Ukraine - Russia's perfidious attack, a chronicle of events

[Alex_Sor]

Last night, air defense forces shot down 11 cruise missiles and 2 drones near Kyiv. There are no casualties and no significant damage, according to the head of the Kyiv city military administration, Sergei Popko.

According to preliminary information, the invaders launched missiles from strategic aircraft. Types of missiles and drones are still being established.

"Preliminarily, as a result of falling debris, a local power line was interrupted in the Obolonsky district of the capital and the road surface was damaged. No civilian casualties and destruction of residential facilities or infrastructure were recorded," Popko said.

He noted that this is the first missile attack on Kyiv after a pause of 51 days. The last time such an attack on the capital was on March 9.

Night rocket attack on 28 April

Last night, the Russians launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine for the first time in a long time. In Dnipro, a young woman with a child died as a result of a rocket hit.

[Alex_Sor]

The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 29.04.23 were approximately:

Situation update as of 6.00 a.m., 29th April, 2023

Day 430 of the full-scale russian military aggression has begun.

Yesterday, the russian federation launched another massive missile attack on civilian objects and residential buildings. Unfortunately, there was a hit. Civilians were killed and injured. While not achieving the desired results on the battlefield, the enemy cynically continues to use terror tactics, thereby grossly violating the norms of International Humanitarian Law.

In total, during the past day, the enemy launched 23x cruise missiles of the Kh-101 and Kh-555 types. Our defenders destroyed 21x cruise missiles, as well as 2x UAVs of operational-tactical level and 2x strike drones.

The cities of Uman in Cherkasy, Dnipro, as well as a Ukrayinka town in the Kyiv Oblast. According to preliminary information, more than 20x civilians died, including 4x children. People remain under the rubble; search operations are ongoing. More than 10x apartment buildings and other civil infrastructure were damaged. The enemy also carried out 36x airstrikes. Using guided aerial bombs, the russians attacked Chernihiv Oblast, as a result of which 8x civilian houses were bombed in the settlement of Kostobobriv. In addition, the enemy carried out 65x rdounds from MLRS.

The threat of further missile and air strikes on the entire territory of Ukraine remains high.

The enemy continues to focus its main efforts on conducting offensive actions on the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Mar’yinka axes. During the past day, they carried out 48x attacks on the specified areas of the front.

Bakhmut and Mar’yinka remain at the epicenter of hostilities, our soldiers bravely defend themselves.

Volyn and Polissya axes: the operational situation has not undergone significant changes. No signs of formation of enemy offensive groups were detected.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the military presence of the enemy in the border areas of the russian federation with Ukraine is maintained. During the past day, the enemy carried out airstrikes on the settlements of Semenivka, Leonivka, Kostobobriv, Gremyach, Romashkovo; carried out mortar and artillery shelling of the settlements of Galaganivka, Leonivka, and Buchka in the Chernihiv Oblast; Romashkove, Vilna Sloboda, Stukalyvka, Iskryskivshchyna, Volfyne and Obody of the Sumy Oblast, as well as Morokhovets, Lyptsi, Gatyshche, Volohivka, Nesterne, Budarky in the Kharkiv Oblast.

Kupyansk axis: the adversary did not carry out offensive actions, actively using unmanned aerial vehicles to adjust artillery fire. The settlements of Krasne Pershe, Novomlynsk, Figolivka, Dvorichna, Zapadne, Lyman Pershey, Synkivka, Kislivka, Berestov in Kharkiv Oblast and Novoselivske in Luhansk Oblast were hit by enemy artillery and mortar attacks.

Lyman axis: the enemy carried out unsuccessful offensive actions in the area of Bilogorivka and south of Dibrova. They carried out airstrikes on the settlements of Novoyehorivka, Nevske, Belogorivka, Torske, Serebryanka, Spirne, Ivanovka. Makiivka, Nevske, Dibrova, Belogorivka of the Luhansk Oblast were hit by artillery fire; Terny, Verkhnokamianske, Spirne, Donetsk Oblast.

Bakhmut axis: the adversary continues to conduct offensive actions. Fighting continues in the city of Bakhmut. In addition, during the day, the enemy conducted unsuccessful offensive actions in the axis of Bohdanivka and Chasovoy Yar. Airstrikes on Bakhmut and Bohdanivka. Vasyukivka, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Bakhmut, Khromovka, Chasiv Yar, Hryhorivka, Ivanivske, Predtechine, Kostyantynivka, Oleksandro-Shultine, Pivdenne, Nelipivka and New York of the Donetsk Oblast were affected by enemy shelling.

Avdiivka axis: the enemy carried out offensive actions in the areas of the settlements of Avdiivka, Severna and Pervomaiske, without success. Shelled the settlements of Novobakhmutivka, Novokalynove, Avdiivka, Vodyane, Pervomayske, Nevelske of the Donetsk Oblast.

Mar’yinka axis: during the past day, our defenders repelled enemy attacks in the area of Marinka and Novomykhailivka settlements. At the same time, Krasnohorivka, Mar’yinka, Pobieda and Novomykhailivka of the Donetsk Oblast came under enemy fire.

Shakhtars’ke axis: the enemy did not carry out any offensive operations the last day. They carried out airstrikes on Vugledar, Prechistivka and Shakhtars’ke in the Donetsk Oblast.

Zaporizhzhia and Kherson axes: the enemy continues to conduct defensive operations. Meanwhile, they shelled more than 45x settlements near the battle line. Among them are Malynyvka, Zatyshsha, Mala Tokmachka, Kam’ianske, Ivanivka of the Zaporizhzhia Oblast; Respublikanets, Tomarine, Tyaginka, Kherson, Bilozerka and Yantarne of the Kherson Oblast. There are dead and wounded civilians, residential buildings have been damaged.

The russian occupiers continue to commit looting on the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine. In particular, in the village of Bokovo-Khrustalne, Luhansk Oblast, servicemen of the russian occupation forces are looting the homes of local residents.

