Escalation by Russia is possible regardless of date - Maliar
The likelihood of an escalation in the war on May 9 cannot be predicted, it exists regardless of the date.
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08 May 2023
Russia's military death toll in Ukraine climbs to 194,970
Ukraine's defense forces killed about 194,970 Russian invaders between February 24, 2022 and May 8, 2023, including 540 in the past day alone.
Aftermath of drone attack on Kyiv: debris fell onto residential buildings, five injured
The Kyiv city military administration has updated information on the consequences of a nighttime drone attack on the Ukrainian capital.
Türkiye rejects U.S. offer to send Russian S-400 defense system to Ukraine – foreign minister
Washington once proposed that Türkiye send to Ukraine the S-400 missile defense system it bought from Russia but which the United States objected to, but Ankara refused this proposal, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has said.
More than 30 drones shot down over Kyiv – military administration
Over 30 enemy kamikaze drones were detected and destroyed in the airspace of Kyiv last night.
Ukraine's forces repel 55 enemy attacks in four areas – General Staff
Ukraine's military repelled 55 enemy attacks in the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Marinka areas in the past 24 hours.
U.S. sure Patriot system in Ukraine shot down Russian hypersonic missile – CNN
The United States has high confidence in the accuracy of Ukraine's claim that it used an American-made Patriot air defense system to intercept a Russian hypersonic missile several days ago, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Ukrainian defenders destroy all 35 Shahed drones launched by enemy last night
Russian aggressors last night attacked Ukraine with 35 Iranian-made kamikaze drones, with Ukrainian defenders destroying all of the targets.
Russian forces hit Odesa region with Kh-22 missiles – Operational Command South
Russian aggressors have launched a missile strike from strategic bombers in the Odesa region.
Klitschko says five people injured in drone attack on Kyiv
Five people have been injured when drone wreckage fell onto the Sviatoshynskyi and Solomianskyi districts of the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, in the early hours of Monday, May 8.
Russia may be plotting provocations on own soil, in Belarus for May 9 Victory Day - intelligence
The aggressor state often chooses symbolic dates for provocations so Russia’s security agencies could be plotting them for May 9 on the territory of both the Russian Federation and Belarus.
07 May 2023
Tractor runs over mine in Kherson region, driver seriously injured
A tractor has run over a Russian anti-tank mine in the Kherson region. The driver suffered serious injuries.
Russians open fire on Kharkiv region, elderly woman wounded
Russians have shelled the Kharkiv region’s village of Buhaivka, leaving an elderly woman injured.
Nikopol comes under Russian heavy artillery fire
The Russian invasion army used heavy artillery to shell the city of Nikopol in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region.
Heavy battles ongoing for Bakhmut, Maryinka - General Staff
Russia’s troops are concentrating their main efforts on the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Marinka axes while heavy battles are being fought for Bakhmut and Marinka.
Russians intensify shelling of Bakhmut, employing heavy weaponry - Ground Forces Commander
In Bakhmut, the Russians have increased the intensity of strikes involving heavy weapons as they still hope to capture the town by May 9.
Russia to “panic” when Ukraine launches counteroffensive - deputy defense chief
When Ukraine’s Army launches a counter-offensive operation, the Russians will panic because of the false perception of reality that their propaganda feeds them.
Destruction in Kherson region as Russia launches five guided aerial bombs on Sunday
Russia’s warplanes dropped five guided aerial bombs on Kizomys in Kherson region, where a gas main was damaged with no casualties reported.
Zaluzhny discusses situation at front line with Bundeswehr Inspector General
This week, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhny met with Inspector General of the Bundeswehr General Carsten Breuer in Ukraine.
Zelensky: More victories we have on battlefield, more help we get
The more victories the Armed Forces of Ukraine have on the battlefield, the more help Ukraine will get from the world.
Invaders hit 11 settlements in Donetsk region over past day
Over the past day, the Russian army shelled 11 settlements in Donetsk region, using S-300 missiles, Grad MLRS, and artillery.
Invaders expanding their tactics, testing Ukrainian air defense system – Humeniuk
The invaders are using various tactics to exhaust the Ukrainian air defense system.
More than a company of invaders decimated in Tavria direction in past day
The Ukrainian troops destroyed and damaged about 30 units of the enemy's weapons and military equipment and two ammunition depots in Tavria direction over the past day. The invaders' manpower losses amounted to more than a company.
Commander Syrskyi presents awards to infantry soldiers holding back Russian invaders at front
Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi has visited the military units and subdivisions that are holding back Russian invaders at the front line.
Invaders ‘evacuate’ people to places where they deploy their military equipment, units – Humeniuk
Under the guise of ‘evacuation’ from the temporarily occupied areas, Russian invaders are taking civilians to the places, where they are deploying their military equipment and units to use people as a living shied.
Russians try to storm Ukrainian positions near Bilohorivka, suffer losses
Russian troops are attempting to storm the positions of Ukrainian forces near the Luhansk region’s Bilohorivka but suffering significant losses.
Melitopol mayor expects Russian provocations disguised as ‘evacuation’ in Zaporizhzhia region
Russian invaders are likely plotting provocations in the Zaporizhzhia region’s temporarily occupied areas, where they have recently announced ‘evacuation’ from.
Intel chief Budanov: Russia no longer has ability to launch serious offensive anywhere in Ukraine
Russia no longer has potential to create another attempt for a serious offensive anywhere in Ukraine, but they are trying to accumulate certain missile stocks to disrupt Ukraine’s counteroffensive.
Catastrophe for Russia is happening now, and the worst is ahead – NSDC Secretary
Russia is facing a catastrophe right now, and the worst is ahead.
Civilian casualties as Russian missile hits Balaklia, Kharkiv region
The enemy launched a missile attack on Balaklia in the Izium district of Kharkiv region, presumably using an S-300 system.