Enemy struck Ukrainian positions in Lyman and Kupyansk directions 448 times in past day
On Luhansk axis of the front, 55 occupiers were killed, 111 were wounded, and two more were captured.
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09 May 2023
Situation in Bakhmut: eight engagements in past day, 370 invaders killed and wounded
Over the past day, the Russian occupation forces shelled the positions of Ukrainian defenders in the area of Bakhmut city in Donetsk region 375 times. The Ukrainian troops eliminated 166 occupiers and wounded 206 more.
Zelensky on intensifying missile strikes: Russian leadership needs to "sell" something to society
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky believes that the intensification of missile strikes on the territory of Ukraine is an attempt by the Russian leadership to demonstrate certain "victories" to its society.
Air defense system destroys Russian reconnaissance drone in Mykolaiv region
On Tuesday, May 9, air defense destroyed a Russian Orlan-10 reconnaissance drone in the Mykolaiv region.
Two tractors explode on mines in Mykolaiv region, one injured
Yesterday, two explosions of agricultural machinery occurred in the Mykolaiv region, with one person injured.
Kuleba once again calls on partners to provide Ukraine with F-16 aircraft
After the Russian shelling on the night of May 9, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called for more air defense systems and F-16s to cover the skies together.
Russia keeps four missile carriers with 32 Kalibr on board in Black Sea
There are 14 Russian warships on combat duty in the Black Sea, including 4 Kalibr cruise missile carriers with a total volley of up to 32 missiles.
EU ready to give Ukraine million artillery rounds - Zelensky
The European Union is ready to provide Ukraine with one million artillery rounds.
Russo-Ukrainian peace talks now impossible - Guterres
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres believes peace negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow are currently impossible.
Rutte: The Netherlands discussing with U.S., Britain, Denmark transfer of F-16s to Ukraine
The Dutch government is considering the possibility of providing Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets and is negotiating with partners to this end.
US Ambassador: Russia celebrates May 9 with new missile attacks on Ukrainian cities
US Ambassador: Russia celebrates May 9 with new missile attacks on Ukrainian cities
Ihnat: 100% of Russian missiles destroyed in initial wave of launch
In the first wave of the launch, 100% of the enemy missiles were destroyed, and in the second wave, 15 out of 17 were destroyed.
Two Russian agents plotting attacks against Ukraine's military command detained in Zaporizhzhia
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained two Russian agents in Zaporizhzhia who were plotting terrorist attacks against the command of Ukraine's defense forces and the security agency's special forces.
Ukraine's army will launch counter-offensive when the time is right - Shmyhal
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said during his visit to Britain that Ukraine is preparing carefully for a new counter-offensive against Russian forces because the assault is "very important" and must "demonstrate success."
UK ambassador reacts to Russia's nighttime missile attack on Kyiv
British Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons has said after another night of a Russian missile attack on Kyiv that she is happy about the new day and that British diplomats remain in the Ukrainian capital.
In the morning, at night, invaders struck 9 times at border of Sumy region
In the morning of May 9, nine enemy attacks were recorded in the Sumy region in border communities.
Water shortage a growing problem for occupied Donetsk – UK intelligence
Water shortage is becoming a growing problem for the Russian-occupied city of Donetsk.
Several more wreckage of Russian cruise missiles found in Kyiv region
Wreckage of Russian cruise missiles was found in several other places in the Kyiv region.
The enemy attack Cherkasy region with two cruise missiles, causing destruction
On the morning of May 9, Russians fired two missiles at the Cherkasy region, causing no casualties.
Putin wants to use May 9 parade to show influence in Asia - ISW
Russian President Vladimir Putin is attempting to use the Moscow Victory Day parade to show Russia's continued influence in Central Asia.
It possible that Russia preparing provocations against its own population during parades
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine does not rule out the possibility that Russia may carry out provocations against its own civilians during parades in cities on May 9.
US prepares new military aid package for Ukraine - CNN
The Biden administration intends to announce a new military aid package worth more than a billion dollars to Ukraine.
Russian missile fragments hit four-story building in Dnipro, injuring woman
On the night of May 9, eight enemy missiles were shot down over the Dnipro region, and the debris of one of them fell on a four-story building in Dnipro, injuring a civilian.
Invaders hit Kherson region 46 times in past day, injuring 14 people
The Russian army launched 46 strikes on Kherson region over the past day, injuring 14 people.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to 195,620
From February 24, 2022 to May 9, 2023, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 195,620 Russian military personnel, including 650 soldiers over the past day.
Shell crater about 8m wide found in Kyiv region
On the morning of May 9, a shell crater caused by Russian shelling was discovered in one of the districts of Kyiv region.
Russians fired 25 cruise missiles at Ukraine at night, 23 of them destroyed
On the night of May 8-9, Russian troops fired 25 Kalibr and Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles at Ukraine. The air defense units destroyed 23 missiles.
Ukraine’s Air Force launches 16 strikes on enemy positions
Over the past day, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched 16 strikes on enemy personnel and military equipment clusters.
Attack on Kyiv: Air defense units destroy about 15 air targets
According to preliminary information, about 15 enemy air targets were detected and destroyed in the airspace around Kyiv at night.
Invaders start mobilizing public sector employees in Mariupol
In the temporarily occupied Mariupol, the invaders began to order male public sector employees to pass a military medical commission for the purpose of mobilization.