The enemy intensified filtering measures in the temporarily captured territory of the Kherson Oblast. In particular, in the settlements of Maloleksandrivka, Novomykolaivka, Skadovsk and Lazurne, mass searches of residential premises and checking of telephones are carried out. The main attention is paid to residents who have SIM cards of Ukrainian operators.

During the day, the Ukrainian Air Force carried out 5x strikes on the concentration areas of the occupiers, and units of missile and artillery forces hit 4x control points, an ammunition warehouse and 4x areas of concentration of enemy manpower

 

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This is what the stabilization point looks like in the Bakhmut direction.

 

 

[Alex_Sor]

The Ukrainian armed forces are preparing for the upcoming counter-offensive, despite the fact that the Western allies do not have time to replenish ammunition. At the same time, the Ukrainian authorities are optimistic about the long-awaited reconquest of the temporarily occupied territories.

However, according to The Times, Ukraine is not ready for the upcoming counteroffensive, but has no other choice.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/ukraine-isn-t-ready-for-its-big-offensive-but-it-has-no-choice-b7qrq3vcr

The journalists spoke with the British military, who are in contact with representatives of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They said that the Ukrainians are very serious and are preparing to achieve great success during this operation.

According to media reports, US intelligence believes that the Ukrainian defenders are unlikely to achieve anything more than recapture a small part of the occupied territories. Despite the received armored vehicles, Ukraine does not have enough air defense systems, and therefore the aviation of the Russian Federation can feel more confident.

It is noted that Ukraine has no other choice but to launch a big spring or summer offensive. According to one Pentagon official, Ukrainians have surprised both Western allies and Putin in the past with their actions. However, now the Armed Forces of Ukraine have much less room to maneuver, and the occupiers know this.

According to the publication, most likely for a major offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine some important target will be chosen - Melitopol or Donetsk. Russia is also aware of the possible options for the Ukrainian plan and is actively strengthening its position. The Russian military is building a defense system that will not be easy to overcome.

One of the problematic issues before the upcoming offensive of Ukraine is the supply of ammunition. It makes no sense to send a large amount of weapons without shells, bullets or missiles, which the Armed Forces of Ukraine spend with great speed. The Ukrainian army spends more than 155 mm of shells in a month than the United States produces in a year. Russia is also wasting more ammunition than it can handle.

The publication adds that although President Volodymyr Zelensky deftly managed the event to support the allies, Washington is now waiting for a "return on investment."

[Alex_Sor]

The Armed Forces of Ukraine drove the invaders out of the "Basin" near Bakhmut and showed a powerful assault on the enemy's positions.

The corresponding video was shown by StratCom of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Telegram. They noted that the enemy had been a "bone in the throat" for our defenders in this position for several months. Therefore, to knock out the invaders from the "Basin" was an important strategic task.

     "The battle for every position in the Bakhmut direction has a huge impact on the defense of the eastern region. Bassin is no exception," they said.

The department clarified that it was possible to knock out the Russians thanks to the successful work of the scouts of the 28th Motorized Brigade, who worked together with aerial reconnaissance and mortarmen.

 

Video:

https://1plus1.video/unian-novosti/2023-rik/kviten-2023-zsu-vibili-okupantiv-z-pozicii-basein-pid-bahmutom

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The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 30.04.23 were approximately:

Situation update as of 6 a.m., April 30, 2023

Day 431 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has begun.

Despite the significant losses, russia has not abandoned its plans to occupy Ukrainian territory. The invaders target and shell military and civilian targets alike.

During the day of April 29, the adversary launched 7x missile and 39x air strikes, 50x MLRS attacks. The attacks have killed and wounded civilians, destroyed and damaged private residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure.

The likelihood of further missile and air strikes across Ukraine remains quite high.

The enemy continues to focus its main efforts on the offensive operations on Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Mar’inka axes. 58x enemy attacks were repelled during the day of April 29. Bakhmut and Mar’inka are at the epicenter of the fighting.

Volyn and Polissya axes: no major changes in the operational situation. No signs of the formation of enemy offensive groups were found.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the enemy launched air strikes on Halahanivka and Leonivka. The settlements of Khrinivka, Zarichchya, Yeline, Tymonovychi, Leonivka, Krasnyi Khutir (Chernihiv oblast), Ukrainske, Seredyna-Buda, Stukalivka, Iskryskivshchyna, Shpyl’, Volfyne, Yunakivka, Mohrytsya (Sumy oblast), Chervona Zorya, Hoptivka, Krasne, Ternova, Vovchans’k, Vovchans’ki Khutory, and Nesterne (Kharkiv oblast) were shelled with mortars and artillery.

Kup’yans’k axis: the enemy did not conduct any offensive operations, actively using UAVs to spot for artillery fire. The invaders fired artillery and mortars at Stroivka, Kam’yanka, Topoli, Fyholivka, Novomlyns’k, Dvorichna, Zapadne, Lyman Pershyi, Kyslivka, Berestove (Kharkiv oblast), and Novoselivs’ke (Luhansk oblast).

Lyman axis: the adversary conducted unsuccessful offensives towards Bilohorivka. Nevs’ke (Luhansk oblast), Novosadove, Tors’ke, Bilohorivka, Verkhn’okam’yans’ke, and Rozdolivka (Donetsk) came under artillery fire.

Bakhmut axis: the enemy continues its offensive operations. Battles in the city of Bakhmut continue. In addition, the adversary conducted unsuccessful offensives towards the settlements of Ivanivske and Predtechyne. Vasyukivka, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Novomarkove, Hryhorivka, Bakhmut, Chasiv Yar, Ivanivske, Kostyantynivka, Bila Hora, Oleksandro-Shul’tyne, Dyliivka, Pivnichne, Toretsk, Shumy, Pivdenne, and New York (Donetsk oblast) suffered from enemy shelling.

