Bayraktar drones destroy Russian command post on Zmiinyi Island
The Armed Forces of Ukraine used Bayraktar drones to attack Zmiinyi (Snake) Island, earlier captured by Russian invaders, and destroyed the enemy's command post.
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03 May 2022
Army destroys 40 Russian invaders, five tanks in eastern Ukraine
The Armed Forces of Ukraine killed 40 invaders and destroyed five tanks in the east of the country on May 3.
Russia launches missile strikes on Lviv region
The Russian military has launched missile strikes on the Lviv region.
Pentagon: If Putin uses chemical weapons, international response "will be significant"
The United States and the international community stand ready to provide a significant response to any attempt by Russian forces to use chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine.
Ukrainians effective in using weapons provided by Western partners - General Milley
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Staff of the United States Army General Mark Milley has acknowledged that the Ukrainian Army is highly effective in using western weaponry provided by partners, including the U.S.
German lawmaker says Russia’s nuclear threats “not worthy” of permanent member of UNSC
Russia’s threats to use nuclear weapons in an ongoing conflict amid rising tensions are not worthy of a permanent member of the UN Security Council. Russia will not succeed in undermining international support for Ukraine with such intimidation efforts.
Avdiyivka coke plant hit by Russian strike: at least 10 killed, 15 wounded – region’s chief
In Donetsk region, Russian invaders shelled the Avdiyivka Coke Plant, killing at least 10 people and injuring at least 15.
First stage of probe into war crimes in Irpin completed - top prosecutor
The investigative team has completed a review and documentation of war crimes in Irpin; there is the first charge pressed of the killing of civilians, another 10 – of torture and looting.
156 people from Azovstal evacuating to Zaporizhzhia – Vereshchuk
Zaporizhzhia authorities are now waiting for a column of people evacuated from the Azovstal plant, Mariupol and other temporarily occupied territories.
Enemy operations center and three ammunition depots destroyed in southern Ukraine
Ukrainian defenders have destroyed an enemy command operations center, three ammunition depots and several groups of Russian troops and military equipment in southern Ukraine.
Russian troops begin to storm Azovstal plant
Russian invaders are attempting to break into the territory of Mariupol-based Azovstal plant in several places.
Russians again open mortar fire on Sumy region
Russian troops fired mortars on the territory of Hlukhiv community in Sumy region from the other side of the state border.
Enemy has killed at least nine people in Donetsk region today
At least nine civilians have been killed by Russian invaders in Donetsk region on Tuesday, May 3.
Podolyak shows photos of Ukrainians tortured in Kalynivka, urges to recognize Russia as sponsor of terrorism
The Russian Federation has chosen the path of terror of the civilian population and must be recognized as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Another 49 people evacuated from Luhansk region
On Tuesday morning, May 3, 49 civilians were evacuated from Luhansk region despite the enemy shelling.
2 people killed, 13 buildings damaged in Russia’s shelling of village in Zaporizhzhia region
The Russian military continues to destroy residential buildings in villages and towns of Zaporizhzhia region. Two people were killed and 13 buildings were damaged in the shelling of Zaliznychne village.
Ukrainian paratroopers destroy enemy armored personnel carrier, ammunition depot
The artillery unit of the 81st Brigade of the Air Assault Forces destroyed an armored personnel carrier and an ammunition depot of the Russian military.
Russian invaders bomb grain elevator in Rubizhne
Russian invaders have bombed a modern grain elevator in Rubizhne, Luhansk region, which can store 30,000 tonnes of grain at a time.
Another drone shot down over Odesa
Early on May 3, Ukrainian air defense forces shot down another, 15th Russian drone over Odesa.
Ukraine Army eliminates about 24,200 Russian soldiers – General Staff
Ukrainian defenders killed about 24,200 Russian troops between February 24 and May 3.
Russian army significantly weaker after invasion of Ukraine – UK Ministry of Defense
The Russian army is now significantly weaker, as a result of its invasion of Ukraine on February 24.
Ukraine Army downs almost 20 enemy drones worth $2M over past two days - Zaluzhny
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have destroyed almost 20 Russian UAVs worth about $2 million over the past two days.
Ukraine Army fortifying positions in dangerous areas of Donetsk, Luhansk regions - Nayev
Lieutenant General Serhiy Nayev, commander of the Ukrainian Joint Forces, has made a working visit to the units defending positions in the Luhansk and Donetsk regions and stressed that groupings of Ukrainian troops in dangerous areas are reinforced every day.
Russian troops shell Vuhledar in Donetsk region, killing three people
Russian troops have been shelling the town of Vuhledar in the Donetsk region from artillery since 05:00 on Tuesday, with three civilians reported to have been killed in the shelling.
Russian troops kill 220 children in Ukraine since invasion
Some 220 children have been killed since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 24.
Putin could formally declare war on Ukraine on May 9 - Western officials
Russian President Vladimir Putin could formally declare war on Ukraine as soon as May 9, which would allow for the full mobilization in Russia.
Ukraine downs eight Russian air targets May 2
The air defense units of the Air Force and Land Force of Ukraine over the past day shot down eight air targets – a Forpost UAV and seven Orlan-10 drones
Transnistria no big threat to Ukraine - intelligence
Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate, believes that Transnistria poses no major threat to Ukraine, while remaining a destabilization factor for the entire region.
Defense intel chief suggests two scenarios for ending war with Russia
Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, sees two scenarios for ending the war with Russia – the disintegration of the Russian Federation and a change of its leadership.
Zelensky assures operation to evacuate people from Mariupol continues
President Volodymyr Zelensky has assured that the operation to evacuate civilians from Mariupol is ongoing.