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Russia loses 1,240 troops in war against Ukraine over past day

The total combat losses of Russian forces from February 24, 2022, to May 2 2026 in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,332,950 personnel, including 1,240 over the past day. 

Russian drone strikes high-rise building in Kharkiv, injuring two people

Two people were injured in Kharkiv after a Russian UAV hit a residential high-rise during the night of May 2.

Octopus interceptor drone proves its effectiveness in combat conditions — General Staff

The Ukrainian innovative drone interception system Octopus has demonstrated its effectiveness in real combat.

War update: 114 clashes on frontline as Russian forces launch 53 airstrikes

Since the beginning of the day, 114 combat engagements have taken place between Ukrainian forces and Russian troops.

Trump's proposed 2027 defense budget excludes military aid to Ukraine – Senator King

The defense budget proposal for 2027 put forward by President Donald Trump's administration does not include military assistance for Ukraine.

Rzeszów Security Forum: Svyrydenko’s Visit Amid a Surge in Ukrainian Ballistic Capabilities

Kyiv and Warsaw Edge Toward a New Phase in Defense Cooperation

Zelensky announces strengthening of air defense: Decisions made for Dnipro and Odesa

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said after another massive Russian drone attack that Ukraine is reinforcing its air defense and intensifying work with partners. In particular, decisions have already been made for Dnipro and Odesa.

Drone attack on Ternopil: fire contained, nine hits on industrial facilities reported

In Ternopil, rescuers have contained a fire that broke out as a result of enemy drone strikes.

New foreign components have again been found in Russian drones – Vlasiuk

Despite sanctions imposed on Russia, new Western-made parts produced in 2025 continue to be discovered in drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine, indicating sanction evasion and the need to strengthen pressure.

Russian shelling in Kherson region leaves one killed, five injured

In the Kherson region, one person died and five people, including a police officer, were injured as a result of Russian attacks.

War update: 55 combat engagements since morning, Pokrovsk direction remains most active

Since the start of the day, 55 clashes have taken place between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops. The enemy is concentrating its main efforts in the Pokrovsk direction.

Air defense forces shot down 388 of 409 Russian drones

Air defense forces shot down 388 attack drones of the Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and other types used by the Russian army to attack Ukraine on the morning of May 1.

Russia may be able to sustain intensity of its offensive for another one to two years – Pivnenko

Oleksandr Pivnenko says Russia may be able to sustain the intensity of its offensive for another one to two years. However, it lacks the capacity to form significant reserves for large-scale offensive operations, particularly in northern Ukraine.

Attack on Ternopil: About 20 Shahed drones explode over city, 10 people reported injured

More than 50 Shahed drones were detected over Ternopil today, around 20 of which exploded. As of now, 10 people are known to have been injured.

Russian drones hit food processing plant in Bohodukhiv, injuring four workers

Four workers were injured as a result of a Russian strike on a manufacturing plant in Bohodukhiv, Kharkiv region.

Commander of National Guard does not believe in potential offensive from Belarus

Belarus will not go to war with Ukraine. As for a possible Russian advance from Belarusian territory, there will be no rapid breakthrough like in 2022. Strong Defense Forces units with significant drone capabilities are now deployed in those directions.

General Staff confirms destruction of Su-57 and Su-34 aircraft in strikes on Shagol airfield

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has confirmed the destruction of Russian Su-57 and Su-34 aircraft at the Shagol airfield in the Chelyabinsk Oblast of the Russian Federation on April 25.

General Staff confirms new strikes on oil refineries in Tuapse and Perm

On the night of May 1, Ukraine's Defense Forces struck the Tuapse and Perm oil refineries in Russia, a Buk-M3 air defense system in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region, and warehouses belonging to Russian forces.

In Odesa, Russian drone strikes roof of shopping center

On the afternoon of May 1, a shopping center in Odesa sustained damage as a result of a Russian drone attack.

Ukraine Disrupts Russia’s Spring Push — Outlook for the Front in May

Ukraine intelligence operation inflicts heaviest losses on Kadyrov's 'Akhmat' unit – HUR

Between February and April 2026, a special unit of Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR), "Shamanbat," which includes fighters of free Ichkeria, together with the 104th Territorial Defense Brigade "Horyn," and in coordination with HUR's agent operations unit, carried out an operation to eliminate mercenaries of the "Akhmat" unit in the Sumy direction.

Explosions heard in Ternopil

Explosions were heard in Ternopil during an air raid alert.

Expert says Gulf war has become 'trap of easy solutions' for Trump

The war in the Persian Gulf has become a "trap of easy solutions" for U.S. President Donald Trump. He had expected to quickly declare victory, but the conflict has dragged on, affected markets, and is approaching the 60-day threshold after which decisions on the operation must shift to Congress.

Destruction and casualties: Aftermath of Russian attacks on Kherson and its suburbs

The Russians attacked Kherson and its suburbs with drones, causing destruction and resulting in one death and several injuries.

Kyiv-Uzhhorod train accident: Crane truck driver dies on way to hospital

The driver of the crane truck that collided with a train in the Lviv region died on the way to the hospital.

Russia continues to attack the energy sector, critical infrastructure, and civilian targets: Zelensky shows consequences

Overnight, Russia launched 210 attack drones at Ukraine, about 140 of which were Shahed drones.

Firefighters battle blaze under fire: Russians strike postal warehouse in Kherson overnight

On the night of May 1, Russian forces repeatedly fired on State Emergency Service rescue workers who were extinguishing a fire at a postal warehouse in Kherson.

Fourth strike on oil refinery reported in Tuapse, Russia

A fourth strike on an oil refinery in the city of Tuapse, Krasnodar region, Russian Federation, has been reported.

Russians attack ports of Odesa and Danube with drones overnight; damage reported

On the night of May 1, Russian forces attacked ports on the Danube and in the greater Odesa area with drones.