Avdiivka axis: the adversary conducted offensive operations in the vicinity of settlements of Avdiivka and Pervomais’ke (Donetsk oblast), to no success. The invaders shelled Novokalynove, Avdiivka, Karlivka, Vodyane, and Pervomais’ke.

Mar’inka axis: Ukrainian defenders repelled adversary attacks in the vicinities of Mar’inka and Novomykhailivka. In addition, Krasnohorivka, Pobjeda, and Paraskoviivka came under enemy fire.

Shakhtars’ke axis: the enemy did not conduct any offensive operations during the day of April 29. The invaders shelled Bohoyavlenka, Vuhledar, Novoukrainka, Prechystivka, Shakhtars’ke, and Velyka Novosilka (Donetsk oblast).

Zaporizhzhia and Kherson axes: the adversary stays on the defensive. The invaders shelled numerous settlements, including Vremivka, Novosilka, Novopil’, Zelene Pole (Donetsk oblast), Ol’hivs’ke, Hulyaipole, Bilohir’ya, Mala Tokmachka, Novodanylivka, Novoandriivka, Kam’yans’ke (Zaporizhzhia oblast), Havrylivka, Zmiivka, Beryslav, Kozats’ke, Ivanivka, Zymivnyk, Bilozerka, Dniprovs’ke, Kizomys (Kherson oblast), and Kherson.

It is unsafe in the temporarily occupied Sevastopol. The large-scale fire that broke out at an oil depot near Kozacha bay on April 29 destroyed 10x oil products tanks with a total capacity of about 40,000 tons. Because of that, panic rumors spread through the city about the inability of russian air defense to secure its own strategic facilities. In turn, apprehending the beginning of the so-called “hot holiday season” in the temporarily occupied Crimea, russian servicemen started to apply for vacations specifying the desired locations in mainland russia.

It is noteworthy that this oil depot provided fuel to the ships of the russian Black Sea Fleet, which launched missile strikes on cities of Ukraine. Civilians and civilian infrastructure were the targets of the russian terrorists. At the same time, according to the available information, there have been no casualties as a result of the fire at the oil depot.

During the day of April 29, the Ukrainian Air Force launched 3x air strikes on the concentrations of occupant troops. Also, Ukrainian defenders intercepted 2x Shahed UAVs, 1x Orlan-10 reconnaissance UAV, and 1x more unidentified UAV of the enemy.

Ukrainian missile and artillery troops hit 1x concentrations of enemy troops, 2x fuel and lubricant depots, 2x air defense assets, 1x artillery unit, and 1x other important target of the adversary.

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Glory to Ukraine!

[Alex_Sor]

The air defense forces of Ukraine during a massive missile attack on the night of May 1 destroyed 15 cruise missiles. In total, Russian invaders launched 18 missiles at Ukrainian cities.

"At about 02:30 am, Russian invaders attacked Ukraine from strategic aircraft - nine Tu-95s from the Olenegorsk region (Murmansk region) and two Tu-160s from the Caspian Sea region," Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny said in Telegram.

He noted that the Russians launched 18 Kh-101 / Kh-555 air-launched cruise missiles in Ukraine, of which the Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 15.

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The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 01.05.23 were approximately:

Situation update as of 6 a.m., May 1, 2023

Day 432 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has begun.

The russian federation continues to use terror tactics. During the day of April 30, the enemy launched 5x missile attacks on the cities of Kramatorsk, Kostyantynivka, and Pavlohrad. In addition, the invaders launched 27x air strikes and 45x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and settlements, killing and wounding civilians.

The likelihood of missile and air strikes across Ukraine remains high.

The enemy continues to focus its main efforts on the offensive operations on Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Mar’inka axes. During the day of April 30, Ukrainian defence forces repelled more than 36x enemy attacks in the above areas of the frontline. Bakhmut and Mar’inka remain at the epicenter of the fighting, Ukrainian soldiers are standing their ground.

Volyn and Polissya axes: no signs of the formation of offensive groups were found. Certain units of the russian armed forces remain stationed on the territory of the belarus.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the enemy launched air strikes on the settlements of Krasnyi Khutir (Chernihiv oblast), Seredyna-Buda (Sumy oblast) during the day of April 30. The invaders mortars and artillery at the settlements of Mykolaivka, Halahanivka, Arkhypivka, Leonivka, Oleksandrivka (Chernihiv oblast), Seredyna-Buda, Prohres, Druzhba, Bachivs’k, Sopych (Sumy oblast), Chervona Zorya, Veterynarne, Strilecha, Hlyboke, Krasne, Vovchans’k, Chernyakove, and Loshakove (Kharkiv oblast).

Kup’yans’k axis: the enemy offensive not conduct any active operations. The invaders fired artillery and mortars at Kam’yanka, Krasne Pershne, Novomlyns’k, Dvorichna, Lyman Pershyi, Kyslivka, Berestove (Kharkiv oblast), and Novoselivs’ke (Luhansk oblast).

Lyman axis: Nevs’ke, Dibrova, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Kolodyazi, Tors’ke, Verkhn’okam’yans’ke, Spirne, and Rozdolivka (Donetsk oblast) were shelled with artillery.

Bakhmut axis: the enemy continues its offensive operations. Battles in the city of Bakhmut continue. In addition, the enemy conducted unsuccessful offensive actions towards the settlements of Bohdanivka, Ivanivske, and Oleksandro-Shul’tyne during the day of April 30. Vasyukivka, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Novomarkove, Hryhorivka, Bakhmut, Chasiv Yar, Ivanivske, Kostyantynivka, Bila Hora, Oleksandro-Shul’tyne, Dyliivka, Pivnichne, Zalizne, Pivdenne, and New York (Donetsk oblast) suffered from enemy shelling.

Avdiivka axis: the adversary conducted offensive operations in the vicinity of settlements of Avdiivka and Pervomais’ke, to no success. The invaders shelled Novokalynove, Avdiivka, Tonen’ke, Sjeverne, Netaylove, Karlivka, Vodyane, and Pervomais’ke (Donetsk oblast).

