Russian drone attack on Sumy

"At least 15 people were injured in a Russian drone attack on the city of Sumy overnight.
Numerous explosions were heard across the city, and a strike caused a fire while damaging residential buildings, cars, and a medical facility." KI

5.6 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 181 km east of Morioka, Iwate, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 102 km (63 mi) from Iwate, Japan, in the late afternoon at 6.32 pm local time (GMT +10). The quake had a very shallow depth of 24 km (15 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter." VD

174 combat clashes over past day

"A total of 174 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders.
Russian forces carried out airstrikes near the settlements of Havrylivka, Malomykhailivka, Kolomiitsi, Pokrovske in the Dnipropetrovsk region, as well as near Tsvitkove, Vozdvyzhenka, Rybalske, Lisne, Rivne, Novoselivka, Charivne, Dolynka, Zelene, Zarichne, Malokaterynivka, and Orikhiv in the Zaporizhzhia region.

Ukrainian aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck 10 clusters of enemy personnel and equipment, as well as three Russian artillery systems.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy carried out five airstrikes, dropping nine guided aerial bombs, and conducted 73 shelling attacks, two of them using MLRS. Three assault attempts were recorded.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses five times near Vovchansk, Starytsia, Vovchanski Khutory, and Vilcha.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces launched 17 attacks near Kupiansk, Petropavlivka, Kolisnykivka, Nova Kruhliakivka, Kivsharivka, and Novoosynove.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attempted to break through Ukrainian defenses four times, attacking toward Chervonyi Stav, Drobysheve, and Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian forces stopped two enemy attempts to advance near Yampil and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy attacked Ukrainian positions once near Minkivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces carried out 19 assaults near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Yablunivka, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Novopavlivka, Stepanivka, and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 30 Russian assault attempts near Rodynske, Chervonyi Lyman, Pokrovsk, Udachne, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, Molodetske, Filiia, and in the sectors of Bilytske, Shevchenko, Nove Shakhove, Kucheriv Yar, Vasylivka, and Novopavlivka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked five times toward Kalynivske, Oleksandrohrad, and Zlahoda.
In the Huliaipole sector, there were 22 Russian attacks toward Dobropillia, Tsvitkove, Zaliznychne, Hirske, Myrne, Staroukrainka, Olenokostiantynivka, Huliaipilske, and near Huliaipole." Ukrin

Tsunami warning issued as 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off Japanese coast

"A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northeastern coast, the U.S. Geological Survey

said, prompting authorities to issue tsunami warnings and advisories along parts of the coast.
"Based on the preliminary earthquake parameters," USGS said, "hazardous tsunami waves are possible for coasts located within 300 km of the earthquake epicenter."
The Japan Meteorological Agency said tsunami warnings were in place for some of the Sanriku Coast, along with lesser advisories and forecasts farther away from the quake's center." msn

Ukrainian forces destroy Russian Solntsepyok system in occupied Zaporizhzhia

"Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed a Russian TOS-1A Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower system in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast." NV

Estonia to bar Slovak PM's aircraft from its airspace for Moscow trip on Russia's Victory Day

"Estonia, following Latvia and Lithuania, has said it will bar Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's aircraft from its airspace for a visit to Moscow for Victory Day celebrations on 9 May. [Victory Day is a Russian holiday commemorating the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in 1945, celebrated on 9 May – ed.]." Pravada

6.1 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 246 km southwest of Apia, Tuamasaga, Samoa

"A very strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 188 km (117 mi) from Samoa in the early morning at 6.34 am local time (GMT +13). The quake had a shallow depth of 36 km (22 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD

Ukraine reaches security cooperation agreement with India

"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that an arrangement on security cooperation with India is in place and the relevant documents are being prepared." msn

84 clashes on front line

"Russian army has attacked the positions of Ukraine's Defense Forces 84 times.
Russian troops continue artillery shelling of border areas. In particular, today in the Sumy region the settlements of Korenok, Bachivsk, Ulanove, Malushyne, Prohres, and Tovstodubove were affected, and in the Chernihiv region – Zaliznyi Mist. In addition, the settlements of Vilna Sloboda and Pavlivka were subjected to airstrikes.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, the enemy carried out an airstrike using four missiles and conducted 49 shellings of populated areas and Ukrainian military positions, three of them using multiple launch rocket systems.

In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, the Russian army launched seven assaults on positions of Ukraine's Defense Forces near the settlements of Synelnykove, Prylipka, Starytsia, Vovchansk, and in the direction of Bochkovе.
In the Kupiansk direction, Russian forces attempted three times to improve their positions near the settlements of Kivsharivka and Radkivka. One clash is still ongoing.
In the Lyman direction, Ukrainian forces repelled one attempt by the invaders to advance toward the settlement of Hrekivka.
In the Sloviansk and Kramatorsk directions, the enemy did not conduct active operations.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, the invaders carried out 13 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Illinivka, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Novopavlivka, and Sofiivka. Two clashes are still ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Russian army made 32 attempts to push Ukrainian forces from their positions near the settlements of Bilytske, Rodynske, Dorozhne, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, and in the directions of Novooleksandrivka and Shevchenko. Two clashes are still ongoing.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy advanced twice near the settlements of Oleksandrohrad and Sichneve.
In the Huliaipole direction, Ukraine's Defense Forces successfully repelled 16 Russian attacks near the settlements of Dobropillia, Zelene, Sviatopetrivka, Tsvitkove, Zaliznychne, Pryluky, Olenokostiantynivka, and toward the settlements of Verkhnia Tersa, Huliaipilske, and Hirke. In addition, the enemy carried out airstrikes near the settlements of Vozdvyzhenka, Huliaipilske, Liubytske, and Mykilske. Five clashes are still ongoing.
In the Orikhiv direction, Russian forces attempted to advance near the settlement of Pavlivka. In addition, the enemy carried out airstrikes near the settlements of Vilnianka and Kushuhum.
In the Prydniprovske direction, Russian forces carried out two unsuccessful assault attempts toward the Antonivskyi Bridge and near Bilogrudyi Island.
Ukraine's Defense Forces thwarted another large-scale attempt by Russian troops to break through in the area of Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region."

Ukrin

Russians launch large-scale Shahed attack on Chernihiv

"A 16-year-old boy was killed and four people were injured in a Russian Shahed drone attack on Chernihiv." Pravada

Fire breaks out at UAV production plant in Russia's Taganrog after missile strike

"Explosions were reported in the Russian city of Taganrog following a missile strike in the night after which a large fire broke out at an industrial facility." Pravada

U.S. delegation presses Cuba to transition to market economy

"U.S. officials have urged Cuba to transition from socialism to a market-based economy and

compensate American citizens and corporations whose assets were seized in the 1960s.
Washington also urged Havana to allow greater political freedoms, eventually leading to “free and fair elections.” The outlet cited a U.S. official as saying that “the island’s ruling elites have a small window to make key U.S.-backed reforms before circumstances irreversibly worsen.” RT

5.4 Earthquake - South of the Kermadec Islands

"A strong magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 209 km (130 mi) from New Zealand in the early morning at 6.29 am local time (GMT +12). The quake had a very shallow depth of 11.4 km (7 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.3 Earthquake - Marlborough, New Zealand

"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit 1,264 km (785 mi) away from Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand, in the early morning at 4.03 am local time (GMT +12). The quake had a very shallow depth of 35 km (22 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.2 Earthquake - South of Kermadec Islands

"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 343 km (213 mi)
from New Zealand at 10:56 GMT. The quake had a very shallow depth of 31 km (19 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD