War
“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.
The US and Iran are discussing a possible agreement to end the war
The US and Iran are holding fresh talks aimed at ending the war. President Donald Trump is trying to find a way out of the conflict, which has affected energy prices and his political standing.
The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is heading for the Strait of Hormuz
The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has left the Mediterranean Sea and is heading for the Red Sea. It is being prepared for possible deployment on a mission to ensure the safety of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Russians dropped propaganda leaflets and counterfeit banknotes bearing Zelensky’s image over Sumy
On the morning of Thursday, 7 May 2026, the Russians dropped propaganda material over Sumy using a drone. The Victory Day leaflet features images of soldiers and the St George’s ribbon, which is banned in Ukraine.
Global oil reserves are now only enough to last 45 days due to the war in the Middle East
In April, global oil stocks fell at a record rate, despite a drop in demand. Experts are warning of the risk of further price rises ahead of the summer travel season.
More than 140 flights have been delayed at Moscow airports following a drone attack
Restrictions have been imposed on airport operations in Moscow and the surrounding region following a series of drone attacks overnight and this morning, leading to widespread flight delays and cancellations.
Drones attacked an industrial facility in Perm; a fire was reported
On the morning of 7 May, drones attacked an industrial facility in Perm, Russia. According to the authorities, there were no casualties, and emergency services are on the scene.
In the Chernihiv region, over 2,400 hectares of forest are on fire in the border area following shelling
The fire has engulfed forest areas in the north of the region near the border with Russia, where foresters are unable to gain access due to the security situation.
Ukraine asks its allies to speed up the delivery of air defence systems; Zelenskyy expects a new Russian offensive
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling on Western partners to speed up the delivery of air defence systems and interceptor missiles. In Kyiv, preparations are underway for possible new Russian attacks on energy infrastructure this winter.
Ukraine has come under attack from drones; there are casualties and damage
During the night of 7 May and throughout the following day, Russian forces carried out attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kherson and Donetsk regions. There have been casualties, injuries and damage to civilian infrastructure.
The Russian Foreign Ministry called for the evacuation of diplomats from Kyiv on 9 May and warned of a possible strike
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on foreign states to evacuate their diplomatic missions from Kyiv on 9 May. The ministry warned of a possible ‘retaliatory strike’ on the city.
