"A massive 200-hectare base came under fire.
In the Moscow region, residents are reporting drone flights, explosions, and air defenseactivity in many areas. In Naro-Fominsk, an attack was recorded on the Nara production and logistics complex, which belongs to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
The complex is designed for the storage and distribution of military cargo and provides automated logistics for the Russian armed forces.
An attack on such a facility could significantly impact supplies to the Russian army." RB
"Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told reporters on May 7 that his country is "not an ally" of Russia's war against Ukraine and confirmed that he will be skipping the upcoming Victory Day parade in Moscow.That same day, the Russian Foreign Ministry summoned the Armenian ambassador to express outrage over President Volodymyr Zelensky's recent visit to Yerevan.
Zelensky met Pashinyan on May 4 at the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, marking the first time a Ukrainian president has visited Armenia in 24 years. He described his talks with Pashinyan as "good" and said the leaders were discussing a possible meeting in Kyiv later this year.
"It is important that we are resuming active dialogue between our countries," Zelensky said.
Russia, however, said it was "incomprehensible" for Armenia to provide a "platform" for Zelesnky. The foreign ministry summoned Armenian Ambassador Gurgen Arsenyan to express their "righteous indignation," claiming that hosting Zelensky was a betrayal of Yerevan's relationship to Moscow." KI
"Zakharova claimed at a briefing that “Kyiv could be subject to a massive missile strike” should UAVs attack the Russian capital on May 9.
She added that Russia will “stop any provocations” by Kyiv during Russian Victory Day celebrations and will take “appropriate measures.”
Zakharova claimed that U.S. President Donald Trump “supported” Russia’s May 8-9 ceasefire initiatives." msn
"U.S. military attacks Iran locations on southern coast, and allegations of UAE involvement; Explosions rock Abu Dhabi. CENTCOM says intercepted Iranian counterattacks.
Iran says U.S. violated ceasefire after Centcom targeted Iranian facilities responsible for attacks; U.S. says ceasefire not violated despite striking Iranian oil tanker and targets in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm.
The Trump admin mulls restarting operation to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz with naval and air support as early as this week after Saudi Arabia and Kuwait lifted restrictions on U.S. access to their bases and airspaces
Iran national security commission 'red line': No uranium has left the country; The right to enrich uranium, the complete lifting of sanctions, and the release of the country's assets are non-negotiable red lines.
French nuclear-powered carrier steams through Suez Canal in support mission as Europe seeks diplomatic influence over Hormuz outcome.
First Chinese tanker reportedly attacked: shipping industry source told Caixin that this was the first time a Chinese tanker was hit in the three-month-long war, calling it "psychologically very hard to accept." ZeroHedge
"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 238 km (148 mi) from New Zealand in the evening at 8.53 pm local time (GMT -12). The quake had a shallow depth of 41 km (26 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD
"There were 156 combat clashes along the front line.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy launched four assaults near Prylipka and toward the settlement of Izbytske.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces attacked twice near Radkivka, with one clash still ongoing.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched eight assaults in the areas of Kovalivka, Drobysheve, and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukraine's Defense Forces successfully repelled one attempt by Russian troops to advance near Rai-Oleksandrivka.In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy conducted no offensive operations today.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Ukraine's Defense Forces also repelled six enemy assaults near Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Rusyn Yar, Pleshchiivka, and Ivanopillia.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy carried out 21 attacks. Russian troops attempted to advance near Bilytske, Nykyforivka, Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Pokrovsk, Udachne, Molodetske, Hryshyne, and Kotlyne, as well as toward the settlements of Hannivka, Novopavlivka, and Shevchenko. Two clashes are still ongoing.
According to preliminary estimates, 72 Russian troops were killed and 23 wounded in this sector today. Ukrainian forces destroyed nine vehicles and 11 pieces of special equipment, while damaging four vehicles, five artillery systems, and one UAV command post. A total of 172 enemy drones of various types were destroyed or suppressed.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces attempted three assaults near Sichneve, Kalynivske, and Oleksandrohrad. One engagement remains ongoing.
In the Huliaipole sector, 17 enemy attacks took place near Rybne, Dobropillia, Sviatopetrivka, Pryluky, Zaliznychne, Staroukrainka, Verkhnia Tersa, and Charivne. Five clashes are still ongoing. Airstrikes targeted the settlements of Liubytske, Vozdvyzhivska, and Dolynka.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy launched three assaults near Shcherbaky, with one clash still ongoing.
In the Prydniprovskyi sector, Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled three assaults toward the Antonivskyi Bridge and Bilogrudyi Island." Ukrin
"Fighters from North Korea, several African countries, Central Asia and now reportedly China have all appeared on the battlefield supporting Moscow’s war effort.
The growing presence of foreign nationals in Russian units is now creating diplomaticcomplications for the Kremlin after two Chinese citizens captured by Ukraine remained in custody for more than a year.
According to Ukrainian officials cited by O2, two Chinese citizens captured during fighting last year remain in Ukrainian custody.
Bohdan Okhrimenko, head of Ukraine’s Main Coordination Office for the Treatment of Prisoners of War, said the men were detained during combat operations against Russian forces.
He also suggested the captured fighters may possess Russian passports, although that has not been independently verified.
