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Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have attacked several regions of Ukraine. There have been casualties, injuries and damage to infrastructure.
Serhiy Tihipko has been added to the list of external advisers to the Head of the President’s Office, Kyrylo Budanov. The information was provided in response to a request from the Chesno Movement.
On 4 May, the Ukrainian Defence Forces recorded 149 combat engagements with Russian troops. The heaviest fighting took place in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk sectors.
On the night of 4 May, air raid alerts were sounded in 18 regions across Russia. This was the first time such a warning had been issued in Siberia since the start of the full-scale war.
On Monday, 4 May, the ‘Spring Storm 2026’ military exercises began in Estonia and will last for almost a month. During the most intensive phase, over 12,000 military personnel will be involved in the manoeuvres.
In April, the Ukrainian Armed Forces continued their campaign of deep strikes against Russia’s military and economic infrastructure. Targets ranged from the temporarily occupied Crimea to the Urals.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated that, due to financial restrictions, Iran may soon reduce or halt its oil production. According to him, pressure from Washington continues to mount.
Over the course of a week, law enforcement officers uncovered 20 caches of weapons and ammunition. More than 30 people have been charged with the illegal possession and sale of weapons.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that any attempts to restrict the operations of Iranian ports are doomed to failure. His comments came amid discussions in the US regarding a possible extension of the naval blockade.
Police have extradited a Ukrainian national from Estonia who is suspected of organising a fraudulent scheme involving the sale of non-existent vehicles to the military. According to the investigation, the monthly losses exceeded 5 million hryvnias.
Taiwan has reported the appearance of two Chinese warships in the waters near the Penghu Islands in the Taiwan Strait. In response, the military has deployed naval and air forces to monitor the situation.
Julie Davis, the US Chargé d’Affaires in Ukraine, is set to leave Kyiv in the coming weeks. According to sources speaking to the publication, her decision stems from her disappointment with President Donald Trump’s policy towards Ukraine.
