Power substation and energy company catch fire in Chuvashia
In the Chuvash Republic of the Russian Federation, a building belonging to an energy supplier in Alatyr and a power substation in Kanash caught fire on Friday night.
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02 May 2026
Zelensky: Russia launches approximately 1,600 drones, nearly 1,100 guided bombs, and three missiles at Ukraine
Over the past week, Russia has deployed approximately 1,600 attack drones, nearly 1,100 guided bombs, and three missiles against Ukraine.
Three people wounded in Sumy region due to Russian attacks
In the Sumy region over the past 24 hours, three people were wounded, and civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged as a result of shelling.
Drone attack: Fire at industrial facility in Ternopil extinguished
In Ternopil, emergency responders extinguished a fire at an industrial facility that broke out as a result of a Russian drone attack on May 1.
Warehouse damaged due to nighttime attack on port infrastructure in Odesa region
A warehouse was damaged in a nighttime enemy attack on port infrastructure in the Odesa region.
War update: 138 combats on front lines; most attacks occur in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors
Over the past 24 hours, on May 1, 138 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front lines.
In Kherson, enemy attacks minibus, two dead, seven injured
In Kherson, the enemy attacked a minibus; two people were killed, including an employee of a municipal utility company and an unidentified woman whose identity is being determined, and several others were injured.
ADF neutralizes 142 out of 163 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces destroyed or suppressed 142 of the 163 UAVs launched by Russian invaders starting from the evening of May 1.
Russia loses 1,240 troops in war against Ukraine over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces from February 24, 2022, to May 2 2026 in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,332,950 personnel, including 1,240 over the past day.
Russian drone strikes high-rise building in Kharkiv, injuring two people
Two people were injured in Kharkiv after a Russian UAV hit a residential high-rise during the night of May 2.
Russians strike Zaporizhzhia region 857 times over past day, leaving three injured
Over the past day, Russian forces carried out 857 strikes on 45 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. Three people were wounded as a result of attacks on Zaporizhzhia district.
Twenty-four companies join private air defense initiative
As of today, 24 companies from various regions of Ukraine, including Kharkiv, Odesa, Kyiv, Poltava, and Zakarpattia regions, have joined the private air defense project.
Russian forces attack infrastructure facility in Kryvyi Rih
The Russian army is targeting an infrastructure site in Kryvyi Rih, residents report explosions.
Russian army strikes Mykolaiv's energy sector with drones
Russian forces attacked the energy infrastructure in Mykolaiv using drones.
Octopus interceptor drone proves its effectiveness in combat conditions — General Staff
The Ukrainian innovative drone interception system Octopus has demonstrated its effectiveness in real combat.
Russia strikes port infrastructure in Izmail
Russian forces attacked port infrastructure in the city of Izmail, Odesa region.
SBU detains repeat offender in Mykolaiv for directing Russian strikes on Ukrainian forces
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained a man in Mykolaiv who was tracking the coordinates of Ukraine's Defense Forces for Russian missile and drone attacks.
Romania issues air raid alert during Russian drone attack on Odesa region
In Romania, residents of Tulcea County received a RO-ALERT air raid alert following a Russian drone attack on the Odesa region.
Implementation of conscription plan: Havryliuk addresses parliament on traffic stops and body cameras at TCR servicemen
Decisions to block traffic by joint teams of the Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support and National Police representatives are made by local defense councils to implement the mobilization plan.
01 May 2026
War update: 114 clashes on frontline as Russian forces launch 53 airstrikes
Since the beginning of the day, 114 combat engagements have taken place between Ukrainian forces and Russian troops.
Explosions heard in Mykolaiv and Kharkiv
Explosions were reported in Mykolaiv and Kharkiv on Friday evening.
Injury toll from Russian drone attack on Ternopil rises to 12
The number of people injured in a Russian drone attack on Ternopil has risen to 12, and police have set up an emergency response hub.
Zelensky announces strengthening of air defense: Decisions made for Dnipro and Odesa
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said after another massive Russian drone attack that Ukraine is reinforcing its air defense and intensifying work with partners. In particular, decisions have already been made for Dnipro and Odesa.
Drone attack on Ternopil: fire contained, nine hits on industrial facilities reported
In Ternopil, rescuers have contained a fire that broke out as a result of enemy drone strikes.
USF hits four Russian aircraft in Russia's Chelyabinsk region
The Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck four Russian aircraft, including a Su-57 and a Su-34, at the Shagol airfield in Chelyabinsk, Russian Federation.
Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region nearly 50 times since morning, leaving four injured
Russian forces carried out almost 50 attacks using drones and artillery on two districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring four people.
New foreign components have again been found in Russian drones – Vlasiuk
Despite sanctions imposed on Russia, new Western-made parts produced in 2025 continue to be discovered in drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine, indicating sanction evasion and the need to strengthen pressure.
Ukrenergo forecasts no power outages for Saturday
No electricity consumption restrictions are planned in Ukraine on Saturday, May 2.
Russian shelling in Kherson region leaves one killed, five injured
In the Kherson region, one person died and five people, including a police officer, were injured as a result of Russian attacks.
Injury toll after Russian attack in Ternopil rises to 11
In Ternopil, the number of people injured as a result of the Russian attack has risen to 11.