Russian invaders bomb grain elevator in Rubizhne
Russian invaders have bombed a modern grain elevator in Rubizhne, Luhansk region, which can store 30,000 tonnes of grain at a time.
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03 May 2022
Another drone shot down over Odesa
Early on May 3, Ukrainian air defense forces shot down another, 15th Russian drone over Odesa.
Ukraine Army eliminates about 24,200 Russian soldiers – General Staff
Ukrainian defenders killed about 24,200 Russian troops between February 24 and May 3.
Russian army significantly weaker after invasion of Ukraine – UK Ministry of Defense
The Russian army is now significantly weaker, as a result of its invasion of Ukraine on February 24.
Ukraine Army downs almost 20 enemy drones worth $2M over past two days - Zaluzhny
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have destroyed almost 20 Russian UAVs worth about $2 million over the past two days.
Ukraine Army fortifying positions in dangerous areas of Donetsk, Luhansk regions - Nayev
Lieutenant General Serhiy Nayev, commander of the Ukrainian Joint Forces, has made a working visit to the units defending positions in the Luhansk and Donetsk regions and stressed that groupings of Ukrainian troops in dangerous areas are reinforced every day.
Russian troops shell Vuhledar in Donetsk region, killing three people
Russian troops have been shelling the town of Vuhledar in the Donetsk region from artillery since 05:00 on Tuesday, with three civilians reported to have been killed in the shelling.
Russian troops kill 220 children in Ukraine since invasion
Some 220 children have been killed since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 24.
Putin could formally declare war on Ukraine on May 9 - Western officials
Russian President Vladimir Putin could formally declare war on Ukraine as soon as May 9, which would allow for the full mobilization in Russia.
Ukraine downs eight Russian air targets May 2
The air defense units of the Air Force and Land Force of Ukraine over the past day shot down eight air targets – a Forpost UAV and seven Orlan-10 drones
Transnistria no big threat to Ukraine - intelligence
Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate, believes that Transnistria poses no major threat to Ukraine, while remaining a destabilization factor for the entire region.
Defense intel chief suggests two scenarios for ending war with Russia
Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, sees two scenarios for ending the war with Russia – the disintegration of the Russian Federation and a change of its leadership.
Zelensky assures operation to evacuate people from Mariupol continues
President Volodymyr Zelensky has assured that the operation to evacuate civilians from Mariupol is ongoing.
02 May 2022
Kuleba: Ukraine will always remember what our Slovak friends did for us
Ukraine will always remember what its Slovak friends have done for it: accepting refugees, humanitarian aid, arms supplies, support for EU candidate status and tariff-free export permits.
Ukrainian military destroyed 6 tanks, shot down 5 UAVs in JFO area
The Ukrainian military destroyed six Russian tanks and shot down five drones in the area of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) on May 2.
US ambassador to OSCE: Russia will try to create ‘Kherson People’s Republic,’ annex temporarily occupied territories
The US has intelligence reports that Russia intends to hold referendums on the creation of the so-called "Kherson People's Republic", as well as on the accession of the temporarily occupied territories in eastern Ukraine to the Russian Federation.
Russian troops shelled Mykolaiv, no casualties reported
Russian forces fired on Mykolaiv city in the evening on May 2. No casualties were reported.
Armed Forces eliminated 75 invaders in eastern Ukraine
On May 2, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 75 invaders and an ammunition depot in the area of responsibility of the operational and tactical group “East”.
A 15-year-old boy killed in Russian missile strike on Odesa
A 15-year-old boy was killed in a rocket attack on Odesa city on Monday evening.
Over 320 Ukrainians released from Russian captivity as part of prisoner swap efforts
More than 320 citizens have returned to Ukraine in nine exchanges of prisoners and hostages.
In occupied areas, Russian invaders lie to locals about ‘forcible mobilization’ in Ukraine
In the temporarily occupied territories, Russian invaders are spreading disinformation, claiming the Ukrainian government is forcibly mobilizing all male citizens.
Russian occupiers set up "torture camp" in train station’s basement in Kharkiv region
The Russian invaders had set up a torture chamber in the basement of a railway station in Kozacha Lopan, Derhachiv district, in Kharkiv region, after it was occupied in February 2022. Ukrainians were beaten there, with bags over their heads, and subjected to other kinds of torture.
Russia bracing for “cholera epidemic” in regions bordering Ukraine - intel
The Russian Federation is apparently preparing for the cholera epidemic in the regions bordering Ukraine.
More evidence of Russian atrocities in Ukraine against civilians exposed in intercept - media
Russian soldiers bludgeoned Ukrainian children and the elderly to death with rifle butts and executed whole families.
Russian troops shell Zolochiv in Kharkiv region, damaging houses and schools
Russian troops early on May 2 shelled the settlement of Zolochiv in the Kharkiv region, damaging private homes and two educational institutions.
Enemy trying to attack Ukrainian positions in Donbas and Izium area every day - Nayev
In the area of Izium and in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, the enemy is attempting to attack the defensive positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces every day. However, the Ukrainian military is in control of the situation.
Mobilization in Ukraine could be extended after May 24 – defense official
Depending on the situation at the front, mobilization in Ukraine could be extended after May 24.
Ukrainian air defense forces shoot down Russian drone over Odesa
An air defense unit of the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed a Russian drone over Odesa on Monday, May 2.
Enemy destroying settlements in Luhansk region unable to capture them
In Luhansk region, the enemy destroys all settlements with constant heavy shelling but cannot capture them.
Zelensky: Mariupol and Azovstal defended by professional soldiers
The city of Mariupol and the Azovstal steelworks are defended by the professional Ukrainian military.