Governor: Russian missile attack on Odesa Oblast injures at least 3
The attack damaged civilian infrastructure in the Odesa district, according to Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper.
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UPDATE: At least 6 injured in Russian missile strike on Kharkiv
In a post on Telegram, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov said a civilian enterprise in the Industrial district had been hit.
Ambassador: Washington doesn't support strikes with U.S.-made weapons in Russia
Washington wants to help Ukraine defend itself, but does not support strikes with U.S.-made weapons on Russian territory, U.S. Ambassador Bridget Brink said at a meeting with journalists on May 3, according to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL).
Presidential Office: Joint negotiating position to be submitted to Russia after Switzerland peace summit
Participants of the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland will formulate a common negotiating position and submit it to Russia, presidential spokesperson Sergii Nykyforov said on May 3, according to Deutsche Welle.
USAID allocates over $250 million to Ukraine's agricultural sector
More than $250 million will be allocated to rebuild and expand Ukraine's agricultural sector under the new USAID Harvest program, Deputy Agricultural Minister Denys Bashlyk said on May 3.
German company to deliver 6 more TRML-4D radars to Ukraine
Hensoldt, a German defense manufacturer, will provide Ukraine with six more TRML-4D radars by the end of 2024, the company said on May 3.
Zelensky: Ukraine facing 'new stage' in war as Russia preparing to expand offensive
Ukraine is facing "a new stage" in the Russia's full-scale war, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a meeting with border guards in Khmelnytskyi Oblast on May 3.
Governor: Russian missile attack on Kirovohrad Oblast injures man
Russian forces attacked Kropyvnytskyi district in Kirovohrad Oblast on May 3, injuring a man, Governor Ahdrii Raikovych said.
Ukraine rises in World Press Freedom Index despite constraints of full-scale war
Ukraine rose from 79th to 61st place in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on May 3.
Media: Latvia starts digging anti-tank ditch near border with Russia
The Latvian army has started to dig an anti-tank ditch as part of its first defensive line near the border with Russia, Latvian public broadcaster LSM reported on May 2.
Updated: Russian attack on Kharkiv kills woman, injures man
The attack destroyed several buildings, trapping people under the rubble, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said. A tram, which had been carrying passengers at the time of the attack, was also damaged.
Georgian PM refuses to visit US due to condition regarding 'foreign agents' law
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze will not travel to the U.S. because he was invited under the condition that Tbilisi suspend discussions on the controversial "foreign agents" law in parliament, the Georgian Foreign Ministry said on May 2.
Russia claims drone attack on occupied Crimea
Russian forces shot down a Ukrainian drone over occupied Crimea on May 2, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed.
Ukraine war latest: Russia trying to break through front in 3 directions; 7 children injured in Kharkiv Oblast attack
Key developments on May 2: * Military: Russia trying to break through front in 3 directions * Authorities: Russian attack on Kharkiv Oblast town injures 7 children, elderly man * Switzerland peace summit to take place on June 15-16, Russia not invited "at this stage" * Zelensky: Russia drops over 3,200 guided aerial
Russian attacks on villages in Kharkiv, Donetsk oblasts injure 2, kill 3
Russian troops attacked the villages of Novoosynove and Memryk in Kharkiv and Donetsk oblasts on May 2, injuring two people and killing three others, including a child, local authorities reported.
US intelligence chief: Russia's war against Ukraine 'unlikely to end anytime soon'
Moscow is likely to continue its "increasingly aggressive tactics" against Ukraine, including attacks on energy infrastructure, Director of U.S. National Intelligence Avril Haines said on May 2, according to Reuters.
White House: Russia supplies North Korea with fuel above UN cap
Russia has been shipping refined petroleum to North Korea in volumes that may violate the U.N. Security Council's restrictions, U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said on May 2, according to Reuters.
Military: 'Great battle' ongoing for control over logistics routes near Chasiv Yar
Russian troops have continued to storm the town of Chasiv Yar and nearby settlements in Donetsk Oblast amid a "great battle" for control of logistics routes, Nazar Voloshyn, the Khortytsia Group of Forces' spokesperson, told Interfax Ukraine on May 2.
Authorities: Russian attack on Kharkiv Oblast town injures 7 children, elderly man
Russian troops attacked the town of Derhachi in Kharkiv Oblast on May 2, injuring at least eight people, including seven children, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said.
Update: Russia reportedly attacks postal depot in Odesa, injuring at least 14
Russia launched ballistic missiles at the city of Odesa on the evening of May 1, injuring at least 14 people, regional Governor Oleh Kiper said.
US sanctions Russia, Chinese companies for war effort support
The U.S. imposed new sanctions on May 1 against nearly 300 companies and individuals in Russia and third countries, including Chinese companies, for aiding Moscow's war effort, the Treasury Department announced.
Zelensky: Ukraine preparing 7 more bilateral security agreements
Ukraine is working on bilateral security agreements with seven more countries, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address on May 1.
Zelensky dismisses SBU cybersecurity chief following media investigation
Illia Vitiuk — the former cybersecurity chief of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) who was suspended from his post following an investigation into his personal finances — was formally dismissed by a presidential decree issued on May 1.
Military Intelligence: Nepalese mercenaries desert Russian army in droves
The Nepalese soldiers, assigned to military unit number 29328 of Russia's Armed Forces, are deserting due to heavy losses, non-payment of salaries, and commanders' abuse, "including executions for refusing to follow orders," Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) said on May 1.
Latvian FM: Some countries have provided Ukraine weapons with no restrictions on strikes in Russia
Some of Ukraine's allies have sent weapons to Kyiv with no restrictions on strikes inside Russia, Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze said in an interview with European Pravda published on May 1.
Governor: 2 killed, 6 injured in Russian attack on Hirnyk, Donetsk Oblast
Russian troops attacked the town of Hirnyk in Donetsk Oblast on May 1, killing two people and injuring six, regional Governor Vadym Filashkin said citing preliminary information.
Economy minister: Ukraine reaches pre-war level of exports in April
Ukraine exported more than 13 million tons of products totaling $3.3 billion in April, which is higher than volumes for February 2022 before the start of the full-scale invasion, Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said on May 1.
Updated: Russian attack on village in Kharkiv Oblast kills 2, injures 13
Russia carried the strike out at around 10 a.m. local time with KAB aerial bombs, hitting a house and a car.
NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg arrives in Kyiv in surprise visit
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg arrived in Kyiv on April 29 in a previously unannounced visit.
Parliamentary delegation of Polish lawmakers arrives in Ukraine
A group of lawmakers from the two chambers of the Polish parliament – Sejm and Senate – arrived in Ukraine on April 29, said Ruslan Stefanchuk, the speaker of Ukraine's parliament.
Russian attack on Kherson Oblast kills man
Russian forces attacked the village of Kizomys in Kherson Oblast on April 29, killing a 60-year-old man, regional Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said.
Military: Ukraine regaining control over Nestryha Island in Kherson Oblast complicates Russian advances
Ukraine's control over Nestryha Island in Kherson Oblast is tactically important and will make it more difficult for Russian forces to approach Ukrainian positions, Dmytro Pletenchuk, a spokesperson for the Southern Defense Forces, told Hromadske Radio on April 29.
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