Mar’inka axis: the adversary keeps attacking the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. Fighting for Maryinka continues. Krasnohorivka, Pobjeda, and Novomykhailivka (Donetsk oblast) were shelled by the enemy.

Shakhtars’ke axis: the enemy did not conduct any offensive operations during the day of April 30. The invaders shelled the settlements of Vuhledar, Prechystivka, Novoukrainka, and Zolota Nyva (Donetsk oblast).

Zaporizhzhia and Kherson axes: the adversary stays on the defensive. The invaders shelled numerous settlements, including Vremivka, Burlats’ke, Novosilka, Novopil’ (Donetsk oblast), Ol’hivs’ke, Hulyaipole, Bilohir’ya, Mala Tokmachka, Novodanylivka, Novoandriivka, Novoyakovlivka, Kam’yans’ke (Zaporizhzhya oblast), Kherson, Odradokam’yanka, and Bilozerka (Kherson oblast). The occupant forces launched an air strike at the settlement of Kizomys (Kherson oblast).

The adversary keeps replenishing its casualties with convicts. Recently, about 400x convicts recruited by PMC Wagner have arrived in one of the occupiers’ field camps in Berdians’kyi district (Zaporizhzhia oblast).

A similar replenishment is expected in the vicinity of Luhansk. Up to 200x convicts are known to be trained at one of the training grounds near the city. The training is planned for several weeks. The troops of the commandant’s company, which will safeguard this group of recruits, have been ordered to fire for effect in case of any attempts to escape or disobedience.

The so-called leadership of Luhansk oblast is working on alienating the real estate of Ukrainian citizens who have left the temporarily occupied territories of the oblast. The seized property is to be handed over to law enforcement agencies and military.

During the day of April 30, the Ukrainian Air Force launched 4x air strikes on the concentrations of the adversary troops,

intercepted 1x Orlan-10 type reconnaissance UAV of the enemy. In the meantime, Ukrainian missile and artillery troops hit 5x concentrations of troops, 1x ammunition depot, 2x concentrations of enemy artillery, and 1x logistics center of the russian occupiers.

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Due to the Russian invasion in 2022, the poverty rate in Ukraine rose from 5.5% to 24.2%, as a result, more than 7 million people fell below the poverty line, as food, fuel, services and etc.

As reported by The Guardian, citing a World Bank report, the most tangible effects of impoverishment are recorded in rural areas, as there is a large gap between the city and the countryside.

With unemployment unofficially at 36% and inflation reaching 26.6% at the end of 2022, the institution's regional director for Eastern Europe, Arup Banerjee, warned that poverty could rise sharply.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/30/ukraine-war-poverty-irpin-pawn-shops-bread-queues

Economist Elena Bilan noted that without financial support from the international community, the situation would have been even worse. According to her, the most problematic in this situation is the issue of employment of people.

“We are seeing a 30% drop in GDP mainly because Ukraine exports 80% of its goods through ports that it no longer has access to. We had inflation of 26% – again, which could be worse – but people’s wages also remained unchanged, and the currency depreciated against the dollar by 20%," she said.
Poverty level in Ukraine

In April 2022, the World Bank cut its global economic growth forecast for the current year by nearly a full percentage point to 3.2% from 4.1% due to the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

On May 26, World Bank President David Malpass said that the war in Ukraine could trigger a global recession.

[Alex_Sor]

The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 02.05.23 were approximately:

Situation update as of 6 a.m., May 2, 2023

Day 433 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has begun.

The russian federation continues to use terror tactics. During the day of May 1, the enemy launched 19x missile attacks (Ukrainian defenders successfully intercepted 15x Kh-101 and Kh-555 enemy cruise missiles), 17x air strikes, and 25x MLRS attacks. Unfortunately, the attacks have killed and wounded civilians, including children. Residential multi-storey buildings, private housing, schools, hospitals, kindergartens, and other civilian infrastructure were destroyed or damaged.

The likelihood of the enemy missile and air strike launches across Ukraine remains high.

The occupiers continue to focus their main efforts on the offensive operations on Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Mar’inka axes. 41x attacks of the adversary were repelled. Bakhmut and Mar’inka remain at the epicenter of the fighting; Ukrainian soldiers are holding the line.

Volyn and Polissya axes: no signs of the formation of enemy offensive groups were found.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: during the day of May 1, the enemy launched 1x guided aerial bomb attack on Lyzunivka (Chernihiv oblast), killing 1x child. The invaders shelled the settlements of Leonivka, Krasnyi Khutir, Karpovychi, Hrem’yach, Novhorod-Sivers’kyi (Chernihiv oblast), Seredyna-Buda, Shostka, Khodyne, Iskryskivshchyna, Volfyne, Sadky (Sumy oblast), Udy, Hoptivka, Strilecha, and Khatnje (Kharkiv oblast).

Kup’yans’k axis: the enemy did not conduct any offensive operations. The adversary fired artillery and mortars at Fyholivka, Zapadne, Lyman Pershyi, Kyslivka, Kup’yans’k, Krokhmal’ne, and Berestove (Kharkiv oblast).

Lyman axis: the adversary attempted to improve the tactical situation and conducted unsuccessful offensives in the vicinities of Novoselivs’ke and Bilohorivka. Russian aircraft launched an air strike at Bilohorivka, Hryhorivka and Spirne. The adversary shelled Makiivka, Dibrova, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Verkhn’okam’yans’ke, and Spirne (Donetsk oblast) with artillery.

Bakhmut axis: the enemy continues its offensive operations. Battles in the city of Bakhmut continue. In addition, during the day of May 1, the adversary conducted unsuccessful offensives towards the settlement of Predtechyne. An air strike was launched on Bakhmut and Bila Hora. Vasyukivka, Orikhovo-Vasylivka, Novomarkove, Hryhorivka, Bakhmut, Khromove, Chasiv Yar, Ivanivske, Kostyantynivka, Dyliivka, and Pivdenne (Donetsk oblast) suffered from enemy shelling.

