of various types. Seven hits were recorded in six locations; the enemy attack is currently ongoing.
Slovak Prime Minister Fico stated that a peace agreement with Russia is impossible without Ukraine's consent. The country supports Kyiv's accession to the EU and is preparing a meeting in Yerevan.
The President imposed sanctions against Andriy Bohdan and four other individuals for 10 years. The decree provides for the blocking of assets and the deprivation of state awards.
The Peruvian Prosecutor's Office is investigating the recruitment of its citizens for the war under the guise of employment. There are reports of 13 citizens killed on the front lines in Ukraine.
Ukraine ranked 55th in the press freedom index, overtaking the United States. The global level of media freedom has dropped to a 25-year historical low.
President Zelenskyy met with the head of the Cabinet of Ministers Yulia Svyrydenko to discuss financial support and strengthening the government. Some of the personnel decisions will be made next week.
In the Russian Federation, the approval rate for loans to new clients has dropped to 17%. Due to strict conditions, Russians are turning to illegal shadow lenders en masse.
The President of Ukraine reported specific activity from Belarus. He also announced new sanction packages and negotiations in May.
According to the Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Kyiv views such cooperation as an opportunity to strengthen security and economic ties with partners.
The President of Ukraine discussed European integration and the strengthening of bilateral relations with the Prime Minister of Slovakia. The leaders are preparing for a personal meeting in Kyiv and Bratislava in the near future.
Trump has focused on Iran, pushing Ukraine to the background. In response, the EU has allocated 90 billion euros in aid and is preparing its own defense autonomy.
Attacks on Russian infrastructure have reduced oil refining volumes to 4. 69 million barrels per day. This is the industry's lowest figure in the last 16 years.
Due to the deficit in the army, the authorities may change their approach to the deferment of specialists. Qualified enterprise employees are being considered as a resource for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, stated MP Serhiy Nahorniak.
The Czech Foreign Ministry denied banning Fico's plane from flying to Moscow through its airspace. At the same time, a number of other European countries did indeed refuse to provide their airspace for the flight.
Since the beginning of this year, the occupiers have exported 60,000 tons of wheat from Mariupol on eight vessels. The port has been transformed into a hub for metal exports and logistics.
In Bryansk, unknown individuals damaged mobilization posters at bus stops and on lamp posts. These actions are being positioned as part of a protest campaign titled "Not My Army."
The Center for Countering Disinformation warns that the Kremlin is preparing protests near Ukrainian embassies. Russian propaganda is using fakes about the events in Odesa to discredit Ukraine.
A Russian drone violated Romanian airspace during a night attack on Izmail. The country's Ministry of Defense scrambled two F-16 fighter jets for surveillance.
The founder of the center committed violence against girls aged 8 to 14 for 15 years. Ten victims have been identified, and the perpetrator has been detained without the right to bail. He faces a severe sentence, up to life imprisonment.
Fires broke out at a substation and an energy sales company office in the cities of Kanash and Alatyr. Local residents report hearing explosions before the fires started.
During the day, 138 combat engagements took place, and the enemy deployed nearly 10,000 kamikaze drones. The AFU eliminated 1,240 invaders and destroyed 73 artillery systems.
Air Defense forces shot down and suppressed 142 out of 163 drones of various types launched by the enemy. 17 hits were recorded at 12 locations, along with falling debris.
The US is delaying the delivery of missile systems to allies due to weapon shortages caused by the war in Iran. The lack of weaponry is already negatively impacting Ukraine's defense.
Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders liquidated 1,240 occupiers and 2,305 enemy UAVs. Additionally, 73 artillery systems and 265 units of motor vehicles were destroyed.
In April, the enemy seized 11. 9% less territory than in March, despite an increase in the number of assaults. The greatest advances were recorded in the Donetsk region.
On Saturday, May 2, variable cloudiness is expected in Ukraine, with light rain occurring only in the south. Daytime temperatures will reach 15°C, and up to 18°C in the far west.
The U. S. 2027 budget lacks funding for the USAI program for Ukraine. The Pentagon is calling on Europe to more actively finance military support for Kyiv.
Instead of mass assaults, the occupiers are now using groups of 2-4 people for stealthy infiltration. This allows the enemy to avoid detection by drones.
Eight militants were sentenced to 15 years in prison for assaulting AFU positions in eastern Ukraine. Among the convicts are residents of Crimea, Donbas, and one prisoner from the Russian Federation.
In 2026, the RF plans to recruit 18,500 foreigners for the war against Ukraine. Currently, tens of thousands of mercenaries from 48 countries are fighting in the occupying army.
