Russia strikes Odesa with Kinzhal missiles, casualties, destruction reported
Three Kinzhal missiles fired from a Russian Tu-22 strategic aircraft have struck the Odesa region, injuring two people and destroying five tourist infrastructure buildings.
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09 May 2022
Russian army files most of its KIAs as missing not to pay families compensation
In late April, Putin signed a decree obliging the government to pay RUB 3 million to families of wounded soldiers and RUB 5 million – to those of the servicemen killed in action. However, Russia's military leadership files most of its KIAs as missing, therefore their families will not receive any compensation.
Active hostilities underway in Ukraine’s east, high threat of missile attacks persists across country
The Russian invasion forces continue their offensive operations in the Eastern Operational Zone in order to establish full control over the territory of Donetsk and Luhansk regions and maintain the land corridor between these territories and the occupied Crimea.
Invaders continue to storm Azovstal, trying to blow up evacuation bridge
In Mariupol, Russian invaders continue to storm the Azovstal steelworks, focusing on blowing up the bridge where the evacuation was taking place earlier.
Ukrainian Army holding ground in Rubizhne, Voievodivka, retain full control of Sievierodonetsk
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have been holding the line of defense in Rubizhne and Voievodivka, Luhansk region, and remain in control of Sievierodonetsk, a city where the Russian invaders “never set foot.”
Russian missiles hit Odesa while EU’s Charles Michel was in town
The Russian military continues to strike Odesa, including during a visit by European Council President Charles Michel and Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
Russian propaganda spreading fake news of "tuberculosis epidemic" in Ukraine’s Army
Pro-Russian telegram channels are spreading fake reports claiming “sharp deterioration of the epidemiological situation” in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukrainians asked not to report on Army gains before General Staff issues official statements
Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Malyar urged residents of liberated settlements and bloggers not to report about the liberation of territories before the official statements are issued by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukraine Army keeps defense in Popasna, reinforcements arrive
In the city of Popasna, Luhansk Region, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are keeping the defense at the new fortified positions.
Odesa hotel on the coast ‘demilitarized’ in Russia’s missile strike
On May 8, 2022, the Russian military launched a missile strike on a hotel and restaurant complex, which is situated on the coast in the city of Odesa.
Russian troops shell central Sloviansk
Russian troops have shelled the central part of Sloviansk, Donetsk Region. The damage rate is yet to be reported.
Russia’s aviation launched 53 strikes on Ukraine over past day – Defense Ministry
Over the past day, Russia has launched 48 strikes with operational and tactical aircrafts on Kharkiv Region and Donetsk Region and five strikes with long-range aircrafts on Mykolaiv Region and Odesa Region.
Defense Ministry: Ukraine making every effort to prevent pseudo-referendums in Kherson region
The fiercest fighting is ongoing today in Donetsk, Luhansk regions and near Kharkiv city. In Kherson region, Ukraine applies "specific methods" to prevent Russia from holding fake referendums.
Ten people injured in Mykolayiv region in 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, ten people were injured in Russian attacks on Mykolayiv region.
Air defense forces down enemy Orlan-10 drone over Odesa region
A unit of the Air Command “South” downed a Russian drone that was trying to reconnoiter objects for an enemy missile attack on Odesa region.
Enemy launches 24 attacks on Luhansk region. Casualties reported
Over the past 24 hours, the Luhansk Region Police registered 24 cases of shelling of Luhansk region.
Ukrainian paratroopers destroy enemy tank by Javelin
Soldiers of the 25th Separate Airborne Brigade of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a Russian tank by firing a Javelin surface-to-air missile.
Haidai: Currently impossible to remove 60 people from rubble of bombed school in Bilohirivka
It is currently impossible to remove 60 people, most likely dead, from the rubble of the school in Bilohirivka, which was bombed by Russian invaders on May 7.
Deputy commander of Ukrainian Navy killed in battle
While performing a combat mission as part of the crew of a Mi-14 helicopter, Deputy Commander of the Ukrainian Navy, Colonel Ihor Bedzai, was killed by a missile from a Russian fighter jet.
Invaders fire four cruise missiles at Odesa
On May 9, Russian troops attacked the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa with four Oniks cruise missiles fired from the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Russians resume assault on Azovstal plant after UN convoy leaves
Russian troops resumed their assault on the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol after a UN convoy left the Donetsk region.
About 25,650 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine – General Staff
Ukrainian defenders have already killed about 25,650 Russian troops since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 24.
Russian invaders kill 226 children in Ukraine
A total of 226 children have been killed and 415 injured in Ukraine since the Russian invasion started on February 24.
Canada to help Ukraine demine occupied territories - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have agreed to increase cooperation in demining the deoccupied territories of Ukraine.
Enemy forces continue offensive effort in Ukraine’s east - General Staff
The Russian forces pursue offensive operations in Ukraine’s Eastern Operational Zone in order to establish full control over the territory of Donetsk and Luhansk regions and maintain the land corridor between these territories and the occupied Crimea.
Russia pulls anti-aircraft missile launchers to northern Crimea - media
The latest satellite images show the Russian forces deploying anti-aircraft missile launchers to the village of Filativka in the northern part of the occupied Crimea, near the de-facto border with Ukraine’s mainland Kherson region.
Azovstal defenders tell of critical situation with wounded
The situation at the Azovstal metallurgical plant has become critical as wounded soldiers are dying with no proper medical assistance available.
War update: In Ukraine’s south, over 50 artillery, air strikes on enemy positions in past day
In the southern regions of Ukraine, the country’s defenders thwarted the enemy's attempt to withdraw a reconnaissance group, as well as eliminated 51 invaders.
Over 32,000 inquiries received from Russian families as to soldiers’ whereabouts
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has already received a total of about 32,000 appeals in which the relatives of Russian soldiers who had gone missing in the war with Ukraine ask about their fate.
Canada to provide NLAW and other anti-tank weapons to Ukraine – Trudeau
Canada will provide NLAW and other anti-tank weapons to Ukraine, as well as fund demining efforts within the areas liberated from Russian invaders.