Defense Forces strike two vessels of Russian shadow fleet at Novorossiysk Port entrance
Ukrainian defense forces struck two vessels of the Russian Federation’s shadow oil fleet at the entrance to the port of Novorossiysk.
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03 May 2026
One person killed and 18 others injured in Sumy region due to Russian shelling
In the Sumy region, one person was killed, and 18 others were injured over the past 24 hours as a result of Russian attacks.
Two dead and five injured in Odesa region following attack on port infrastructure
Two people were killed and five others injured in the Odesa region as a result of an attack on port infrastructure.
War update: 141 combat clashes over past day, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk sector
On May 2, here were 141 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the highest enemy activity recorded in the Pokrovsk sector, and increased pressure in the Huliaipole and Kostiantynivka sectors.
Air defenses down 249 out of 268 drones launched by Russia in overnight attack on Ukraine
Ukraine’s air defense forces have neutralized 249 out of 268 drones used by Russian forces in an overnight attack that began on May 2.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,080 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, through May 3, 2026, are estimated at about 1,334,030 personnel, including 1,080 in the past 24 hours.
Russian drones hit energy infrastructure in Mykolaiv region, partial outages reported
Russian forces launched another overnight drone attack on the Mykolaiv region, targeting energy infrastructure.
Ukrainian National Guard destroys Russian Zhitel EW system in Kharkiv region
National Guard drone operators from the Lasar’s Group knocked out a Russian R-330Zh Zhitel electronic warfare system in the Kharkiv region.
Casualties reported as Russia launches missile strike on Sumy region
On Saturday evening, Russian troops carried out a missile strike on civilian infrastructure in the Krolevets community of the Sumy region, leaving six people injured.
Part of Sumy region left without power due to shelling
Part of the Sumy region has been left without power due to shelling.
Russia organizes protests near Ukrainian embassies under guise of “honoring memory of victims in Odesa”
Russian propaganda is organizing protests outside Ukrainian embassies around the world under the guise of “honoring the memory of the victims of May 2 in Odesa.”
Russian cyberattacks against Ukraine may be classified as war crimes — CCD
Russian cyberattacks against Ukraine are increasingly being considered potential war crimes in international investigations.
Police neutralize Russian missile with two 400-kilogram warheads in Kirovohrad region
Police explosive experts in Kirovohrad region defused two warheads from a russian missile.
02 May 2026
War update: 116 clashes on front lines, heaviest fighting in Pokrovsk sector
A total of 116 combat engagements have taken place between Ukrainian forces and Russian troops since the beginning of the day, with the heaviest fighting concentrated on the Pokrovsk axis.
Kyiv under drone attack as air defense systems engage targets
Kyiv is under attack by Russian strike drones, with air defense systems currently operating in the capital.
Two children injured in Russian drone attack in Sumy region
Two boys aged 10 and 11 were injured during a Russian drone attack in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region on Saturday.
Russian forces attack eight gas stations in Kharkiv over past several days
Russian troops have attacked eight gas stations in Kharkiv over the past several days, in what local officials say is an attempt to spread panic among residents.
Russian forces shell Dnipropetrovsk region over 50 times, three injured
Russian troops attacked communities in the Dnipropetrovsk region more than 50 times over the course of the day, leaving three people injured.
Russian drone strike hits supermarket in Kherson, four injured
Russian forces struck a supermarket in Kherson's Dniprovskyi district with a drone, leaving four people injured, according to preliminary reports.
Ukrainian military debunks Russian claim of capturing Myropillia in Sumy region
The village of Myropillia in the Sumy region remains under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and reports claiming it has been captured by Russian troops are false.
Air defenses neutralize 220 of 227 drones launched by Russia in daytime attack on Ukraine
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 220 out of 227 drones launched by Russian forces during a daytime attack on May 2.
Three people injured in Russia's attacks on Sumy region
In the Sumy region, three people were injured over the course of the day as a result of Russian attacks.
Russians strike Zaporizhzhia region with glide bombs, leaving one killed, two injured
Russian troops hit Novooleksandrivka in the Zaporizhzhia region with glide bombs (KABs). A 55-year-old man was killed, and two people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl.
War update: 51 combat engagements on front line since morning, Pokrovsk direction remains hottest
Since the beginning of the day, 51 combat engagements have taken place between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the heaviest fighting occurring in the Pokrovsk direction.
Injury toll after Russian strike on minibus in Kherson rises to ten
The number of people injured as a result of a Russian drone strike on a minibus in Kherson has risen to ten.
Defense Forces strike tactical Iskander missile group in Crimea
Ukraine's Defense Forces struck a tactical group of Iskander operational-tactical missile systems, as well as Podlyot and MIS-M1 radar stations, ammunition depots, and drone command centers of the Russian army during the night of May 2.
Ukraine records specific activity on Belarusian border - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his video address that unusual activity had been recorded the day before on the Ukraine-Belarus border from the Belarusian side.
Russian army attacks Kharkiv with drones, hits residential building, gas stations in several districts
The Russian army is attacking gas stations in various districts of Kharkiv with drones.
Russian attacks in Kharkiv leave four injured
In Kharkiv, four people were injured as a result of Russian drone attacks.
Power outages reported in Mykolaiv following Russian airstrike
The Russians attacked Mykolaiv’s energy infrastructure with Shahed drones, resulting in power outages across the city.