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The US and Iran exchanged blows despite the declared ceasefire
The US has announced strikes on Iranian military targets in response to the attack on American ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Against this backdrop, the parties continue to discuss the possible reopening of shipping lanes and the lifting of the blockade on Iranian ports.
The High Anti-Corruption Court has returned Tymoshenko’s passports in the NABU case
The High Anti-Corruption Court has returned Yulia Tymoshenko’s foreign passports to the leader of the “Batkivshchyna” party, but has upheld other procedural obligations. She must appear when summoned by an investigator, a prosecutor or a court, and must also notify the authorities of any change of residence or employment.
The General Staff reported 208 clashes on the front line over the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have carried out 208 attacks across various sectors of the front line. The highest number of assaults was recorded in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors.
Scammers are luring Ukrainians with fake job offers at monobank
Scammers have started targeting victims through adverts for supposed jobs at monobank. People are asked to download an app and complete a ‘job application quest’, but in reality it is a programme designed to take control of their phone.
23 passengers on the Hondius cruise ship, who were infected with the Hantavirus, had travelled around the world before the quarantine was imposed
Some of the passengers on the cruise ship MV Hondius disembarked back in April and have since returned to their normal lives. According to eyewitnesses, some of them had not received any updates from the medical services for a long time.
8 May 2026: what holiday is it today, who is being commemorated, and what is forbidden
On 8 May 2026, according to the new church calendar, Ukraine commemorates John the Theologian, the Apostle and Evangelist – one of Christ’s twelve disciples. On this same day, Ukrainians mark the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in the Second World War and pay tribute to the fallen soldiers and civilians.
“Karakurt” in the strike zone: Ukrainian Armed Forces attack Russian “Kalibr” carrier
On the night of 7 May 2026, the Ukrainian Defence Forces struck a Russian Project 22800 “Karakurt” missile corvette in the vicinity of its base in Kaspiysk, Dagestan. The vessel is capable of launching “Kalibr” cruise missiles.
The General Staff reported over a thousand casualties in the Russian army and the loss of five air defence systems in the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have eliminated 1,130 Russian soldiers. The Russian army has also lost tanks, artillery systems, air defence systems and hundreds of pieces of military equipment.
On 8 May, Ukraine marks Remembrance Day and Victory over Nazism
On 8 May, Ukraine marks the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in the Second World War (1939–1945). On this day, the country honours the fallen and pays tribute to all those who fought against Nazism.
Ozempic could be available in pharmacies in Ukraine by the end of May 2026
The official launch of Ozempic in Ukraine is scheduled for 15 May 2026, and the drug itself is expected to be available in pharmacies by the end of May. Doctors anticipate that this will change the approach to prescribing incretin-based drugs for the treatment of obesity and associated metabolic disorders.
The Ministry of Defence has explained how military personnel can appeal against a commander’s decision
The Ministry of Defence has clarified the procedure by which members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine can appeal against the actions or decisions of commanders and military authorities. This applies to orders, disciplinary measures, decisions by medical boards, payments and other situations where a serviceman believes that his rights have been infringed.
March’s National Cashback will be paid out in a new way: who will receive the money
From 7 May, Ukrainians will begin to receive their ‘National Cashback’ payments for March. Nearly 4.8 million users of the scheme will receive the money, and for the first time, cashback on fuel will also be credited alongside this payment.