Russians advance in Donetsk Oblast

"Russian occupation forces have advanced further into Ukraine in Donetsk Oblast.
The Russians are reported to have advanced in the town of Rodynske and near the village of Nykanorivka (Donetsk Oblast).
Meanwhile, according to analysts, Ukraine's defence forces carried out clearing operations near Rodynske and close to the village of Vilne (also in Donetsk Oblast)." Pravada

Russia attacks Dnipro with 5 air-launched missiles

"Russian forces attacked the city of Dnipro with five guided air-launched missiles during the day. Ukrainian air defense has downed four missiles, but one of the damaged missiles hit a student accommodation, causing casualties." Pravada

Flash floods leave 1 dead in San Antonio, Texas

"One person died in San Antonio, Texas, after flash floods spread across urban areas during periods of heavy rainfall. Police and fire crews recovered the victim from a drainage channel as floodwaters impacted roads and infrastructure." W

Peru launches investigation after citizens allegedly trafficked to fight Russia's war in Ukraine

"Peru's Specialized Prosecutor's Offices for Human Trafficking Crimes have launched an investigation after receiving complaints that Peruvian citizens were deceptively recruited into fighting Russia's war against Ukraine, the government announced.

Relatives of allegedly trafficked individuals reported that their loved ones received misleading job offers to work as security guards or in other capacities in Russia, along with promises of financial rewards.
Once the recruits arrived in Russia, they were allegedly forced into combat operations in the full-scale war against Ukraine.
Peru's Specialized Prosecutor's Office for Human Trafficking Crimes in Lima has opened a preliminary investigation into "the alleged crime against human dignity, specifically in the forms of human trafficking and aggravated human trafficking," the government said." KI

Iran drops blockade demand in bid to restart high-stakes U.S. talks

"Tehran has dropped its demand that Washington lift its blockade before negotiations begin, instead proposing parallel talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, security guarantees and

Iran’s nuclear program, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Iran has signaled through intermediaries that it is ready to hold a new round of talks in Pakistan as early as the beginning of next week if Washington accepts the new proposal as a basis for negotiations, WSJ reported.
Earlier reports said Iran had passed Pakistan the text of a new plan for talks with the United States. Its core demand remains ending the war and finding a framework for a peace settlement.
Trump has already criticized Tehran’s latest offer. He said he was unhappy with the document and doubted a quick deal was possible." NV

5.2 Earthquake - Banda Sea, 118 km northwest of Pulau Molu Island, Maluku, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the Banda Sea 116 km (72 mi) from Indonesia in the late afternoon at 7.27 pm local time (GMT +9). The quake had a moderate depth of 131 km (81 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

116 clashes on front lines

"A total of 116 combat engagements have taken place between Ukrainian forces and Russian troops since the beginning of the day.

In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the enemy carried out 82 shelling attacks on Ukrainian positions and settlements, including two using multiple launch rocket systems. Two assault attempts were recorded.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian forces launched five attacks near Starytsia and toward Lyman, Izbytske, and Okhrimivka.

In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy launched one attack toward Novoplatonivka.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian troops repelled five assaults near Drobysheve and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, the enemy carried out two attacks near Zakitne and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions twice toward Malynivka and near Bondarne.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, Russian troops launched 16 assaults on Ukrainian positions near Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Rusyn Yar, Sofiivka, and toward Zolotyi Kolodiaz. Three clashes are ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy conducted 24 attacks, attempting to advance toward Bilytske, Nove Shakhove, Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Udachne, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Muravka, and Molodetske.
Preliminary estimates indicate that 54 Russian troops were killed and 24 wounded in this sector today. Ukrainian forces also destroyed 11 vehicles and one artillery system, damaged five vehicles, 90 enemy shelters, and three artillery systems, and destroyed or suppressed 239 UAVs of various types.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched four attacks toward Oleksandrohrad, Zlahoda, and near Ternove.
In the Huliaipole sector, 14 enemy attacks were recorded near Dobropillia, Zaliznychne, Sviatopetrivka, Staroukrainka, Charivne, Hirke, Tsvitkove, Myrne, and Varvarivka, with one clash still ongoing.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy launched two attacks near Stepove and Prymorske.
In the Dnipro River sector, Russian forces carried out three attacks toward Antonivka." Ukrin

At least 2 killed, 8 injured after Russian drones strike buses in 'brutal safari' in Kherson

"At least two people were killed and eight others were injured after Russian troops launched

two separate drone attacks on buses in Kherson.
According to Kherson Oblast Governor Oleksandr Prokudin, the first attack happened at around 7:00 a.m. local time, in the Dnipro district of the city. Two people — a municipal worker and a woman — were killed at the scene.
Seven others sustained injuries in the strike, though officials have not yet released details on their condition.
Hours later, a Russian drone struck another bus, wounding the driver who suffered shrapnel wounds to his back and legs, Prokudin reported." KI

5.7 Earthquake - 33 km southeast of Wakayama, Wakayama, Japan

"A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake hit 33 km (20 mi) away from Wakayama, Wakayama, Japan, in the late afternoon at 6.28 pm local time (GMT +9). The quake had a shallow depth of 59 km (37 mi) and 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

Ukraine's General Staff reports strike on Russian Be-12 amphibious aircraft in Crimea

