War
Ukrainian drones are hitting targets deep inside Russia, over 1,500 kilometres away
Ukrainian drones are increasingly carrying out strikes on targets deep within Russian territory. In particular, attacks have been recorded in the Ural region, which was previously considered to be far removed from the fighting.
Russian army loses Mi-8 helicopter worth $15 million — media reports
On the evening of Tuesday, 5 May, Russia may have lost an Mi-8 helicopter, according to a Russian propaganda page.
The US has approved the sale of guided aerial bombs to Ukraine worth over $370 million
The US State Department has approved the potential sale to Ukraine of kits for the modernisation of aerial bombs and related equipment. The total value of the package is $373.6 million.
Russia is withdrawing air defence systems from other regions and forming a 'ring of fear' around Moscow – media reports
The Russian capital is no longer considered a safe place – fear of Ukrainian drones is growing within the Kremlin. Despite this, Putin has decided to hold a parade in Red Square on 9 May. According to opposition media reports, mobile internet will be completely shut down in Moscow and St Petersburg to prevent it from being used to guide drones.
A video has emerged from the scene of the Russian strike on a nursery school in Sumy
On 6 May in Sumy, a series of explosions rang out during an air raid alert. A hit on a nursery building in the city centre was reported.
‘Flamingo’ strike on VNIIR-Progress: potential disruptions to arms production in Russia (VIDEO)
Following the strike by the Ukrainian Defence Forces on the Russian company VNIIR-Progress JSC, there may be delays in the production of long-range weapons in Russia. According to Defense Express, the plant is involved in the manufacture of “Kometa-M” jam-resistant antennas, which are used in “Shaheds”, KABs, “Iskanders”, Kh-101s and other types of weaponry.
Russia has struck a nursery in Sumy; rescue workers are on the scene (updated)
Explosions were heard in Sumy during an air raid alert. According to preliminary reports, a nursery school was hit.
Rotations on the front line have been put on hold due to a shortage of personnel in the brigades
Commanders of Ukrainian Armed Forces units consider the order mandating the rotation of troops on the front line to be virtually impossible to implement. The main reason is a critical shortage of personnel in the brigades, which often struggle to make up for their losses.
The second-largest oil refinery in Kirishi has suspended operations following a drone attack
The oil refinery in Kirishi, Russia, has halted operations following damage to key facilities. The incident occurred amid drone attacks.
Russian strikes on regions of Ukraine have resulted in deaths and injuries
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops have attacked several regions of Ukraine. There have been casualties, injuries and damage to infrastructure.
The US warned Iran of a new operation in the Strait of Hormuz before it began
The Donald Trump administration had informed Iran in advance of its intention to conduct an operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Washington urged Tehran not to interfere.
There were 186 skirmishes on the front line over the past 24 hours
The 1,533rd day of full-scale war has begun. Over the past 24 hours, 186 combat engagements have been recorded across various fronts.
