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.
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02 May 2023
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.
Reznikov: Production of spare parts for some Western equipment types launched in Ukraine
Maintenance and repair of Western equipment is an important task. The production of some spare parts has already been launched in Ukraine.
01 May 2023
Russians suffered 100,000 casualties just over fighting in Bakhmut – White House
Over the past five months, Russian troops have lost 100,000 soldiers in killed and injured during battles for the Donetsk region’s Bakhmut.
President Zelensky: Russian invaders will receive our response to every attack
Russian invaders will receive Ukraine’s response to every attack, and Ukrainian warriors ensure this every day and every night.
Russians attack residential areas of Kherson, Kizomys
Russian troops have shelled the Kherson region’s residential areas, namely in the city of Kherson and the village of Kizomys.
Explosion occurs at Russian headquarters in Zaporizhzhia region’s Mykhailivka
Around 02:30 p.m., May 1, 2023, an explosion occurred at a Russian headquarters in the Zaporizhzhia region’s temporarily occupied village of Mykhailivka.
Ukraine repels over 30 Russian attacks on four axes
On Monday, Ukraine’s defense forces repelled more than 30 Russian attacks in the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Marinka areas.
Ukraine’s border guards down Russian UAV using anti-drone gun
In Donetsk region, Ukrainian border guards downed a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle employing an anti-drone gun.
Enemy troops shell two districts of Kharkiv region. Two people injured
Two people were injured as the Russians shelled Kharkiv region on May 1.
Russian aircraft strike Huliaypole, injuring civilians
On Monday, May 1, Russian troops attacked the town of Huliaypole in Zaporizhzhia region from the air. Three civilians were injured.
General Tarnavskyi: Enemy loses more than one company killed, wounded in Avdiivka, Marinka directions
Over the past day, the enemy unsuccessfully attacked Avdiivka and Marinka directions nine times. The enemy losses totaled more than a company killed and wounded.
Russians hit Tiahynka village in Kherson region with artillery
The Russian army shelled the village of Tiahynka in Kherson region, damaging residential buildings.