Ukrainian air defenders down Russian reconnaissance drone in Mykolaiv region
Ukraine's air defense units destroyed an Orlan-10 reconnaissance drone of the Russian invaders in the southern Mykolaiv region early on Thursday, May 2.
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02 May 2024
Enemy attempting to break through front line in three sectors - Defense Forces
The situation in the eastern sector, where the Khortytsia operational and strategic grouping of troops operates, is hot. In particular, in the Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Novopavlivka sectors, the enemy is trying to break through the front line.
Russian forces executed at least 20 Ukrainian soldiers since December 2023 - HRW
The Russian forces appear to have executed at least 15 Ukrainian soldiers as they attempted to surrender, and possibly six more who were surrendering or who had surrendered, since early December 2023.
Russians use kamikaze drones over ZNPP reactors – Ukrainian intelligence
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has obtained evidence indicating that the Russian military has employed kamikaze drones over the nuclear reactors of the temporarily seized Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (NPP).
Syrskyi shows footage of Ukrainian forces eliminating invaders at front
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi shared a video showing the elimination of Russian invaders at the front in Ukraine.
Missile attack on Odesa: Nova Poshta branch damaged, no employees injured
In Odesa, a Russian ballistic missile strike damaged a depot and cargo branch of Nova Poshta. Fortunately, employees were not injured.
Attempts by enemy subversive reconnaissance groups to enter Kharkiv region recorded this week
This week the largest number of enemy subversive reconnaissance groups has been recorded in the Sumy region, although there have also been attempts to enter the Kharkiv region.
Russian army loses 1,030 more soldiers in Ukraine over past day
The Russian army’s combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to May 2, 2024 amount to about 470,870 invaders, including another 1,030 troops killed or wounded in action in the past day.
Four civilians killed in Russian shelling of Donetsk region on May 1
On May 1, the Russian army killed four residents in the Donetsk region.
General Staff: 121 combat clashes on front lines in past day
Over the past day, 121 combat engagements were recorded on the front lines in Ukraine.
Russia attacked Zaporizhzhia region 368 times per day
During the day, the occupants attacked Zaporizhzhia region 368 times. 8 settlements were under enemy fire.
Equipment and machinery worth UAH 162 million purchased for Zaporizhzhia sector defenders - RMA
Equipment and machinery worth UAH 162 million has been purchased for Ukrainian defenders fighting in the Zaporizhzhia sector.
After Russian attack on Odesa, Ambassador Brink emphasizes importance of strengthening Ukraine's air defense
US Ambassador Bridget Brink emphasized the importance of strengthening Ukraine's air defense after another missile attack on Odesa by Russian troops on the evening of May 1.
Strike on Odesa injures 14 people, RMA shows aftermath
In Odesa, firefighting continues as a result of a missile attack by Russian troops on the evening of May 1, and the number of injured has increased to 14 people.
01 May 2024
Number of injured in Russian air strike on Zolochiv rises to 13
The number of injured in an enemy air strike on Zolochiv in the Kharkiv region has grown to 13.
Tractor drives over mine, another hit by enemy drone in Kharkiv region
In the Kharkiv region, on May 1, two tractors were damaged as a result of enemy actions - one drove over an anti-tank mine, while a drone struck the other.
Ukrainian defense forces repel 89 enemy attacks in six sectors in past 24 hours
The Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 89 enemy attacks in six sectors of the front in the past 24 hours, most of them in the Avdiivka direction.
Number of wounded in Zolochiv rises to nine as result of Russian air strike
The number of wounded as a result of an enemy air strike on Zolochiv in the Kharkiv region has increased to nine.
Russia lost more than 24,000 soldiers and 308 tanks in east in April
The total losses of the Russian army in April in the eastern direction alone amounted to 24,156 occupants, 308 tanks and 671 armored personnel carriers.
Infrastructure damaged: in addition to Nikopol, Russians attacked two neighboring communities in one day
On May 1, in the Dnipropetrovsk region, in addition to Nikopol, the Myrivska and Marhanetska communities suffered from enemy shelling, with damage and destruction of residential buildings and infrastructure facilities.
Additional restrictions imposed in 15 communities bordering Russia in Sumy region
In Sumy region, the regional military administration (RMA) has introduced additional restrictions in 15 border communities bordering Russia.
Russia shelled village of Liptsy in Kharkiv region, woman was killed
A 78-year-old woman died as a result of the shelling of the village of Liptsi in Kharkiv region by Russian troops.
Prosecutor's Office: Russians attacked Kharkiv with new bombs
On May 1, Russia struck Kharkiv with UIGM D30 ammunition, with hits recorded in two districts.
Russia has over 700 Tsirkon, Oniks, Kh-69, Kalibr missiles - HUR
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has reported the approximate stockpiles of Tsirkon, Oniks, Kh-69, and Kalibr missiles in Russia, as well as the pace of their production.
Casualties reported as Russians shell town of Hirnyk in Donetsk region
Russian troops have attacked the town of Hirnyk in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region with Uragan multiple rocket launchers, killing at least two people and injuring six others.
Explosions heard in all districts of occupied Mariupol - city council
Explosions were heard in all districts of temporarily occupied Mariupol.
Russian shelling leaves woman injured near Kupiansk
As a result of Russian shelling targeting a village in the Kupiansk district of Kharkiv region, a woman was injured.
Ukraine’s defense chief, Ireland’s vice PM discuss battlefield situation, fortifications
During a phone call with the Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ireland Michal Martin, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov informed his interlocutor of the latest battlefield developments and construction of fortifications.
Four injured in Russian artillery and drone strikes on Nikopol
Russian forces have attacked the city of Nikopol in the Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery and a kamikaze drone, injuring four people.
In Ukraine, 669 people injured by Russian mines
Since February 24, 2022, a total of 669 civilians, including 78 children, have been injured by explosive devices across Ukraine.