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Russia's losses in Ukraine as of May 8: 970 troops and 30 artillery systems

Ukrainian defense forces eliminated another 970 Russian occupiers over the past 24 hours, bringing the total casualties of the Russian army personnel since the beginning of the full-scale war to approximately 477,430 soldiers. Additionally, the Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed 13 enemy tanks, 19 armored fighting vehicles, and 30 artillery systems, according to the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The overall Russian combat losses from February 24, 2022 to May 8, 2024 are estimated as follows: Personnel: approximately 477,430 (+970) individuals;Tanks: 7,418 (+13) units;APV (Armored ...

Russians attacked energy facilities in six regions of Ukraine - Energy Ministry

On the night of May 8, Russian forces once again launched a massive attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The strikes hit six regions, according to Ukrenergo, the Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko, and the head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov. "The enemy shows no signs of relenting in its plans to deprive Ukrainians of electricity. Another massive attack on our energy grid," he wrote. According to Halushchenko, targets for generation and transmission of electricity were attacked in the Poltava, Kirovohrad, Zaporizhzhia, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Vi...

Russian troops strike Kirovohrad region: 13 buildings damaged, child injured

Last night, Russian troops shelled a power facility in the Kirovohrad region, damaging houses and wounding an 8-year-old child, according to the head of Kirovohrad Regional Military Administration, Andrii Raikovych. "As a result of a Russian missile attack on the Kirovohrad region in the Oleksandriia district, a critical infrastructure facility was damaged. A child of 8 years old was injured," says Raikovych. At least 13 private houses and almost three dozen garages were also damaged. All necessary services are already working on the spot. Russian missile attack on Ukrainian energy facilities ...

Shahed attack: Strikes on energy infrastructure reported near Poltava

Despite the successful work of the Air Defense Forces, during a massive Russian drone attack in the Poltava region, an energy infrastructure facility was hit, the head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration, Filip Pronin reports. “It was loud in the Poltava region. Despite the successful work of our defenders, unfortunately, we had a hit on an energy infrastructure facility in Poltava district,” he wrote. According to Pronin, a fire broke out after the enemy UAV hit. According to preliminary information, there were no casualties. On the night of May 8, Russia attacked Ukraine with att...

Poland, Baltic states, and USA conduct joint air defense exercises

Poland, the United States, and the Baltic states are conducting an international air force exercise called Astral Knight-24, according to the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces. It is noted that the main purpose of the exercise is to expand the integration of the IAMD system (integrated air and missile defense system) and build a command and control architecture in the air domain. The exercise program also provides for the integration of air defense forces and means in real-life scenarios and real-time virtual visualization. The General Staff added that officers of the 183rd Aviation Ope...

Russian missile attack: Explosions in Zaporizhzhia and Ivano-Frankivsk region

During a massive missile attack by Russia, explosions occurred in Zaporizhzhia and Ivano-Frankivsk region, Zaporizhzhia Mayor Ivan Fedorov and Suspilne report. “Explosions in Zaporizhzhia!” Fedorov wrote, before warning of the threat of UAV strikes. Suspilne correspondents also reported several explosions in the city, as well as in Ivano-Frankivsk region. On the night of May 8, an air raid alert was declared throughout Ukraine. Explosions were heard in Kharkiv and Poltava regions. Air defense forces were deployed in the Kyiv region.

Russian troops strike in Kharkiv and Poltava region

Russian troops struck Kharkiv and Poltava region, using Shaheds, last night, May 8, according to the Telegram of Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov and the Telegram of the head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration Filip Pronin. “Kharkiv is under attack again. Previously, by the Shaheds,” said the mayor of Kharkiv. In turn, the head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration said that Russians attacked one of the districts of the region. “The enemy is attacking the Poltava region! Stay in shelters until the air raid is over. Stay calm and take care of yourselves,” Pronin said. Shelling...

Large-scale air alert announced in Ukraine: Reports of cruise missile launches

Air alert has been declared throughout Ukraine, according to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Around midnight on May 8, Russia attacked Ukraine with several groups of Shahed-type attack drones. Explosions were heard in Kharkiv and Poltava regions. At 03:59, the Ukrainian Air Force reported a missile in the area of Bilopillia, Sumy region, heading southwest; and later a cruise missile in Mykolaiv region heading toward Kirovohrad region. Monitoring publics reported the launch of cruise missiles from Tu-95MS aircraft. In addition, at night, Russian media reported explosions in the te...

Signs of Russian preparations for nuclear weapon deployment: Pentagon's response

As of May 7, the Pentagon has seen no signs that Russia is preparing to use nuclear weapons, even for training purposes, Deputy Pentagon Spokesperson Sabrina Singh reports in a video briefing. Singh said that they see no reason to adjust the deployment of our nuclear forces. They have seen no indication that Russia is planning to use nuclear weapons. At the same time, she emphasized that the United States considers Russia's decision to conduct exercises to practice the use of non-strategic nuclear weapons absolutely irresponsible and potentially threatening to global security. What preceded it...

Neutral European nations urge NATO to boost cooperation amid Russian aggression

Neutral countries, including Austria, Ireland, Malta, and Switzerland, have proposed that NATO deepen cooperation, including expanding participation in military exercises and intelligence sharing in the WEP4 format, amid Russia's aggression against Ukraine, according to Die Presse. At the end of December last year, diplomats from four neutral countries sent a letter to NATO proposing to expand cooperation. Representatives of the neutral countries made specific proposals to deepen ties with the Alliance, ranging from increased participation in exercises to privileged access to documents and inf...