Avdiivka axis: the adversary conducted offensive operations in the vicinities of settlements of Sjeverne and Pervomais’ke, to no success. Russian aircraft launched an air strike on Avdiivka. The invaders shelled Lastochkyne, Sjeverne, Pervomais’ke, and Karlivka (Donetsk oblast).

Mar’inka axis: the adversary keeps attacking the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. Fighting for Mar’inka continues. Heorhiivka (Donetsk oblast) also came under enemy fire.

Shakhtars’ke axis: the enemy did not conduct any offensive operations during the day of April 12. The invaders shelled Vuhledar, Bohoyavlenka, and Novoukrainka (Donetsk oblast).

Zaporizhzhia and Kherson axes: the occupiers stay on the defensive. They are shelling settlements, including Vremivka, Novosilka, Novopil’ (Donetsk oblast), Malynivka, Chervone, Hulyaipole, Charivne, Bilohir’ya, Mala Tokmachka, Novodanylivka, Shcherbaky, Zelenyi Hai (Zaporizhzhia oblast), Nikopol’ (Dnipropetrovsk oblast), Ivanivs’ke, Kozats’ke, Osokorivka, Zolota Balka, Kachkarivka, Respublikanets’, Beryslav, Vesele, Odradokam’yanka, Tyahynka, Bilozerka, Kizomys (Kherson oblast), and the city of Kherson.

The russian occupation forces have reinforced the counterintelligence and police regimes in the temporarily occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia oblast. In particular, the invaders have banned entry to Dorozhnyanka, Reshetylivka, Kostyantynivka, and Chumats’ke for civilians who are non-residents of these settlements.

In Hornostaivka (Kherson oblast), significant problems with russian providers’ cellular signal are reported. This contrasts to the stable connection of national providers of Ukraine. The local command of the russian occupation forces explains this as the aftermath of the damage inflicted by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

During the day of May 1, the Ukrainian Air Force destroyed 3x russian anti-aircraft missile systems and launched 7x air strikes on the concentrations of the adversary troops. Also, 1x reconnaissance UAV Orlan-10 of the enemy was shot down.

During the day of May 1, Ukrainian missile and artillery troops hit 1x command post, 6x concentrations of weapons and military equipment, 2x ammunition depots, and 1x fuel and lubricant depot of the enemy.

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That night, May 4, the Russian invaders used up to 24 Shahed-136/131 kamikaze drones against Ukraine.

According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in cooperation with the air defense of other units of the Defense Forces, 18 strike UAVs were destroyed.

It is noted that the enemy launched "Shaheds" from the northern direction (namely, from the Bryansk region of the Russian Federation); and from the south - through the eastern coast of the Sea of Azov.

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Russia itself could organize a UAV attack on the Kremlin on May 3 in order to create conditions for a broader mobilization of the population to the front.

This was stated by analysts at the Institute for the Study of War in a new report. According to them, several signs indicate that the strikes were organized and carried out by internal forces.

https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-may-3-2023

Russian authorities have recently been beefing up their air defenses, including in Moscow, experts say. In this regard, it is "highly unlikely" that two drones could penetrate several layers of air defense and explode or be shot down right "over the heart of the Kremlin", and at the same time get on cameras.

Geolocation images from January 2023 confirm that the Russian authorities deployed Pantsir anti-aircraft missile systems near Moscow to create air defense circles around the city.

"The Kremlin's immediate, consistent and coordinated response to the incident suggests that the attack was internally orchestrated in such a way that its perceived political implications outweighed the surprise," the report says.

As analysts recalled, the Kremlin failed to provide a timely and consistent informational response to other military humiliations, including the loss of the previously captured Balakliya and Kherson in September and November 2022.

"The quick and consistent presentation of the official Russian version of the strikes suggests that Russia staged this incident in close proximity to the May 9 Victory Day celebrations in order to present the war to its domestic audience as something existential," the material adds.

However, Moscow may use such an "attack" to justify the cancellation or further restriction of May 9 celebrations. It is also likely to reinforce the outreach that portrays the war against Ukraine as a direct threat to Russia's observance of "respectable historical events."

Analysts have previously reported that the Russian Federation is taking a series of measures to present its illegal war of conquest against Ukraine as existential to domestic audiences and prepare for broader social mobilization.

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The Russian occupation troops placed military equipment and explosives in the turbine section of power unit No. 4 of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP).

According to the State Inspectorate for Nuclear Regulation, these facts were announced by representatives of the IAEA during a weekly meeting on communication between the IAEA crisis center (IEC) and the State Nuclear Regulatory Agency regarding the activities of the IAEA mission at the Zaporozhye NPP site. It took place on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

It is noted that at the end of July 2022, heavy military equipment with ammunition, as well as weapons and explosives, were placed in the engine room of ZNPP power unit No. 1. In August, information appeared about the placement of military equipment in the engine room of power unit No. 2 of the Zaporizhzhya NPP. In addition, through informal channels, the State Nuclear Regulatory Agency received information about the storage by Russian invaders of equipment, weapons and explosives in other production facilities of the Zaporozhye NPP, in particular, in mechanical repair shops and on the roofs of power units.

"The new criminal actions of the Russian occupiers are another step that causes significant damage to the nuclear and radiation safety of nuclear installations located at the industrial site of the Zaporozhye NPP. Inadequate decisions and actions of the Russian military endanger both the personnel of the nuclear power plant and residents of nearby settlements. Once again Once again, we emphasize that in the event of an emergency at the ZNPP with a potential release of radioactive substances into the environment, the consequences will be felt not only by Ukraine - they will be of a transboundary nature. Nuclear terrorism, which the Russian Federation resorts to, is an unacceptable phenomenon in the civilized world," - the message says.

 

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Cyber experts of the Security Service of Ukraine exposed an interregional network of bot farms that spread disinformation to undermine the socio-political situation in Ukraine.

