"Canada has initiated court proceedings to seize a Russian Antonov An-124 "Ruslan" transportaircraft, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna said.
The aircraft, owned by Russian Volga-Dnepr cargo airlines, has remained grounded at Toronto Pearson International Airport since the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022, amid a travel ban on Russian aircraft in Canadian airspace.
A spokesperson for Global Affairs Canada confirmed to Canadian publication InSauga that the Canadian government had initiated proceedings in the Ontario Superior Court." ms
"In China, top officials keep disappearing. The latest such instance is that of He Weidong, a
top Chinese general, who missed yet another top gathering. Earlier, He had missed the tree-planting event in the outskirts of the capital Beijing – an annual springtime tradition for the country’s military leadership spanning more than four decades.
He’s absence at the two important events is part of a growing pattern where Chinese military officials go missing. Many report that the disappearance of these personalities is part of President Xi Jinping’s purge of the military’s top ranks." FP
"Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered the Department of State to close the Office of Palestinian Affairs and merge it with the United States Embassy in Jerusalem, according to several reports... the Office of Palestinian Affairs was a “Biden-era creation” that “repeatedly earned the ire of Republican lawmakers for its anti-Israel advocacy.” Breitbart
"India carried out airstrikes on 9 "terrorist camp" locations in Pakistan
Pakistan shot down at least 1 (up to 5) Indian Air Force fighter jets
Heavy Artillery fire along the Line of Control
Pakistan’s army spox, Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has said at least eight people were killed and 35 injured.General Waddell from our GIG believes this suggests that unless Pakistan escalates through military actions, this operation is likely going to be India’s full response to the recent terrorist attacks.
India said it had launched the operation against Pakistan after gathering evidence “pointing towards the clear involvement of Pakistan-based terrorists” in last month’s attack on civilians in Kashmir.
Pakistan said that the Indian actions “will not go unanswered” and that it would respond at “a time and place of its own choosing.”
While unconfirmed, a senior Pakistani intelligence source said three Indian jets (and a drone) were shot down in locations “within Indian territory.” ZH
"Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 171 combat clashes with Russian forces across the multiple sectors of frontline.
Russian airstrikes targeted the settlements of Rusyn Yar, Nova Poltavka, Stara Mykolaivka, Myrnohrad, Bilytske, Yablunivka, Novoolenivka, Poltavka, Pokrovsk, Oleksandro-Kalynove, Zoria, Novopavlivka, Novopil, Zelene Pole in Donetsk region, Novodarivka, Temyrivka, Olhivske, Huliaipole, Malynivka, Mala Tokmachka, Kamianske in Zaporizhzhia region, Verbove in Dnipropetrovsk region, and Olhivka, Novooleksandrivka in Kherson region.In the Kharkiv sector, eight clashes occurred near Vovchansk and Vovchanski Khutory.
In the Kupiansk sector, three enemy attacks were repelled near Zahryzove and Petropavlivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched 21 assaults near Lypove, Nadiya, Zelenyi Hai, Ridkodub, Yampolivka, Torske, and towards Novyi Mir, Zelena Dolyna, and Kolodiazi.
In the Kramatorsk sector, five engagements occurred near Kurdiumivka and Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk sector, eight attacks were recorded near Dachne, Druzhba, and Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders halted 77 enemy attacks in and around Kalynove, Promin, Lysivka, Dachenske, Shevchenko, Kotlyne, Udachne, Zvirove, Nadiivka, Troitske, Novoserhiivka, Kotliarivka, Sribne, Andriivka, Malynivka, Nova Poltavka, Novopavlivka, Pokrovsk, Myroliubivka, and Oleksiivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukraine’s forces repelled 23 assaults near Kostiantynopil, Pryvilne, Rivnopil, Novosilka, Vilne Pole, Shevchenko, Novopil, Odradne.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Russians launched two attacks near Vysoke.
In the Orikhiv sector, four unsuccessful enemy attacks occurred near Stepove, Mali Shcherbaky, Kamianske, and towards Novoandriivka.
In the Prydniprovske sector, one failed Russian attack was reported.
In the Kursk sector, Ukraine’s forces repelled 11 attacks. Russian forces carried out 336 artillery strikes (14 using MLRS), and 12 airstrikes with 18 guided bombs." Ukrin
"Ukrainian forces attacked Kursk firing missiles, crossing the border, and maneuvering through minefields with special vehicles, according to Russian war bloggers. Russia reported three civilian deaths.
On the 1167th day of war in Ukraine, Russian anti-aircraft defense units destroyed four Ukrainian drones heading towards Moscow without causing casualties or damage from the debris, said Moscow's mayor, Sergei Sobyanin. In four days, on the 9th, Russia will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany with a military parade in Red Square, where world leaders such as the presidents of China, Xi Jinping, and Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, are expected to attend." ms
"200 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded at the frontline.
