Russia fires almost 20 guided bombs at Ukraine every day – military spox
Russian troops have resumed massive missile and aerial bombardment to destroy Western equipment and critical infrastructure in Ukraine, firing almost 20 guided bombs every day.
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02 May 2023
Seven civilians injured in Russia's shelling of Kherson region
Russian troops shelled the city of Kherson and villages in the Bilozerka community, Kherson region, on May 2, injuring seven civilians.
Decision on F-16s will depend on outcome of Ukrainian counteroffensive - Kuleba
The decision to transfer F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine is a matter of time and will be related to the outcome of a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
In Uman, 127 victims of rocket attack seek help
The Uman City Council received 127 applications for financial assistance after Russia's missile attack on a high-rise building on April 28.
Russia keeps one missile carrier with four Kalibr in Black Sea
Russia holds eight warships on combat duty in the Black Sea, including one missile carrier with four Kalibr cruise missiles on board.
Russians organize forced medical examinations of children in Luhansk region
On the temporarily occupied territory of the Luhansk region, Russian invaders conduct forced medical examinations of children, threatening them with deregistration in children's hospitals and the inability to obtain certificates for schools or kindergartens in case of failure to attend.
Ukrainian, Polish commanders discuss security in northern Ukraine
Lieutenant General Serhii Naiev, Commander of the Ukrainian Joint Forces, and Lieutenant General Tomasz Piotrowski, Operational Commander of the Polish Armed Forces, have discussed the security situation in Ukraine's northern regions and agreed on the further exchange of information.
Zelensky's decrees on extension of martial law, mobilization pass Rada committee
The Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence recommends that the parliament approve draft laws on the approval of presidential decrees extending martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine from May 20 for 90 days.
Russia should be forced to make 'Crimean gesture of goodwill' – Ukraine intelligence
Russia should be forced to make a "Crimean gesture of goodwill," according to Andrii Cherniak, a representative of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense.
Russian army shells border in Kharkiv region, woman injured
Russian troops in the morning fired at border settlements in Kharkiv region, one person was wounded.
Ukraine to start receiving ammunition for Gepard systems in Aug - Scholz
Ukraine can expect to receive ammunition for Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, donated by Germany, from August this year.
Russian troops shell three districts of Kharkiv region overnight, two injured
Yesterday, on May 1, the Russian army shelled three districts of the Kharkiv region, injuring two people and damaging private houses.
Russian army shells border of Chernihiv, Sumy regions at night and in the morning
From 22:00 on May 1 to 08:00 on May 2, the Russian army fired four times at the border of the Chernihiv and the Sumy regions.
Russia has shifted its rhetoric on missile attacks against Ukraine - ISW
Russia's Ministry of Defense has changed its rhetoric and is actively describing strike campaigns ahead of a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
Russia has logistical problems in war against Ukraine - British intelligence
Logistics problems remain key for Russia in its military campaign against Ukraine.
Russians kill 478 children in Ukraine
Russian invaders have already killed 478 children in Ukraine.
Four civilians injured by enemy shelling in Huliaipole
Four people were injured by enemy shelling in Huliaipole, Zaporizhzhia region.
Ground Forces commander visits Ukrainian fighters in Bakhmut area
Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, has said that Bakhmut stands thanks to the dedication and professionalism of the Ukrainian military.
Two civilians injured in Russian shelling of Donetsk region
Two civilians were injured in Russian shelling of Donetsk region on May 1.
Ukrainian defenders already eliminated about 191,420 Russian invaders
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 191,420 Russian troops in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to May 2, 2023, including 460 invaders over the past day alone.
Two people injured as invaders shell community in Mykolaiv region
On Monday evening, May 1, Russian troops again struck a settlement of Kutsurub community, Mykolaiv region, using multiple launch rocket systems.
Invaders attack Kherson region 71 times in past day, two civilians injured
The Russian army shelled Kherson region 71 times on May 1.
Russian army shells Nikopol with heavy artillery
Russian troops shelled Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, on the night of May 2.
Russian forces ban entry of civilians without local registration in Zaporizhzhia region
The Russian invaders have strengthened counter-intelligence and police regimes in the temporarily captured territory of Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukrainian Air Force destroyed three Russian missile systems – General Staff
The Ukrainian Air Force destroyed three Russian anti-aircraft missile systems and struck seven clusters of enemy personnel over the past day.
Police, volunteers evacuate 366 children from Kherson region
Police officers and volunteers have evacuated 366 children from the districts of Kherson region that are under constant fire from Russian forces.
White House announces new military aid package for Ukraine
The United States has provided Ukraine with almost 100% of the military aid it requested, and intends to deliver a new package of support soon.
Two Canadian volunteer soldiers killed in battle for Bakhmut
Two Canadian volunteer soldiers have been killed in battles for Bakhmut. They were both serving with Ukraine's International Legion.
Zaluzhnyi, Milley discuss Russian missile attacks, situation on battlefield
As part of a continuous dialogue with partners, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi has had a phone conversation with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark A. Milley.
Putin likely sought to present himself as commander-in-chief of successful invasion of Ukraine - ISW
Russian President Vladimir Putin's reluctance to appoint an overall theater commander for his invasion of Ukraine has had cascading effects on the Russian military including fueling intense fictionalization, disorganizing command structures, and feeding unattainable expectations.