Journalist Maksym Medynskyi killed when defending Ukraine in Kharkiv Region
Maksym Medynskyi, a Ukrainian journalist and lieutenant of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has been killed within the area of hostilities in Kharkiv Region.
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07 May 2022
All children, women and elderly evacuated from Azovstal plant – Vereshchuk
All children, women and the elderly have been evacuated from the Mariupol-based Azovstal plant.
Russian troops lose control over Kharkiv Region’s Tsyrkuny
Russian invaders continue offensive operations in eastern Ukraine and are attempting to maintain a land corridor to the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Russian missiles hit Mykolaiv, no damage to residential areas reported
The Russian troops have launched several missile strikes on the city of Mykolaiv, but residential areas have not been damaged.
Russian missiles hit civilian enterprise, airfield in Odesa
In Odesa, four Russian missiles hit a civilian enterprise in a residential area, and two more struck a previously destroyed airfield runway.
Invaders plan to restore Russian Empire coat of arms in Kherson region
The invaders plan to return Kherson region the coat of arms of the time when it was part of the Russian Empire.
Four explosions heard in Mykolayiv region
Four explosions have been heard in Voznesensk district of Mykolayiv region.
In Zaporizhzhia region, invaders terrorize people, seize land, force to pay ‘taxes’
The Russians pursue a policy of terror with the use of filtration measures in the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region.
Russians fire missiles on Sumy region, wounding border guard
Russians fired air-to-surface missiles on two communities in Sumy region, wounding a border guard.
Enemy strikes Odesa region with four missiles, no casualties reported
The enemy used strategic aviation to launch four cruise missiles on the territory of Odesa region. No casualties were reported.
Missile attacks, hardware, Wagner fighters: Enemy trying to break into Popasna
In Luhansk region, Russian troops want to break into Popasna and in the direction of Sievierodonetsk and Voyevodivka. The fighters of Russian private military company, the Wagner Group, and a large number of military hardware are involved in the breakthrough operation.
First of December Initiative Group appeals to leaders to save Mariupol defenders
The First of December Initiative Group has addressed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, President of France Emmanuel Macron, and the Federal Council of Switzerland with a request to help release Ukrainians from Mariupol and the city's Azovstal steelworks.
Evacuation vehicle comes under enemy fire in Luhansk region
Despite Russian shelling that is ongoing in the area, 35 people managed to evacuate from Luhansk region. They are already heading to Dnipro.
Russians fire on Ukrainian artillery units, spreading fake news about Ukraine’s combat losses in Zaporizhia region
Near Zaporizhia, the Russian occupiers have been heavily shelling Ukrainian defense positions.
Ukraine Army destroys enemy drone, Serna-class landing craft near Odesa
On May 7, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed another Forpost reconnaissance and strike UAV over Odesa as it was trying to reconnoiter the precise location of civilian and military infrastructure. Russia’s Serna-class landing craft was also sunk off the coast of Snake Island.
One person killed, 13 houses destroyed and damaged in Russia’s air strike on Bakhmut
Last night Russian troops launched an air strike on Bakhmut, Donetsk Region. One person has been reported killed so far, but the actual number of casualties is likely to be higher.
Russia’s combat losses in Ukraine reach about 25,100 troops
Russia has already lost about 25,100 troops in Ukraine (+200 over the past day).
Poltava Region’s Karlivka hit with Russian missile strike
The Russian military have launched a missile strike on the city of Karlivka, Poltava Region.
Russian armed aggression affects over 633 children in Ukraine
A total of 223 children have been killed and 410 injured in Ukraine since the Russian invasion started.
Enemy pursuing offensive in Donetsk, Luhansk regions, assaulting Azovstal
Over the past 24 hours, the defenders of Ukraine repulsed eight Russian army attacks in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
At least 14 Russian UAVs downed by Ukraine’s Air Force over past day
On May 6, the Ukrainian military downed at least 14 Russian Orlan-10 drones.
Biden announces allocation of new package of security assistance to Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Friday the allocation of the last package of security assistance to Ukraine within $13.6 billion funding to respond to Russia's aggression, approved in March.
06 May 2022
Ukrainian Joint Forces repel eight enemy attacks, destroy three tanks, seven drones in past day
In the area of the Joint Forces Operation, the Ukrainian military repulsed eight attacks by Russian invaders in the past day.
Russia fires two missiles at Odesa region
Russia has fired two missiles at the Odesa region.
Zelensky warns Russia of consequences of killing military, civilians at Azovstal plant
If Russian troops destroy people at the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, any further talks with Russia will be impossible, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Ukrainian army kills 15 invaders, destroys five artillery systems in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian defenders killed 15 Russian invaders and destroyed an ammunition depot in the area of responsibility of the Operational and Tactical Group East on May 6.
Ukraine does not see Russia's willingness to end war - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that even on the 72nd day of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, this war is far from over.
Biden to sign military lend-lease bill for Ukraine on May 9 - White House
U.S. President Joe Biden will sign the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act on Monday, May 9.
Ukrainian army retakes control of several settlements in Kharkiv region
In the Kharkiv region, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have regained control over the settlements of Oleksandrivka, Fedorivka, Ukrainka, Shestakove, Peremoha, and part of the village of Cherkaski Tyshky.
Further talks with Russia off table if Ukrainians remaining in Mariupol get killed - Zelensky
The possible elimination of the Ukrainian military and civilians, currently remaining at the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, could put an end to any negotiations with the Russian side.