“The Chinese government has appealed to the Ukrainian side to adhere to international standards in the treatment of detained Chinese citizens,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said, according to Obozrevatel." msn
"The steady decline in Vladimir Putin's ratings is sending a message — just not the kind polls in democracies are designed to capture.As the Kremlin's grip over the internet tightens, pro-war military bloggers, figures from state-approved "opposition" parties, and even influencers have railed against the online crackdown.
State-linked pollsters, meanwhile, report that the Russian president's approval rating has steadily declined, reaching its lowest point during the all-out invasion of Ukraine.
About 73% approve of Putin's performance.
These margins — which would be the envy of most democratic leaders — cannot be taken at face value amid the omnipresent censorship and Russian wartime propaganda, experts say.
Some argue that they point at something else: a growing rift between the "civilian" and the "security" (siloviki) factions of the regime over the internet crackdown." KI
"A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 187 km (116 mi) from New Zealand late in the evening at 11.46 pm local time (GMT +12). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD
"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred in the Bering Sea near Buldir Island island, USA, in the early morning at 5.15 am local time (GMT -9). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD
"157 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front lines.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy carried out six airstrikes using 17 guided bombs and conducted 69 shelling attacks, including eight from MLRS. Two Russian assault operations were reported.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the Russians attacked 17 times in the areas of Vovchansk and Starytsia and toward Lyptsi, Lyman, Izbytske, Mala Vovcha, Symynivka,
Zelene, and Vilcha.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy attacked 10 times toward Kurylivka, Pishchane, Novoplatonivka, and in the areas of Borivska Andriivka, Radkivka, and Petropavlivka.
In the Lyman sector, the invaders attempted to breach the defenses 17 times, launching attacks near Nadiia, Stavky, and Yampil, as well as toward Lyman, Novoserhiivka, Ozerne, and Tverdokhibove.
In the Sloviansk sector, the Russian army did not conduct any assault operations.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 17 attacks in the areas of Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Pleshchiivka, and Stepanivka, as well as toward Kostiantynivka, Novopavlivka, Toretske, and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Defense Forces repelled 29 Russian assaults toward Nykanorivka, Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Shevchenko, Pokrovsk, Hryshyne, Serhiivka, Molodetske, and Novyi Donbas.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy attacked twice toward Verbove and Novohryhorivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, the invaders carried out 21 attacks in the areas of Zlahoda, Dobropillia, Staroukrainka, Zelene, Rybne, and toward Hirke, Huliaipole, and Pryluky.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Defense Forces repelled two attempts by Russian troops to advance in the Shcherbaky area.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemy carried out two attacks—toward Antonivka and Bilohrudyi Island." Ukrin
"Russia launched attacks on Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast and Zaporizhzhia in Zaporizhzhia Oblast on May 5, killing at least 17 people and injuring 56 others, local authorities said.
Russia struck Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine with four guided bombs, hitting an automobile repair shop around 4 p.m. local time. The strike also damaged car washes, vehicles, a shop, and nearby residential buildings, Governor Ivan Fedorov said.
The attack killed 12 people and injured 43 others, including four who are in critical condition, while another 14 sustained moderate injuries.
Federov later reported that among those injured, 18 people have been hospitalized in Zaporizhzhia as a result of the Russian attack." KI
"EU ministers voted for the bloc to formally join a Council of Europe court that will prosecute Russia's leaders for its illegal war against Ukraine, three EU officials confirmed to the Kyiv Independent.
"This is a significant and long-anticipated step forward," Iryna Mudra, deputy head of the president's office, told the Kyiv Independent, adding that the EU's decision "marks the transition from conceptual design to the final phase of institutional establishment."
The Special Tribunal being set up will prosecute Russia for the same crime of aggression that Nazi German leaders were found guilty of in the Nuremberg trials at the end of World War II." KI
"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 112 km (70 mi) fromNew Zealand in the evening at 8.00 pm local time (GMT +12). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.
The earthquake was felt over a large region.. 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
"186 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded on the frontline.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, there were two combat engagements. Russian forces carried out 96 shelling attacks, three of which were from multiple launch rocket systems, and launched two airstrikes, using five guided aerial bombsIn the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy carried out 12 assaults on Ukrainian positions near Vovchansk, Vovchanski Khutory, Okhrymivka, Starytsia, Lyman, and toward Izbytske.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces launched two attacks toward Radkivka and Kindrashivka.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian troops repelled six attempts by the invaders to advance toward Drobysheve, Stavky, Dibrova, and near Torske.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped one Russian attempt to advance near Zakitne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled one Russian attack toward Nykyforivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian forces carried out 14 assaults near Kostiantynivka, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Pleshchiivka, Illinivka, Ivanopillia, Rusyn Yar, Novopavlivka, and Sofiivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 50 assault actions by Russian forces near Zatyshok, Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Molodetske, Novooleksandrivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Muravka, Novomykolaivka, as well as toward Bilytske, Shevchenko, Serhiivka, Biliakivka, and Nopidhorodnie.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy carried out 14 attacks toward Zlahoda, Dobropillia, Danylivka, Berezove, Yehorivka, Stepove, and Nove Zaporizhzhia.
In the Huliaipole sector, 24 Russian attacks were recorded toward Varvarivka, Staroukrainka, Zaliznychne, Hirke, Pryluky, Olenokostiantynivka, Huliaipilske, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy did not conduct any offensive actions.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Ukrainian units halted three Russian attacks toward Antonivka and Bilohrudyi Island." Ukrin