According to the press center of the SBU, first of all, the attackers tried to discredit the activities of the top military-political leadership of our state in the conditions of war. It is also noted that they spread false reports about terrorist attacks in Ukrainian cities and the "mining" of objects with a massive gathering of people.

The intelligence service informed that in order to "disperse" the fakes, anonymous accounts were created on the social networks Facebook, Instagram and Twitter with a total audience of almost 200 thousand users.

In particular, the SBU noted that as a result of a multi-stage special operation in different regions of Ukraine, 9 bot farms were neutralized and their organizers were exposed.

"Among them are active supporters of one of the domestic political forces. "Focuses" of disinformation operated in Ternopil, Poltava, Cherkasy, Sumy, Lviv, Chernivtsi, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv and Zakarpattia regions. or in office premises.During the searches, the malefactors were found to have: computer equipment with evidence of illegal activity; bank cards, on which they received money for information "stuffing", 5,000 SIM-cards of Ukrainian mobile operators; GSM gateways and other specialized equipment ", the message says.

Based on the collected evidence, the defendants are planned to be informed of suspicion under Art. 361 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (unauthorized intervention in the operation of electronic computers (computers), automated systems, computer networks or telecommunication networks).

An investigation is ongoing to establish all the circumstances of the crime and bring the perpetrators to justice.

 

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Russia is preparing for an attack on NATO's underwater infrastructure. To do this, the country's leadership is studying the alliance's underwater systems, said David Kuttler, assistant secretary general of the bloc for intelligence and security. It is reported by Bloomberg.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-03/nato-warns-that-russia-is-mapping-eu-us-critical-assets

Russia is mapping critical allied infrastructure both on land and underwater, Kuttler said. So Moscow is preparing for attacks on underwater targets in Europe and North America. Russian military and special services are taking part in the operation, he added.

The Assistant Secretary General of NATO recalled that this is how Russia conducts hostilities in the early stages of the conflict - it seeks to destroy critical infrastructure. Moscow resorted to such tactics in the war with Ukraine.

Kuttler noted that we are talking about submarine cables, which account for 95% of Internet communications. With their help, financial transactions in the amount of about $ 10 trillion are carried out daily.
Subversive activities of the Russian Federation - details

An international group of investigative journalists has found evidence of a hidden presence of Russian ships near the sites of the explosion of the Nord Stream gas pipeline. It is noted that these were vessels that are capable of carrying out underwater operations.

Russian intelligence agencies have been Denmark's biggest threat for years and will continue to be a threat in the future, the country's police intelligence says in a new report.

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The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 04.05.23 were approximately:

Operational information as of 06:00 05/04/2023 regarding the Russian invasion
The four hundred and thirty-fifth day of large-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation against our state has begun.
The Russian Federation continues to disregard the laws and customs of war, and uses terror tactics.
Information about the night combat work of our air defense will be provided a little later. Clarification is underway.
Over the past 24 hours, the enemy launched 2 rocket and 68 air strikes, launched 67 attacks from rocket salvo systems. Civilians suffered, private residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure were destroyed and damaged.
The probability of further enemy missile and air strikes on the entire territory of Ukraine remains high.
The enemy continues to focus its main efforts on conducting offensive actions in the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiiv and Marin directions - 40 enemy attacks were repulsed. The fiercest battles are fought for Bakhmut and Maryinka.
No signs of the formation of offensive groups were found in the Volyn and Poliske directions. Training of personnel of the Russian territorial troops continues at the training grounds of the Republic of Belarus.
In the Siverskyi and Slobozhanskyi directions, the enemy maintains a military presence in the border areas of the Russian Federation with Ukraine. During the past day, artillery and mortars shelled the settlements of Buchka, Chernihiv region; Novovasylivka, Rozhkovichi, Vorozhba, Basivka, Yunakivka, Myropyllya and Zapsilya of the Sumy region, as well as Sotnytsky Kozachok, Guryev Kozachok, Baranivka, Chervona Zorya, Strelecha, Gatishche, Vovchanski Khutory and Mykolaivka in the Kharkiv region.
The enemy did not conduct offensive operations in the Kupyansk direction. Topoli, Kamianka, Figolivka, Novomlynsk, Dvorichna, Zapadne, Liman Pershiy, Kislivka, Krokhmalne and Berestov of the Kharkiv region came under enemy fire.
In the Lyman direction, the enemy conducted unsuccessful offensive actions in the area of Bilogorivka, with the aim of finding weak points in our defense. Makiivka and Bilogorivka in Luhansk region and Torske, Verkhnyokamianske and Spirne in Donetsk region were subjected to artillery shelling.
In the Bakhmut direction, the enemy continues to conduct offensive actions. Fighting continues in the city of Bakhmut. In addition, during the past day, the enemy conducted unsuccessful offensive actions in the direction of the settlement of New York. Vasyukivka, Orihovo-Vasylivka, Bakhmut, Ivanovske, Chasiv Yar, Bila Gora, Northern and Southern, as well as New York of the Donetsk region were affected by enemy shelling.
In the Avdiyiv direction, the enemy carried out offensive actions in the Severny area of the Donetsk region, without success. Shelled the settlements of Novokalynove, Berdychi, Avdiyivka, Lastochkine, Severna, Tonenke, Karlivka, Netaylove, and Pervomaiske.
In the Marinsky direction, the enemy is trying to improve the tactical position. Numerous enemy attacks in Maryinka and Novomykhailivka districts were repulsed. Krasnohorivka, Donetsk region, also came under fire.
In the direction of Shakhtarsk, the enemy shelled the settlements of Vugledar, Bogoyavlenka, Novoukrayinka, Prechistivka, Zolota Niva, and Shakhtarske of the Donetsk region.
The enemy continues to conduct defensive operations in the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson directions. Launched a missile attack on the city of Zaporizhzhia and an air strike on Kizomys, Kherson region. The artillery shelled the settlements of Vremivka, Novosilka, and Novopil of the Donetsk region; Gulyaipole, Mala Tokmachka, Novodanilivka, Orihiv, Novoandriivka and Kamianske of the Zaporizhzhia region; Kapulivka in Dnipropetrovsk region; Red Lighthouse, Tokarivka, Antonivka, Kizomys and the city of Kherson. Civilians died.
Forced passporting of Ukrainian citizens in the Heniche district of the temporarily captured Kherson region continues. The Russian occupiers constantly put pressure on the locals, threaten them with deportation and confiscation of property, and confine those displaced between settlements. The aggressors show a prejudiced attitude towards people with Ukrainian passports.
Over the past day, the Air Force of the Defense Forces made 13 strikes on personnel concentration areas, as well as 4 strikes on the enemy's anti-aircraft missile systems.
During the past day, units of missile forces and artillery hit the concentration area of the occupiers, the electronic warfare station, 3 artillery units in firing positions, 3 warehouses of ammunition and fuel and lubricants, as well as the enemy's anti-aircraft missile complex.

