Almost 280,000 civilians remain in Donetsk region
About 280,000 civilians remain in the government-controlled area of Donetsk region, including 21,200 children. Mandatory evacuations in the region continue.
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08 May 2025
07 May 2025
Ukraine's proposal for 30-day ceasefire remains in force - Zelensky
Ukraine's offer to introduced a 30-day ceasefire remains in force in order to give diplomacy a chance.
Blackout in Poltava amid Russian drone attack
An emergency power outage was recorded in the Poltava district, tentatively due to infrastructure damage caused by the debris of a downed Russian drone.
CinC Syrskyi: Russian army has lost nearly 170,000 troops since beginning of year
Since the beginning of 2025, the combat losses of Russian troops have amounted to 169,970 people.
Russian army attacks Nikopol district 30 times in one day using artillery and drones
On May 7, the Russian army attacked Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region 30 times with drones and fired from heavy artillery, there are damages.
Defense Ministry denies information about terrorist attack in Kharkiv
The information that the car of one of the leading Ukrainian engineers who worked on the development of drones was blown up in Kharkiv is not true.
How "Zmiy" robot clears most challenging areas on frontline
Deputy Prime Minister for Innovation, Education, Science and Technology - Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov showed how the robotic deminer “Zmiy” works, which is capable of withstanding the detonation of two anti-tank mines.
Defense Forces drones “hunt down” Russian Zaslon radar in Kursk region
In the Kursk region, operators of the 413th Reid Battalion as part of the consolidated detachment of the Dzhmil UAV of the Unmanned Systems Forces hit the Zaslon wheeled radar at a considerable distance from the state border.
SSU drones hit Russian military plants ‘Bazalt’ and ‘Splav’ – source
Last night, long-range drones of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) struck two key defense industry facilities in the Russian rear.
General Staff reports 93 clashes on frontline since day-start, fighting ongoing in seven sectors
Since the start of the day, May 7, as many as 93 combat engagements have taken place between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, with active fighting ongoing in seven operational directions, the most intense being in the Pokrovsk sector.
Ukraine’s forces down two ballistic missiles, 81 enemy drones
Ukraine’s Defense Forces shot down two Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles and 81 drones used by Russian forces to attack Ukraine beginning the evening of May 6.
Russian forces launch missile strike at Velykyi Burluk in Kharkiv region
Russian forces launched a missile strike at the town of Velykyi Burluk in Kupiansk district. Kharkiv region.
CinC Syrskyi: Over 1,300 combat engagements have occurred on frontline since beginning of May
Since the beginning of May, more than 1,300 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops have been recorded.
Invaders strike community in Zaporizhzhia with guided bombs, wounding man
The Russian army attacked the Huliaypilia community in Zaporizhzhia region with aerial bombs. One person was wounded.
Russian army kills four more civilians in Donetsk region, 10 wounded
On May 6, the Russian army killed four residents of Donetsk region and injured 10 others.
Russians attack Kyiv with ballistic missile and 28 attack drones - KCMA
On the night of May 7, Russian invaders attacked Kyiv with a ballistic missile and 28 attack drones.
Enemy attacks Pokrovsk community in Dnipropetrovsk region with guided bombs, eight wounded
In the Dnipro region, eight people were wounded in an enemy attack, two of them in serious condition.
Night attack hits three districts of Kyiv - SES provides details
In Kyiv, as a result of the night attack on May 7, there were hits in the Shevchenkivskyi, Sviatoshynskyi and Dniprovskyi districts.
Ukrainian drones strike Russian defense industry facilities in Saransk, Tula
Key defense industry enterprises in Saransk and Tula, Russia, were targeted in drone attacks.
War update: 171 combat engagements on frontline over past day
On May 6, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 171 combat clashes with Russian forces across the multiple sectors of frontline.
Two civilians killed, six injured in Russian attacks on Kherson region over past day
In Kherson region, two people were killed and six others injured in the past 24 hours as a result of Russian aggression.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,270 over past day
From February 24, 2022, to May 7, 2025, the total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine are estimated at approximately 960,770 personnel, with 1,270 losses recorded over the past 24 hours.
Injury toll in Russian attack on Kyiv rises, fatalities reported
Two people have been killed while the number of injured has risen to eight, including four children, following a massive drone attack on Kyiv.
No enemy warships in Ukrainian seas
As of 06:00 on May 7, 2025, there are no enemy warships in the Black Sea or the Sea of Azov, while one Russian missile carrier remains in the Mediterranean Sea.
Drone debris falls on residential buildings in Kyiv, fires break out across capital
In Kyiv’s Solomianskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, and Dniprovskyi districts, drone debris fell on residential buildings, sparking fires in several parts of the capital.
Missile debris causes fire in warehouse facilities in Kyiv
Debris from a missile caused a fire in warehouse facilities in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district, covering an area of about 300 square meters.
Russians attack Zaporizhzhia with drones
Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia with 13 Shahed type strike drones.
Russian forces shell Beryslav, destroying a school
Russian troops launched an attack on the town of Beryslav in the Kherson region, striking a school building.
Russians using Zaporizhzhia NPP as military base and site for UAV crews training – Voloshyn
Russian occupation forces have turned the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) into a military base, taking advantage of the fact that the Defense Forces of Ukraine cannot strike there. Additionally, the facility is being used as a training site for Russian UAV crews.
06 May 2025
Protection of Ukraine’s skies: Zelensky holds Staff meeting
On Tuesday, President Volodymyr Zelensky convened a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff to discuss the protection of Ukraine’s skies from Russian UAVs and the financial provision of the army.