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.
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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.
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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.
Russian drone attacks: 40 private buildings and apartment blocks damaged in Kharkiv
On May 6, Russian Shahed drone strikes damaged 40 residential buildings and shattered 920 windows.
Large-scale fires in Kupiansk district following Russian airstrikes
Russian airstrikes have sparked large-scale fires in Starovirivka and Husynka, located in the Kupiansk district of the Kharkiv region.
Russian missile attack on Sumy: two children and a man killed, 11 injured
The death toll from a Russian missile strike on the outskirts of Sumy has risen to three.
Russians execute three captured Ukrainian defenders near Novopil, Donetsk region
Near the village of Novopil, Volnovakha district, Donetsk region, Russian invaders shot three captured servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Child killed, six wounded in Russian strike on Sumy suburb
A child was killed and six people were injured as a result of a missile attack by Russian troops on the outskirts of Sumy.
German expert: Merz government will pursue more active policy towards Ukraine
The new German government will pursue a more active policy towards Ukraine.
Russians hit civilian infrastructure with ballistic missiles in suburbs of Sumy
Russian invaders have launched a missile attack on the suburbs of Sumy, and the consequences are being clarified.
Russian drone strike on Chervonyi Yar leaves one dead, two injured
Russian forces carried out an UAV strike on the village of Chervonyi Yar in the Kherson region, leaving one dead and two injured.
Voloshyn denies reports of enemy advancing toward Dnipropetrovsk region
Russian occupation forces have intensified their assault operations in the Novopavlivka sector in recent days, but claims that they have advanced toward the Dnipropetrovsk region are false.
Russian artillery shelling kills woman in Kherson region
A woman was killed in the village of Komyshany, located in the Kherson region, following enemy artillery shelling.
No signs of enemy preparing large-scale airborne operation to cross the Dnipro River – Voloshyn
While Russian forces are amassing troops and resources in the Kherson region to escalate assault operations, there is no indication that they are preparing a large-scale airborne operation to cross the Dnipro River.
Russian forces hit Kupiansk district, leaving teen injured
A Russian airstrike on the village of Starovirivka, located in the Kupiansk district of the Kharkiv region, left a teenager wounded and destroyed a private house.
Strike on Kramatorsk: one killed, two Injured
A morning attack on Kramatorsk, in the Donetsk region, claimed one life and left two people wounded.
Ukrainian forces down 54 Russian UAVs, another 70 disappear from radar
The Defense Forces of Ukraine successfully shot down 54 Russian drones, while 70 enemy UAVs vanished from radar.
Drone attack in Odesa region leaves one dead, one wounded; school and houses damaged
In Odesa district, a drone attack on the evening of May 5 damaged residential buildings, outbuildings, and an educational institution. A 29-year-old man died and a 19-year-old was hospitalized.
Russia reports massive drone attacks across 11 regions, closes airports in Moscow and other cities
The Russian Ministry of Defense said that from the evening of May 5 to the morning of May 6, 105 drones were allegedly “intercepted and destroyed” in Moscow and 10 regions.
Enemy attacks community in Dnipropetrovsk region in morning, wounding man
A man was wounded in the Sinelnykivsky district of the Dnipro region as a result of morning shelling by Russian troops.
Russian military kill three more civilians in Donetsk region, 16 wounded
On May 5, the Russian army killed three residents of Donetsk region and injured 16 others.