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Ukraine needs more than $400 billion to rebuild from the devastation caused by the war unleashed by Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky said at a joint press conference with Dutch Prime Ministers Mark Rutte and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo in The Hague.

Zelensky recalled that the Russian invaders destroyed energy stations, a network of educational institutions, cultural centers and museums, churches and various infrastructure facilities. The President of Ukraine noted that there is still a problem with the current legislation in other countries regarding the confiscation and transfer of Russian frozen assets to be used for the restoration of Ukraine.

Belgium announced its intention to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine in the amount of 58 billion euros, and, as Zelessky noted, these funds are not enough to restore.

"Because, even according to a recent World Bank estimate, we need more than 400 billion. These are real statistics. But we do not know what is happening in the temporarily occupied territories, what is the level of destruction there," Zelensky said.

He added that Ukraine is asking the allied countries and the European Commission to find a mechanism that will allow the transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine.

 

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The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 05.05.23 were approximately:

Situation update as of 6 a.m., May 5, 2023

Day 436 of the russian full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has begun.

During the day of May 4, the russian federation launched a massive attack on the territory of Ukraine employing Iranian Shahed combat UAVs. 18x of them were intercepted by Ukrainian Defense Forces.

The russian federation continues to use terror tactics. During the day of May 4, the adversary launched 10x missile strikes on the cities of Kramatorsk and Zaporizhzhia, 75x air strikes and 65x MLRS attacks at the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements. The attacks have killed and wounded civilians, destroyed and damaged private residential buildings, educational institutions, kindergartens, and other civilian infrastructure.

The likelihood of further missile and air strikes across Ukraine remains high.

The adversary continues to focus its main efforts on offensive operations on Lyman, Bakhmut, and Mar’inka axes, where Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled about 60x attacks during the day of May 4. The fiercest fighting is for Bakhmut and Mar’inka.

Volyn and Polissya axes: no signs of the formation of offensive groups were found. No major changes.

Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the adversary continues to shell Ukrainian settlements from the territory of russia, improves the engineering development of the area. During the day of May 4, the invaders shelled the settlements of Yeline, Mykolaivka, Ivanivka, Buchky, Hrem’yach (Chernihiv oblast), Uralove, Porokhon’, Studenok, Shalyhyne, Rivne, Boyaro-Lezhachi, Stukalivka, Bilopillya, Tymofiivka, Kindrativka, Oleksiivka, Yunakivka, Slavhorod (Sumy oblast), Chervona Zorya, Hlyboke, Lyptsi, Vesele, Ohirtseve, Vovchans’ki Khutory, Karaichne, Bochkove, Budarky, Komisarove, Kolodyazne, and Krasne Pershe (Kharkiv oblast). Private houses were destroyed and damaged. Civilians were wounded.

Kup’yans’k axis: the enemy did not conduct any offensive operations. The adversary fired artillery and mortars at Fyholivka, Novomlyns’k, Kam’yanka, Dvorichna, Zapadne, Lyman Pershyi, Kyslivka, Kotlyarivka, Krokhmal’ne, and Berestove (Kharkiv oblast).

Lyman axis: the adversary conducted unsuccessful offensives in the vicinities of Bilohorivka and the southwestern outskirts of Spirne. Stel’makhivka, Andriivka, Hrekivka, Makiivka, Nevs’ke, Pishchane, Dibrova, Bilohorivka (Luhansk oblast), Tors’ke, Sivers’k, Verkhn’okam’yans’ke, Spirne, and Rozdolivka (Donetsk oblast) were shelled with artillery.

Bakhmut axis: fighting in the city of Bakhmut continues. The enemy also conducted unsuccessful offensive operations towards the settlements of Bohdanivka and Markove. Nykyforivka, Vasyukivka, Novomarkove, Markove, Hryhorivka, Bohdanivka, Bakhmut, Ivanivske, Chasiv Yar, Oleksandro-Shul’tyne, Dyliivka, Zalizne, and New York (Donetsk oblast) suffered from enemy shelling.

Avdiivka axis: the adversary did not conduct any offensive operations. The invaders shelled Avdiivka, Pervomais’ke, Netaylove, and Karlivka (Donetsk oblast).

Mar’inka axis: the adversary is attempting to improve its tactical position. Numerous enemy attacks in Mar’inka were repelled during the day of May 4. At the same time, the settlements of Krasnohorivka, Pobjeda, and Novomykhailivka (Donetsk oblast) were shelled by the enemy.

Shakhtars’ke axis, the enemy shelled Vuhledar, Novoukrainka, Prechystivka, and Shakhtars’ke (Donetsk Oblast).

Zaporizhzhia and Kherson axes: the occupiers stay on the defensive. More than 55x settlements were shelled, Including Vremivka, Novosilka, Novopil’ (Donetsk oblast), Malynivka, Novoandriivka, Mali Shcherbaky, Stepove, Kam’yans’ke (Zaporizhzhia oblast), Nikopol’ (Dnipropetrovsk oblast), Mykhailivka, Kozats’ke, L’vove, Novotyahynka, Sofiivka (Kherson oblast), and the city of Kherson.

