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thehindu.comLatvian Prime Minister Resigns After Coalition Collapses Over Stray Drones
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned after her governing coalition lost its majority when one party withdrew support. The withdrawal followed her decision to fire the defence minister over the handling of Ukrainian drones that entered Latvian airspace on 7 May. Officials…
nbcnews.comUkraine Reports Russian Losses Exceed Monthly Replacements in April
Russian forces suffered more than 35,000 personnel killed or seriously wounded in April according to Ukrainian reporting. Ukraine's drone operations have increased strikes on Russian air defense systems while interceptor drones achieve success rates of up to 95 percent against Sh…
Defense NewsLatvia Defense Minister Resigns After Ukrainian Drone Strikes Fuel Depot
Latvia’s defense minister resigned after two Ukrainian drones entered the country from Russian airspace and struck an empty fuel depot on May 7. A Ukrainian official attributed the misdirection to Russian electronic warfare. The incident is part of a series of similar events invo…
Defense NewsUkrainian Unmanned Ground Vehicle Evacuates 77-Year-Old Woman From Lyman Contested Zone
A Cerberus unmanned ground vehicle extracted a civilian who had walked for hours after Russian forces destroyed her home of 53 years. The April 25 operation occurred under Russian drone saturation that made conventional evacuation impossible. Ukraine has contracted 25,000 UGVs in…
deccanchronicle.comRussian Strikes Kill at Least 28 in Ukraine
Ukraine announced a unilateral 24-hour ceasefire due to begin at midnight on Wednesday after Russia requested a pause for its Saturday military parade. Russian forces struck multiple cities overnight with 108 drones and three missiles, killing at least 28 civilians on Tuesday in…
ibtimes.co.ukRussian Strikes Kill at Least 27 in Ukraine
Russian attacks across eastern Ukraine on May 5, 2026, resulted in at least 27 deaths, occurring just before a midnight ceasefire proposed by Kyiv took effect. Moscow had announced its own unilateral truce for May 8-9 to mark Victory Day commemorations. Both sides reported ongoin…
Al JazeeraRussian Strikes Kill Five at Ukrainian Gas Facilities
Russian air attacks on Naftogaz facilities in Ukraine's Poltava and Kharkiv regions killed five people and wounded 37, according to the company's CEO. The strikes occurred shortly after both Russia and Ukraine announced unilateral ceasefires. Ukraine also targeted a major Russian…
indiatoday.intoday.inFlamingo Cruise Missile Hits Electronics Plant in Russia's Cheboksary
A Ukrainian Flamingo cruise missile struck Russia's VNIIR-Progress military electronics plant in Cheboksary, according to reports. The missile slammed directly into the facility. The incident highlights ongoing military actions in the region.
Washington ExaminerUkrainian Drone Strikes Moscow Apartment Building
A Ukrainian drone hit a high-rise apartment building in Moscow, breaching the city's air defenses but causing no casualties. The incident prompted Russia to announce a unilateral ceasefire for its Victory Day parade, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed his own c…
news.sky.comRussia and Ukraine Issue Separate Ceasefire Proposals
Russia announced a unilateral truce for its Victory Day parade, prompting Ukraine to counter with its own ceasefire offer amid escalating drone attacks. Separately, a senior Russian official fled to the U.S. amid a fraud probe, Austria expelled three Russian diplomats over espion…
BbcUkrainian Drone Damages Moscow High-Rise Amid Ongoing Attacks Before Russia's Victory Day Parade
A Ukrainian drone struck an upmarket residential building in Moscow early Monday, causing damage but no casualties. This marked the third consecutive night of drone attacks on the Russian capital. The incidents occur days before a scaled-back Victory Day parade amid heightened se…
France 24Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Oil Port and Tankers
Ukrainian forces conducted drone strikes on Russia's Primorsk oil port and shadow fleet tankers in the Baltic and Black Seas on Sunday. Oil prices declined while S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rose modestly. Investor Jim Chanos noted that AI-related capital spending could boost S&P 5…
nypost.comUkraine Strikes Russian Oil Port in Primorsk and Tankers in Baltic and Black Seas
Ukraine conducted drone strikes on Russia's Primorsk oil port and several tankers used for evading sanctions. Russian forces responded with drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian regions, causing casualties and damage. Both sides reported intercepting numerous drones overnight.
