War
In the US, there is now talk of the risks of a strategic defeat following a war with Iran
The war with Iran has cast doubt on the US’s ability to maintain its dominance in the Persian Gulf and guarantee the safety of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts and former US officials point to dwindling weapons stocks and Iran’s growing strength.
Russia has cynically described the large-scale attack on Ukraine as a "retaliatory strike"
The Russian Ministry of Defence has come up with a cynical excuse for its protracted combined attack on Ukraine, claiming that it has allegedly carried out a "retaliatory strike".
The US has depleted its weapons stocks following the war with Iran
Intense fighting between the US and Iran has led to a significant reduction in American missile and air defence systems. At the same time, according to US intelligence estimates, most Iranian missile launchers have remained intact.
A new wave of mobilisation in Russia will 'finish off' the aggressor's economy — intelligence
A new wave of conscription in Russia could trigger a major economic crisis in the aggressor state, the effects of which will be felt for years to come.
There is a risk of further Russian missile strikes in the near future — Air Force
The risk of further Russian missile strikes on Ukraine remains in the near future, particularly from the Caspian Flotilla of the Russian Federation’s Black Sea Fleet.
Ukrainian drones brought an oil refinery in Perm to a standstill
An oil refinery in Perm, Russia, has completely halted oil processing following a drone attack on 7 May. The fire and damage to equipment led to the shutdown of several units.
In Chabany, rescue workers recovered an entire warhead from a residential building (VIDEO)
In the village of Chabany in the Kyiv region, rescue workers carried out an operation to remove the remains of a military missile from a residential block of flats. The most dangerous part of the missile was found in a flat on the ground floor.
Russia has begun protecting submarines with anti-drone nets 7,400 km from Ukraine
Russia is protecting its nuclear submarines with anti-drone nets even in Kamchatka – 7,400 km from Ukraine.
Putin’s inner circle is urging him to end the war against Ukraine
Calls for an end to the war against Ukraine are becoming increasingly frequent within Vladimir Putin’s inner circle. Some Russian officials believe that continuing the hostilities is resulting in ever-greater economic and political losses.
More than 10 people have gone missing in Kyiv following a shelling attack
The Ministry of the Interior has received reports of more than 10 people missing in Kyiv following a massive overnight attack. Hundreds of rescue workers and police officers are searching for them. Dog handlers with dogs have also been deployed to assist in the search.
Ukrainian drone operators beat their NATO rivals in exercises in Sweden
Ukrainian military personnel took part in exercises in Sweden, where they demonstrated to their allies their expertise in modern warfare using drones. During the manoeuvres, Ukrainian drone operators outmanoeuvred Swedish units and urged NATO countries to adapt more quickly to the new realities of warfare.
Russia has launched a massive attack on regions of Ukraine using drones and artillery; there are casualties
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have launched attacks on several regions of Ukraine. The regions of Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Odesa, Ivano-Frankivsk, Donetsk and Sumy have come under fire.