The Russian army carried out air strikes near the settlements of Vorozhba, Iskryskivka, Myropillia, Bilopillia in Sumy region; Zolochiv, Kozacha Lopan, Pidlyman in Kharkiv region; Shevchenko Pervoe, Nova Poltavka, Sukhyi Yar, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Udachne, Oleksandrograd, Novopil, Zelene Pole in Donetsk region; Malynivka, Temyrivka, Zaliznychne, Mala Tokmachka, Stepove, Kamianske in Zaporizhzhia region.
In the Kharkiv sector, four firefights took place in the area of Vovchansk.Five hostile attacks took place in the Kupiansk sector over the last day. Defense forces repelled Russian assaults near Zahryzove and in the direction of Novoozynove and Hlushkivka.
In the Lyman sector, the Russian army attacked 31 times, trying to advance near Hrekivka, Novomykhailivka, Novyi, Kolodyazy, Myrne, Torske and in the direction of Zelena Dolyna.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled four Russian attacks near Chasiv Yar, Kurdyumivka and in the direction of Bila Hora.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out six attacks in the areas of Toretsk and Ozarianivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian troops stopped 78 attacks in the areas of Sukha Balka, Stara Mykolayivka, Vodiane Druhe, Novotoretske, Shevchenko, Udachne, Uspenivka, Troitske, Kotlyarivka, Bohdanivka and Andriivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled 24 enemy attacks in the areas of Novopilia, Novosilka, Pryvilne, Komar and in the direction of Odradne.
The Russian army attacked seven times in the area of Vysoke in the Huliaipole sector.
In the Orikhiv sector, near Stepove, Mali Shcherbaky, Kamianske and in the direction of Novoandriivka and Novodanylivka, the militants carried out 14 attacks.
The enemy did not conduct any offensive actions in the Siversk and Prydniprovskyi sectors.
In the Kursk sector, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 18 Russian attacks yesterday. The enemy made 330 artillery attacks, eight of which were from multiple launch rocket systems. The Russians also carried out 12 air strikes, downing 27 guided aerial bombs." Ukrin
"Ukraine expects 3 million artillery shells from its allies, President Volodymyr Zelensky saidon May 4.
"If Ukraine is strong, the war will end," Zelensky told journalists in Prague alongside Czech President Petr Pavel.
Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska arrived in the Czech Republic on May 4 for an official visit with Pavel. A Czech ammunition initiative will deliver up to 1.8 million artillery shells to Ukraine by the end of 2025, Pavel said at the visit." KI
"Since the beginning of the day, 101 combat clashes have occurred between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders.
In the Kharkiv sector, Russian troops made one unsuccessful attempt to advance near Tykhe. Guided aerial bombs struck Vovchansk and Zakharivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled one enemy attempt to advance near Pishchane. Two clashes are still ongoing near Hlushkivka and Novoosynove.
In the Lyman sector, Russians launched 12 attacks near Kopanky, Tverdokhlibove, and Kolodiazi, attempting to move toward Zelena Dolyna, Olhivka, Lypove, and Ridkodub. One battle is still ongoing.In the Siversk sector, two combat clashes occurred near Hryhorivka and Verkhniokamianske. The Ukrainian defenders successfully stopped both enemy advances.
In the Kramatorsk sector, four combat engagements are ongoing near Maiske, Bila Hora, and near Chasiv Yar. One Russian assault has already been repelled.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian troops attacked near Toretsk, Druzhba, and Dyliivka, making seven attempts in total to improve their position. Four battles are still underway.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces launched 42 assaults aiming to push the Ukrainian defenders out of their positions near Hnativka, Myroliubivka, Promin, Novoserhiivka, Stara Mykolaivka, Nova Poltavka, and Oleksiivka, as well as in the areas of Udachne, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Shevchenko, Kotliarivka, Troitske, Andriivka, and Bohdanivka. Ukrainian troops have repelled 32 attacks so far.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian invaders attacked 30 times near Kostiantynopil, Rivnopil, Novopil, Novosilka, and Pryvilne, as well as toward Zelenyi Hai, Shevchenko, Bahatyr, and Troitske. Seven attacks are still ongoing. Airstrikes targeted Novopil and Zelenyi Hai.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces attacked four times near Vysoke. One combat clash is ongoing. Huliaipole was also hit by airstrikes.
In the Orikhiv sector, three battles occurred. The enemy is trying to advance near Novoandriivka, Piatykhatky, and Stepove. Guided bombs hit Orikhiv.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russian forces carried out airstrikes on Vesele, Beryslav, and Burhunka.
In the Kursk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled nine enemy attacks; three battles are still ongoing. Russian forces used 12 guided bombs and conducted 159 artillery strikes in the area." Ukrin
"Famous, historic monasteries have been shut down or seized by authorities, monks expelled, and churches have been raided by far-right nationalist militant groups. As for the other side, Russian aerial raids have often devastated whole Ukrainian neighborhoods, includingdestruction of local churches.