newser.comRussian Troops Near Kostiantynivka in Donetsk as Ukraine Notes Belarus Border Movements
Russian troops are intensifying attacks on Kostiantynivka in Ukraine's Donetsk region, with Ukrainian forces repelling infiltration attempts. President Volodymyr Zelensky noted unusual activity along the Belarus border. Russia announced a unilateral ceasefire for Victory Day desp…
Al JazeeraRussia Launches Military Invasion of Ukraine
The ongoing U.S.-Israeli war in Iran has unexpectedly strengthened Ukraine's position in its conflict with Russia through new drone technology deals with Gulf states and strikes on Russian oil facilities. Despite higher oil prices aiding Russia's revenues, Ukrainian actions have…
Los Angeles TimesTwo Killed in Russian Drone Strike on Minibus in Kherson
A Russian drone strike on a minibus in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson killed two people and wounded seven others, according to local officials. A second minibus was attacked hours later, injuring the driver. Russia claimed control of a village in Ukraine's Sumy region ami…
tass.comDrone Strike Causes Fire at Tuapse Marine Terminal
A Ukrainian drone strike on May 1, 2026, caused a fire at a marine terminal in Tuapse, Russia, marking the fourth such attack in a month. Over 100 firefighters are responding amid a state of emergency, following prior fires that led to evacuations and oil spills. Local authoritie…
АрміяInform / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Oil Hub
Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's Tuapse port for the fourth time in 16 days, causing fires and environmental damage. Russian forces launched hundreds of drones at Ukraine, injuring civilians and damaging infrastructure. Officials in Peru are investigating a network trafficking…
upi.comDrones Strike Oil Facilities in Tuapse and Perm, Causing Fires and Spills
Ukrainian drone attacks have targeted Russian oil infrastructure multiple times in recent days, causing fires, oil spills, and environmental damage. Strikes hit the Black Sea port of Tuapse four times in one week and a refinery and pumping station in the distant Perm region. Loca…
pravdareport.comDrone Attack Hits Industrial Site in Russia's Perm Region, Causing Fire and Reported Black Rain
Ukrainian forces conducted a drone attack on an industrial site in Russia's Perm region, located 2,000 kilometers from the border, resulting in a fire and no reported injuries. Thick black smoke and subsequent 'black rain' affected the city of Perm, with temporary airport restric…
Ukrainian Drones Strike Oil Facility in Perm, Russia, for Second Time in 24 Hours
An oil facility in Perm, Russia, experienced a fireball after being struck by Ukrainian drones for the second time in 24 hours. The site is located 1,500 kilometers from Ukraine. Ukrainian leadership has stated intentions to continue conducting strikes deeper into Russian territo…
Ukrainian Drones Strike Tuapse Refinery Three Times, Causing Fires and Oil Spills
Ukrainian forces targeted Russia's Tuapse oil refinery with drone strikes on April 16, 20, and 28, 2026, leading to fires, oil spills into the Black Sea, and black rain affecting the area. Volunteers and authorities responded with cleanup efforts for beaches, rivers, and animals.
washingtonpost.comUkrainian Teens Recruited Online for Sabotage Acts Amid Ongoing War with Russia
Ukrainian authorities have accused over 1,100 people of sabotage and terrorism since Russia's 2022 invasion, with minors comprising one-fifth of cases. Many teens are recruited online by individuals believed to be Russian agents, often for small payments to damage infrastructure…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDrones Target Russian Oil Refinery and Export Terminal in Tuapse, Causing Fire
Ukrainian attack drones hit Russia's Tuapse oil refinery and Black Sea export terminal overnight, igniting the tank farm at the facility. The strikes mark a repeated targeting of the site, according to reports. Fires were visible at the Russian oil installation following the dron…
The War ZoneNew Details Emerge on Russia's S-71K Air-Launched Missile from Ukrainian Intelligence Report
Ukraine's intelligence agency disclosed technical specifications and a 3D model of Russia's S-71K Kovyor missile, which has been deployed since late last year. The missile, developed for the Su-57 fighter, features a low-observable design and foreign components. It represents Rus…
tass.comUkraine's Military Chief Reports Russia Facing Shortage of Air Defense Missiles for Drones
Ukraine's commander in chief stated that Russia is experiencing a shortage of missiles to counter Ukrainian drones. This assessment follows recent Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure. The statement highlights ongoing challenges in air defense capabilities amid the conflic…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewReports: Ukraine Conducts Large-Scale Drone Strike on Western Russia
Ukraine conducted a large-scale drone attack on western Russia on the night of April 25, 2026. Russian channels reported hundreds of drones involved in the strike. The event was described with reports of intense aerial activity.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRussian Drones and Missiles Fly Near Chernobyl Site
Ukraine has accused Russian forces of launching drones and missiles near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, raising risks days before the 40th anniversary of the 1986 disaster. The occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant experienced its 13th blackout since Russia's 2022 invasio…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUkraine Deploys Antonov An-28 as Airborne Platform for Interceptor Drones Against Russian Shaheds
Ukrainian forces have adapted an Antonov An-28 turboprop aircraft to launch interceptor drones targeting Russian Shahed drones in combat. Videos show multiple launches from the plane's wings, enhancing air defense capabilities. Separately, a low-cost drone reportedly destroyed a…
Danielg532 / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Drone Strike on Russian FSB Base in Donetsk Kills 12, Injures 15
A Ukrainian drone struck an FSB special forces command base in Donetsk, resulting in 12 Russian servicemen killed and 15 injured. The incident occurred recently. @MarioNawfal reported the details of the strike.
france24.comFire Reported at Russian Oil Pumping Station in Kstovo After Drone Strike
Ukrainian attack drones targeted a Russian oil pipeline pumping station in Kstovo overnight, setting it ablaze. The facility, known as the Gorky oil pumping station, maintains pressure on Transneft's Surgut oil pipeline. This pipeline connects Siberian oil fields to customers far…
Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Kyiv / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)Ukrainian Drone Attacks Target Russia's Tuapse Oil Refinery Twice in Recent Days
Ukrainian forces conducted a second drone attack on Russia's Tuapse oil refinery within days, causing fires and at least one death. The strikes damaged infrastructure and led to an oil spill in the Black Sea. Emergency crews are responding amid ongoing containment efforts.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUkrainian Drone Strikes Reduce Russian Oil Shipments by 880,000 Barrels Daily
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil infrastructure have led to a daily loss of approximately 880,000 barrels in oil shipments, according to Ukraine's Armed Forces. This reduction equates to about 13% of Russia's estimated daily exports of 6.6 million barrels. Russian officials…