Russians hit Zolochiv with three more bombs
Russian invaders hit the village of Zolochiv in Kharkiv region with at least three guided aerial bombs.
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01 May 2024
Ukraine, Australia defense ministers discuss cooperation in defense industry
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov spoke with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles over the phone to discuss bilateral cooperation in the defense industry.
Three more children returned to Ukraine-controlled territory - Kherson RMA
Three children were returned to the territory controlled by Ukraine: An 11-year-old girl and boys aged 9 and 13.
Death toll from Russia’s Apr 29 missile attack on Odesa rises to six
Another victim of Russia’s April 29 missile attack on Odesa has died. This brings the death toll to six.
Nepalese mercenaries desert Russian army en masse - intelligence
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (GUR) announces the mass desertion of mercenaries from Nepal from the Russian army units fighting in Ukraine.
Air strike on Zolochiv: number of wounded increases to six, including child
The number of wounded as a result of a Russian air strike on Zolochiv in Kharkiv region on May 1 increased to six, including an 11-year-old child.
Ukrainian forces eliminate nearly 990 invaders, destroy more than 540 enemy UAVs in eastern sector
Ukraine’s Defense Forces operating in the eastern sector eliminated 988 invaders and destroyed 5 enemy tanks, 20 armored fighting vehicles, 544 UAVs, and other weapons and military equipment in the past day.
Two civilians killed in Russian shelling of Donetsk region on Apr 30
On April 30, the Russian army killed two residents in the Donetsk region.
Russians launch strike on outskirts of Kharkiv, damaging 10 houses
The Russian forces have launched an air strike on the outskirts of Kharkiv, damaging 10 houses.
Casualties as Russian strike targets Zolochiv
On the morning of May 1, Russian troops launched an airstrike on Zolochiv in Kharkiv region, resulting in human casualties.
GUR drones attack refineries in Russia’s Ryazan, Voronezh region - source
Drones operated by the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry overnight Wednesday, May 1, attacked the Ryazan Oil Refinery and another refinery located in Voronezh region (RF).
Odesa currently seen as key target for Russian strikes – Air Force
The Russians have now picked the city of Odesa as the key target for their strikes. Overnight Wednesday, they attacked densely populated areas with three Iskander-M ballistic missiles.
Fire at Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery after overnight drone attack
In the early hours of Wednesday, a number of drones attacked the Ryazan Oil Refinery that went ablaze after at least two explosions.
First time in days, no Russian advance near Avdiivka while pressure up near Chasiv Yar - ISW
Russian troops somewhat slowed down the offensive around Avdiivka, at the same time becoming more assertive on the Bakhmut-Chasiv Yar axis, trying to put pressure on the Ukrainian defense to advance toward Druzhkivka and Kostiantynivka.
Invaders shell 13 settlements in Kherson region on Apr 30
Russian troops struck 13 settlements in Ukraine's southern Kherson region on Tuesday, April 30.
Russian army loses 1,120 more soldiers in Ukraine
Russia's overall combat losses in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and May 1, 2024 amounted to about 469,840 troops, including 1,120 killed or wounded in action in the past 24 hours.
Woman hurt as Russians attack Nikopol with artillery, MLRS
Russian troops attacked Nikopol with artillery and Grad multiple rocket launchers late on April 30, injuring a woman.
War update: 122 combat clashes on front lines in past 24 hours
Some 122 combat engagements have taken place on the front lines over the past 24 hours, with Ukrainian aircraft striking 12 enemy concentration areas.
Ukrainian special operations fighters land Russian reconnaissance drone in Sumy region
Operators of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have landed in the Chernihiv region a Russian Tachyon unmanned aerial vehicle, which was conducting reconnaissance of an area near the Russian-Ukrainian border.
Three killed as Russia hits Odesa with ballistic missiles
Russian troops attacked Ukraine's southern port city of Odesa with ballistic missiles late on April 30, killing three people.
Ukrainian special forces destroy two Russian Buk systems in Sumy sector
Operators from the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed two Russian Buk anti-aircraft missile systems in the Sumy sector.
SOF unit seizes Russian recon drone in Chernihiv region
E-warfare operators with the Special Operations Forces managed to intercept control of and safely land a Russian Takhion unmanned aerial vehicle that was on an aerial reconnaissance mission over the Russian-Ukrainian border in Chernihiv region.
30 April 2024
Ukraine needs arms deliveries to be significantly paced up - Zelensky
Ukraine needs a significant speed-up of deliveries to strengthen the capabilities of its soldiers tangibly. It is not Russian air bombs and assault operations that should dominate the frontline, but the Ukrainian initiative — its air defense, artillery, and drones.
U.S. encouraging other nations to provide Patriot systems to Ukraine - Austin
The United States continues to encourage countries that have Patriot missile defense systems in stock to provide some of them to Ukraine to protect its sky against Russian missile and air strikes on civilian settlements and critical infrastructure.
Russian invaders complete rotation on Kupiansk axis, renew assaults
In the Kupiansk operational area, the Russian invasion forces resumed the attacks having replenished their units over the past two months.
War update: 96 combat clashes on Tuesday
On April 30, a total of 96 combat engagements took place between Ukraine’s defense forces and Russian invasion troops.
Two policemen wounded in Kharkiv attack
Two policemen were wounded in a strike in Kharkiv, and the twin brother of the deceased railroad worker is also among the wounded.
AFU commented on possibility of truce for Easter and during Olympics
The spokesman for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Ilya Yevlash, doubts the possibility of a truce for Easter and the Summer Olympics.
Drones, EW, and Robots: government has allocated UAH 1.5 billion for grants for developers
For 2024, the government has allocated UAH 1.5 billion for grants for developers of defense-tech solutions. Over the past year, more than 1,600 such developments were registered.
Latvian PM announces new military aid package for Ukraine
The Latvian government has approved a new batch of military aid to Ukraine, which will include, among other things, short-range anti-aircraft systems and surveillance drones.