"A Russian Be-12 anti-submarine amphibious aircraft has been struck near Kacha in temporarily occupied Crimea, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has reported." msn

Air defenses neutralize 220 of 227 drones launched by Russia in daytime attack on Ukraine

"Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 220 out of 227 drones launched by Russian forces during a daytime attack.
From 08:00 to 19:00 the enemy launched 227 strike UAVs, including Shahed-type drones (some jet-powered), as well as Gerbera, Italmas, and other types of drones from Shatalovo, Kursk, Oryol, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk (Russia), and Hvardiiske (temporarily occupied Crimea). Around 135 of them were Shahed-type drones." Ukrin

51 combat engagements on front line

"51 combat engagements have taken place between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops.
According to the report, Russian forces continue shelling border areas. In the Sumy region, the areas of Sopich, Korenok, Bezsalivka, Tovstodubove, Boyaro-Lezhachi, Volfyne, Neskuchne, Hirky, Chervonyi Pakhar, Budky, Havrylova Sloboda, and Prohres were affected. In the Chernihiv region, the settlements of Khrinivka, Dibrova, and Berylivka came under fire. Airstrikes targeted Vilna Sloboda, Kysla Dubyna, and Pustohorod.

In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, the enemy carried out 62 shelling attacks on populated areas and Ukrainian positions, with one assault action recorded.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, Russian forces attempted four times to improve their positions near Lyman, Starytsia, Izbytske, and Okhrimivka; one of these attempts is ongoing.
In the Kupiansk direction, no active operations were reported.
In the Lyman direction, the enemy carried out three assault actions toward Drobysheve.
In the Sloviansk direction, one assault attempt was made toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, Russian forces attacked twice toward Malynivka and Bondarne.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, nine attacks were carried out toward Kostiantynivka, Illinivka, Rusyn Yar, and Sofiivka; one engagement is ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Russian troops made 18 attempts to push Ukrainian forces from their positions toward Bilytske, Nove Shakhove, Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Udachne, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, Muravka, Molodetske, Novopidhrodne, and Novopavlivka, one battle is still ongoing.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy launched two attacks toward Oleksandrohrad and Zlahoda.
In the Huliaipole direction, eight attacks occurred near Dobropillia, Zaliznychne, Sviatopetrivka, Staroukrainka, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv direction, one attack was recorded toward Stepnohirsk, along with airstrikes near Omelnyk, Orikhiv, Yurkivka, Tavriiske, and Komyshuvakha.
In the Prydniprovske direction, the enemy carried out two assault actions near Antonivka." Ukrin

Ukraine War Latest: Ukraine proposes long-term ceasefire after Putin floats 'Victory Day' truce with Trump

"Ukraine is proposing a long-term ceasefire to Russia after Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested a temporary truce for Victory Day celebrations, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 30.
The proposal came after Putin held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on April

29, during which the Russian leader expressed readiness to declare a temporary pause in fighting around Russia's May 9 Victory Day commemorations.
Moscow earlier scaled back its planned Victory Day parade — an annual showcase of its projected military strength — amid fears of potential Ukrainian attacks.
"We will clarify what exactly this is about — a few hours of security for a parade in Moscow, or something more," Zelensky said. "Our proposal is a long-term ceasefire, reliable and guaranteed security for people, and a lasting peace."
The remarks reinforced Kyiv's push continued push for a broader and more durable halt to hostilities, after Russia repeatedly rejected calls for a full, unconditional ceasefire while instead proposing short-term and limited truces." KI

5.7 Earthquake - Bismarck Sea, 171 km southeast of Rambutyo Island, Papua New Guinea

"A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred in the Bismarck Sea 151 km (94 mi) from Papua
New Guinea late in the evening at 11.27 pm local time (GMT +10). 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

138 clashes on front lines

"138 combat clashes were recorded between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the front lines.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, the Defense Forces repelled three enemy attacks. The invaders carried out 80 shelling attacks, including 11 using multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS).
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, the enemy launched seven assaults in the areas of Lyman, Starytsia, Vovchansk, and Okhrimivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, the Russian army attacked five times toward Kurylivka, Kindrashivka, and Novoplatonivka.

In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian troops repelled six attempts by the invaders to advance toward the towns of Stavky, Drobysheve, Lyman, and Dibrova.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukrainian forces halted three Russian attempts to advance in the areas around the towns of Zakitne, Riznykivka, and Yampil.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops did not conduct any active operations.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 16 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Stepanivka, Sofiivka, Illinivka, and Ivanopillia.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Defense Forces repelled 26 Russian assaults in the areas of the settlements of Bilytske, Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, Muravka, Kotlyne, Novooleksandrivka, Hryshyne, Udachne, and Molodetske.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, the enemy launched two attacks toward Verbove and Zlahoda.
In the Huliaipole sector, 19 Russian attacks occurred in the areas of Dobropillia, Staroukrainka, Varvarivka, Zaliznychne, Zelene, Tsvitkove, Olenokostiantynivka, Huliaipilske, and Charivne.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Russians carried out two attacks toward Pavlivka and Shcherbaky.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the Defense Forces successfully repelled five enemy assaults in the area of the Antonivskyi Bridge and Bilohrudyi Island." Ukrin