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Carnage in Zaporizhia: the death toll rises to 12
A Russian attack carried out in broad daylight using guided aerial bombs bloodied the city of Zaporizhia on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. According to Ivan Fedorov, head of the local military administration, the toll rose to 12 dead and many injured. The strikes targeted several businesses, causing massive fires affecting businesses, a store and vehicles.
EU and Ukraine join forces to produce drones
The European Commission has launched an industrial alliance with Ukraine to boost the production of drones and anti-drone systems in Europe. Companies in the sector have until May 25 to join this initiative, which also includes the countries of the European Economic Area. The objective is to capitalize on kyiv’s expertise to strengthen European defense in the face of the Russian threat and uncertainties over American support.
Crimea cancels May 9 celebrations
Citing security reasons, the leader of annexed Crimea, Sergey Aksionov, announced the cancellation of the May 9 military parade and rallies. This date, which commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany, is usually a pillar of Kremlin propaganda. Although mass events are prohibited, the authorities are planning tributes in “various forms” for veterans.
Ukrainian strike 1,500 km from the border
Volodymyr Zelensky announced an FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile strike against the VNIIR Progress factory in Cheboksary, Russia. This strategic site produces electronic warfare systems, including Kometa antennas. The attack, having traveled an unprecedented distance of 1,500 km, left at least two dead according to the Russian authorities, marking a major technological escalation on the part of kyiv.
At least one dead in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast after Ukrainian drone attack
A woman was killed by a Ukrainian drone strike in Belgorod Oblast, in southwestern Russia and on the border with Ukraine, according to independent Russian media Astra.
Romanian Parliament votes no confidence against pro-EU Prime Minister
The Romanian Parliament voted on Tuesday to dismiss pro-European Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan after a motion of censure initiated by the social democrats of the PSD and the far right, the result of which risks plunging the country back into political turmoil. The motion of censure received 281 votes out of the 233 needed to be adopted in a Parliament which has 464 seats.
Japan: first delivery of Russian oil since the start of the war in the Middle East
A shipment of Russian crude oil arrived in Japan on Monday, the first delivery from Moscow to the country since the Strait of Hormuz was blocked due to the war in the Middle East, according to local media. A ship carrying crude oil from the Sakhalin-2 natural gas project reached the southwest coast of Imabari on Monday and began unloading its cargo at a refinery. Japan depends on the Middle East for around 95% of its oil imports.
Death toll from Russian strikes in Ukraine reduced to 5
The toll from Russian strikes which hit two regions in Ukraine is not 6 dead but 5 deaths, according to the latest statements from the head of the Poltava regional administration in Ukraine.
Russian strikes cause a 6th victim in Ukraine
The strikes carried out by Russia this Tuesday morning left 6 dead, including rescue workers, and dozens injured. Five people were killed, including three gas company employees and two rescue workers in the east-central Poltava region, and one person died and two others were injured in the Kharkiv region. Two people were also injured in the city of Kharkiv itself.
Ukrainian gas production sites hit by Russian strikes
The general director of the state-owned hydrocarbon company Naftogaz, Serguiï Koretsky, announced on were killed in the Poltava region.
Four regions of Ukraine partially deprived of electricity
Russian drone strikes are the cause of power cuts in progress this Tuesday morning in the oblasts of Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhia, Sumy and Kharkiv, energy operator Ukrenegro said on Telegram.
Volodymyr Zelensky denounces Russia’s “absolute cynicism”
Volodymyr Zelensky denounces the “absolute cynicism” of Russia which calls for a ceasefire on the occasion of the May 9 commemoration of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany while carrying out daily strikes against the country. “It is absolutely cynical to ask for a ceasefire in order to organize propaganda celebrations, while carrying out such strikes every day,” he denounced on social networks.
Russian strikes left 5 dead in several regions of Ukraine
Russian strikes on two regions of Ukraine left at least 5 dead, including rescue workers, and dozens injured, according to local authorities. In the Poltava region, in the center-east of the country, a drone and missile attack killed four people and injured 31, a regional official said. In the Kharkiv region, in the east of the country, one person died and two others were injured, according to the prosecutor’s office.
Ukraine targeted by 11 ballistic missiles and 164 Russian drones during the night
Russia launched 164 attack drones and 11 ballistic missiles against Ukraine overnight from Monday to Tuesday. The Ukrainians claim to have succeeded in neutralizing 149 drones and a missile.
Russia says it shot down 289 Ukrainian drones last night
The Russian army says it destroyed 289 Ukrainian drones during the night from Monday to Tuesday. The independent media Astra claims that NASA’s surveillance system has detected fires at the Kirishi oil refinery in the Leningrad oblast, one of the largest in Russia.
At least 4 dead in Poltava oblast
Russia launched several attacks overnight in the Poltava oblast during the night from Monday to Tuesday. At least four people were killed, according to a provisional report, and 31 people were injured. The Russian army used “missiles and attack drones,” the head of the military administration said on Telegram.
Drone attack in Moscow: is the Russian army weakened?
The Russian capital was directly targeted by a Ukrainian drone attack on the night of May 3 to 4. In recent days, drone attacks in Russia and near Moscow have become increasingly significant, thus reinforcing questions about the military capabilities of the Russian army, which continues to struggle in Ukraine. For Guillaume Lasconjarias, researcher and military historian, Russia is far from collapsing and is adapting its military power to survive against Ukraine. Click here to read the interview.
3 dead and 11 injured Monday in Zaporizhia district
Russian strikes left 3 dead and 11 injured on Monday in the Zaporizhia oblast, the head of the military administration announced on Telegram. Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces launched 843 attacks against 49 localities in the Zaporizhia region.
Ukraine announces ceasefire with Russia from Wednesday
Russia announced a truce with Ukraine during the May 9 ceremonies to commemorate the end of the Second World War. Ukraine announces that it in turn will observe a ceasefire from Wednesday May 6. Its duration has not been specified. Ukraine, however, warns that it will retaliate against any Russian attack.
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