War
Israel has supplied the UAE with a laser system and other air defence equipment to protect against attacks from Iran
Israel has deployed defence systems in the United Arab Emirates, including a laser system, to counter Iranian missiles and drones.
Drone attack on western Ukraine on 1 May
Drone attacks have been reported in several regions of western Ukraine, resulting in injuries, power cuts and damage to homes.
A hidden mass grave has been discovered at the Starokrymsky Cemetery in Mariupol
Researchers have identified an area on satellite imagery which, they believe, may have been used as a mass grave during the fighting for the city in 2022.
The US has claimed that Russia is involved in Iran’s war against the US
The Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff has confirmed that Russia is involved in supporting Iran in the war. Specific details of this involvement have not been disclosed.
Russia cannot advance into the Dnipro Delta in the Kherson region: what is the reason?
The Russian occupiers are unable to advance in the Dnipro Delta in the Kherson region. This is due to a critical shortage of boats.
Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure have reached a four-month high – Bloomberg
In April, there were at least nine strikes on Russian oil refineries, the highest monthly figure since the start of 2026.
Overnight, Russia attacked several regions of Ukraine; there are casualties
During the night of 1 May and over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have launched attacks on a number of regions in Ukraine. Homes, infrastructure and energy facilities have been damaged, and there have been reports of casualties.
Another fire has broken out at the maritime terminal in Tuapse following a drone attack
A fire broke out at a maritime terminal in Tuapse, Russia, following a drone attack. According to official reports, there were no casualties.
The General Staff reported 138 engagements over the past 24 hours, with the heaviest fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk direction
Over the past 24 hours, 138 combat engagements were recorded along the front line. The enemy launched the most attacks in the Pokrovsk sector.
The Russian army has lost a further 1,420 troops in the past 24 hours
Total personnel losses among Russian forces since the start of the full-scale invasion have exceeded 1.33 million. Over the past 24 hours, a further 1,420 soldiers have been killed.
The Iranian President has declared the US naval blockade to be futile
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.
The world's largest aircraft carrier is returning to the US following a record-breaking deployment
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford is concluding its longest deployment in decades. The ship has been at sea for over 300 days and has taken part in military operations.
