Explosions rock Mykolaiv as Russian drones attack city
During a Russian air raid targeting Mykolaiv, several explosions were reported from the ground.
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Ukraine’s border guards engage Russian assault troops, post raw footage
Border guards from the Phoenix unmanned aerial systems unit with the Revenge brigade of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine employed drones to engage a Russian assault group that used 10 motorcycles and two quadricycles in a failed attempt to approach Ukraine’s positions in the Kupiansk direction.
Air defense active in Kyiv
Amid an air raid alert, air defense systems have been activated in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv.
How southern Ukraine demined
In Mykolaiv region, demining operators are using an industrial drone system equipped with a modern magnetometer to detect explosive ordnance.
Defense Ministry approves over 120 units of equipment, weapons for military use in April
In April 2025, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry codified and approved more than 120 new units of weaponry and military equipment for use by the Defense Forces, over 85% of which are domestically produced.
Forced evacuation of children begins in two villages in Donetsk region
Authorities in the Donetsk region have begun the forced evacuation of children from two villages in the Shakhove community, where 80 children remain.
Kharkiv faces record number of enemy attacks and severe destruction in April - mayor
In Kharkiv, Russian strikes damaged 533 buildings and shattered over 10,500 windows in apartments and public places in April.
Ukrainian Special Forces release footage of repelling Russian assault near Chasiv Yar
The Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SOF) have released footage showing soldiers of the 8th Special Purpose Regiment repelling a Russian assault near Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region.
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Two injured as Russian forces drop guided bombs on civilian infrastructure in Sumy region
Russian forces carried out an airstrike targeting civilian infrastructure in the Seredyna-Buda community, Sumy region, injuring two men.
Drone attack on Kharkiv: Number of injured rises to 36
The number of people injured in a Russian drone attack on Kharkiv has increased to 36.
One killed in Russian airstrike on Kupiansk
A Russian airstrike on the city of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region has killed one person, with another individual potentially trapped under the rubble.
Six injured in drone attack on Kharkiv
Six people were injured in Kharkiv following a Russian drone attack.
Zelensky holds Staff meeting to discuss Ukraine's missile program
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky convened a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff to discuss the country's missile program.
Russian soldier complains about effectiveness of Ukrainian FPV drones – intercepted call
A Russian soldier has complained about the accuracy of Ukrainian FPV drone operators, according to an intercepted call released by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate.
Zelensky holds meeting to discuss Ukrainian F-16 fleet
President Volodymyr Zelensky convened a meeting focused on the development of Ukraine’s military aircraft fleet, discussing strategic solutions to enhance training efficiency and the use of military aviation.
Four injured as Russians shell Nikopol and three communities in Dnipropetrovsk region
On Friday, May 2, Russian troops launched drone and artillery attacks on the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring four civilians.
Civilian killed in Kherson region following enemy drone attack
A 34-year-old civilian was killed in the village of Stanislav, Kherson region, following a drone strike.
German expert: Putin may impulsively decide on "test attack" against NATO country
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin may spontaneously decide to attack one of the Baltic states if he believes that the time has come to test the EU and NATO.
War update: 109 clashes on frontline since day-start, fighting ongoing in eight sectors
Since the beginning of the day, May 2, Ukrainian Defense Forces have engaged in 109 combat clashes with Russian troops, with battles ongoing in eight directions across the front. The heaviest fighting is taking place near Pokrovsk.
Nemesis regiment of unmanned systems destroyed hundred Russian tanks in year
Operators of the 412th separate regiment of unmanned systems Nemesis destroyed one hundred tanks of the Russian army during a year of combat operations.
Ukraine facing potential threat from planned military drills in Belarus – SBGS
Planned Russian military exercises in Belarus this summer may pose a potential threat to Ukraine.
CinC Syrskyi visits Pokrovsk direction
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, is on the Pokrovsk direction of the front.
Russian shelling damages company repairing frontline roads in Dnipropetrovsk region
The production base of Avtomagistral-Pivden LLC was damaged as a result of hostile shelling. Two employees were injured.
Tractor delivering humanitarian aid to frontline village hits mines in Kherson region
In the Kherson region, a tractor carrying humanitarian aid hit Russian mines and was damaged, but the cargo was still delivered to a frontline village.
2024 becomes deadliest year for Russian forces in war against Ukraine – media
In the past year, Russian forces suffered the heaviest losses since the beginning of the full-scale war against Ukraine — at least 45,287 personnel were killed.
Russian military strikes in Donetsk region: one person killed, three wounded
Today, on May 2, Russian invaders shelled Donetsk region, killing one person and injuring three others.
Civilians injured as Russians attack central Kherson
Russian forces attacked a parking lot in downtown Kherson using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). One car was destroyed by fire, several others were damaged, and two civilians were injured.
Enemy intensifies operations in Kharkiv sector – Defense Forces
Russian occupation forces have significantly intensified their operations along the entire Kharkiv sector, with the fiercest battles occurring in Lyptsi, Vovchansk, and Dvorichna.
Fire, explosions reported at military airfield in Crimea – partisans
A fire has broken out and explosions have been heard at a military airfield in Kacha, located in temporarily occupied Crimea.