Armed Forces eliminated 75 invaders in eastern Ukraine
On May 2, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 75 invaders and an ammunition depot in the area of responsibility of the operational and tactical group “East”.
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02 May 2022
A 15-year-old boy killed in Russian missile strike on Odesa
A 15-year-old boy was killed in a rocket attack on Odesa city on Monday evening.
Over 320 Ukrainians released from Russian captivity as part of prisoner swap efforts
More than 320 citizens have returned to Ukraine in nine exchanges of prisoners and hostages.
In occupied areas, Russian invaders lie to locals about ‘forcible mobilization’ in Ukraine
In the temporarily occupied territories, Russian invaders are spreading disinformation, claiming the Ukrainian government is forcibly mobilizing all male citizens.
Russian occupiers set up "torture camp" in train station’s basement in Kharkiv region
The Russian invaders had set up a torture chamber in the basement of a railway station in Kozacha Lopan, Derhachiv district, in Kharkiv region, after it was occupied in February 2022. Ukrainians were beaten there, with bags over their heads, and subjected to other kinds of torture.
Russia bracing for “cholera epidemic” in regions bordering Ukraine - intel
The Russian Federation is apparently preparing for the cholera epidemic in the regions bordering Ukraine.
More evidence of Russian atrocities in Ukraine against civilians exposed in intercept - media
Russian soldiers bludgeoned Ukrainian children and the elderly to death with rifle butts and executed whole families.
Russian troops shell Zolochiv in Kharkiv region, damaging houses and schools
Russian troops early on May 2 shelled the settlement of Zolochiv in the Kharkiv region, damaging private homes and two educational institutions.
Enemy trying to attack Ukrainian positions in Donbas and Izium area every day - Nayev
In the area of Izium and in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, the enemy is attempting to attack the defensive positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces every day. However, the Ukrainian military is in control of the situation.
Mobilization in Ukraine could be extended after May 24 – defense official
Depending on the situation at the front, mobilization in Ukraine could be extended after May 24.
Ukrainian air defense forces shoot down Russian drone over Odesa
An air defense unit of the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed a Russian drone over Odesa on Monday, May 2.
Enemy destroying settlements in Luhansk region unable to capture them
In Luhansk region, the enemy destroys all settlements with constant heavy shelling but cannot capture them.
Zelensky: Mariupol and Azovstal defended by professional soldiers
The city of Mariupol and the Azovstal steelworks are defended by the professional Ukrainian military.
1,202 bodies of civilians killed by Russian troops already found in Kyiv region
In Kyiv region, law enforcement officers have already found 1,202 bodies of Ukrainian citizens killed by Russian invaders. The bodies were handed over to forensic medical institutions to determine the cause of death.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces destroy three enemy equipment units, hit dugout in Kharkiv region
In Kharkiv region, during the reconnaissance operations, the Ukrainian military discovered clusters of enemy equipment. As a result, three enemy equipment units were destroyed, one armored vehicle was damaged, and a dugout was struck.
Zelensky: Ruined lives of people and burned property will only increase Russia’s toxicity in the world
The ruined lives of people and the property burned or stolen by Russian invaders will only increase the toxicity of the Russian Federation in the world.
Russian forces again fired cluster munitions on Mykolaiv suburbs last night
Russian troops again employed Uragan multiple rocket launcher systems to target suburbs of Mykolaiv city last night.
Russia’s combat losses in Ukraine total 23,800 – General Staff
Ukrainian defenders eliminated about 23,800 Russian troops between February 24 and May 2.
State Emergency Service neutralized 125 explosive items on May 1
Demining units of the State Emergency Service have found and neutralized 125 explosive items on May 1.
Ukrainian defenders destroyed two Russian boats near Zmiinyi Island
The Ukrainian military destroyed two enemy boats near Zmiinyi (Snake) Island.
Russian forces launched 18 attacks on Luhansk region on May 1 – regional administration
Russian troops have launched 18 attacks on Luhansk region over the past 24 hours, killing three people.
Let's support the unbreakable: NBU’s special fundraising account to support Ukraine's Armed Forces
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has opened a special fundraising account to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
It may take years for Russia to reconstitute its airborne forces – British intelligence
According to British intelligence, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion into Ukraine, Russia has deployed more than 120 battalion tactical groups, which is about 65 per cent of its entire ground combat strength, the UK Ministry of Defense has said in its latest intelligence update.
PGO: 621 Russia war crimes main suspects identified
There are already 621 suspects in the main case of the Russian aggression against Ukraine, according to the Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine.
Russian armed aggression affects over 624 children in Ukraine
A total of 219 children have been killed and over 405 injured in Ukraine since the Russian invasion started.
Grain storage destroyed in Russia’s missile strike on Dnipropetrovsk Region
On May 2, 2022, Russia’s missile strike hit a grain elevator in Synelnykove District, Dnipropetrovsk Region, having destroyed a grain storage facility.
Ukrainian forces destroy 35 enemy troops, 7 military equipment units in southern Ukraine
Over the past day, Ukrainian forces have destroyed 35 enemy troops and seven military equipment units in southern Ukraine.
Russian troops prepare offensive on Sloviansk and Sievierodonetsk – General Staff
Russian troops are creating conditions and making preparations for the offensive on Sloviansk and Sievierodonetsk.
Russian mole exposed in Ukraine Army’s General Staff - adviser to President’s Office chief
Until recently, a Russian spy had been working at the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. However, the enemy aide was exposed and detained by the Ukrainian security service.
Sepsis, amputated limbs: Ombudsperson tells about condition of some Ukrainians returning from Russian captivity
Ukrainians who have returned to our country as part of a POW exchange, tell about the humiliation they have been subjected to and inhumane conditions in penitentiary facilities.