Dnipropetrovsk Region hit with Russian artillery and missile strikes last night
On the night of May 6, 2022, Russian troops shelled two districts in Dnipropetrovsk Region with the Grad multiple rocket launcher systems. No casualties were reported.
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06 May 2022
Russian troops attempt to resume offensive on Lyman and Siversk – General Staff
Russian troops continue conducting active hostilities in the Donetsk and Tavriiskyi directions.
Ukraine Army destroys enemy plane and 14 UAVs
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed one Russian aircraft and 14 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the past day.
Russia has already fired more than 2,000 missiles on Ukraine
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russian troops have fired 2,014 missiles on Ukraine, and enemy warplanes have made 2,682 sorties into Ukrainian territory.
05 May 2022
Zelensky: 150 people from Azovstal, another 300 from Mariupol, suburbs evacuated this week
During this week, 150 people have been evacuated from Azovstal steelworks, and more than 300 – from Mariupol and its suburbs.
JFO forces repulse 11 enemy attacks, destroy 8 tanks and 7 drones
In the area of the Joint Forces Operation, the Ukrainian military have repulsed 11 attacks of Russian aggressors during the day.
Shmyhal: We work with UN to organize second humanitarian corridor from Azovstal
Ukrainian authorities work closely with the UN to organize a second humanitarian corridor to evacuate people from the Azovstal plant in Mariupol.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces eliminate dozens of invaders, three Russian tanks in east
In the area of responsibility of the operational and tactical group "East", the Ukrainian defenders have eliminated 32 Russian invaders and destroyed three enemy tanks during the day.
Russia has already stolen 400,000 tonnes of Ukrainian grain
Looting is part of Russia's state policy as Russia has already stolen about 400,000 tonnes of grain in the temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories and Russian soldiers carry off even toilet bowls from private houses.
Assault on Azovstal ongoing: Ukrainian troops holding defense under heavy fire
In Mariupol, Russian troops continue their assault on the Azovstal steelworks.
Russian National Guard unit, Pskov paratroopers, Kadyrov fighters were present in Bucha - Reuters
A unit of the Vityaz security force, which is under the command of Russia's National Guard, the 76th Guards Air Assault Division from Pskov and Chechen units allied to Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov were active in Bucha when it was captured by Russian troops.
Russian troops fail to take control of Popasna and Rubizhne
Russian troops continue their offensive in the Eastern Operational Zone, attempting to establish full control of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions and create a land corridor between them and Crimea.
France to increase support for Ukraine to $2B - Macron
France will increase the total amount of its support for Ukraine to $2 billion.
3,280 civilians killed in Ukraine since Russian invasion - UN
The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) says that 3,280 civilians have been killed and 3,451 injured in Ukraine since the full-scale Russian invasion started on February 24.
Teen evacuating animals from Kharkiv ecopark dies in Russian shelling
Feldman Ecopark’s staff and volunteers came under Russian fire during an effort to evacuate animals from the site on Thursday, May 5. A teenager, 15, was killed by shelling, while his parents were seriously injuring.
UN, ICRC send another evacuation convoy toward Mariupol’s Azovstal
The United Nations plans to raise more than $2 billion to help Ukrainian refugees and those in need at home, and hopes to evacuate more people from Russian-occupied Mariupol.
Video from inside filtration camp for Mariupol men released
A video from inside a ghetto, a filtration camp in the village of Bezimenne, where men from Mariupol have been detained for almost four weeks, has been released.
Commander-in-Chief Zaluzhny: Ukraine needs M142 HIMARS, M270 MLRS
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhny informed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley about the operational situation in various directions and pointed out Ukraine’s need for M142 HIMARS and M270 MLRS systems.
United24: Zelensky presents online platform to support Ukraine
On the United24 online platform, one can donate money in one click to help Ukrainian defenders, civilians and rebuild the country.
Twenty-four attacks launched on Luhansk region over past day
Over the past day, Russian invaders launched 24 attacks on the settlements of Luhansk region. Civilian casualties were reported.
Russian helicopter, storming Hostomel airfield, lifted from Kyiv Reservoir
A video showing a Russian Mi-35M helicopter, which had been storming the Hostomel airfield in the first days of Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine and was shot down over the Kyiv Reservoir, has appeared on the Internet.
Body of man tortured by Russians found in Bucha district
The body of a man tortured by Russian invaders was found in Bucha district of Kyiv region.
Invaders fire on 12 settlements in Donetsk region
Over the past day, May 4, Russian troops fired on 12 settlements in Donetsk region.
Occupiers forcing residents of Kharkiv region to leave for Russia – regional administration
The occupiers are forcing residents of the Kharkiv region to leave for Russia and are trying to conduct mobilization in the occupied territories.
Britain allocates another GBP 45M in aid to Ukraine
The UK government has allocated another GBP 45 million for the most vulnerable people affected by the Russian-Ukrainian war.
About 24,700 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine – General Staff
Ukrainian defenders have already killed about 24,700 Russian troops since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 24.
Pro-Russian blogger Shariy detained in Spain
Pro-Russian blogger Anatoliy Shariy, suspected by the Security Service of Ukraine of treason, has been detained in Spain, the SBU's press center has said.
Ukraine Army destroys two Russian aircraft, four drones, three cruise missiles on May 4
The Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed two aircraft, four UAVs and three cruise missiles of the Russian aggressors on May 4.
Russian troops shell two communities in Sumy region
Russian troops late on May 4 shelled the settlements of the Hlukhiv and Esman communities in the Sumy region from Russian territory.
221 children killed in Ukraine since Russian invasion
A total of 221 children have been killed and over 408 injured in Ukraine since the Russian invasion started.