"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