In a fresh incident, Russian government and media sources say a Ukrainian drone was sent across the border and struck an iconic, historic church in Belgorord region, which set the church on fire.
Local Belgorod governor Vyacheslav issued a statement on Telegram Saturday saying "the enemy is striking our holy sites again – an enemy drone has attacked Saint George Church in the village of Tolokonnoye."
Emergency crews were able to extinguish the blaze, but not before the church's domes caught on fire." ZH
"253 combat clashes between Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded.
Russian airstrikes targeted the following settlementss: Mkhy in Chernihiv region, Myropilske, Krasnopillia, Chernatske in Sumy region, Shevchenko Pershe, Zelene Pole, Novopil, Komyshuvakha in Donetsk region, Temyrivka, Novodarivka, Huliaipole, Malynivka, Novoandriivka in Zaporizhzhia region.
In the Kharkiv sector, five clashes occurred near Vovchansk.
In the Kupiansk sector, six enemy attacks were repelled near Zahryzove and toward Novoosynove and Hlushkivka.In the Lyman sector, the Russians carried out 16 attacks attempting to advance near Ridkodub, Lypove, Yampolivka, Kolodiazi, Torske, and toward Hryhorivka.
In the Siversk sector, Russian forces attacked three times toward Ivano-Dariivka and Hryhorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled six enemy assaults near Chasiv Yar and toward Maiske, Predtechyne, Bila Hora.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian forces carried out seven attacks near Toretsk, Krymske, and Dyliivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces halted 113 enemy attacks near Stara Mykolaivka, Zelene Pole, Myroliubivka, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Promin, Shevchenko, Oleksandropil, Kotlyne, Novoserhiivka, Novooleksandrivka, Kotliarivka, Troitske, Andriivka, and toward Romanivka, Malynivka, Nova Poltavka, Myroliubivka, Oleksiivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, 66 Russian assaults were repelled near Kostiantynopil, Burlatske, Novosilka, Rivnopil, Pryvilne, and toward Odradne, Zelene Pole, Novopil, Shevchenko, and Bahatyr.
In the Huliaipole sector, no combat clashes were recorded.
In the Orikhiv sector, three unsuccessful enemy attacks occurred near Novodanylivka, Novopokrovka, and Kamianske.
In the Prydniprovske sector, one failed Russian attempt to approach Ukrainian defenses was recorded.
In the Kursk sector, there were 23 clashes; Russian forces launched 256 artillery strikes (10 from MLRS), and seven airstrikes with 15 guided bombs." Ukrin
"Ukrainian uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) equipped with R-73 air-to-air missiles are reported to have hit a Russian Su-30 fighter jet near the port of Novorossiysk. A historic strike has been carried out by soldiers from Group 13, a special DIU unit, using a missile from a Magura uncrewed surface platform. A multi-purpose fighter jet belonging to the aggressor state of Russia, with an estimated cost of about US$50 million, burst into flames in the air and eventually crashed into the sea, to the bottom of the ruthless Neptune's domain." Ukrin
"The right-wing Reform UK party has won 677 out of more than 1,600 seats in England’s local elections, while the Labour and the Conservative parties suffered heavy defeats across the country.As results began to trickle in on Friday, the party led by firebrand and Brexit proponent Nigel Farage emerged as the strongest performer in contests held in 23 local authorities across England, winning control of ten councils. These included eight taken from the Conservatives – Derbyshire, Kent, Lancashire, Lincolnshire, North Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire and West Northamptonshire — along with Doncaster from Labour and Durham, where no party previously had a majority.
Reform also won hard-fought parliamentary by-elections in Runcorn and Helsby, snatching victory from Labour by just six votes after a recount. As a result, the party now controls five seats in the UK Parliament.
According to a BBC projection, if a general election were held today, Reform UK would receive 30% of the vote, ahead of Labour at 20% and the Conservatives at 15%. However, the next general election is not due until May 2029." RT
"Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has claimed that US President Donald Trump adjustedhis view of the Russia-Ukraine conflict following their brief, impromptu meeting at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican last week. According to him, the discussion stood in sharp contrast to the heated argument the two had in the White House in February. “I think the conversation I had with Trump was the best we’ve had so far. It was possibly the shortest, but also the most substantive. With all due respect to our teams, I believe the tête-à-tête format worked well. The discussion had the right atmosphere,” Zelensky told reporters." RT
"Both Israel and Turkey have long been the major regional players with a "hidden hand" inSyria - with both at times covertly leading the drive to weaken and overthrow the Syrian government of Bashar al-Assad.
Israeli tanks and ground units have moved up toward Damascus from the South, and Turkey 's "Syrian National Army" proxy fighters have been active in Aleppo province and in northern Syria.
Turkey has also reportedly been involved with the new Syrian government under al-Qaeda linked Jolani (Sharaa), establishing anti-air defense infrastructure at Syrian bases, particularly near Palmyra in the center of the country." ZeroHedge
