About 60% of weapons, military equipment in Ukraine produced by private sector
Currently, about 60% of weapons and military equipment in Ukraine is produced by private businesses.
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05 May 2025
Ukrainian forces repel Russian assault conducted using civilian vehicles in Siversk sector
Units from Ukraine’s 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade, “Edelweiss,” successfully repelled a Russian assault in the Siverskyi sector, in which the invaders used civilian vehicles.
Zelensky: One of the key outcomes of visit to Czechia is detailing of F-16 school project
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that one of the key outcomes of his visit to the Czech Republic is the detailing of a project to establish a Ukrainian-Czech F-16 training school.
Russians shell village in Donetsk region with cannon artillery, killing one person
In Donetsk region, Russian invaders fired on the village of Ivanopillia with cannon artillery, killing a 44-year-old man and wounding two others.
CinC Syrskyi: Kursk operation has achieved most objectives, honors military with awards
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi spoke with Ukrainian defenders who distinguished themselves during the Kursk operation and presented them with state and departmental military awards.
Trehubov: Russians attacking in small groups on motorcycles with drone support
Instead of heavy equipment, the Russian invaders are increasingly using small infantry groups with improvised equipment supported by drones.
Russians attack company with drones in Donetsk region, sparking large-scale fire
In one of the villages of the Oleksandrivska community of Donetsk region, the Russian army attacked an enterprise with drones, the roof of the warehouse caught fire, and a fire broke out over an area of 1100 square meters.
In Saratov, partisans target electricity infrastructure
Agents of the ATESH guerilla movement disabled a transformer substation in Saratov, Russia.
Ukraine downs 42 Russian drones overnight Monday
Ukraine’s Defense Forces have shot down 42 Russian drones while 21 more decoy UAVs caused no damage on the ground.
War update: 269 clashes in past day, Pokrovsk axis hottest
On the frontlines in the past day, 269 clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded.
Russia keeps one missile carrier in Black Sea
As of 06:00 on Monday, May 5, Russia has one warship stationed in the Black Sea, which is a carrier of Kalibr cruise missiles with a total volley of up to six missiles.
One killed, seven injured in Russian strikes on Kherson region
Russian forces carried out multiple attacks on the Kherson region in the past day, killing one civilian and injuring seven others.
Russian army loses another 1,260 troops in Ukraine in past day
The Russian army’s combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to May 5, 2025 amount to nearly 958,070 invaders, including another 1,260 troops killed or wounded in action in the past day.
Russian forces shell Nikopol district during the night and morning
Russian troops launched attacks on the Nikopol district during the night and morning, causing fires in several areas.
Enemy attacks Zaporizhzhia region 449 times in past day
On May 4, Russian forces launched 449 attacks on the Zaporizhzhia region, striking 13 settlements throughout the day.
Ukrainian Navy shows marines destroying Russian Ural truck and howitzer
A unit of the Ukrainian Navy successfully targeted and destroyed an enemy Ural truck along with a D-30 howitzer.
Russian forces attack Konotop, destroying infrastructure facility
Russian troops have carried out a combined attack on Konotop, the Sumy region, targeting and destroying an infrastructure facility.
Ukraine will get another Patriot this summer - NYT
Ukraine will receive a Patriot air defense system deployed in Israel, and Western allies are discussing providing another system from Germany or Greece.
Chubarov urges Crimeans to take care of their safety
The Head of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People, Refat Chubarov, addressed residents of temporarily occupied Crimea with a call to ensure their safety due to the increased strikes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Russian military facilities on the peninsula.
More than 90 people evacuated from frontline communities in Donetsk region
Another 94 residents, including 22 children, were evacuated from Donetsk region yesterday.
04 May 2025
Kherson woman injured in Russian drone attack
Sunday night, a Russian drone attacked Kherson’s Korabelnyi district, leaving a 40-year-old woman injured.
Ukrainian troops destroyed two Russian hideouts in Sumy sector
In the Sumy region, pilots of FPV drones of the Steel Frontier brigade destroyed two enemy shelters with personnel.
Six people wounded in shelling in Donetsk region
Six people were injured as a result of Russian strikes in Donetsk region on Sunday, May 4.
War update: 101 clashes on frontline since day-start, fighting ongoing in eight sectors
Since the beginning of the day, 101 combat clashes have occurred between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders, with fighting ongoing in eight sectors of the front. The heaviest enemy assaults are concentrated in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka sectors.
Plant producing equipment for Russia’s military stops operating following strike in Bryansk region
In Suzemka, Bryansk region, the Strela plant has stopped operating following a strike. The facility specialized in manufacturing electronics for the defense industry of the Russian Federation.
Man killed as Russians drop air bomb in Dnipropetrovsk region
A 54-year-old man was killed in Dnipropetrovsk region on May 4 as a result of a Russian air-dropped bomb (KAB) strike.
On Zaporizhzhia front, Russians "run out" of infantry, sending tank crews, artillerymen into assaults – military
In an attempt to reach the border of Dnipropetrovsk region by May 9, the enemy is suffering heavy losses. Due to a shortage of infantry, Russian forces are sending tank crews, artillerymen, and sappers into assault operations.
Massive forest fires break out in Kharkiv region following Russian artillery strikes
In Kharkiv region, large-scale forest fires have erupted as a result of Russian MLRS strikes on wooded areas of Borova community in Izium district.
Russians attack Sumy region with air bombs, MLRS, killing one civilian, injuring several others
On Sunday, May 4, a man was killed and two women were injured in the Sumy region as a result of shelling by Russian forces.
Russia embracing "infantry warfare" tactics, showing no signs of ceasefire preparations – Ukraine military
In the Khortytsia grouping’s operational zone, the invasion forces are actively switching to "infantry warfare" tactics, employing less and less armored vehicles. Currently, preparations for the so-called "parade-related truce" are not being observed.