The invaders keep forcing their passports on the Ukrainian citizens in Stanychno-Luhans’kyi district (Luhansk oblast). Thus, according to an order of the russian so-called “administration” put in office by the occupation forces, the heads of local organizations and enterprises were instructed to report the progress of the passportization among the locals.

During the day of May 4, the Ukrainian Air Force launched 6x air strikes on the concentrations of enemy troops.

In addition, 4x Lancet loitering munitions were intercepted.

During the day of May 4, Ukrainian missile and artillery troops hit 1x command post, 8x concentrations of enemy troops, 2x ammunition depots, and 1x enemy electronic warfare system.

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On the evening of Thursday, May 4, 2023, a Bayraktar TB2 drone was shot down in the sky over Kiev. He lost control during a scheduled flight.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine emphasized that the uncontrolled stay of the UAV in the sky of the capital could lead to undesirable consequences.

"On May 4, at about 20:00 in the Kiev region, during a planned flight, the Bayraktar TB2 UAV lost control. Since the uncontrolled stay of the UAV in the sky of the capital could lead to undesirable consequences, it was decided to use the calculations of mobile fire groups. The target was destroyed," the report says. .

The Air Force explained that it was probably a technical malfunction of the drone, now the reasons are being established. It is noted that as a result of combat work and the fall of the wreckage of the UAV, there are no victims or injured.

 

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The Russian occupiers still have the resources to continue the war. In particular, the aggressor country has a stock of equipment, although it is already outdated for the most part.

"The enemy, unfortunately, still has reserves and has the ability to replenish them, but every day our heroic soldiers are doing everything to reduce this reserve," Serhiy Cherevaty, speaker of the eastern group of troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said on the air of the telethon.

According to him, after the successful counter-offensive operations of the Ukrainian forces, in particular in the Kharkiv region, a lot of the latest enemy equipment was captured. Now, in many directions, the Russian army is forced to use outdated BMP-1, BTR-60, T-62 tanks and the like.

"Our year of struggle and destruction of enemy equipment affects its combat potential, but in quantitative terms, unfortunately, although it is somewhat outdated equipment, it still has," the speaker of the Armed Forces of Ukraine added.

He stressed that Bakhmut remains the main target of the invaders. In this direction they concentrate their main attacking efforts. Over the past day, the Russians attacked the positions of Ukrainian defenders in the Bakhmut area 19 times, carried out 229 attacks and two air raids.

At the same time, the defense forces destroyed 133 invaders, another 166 were wounded. In addition, the Pantsir anti-aircraft missile system, three electronic warfare stations, two self-propelled guns, two howitzers, an infantry fighting vehicle and eight field ammunition depots were destroyed.
Losses of Russia in the war in Ukraine

According to the General Staff, as of the morning of May 4, the Russians were missing another 5 tanks (a total of 3,707 were destroyed); 17 armored fighting vehicles (7216); 16 artillery systems (total - 2962); 3 multiple launch rocket systems (547); 3 means of air defense (total - 304).

At the same time, according to the ORYX report, as of April 2023, since the beginning of the full-scale war, the Russian Federation has lost at least 10 thousand units of military equipment in battles. Ukraine has three times less losses in equipment, according to the ORYX report.

 

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Today, May 5, a rare penumbral lunar eclipse will take place. Residents of most of Europe, including Ukraine, Africa, Asia and Australia, will be able to watch it.

A penumbral eclipse occurs when only the outer shadow of the Earth, the penumbra, falls on the Moon. Therefore, it is considered incomplete. However, it is especially rare - the next such event is expected as early as 2042.
When will the lunar eclipse in Ukraine

Residents of Ukraine will be able to watch the lunar eclipse today, May 5. The blackout will last 4 hours and 18 minutes. The beginning is expected at 17:14, and the eclipse will last until 21:31 Kyiv time.

The peak of the eclipse will take place at 19:22 - at this time it will be possible to see that part of the lunar disk that is in partial shade.

 

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The founder of PMC "Wagner" Yevgeny Prigozhin complains about the lack of ammunition and the colossal losses among his militants.

He published in the Telegram channel "Prigozhin's Press Service" a video with dozens of corpses of his mercenaries who died in battle on May 4, and swore at Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chief of the General Staff Vasily Gerasimov.   https://t.me/concordgroup_official/895

"We have a shortage of ammunition, 70%. Shoigu, Gerasimov, where the fuck ammo?!" - Shouts Prigogine.

Putin's cook remembered the children of Russian officials who have a rest in "expensive clubs" and also shoot videos on YouTube. He probably hinted at his daughter Shoigu, who went to Dubai on vacation in January.

“Think about the fact that if you have warehouses of shells, then you have the right to do so. There are elementary calculations - if you give the norm of ammunition, there are five times fewer of them (the dead - UNIAN). They came here as volunteers and die for what you chewed in your mahogany cabinets. Keep that in mind," the head of Wagner PMC added.
Losses of "Wagner" in the war and "shell hunger"

Prigozhin has repeatedly complained about the lack of ammunition, each time blaming the military leadership of the Russian Federation.

At the same time, the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that the "shell hunger" of the occupiers is felt only in some directions, while in the other - the "Wagnerites" are actively shelling.

As UNIAN reported, the Wagner PMC is now preparing for a "hellish" attack of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Bakhmut, Donetsk region.

Earlier, Prigozhin published a short story about how the Russians started "this good special operation", but got "f*cked" in many directions. According to him, the militants capture 100 meters of territory, but lose 94 "Wagnerites".

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"Hypersonic" Kh-47 "Kynzhal" was successfully shot down by the Armed Forces of Ukraine: a photo of the wreckage and an explanation of the cause of the strong explosion on the night of May 4 over Kyiv

The possibility of shooting down these missiles with the help of Patriot was under question.

 

For the first time, Ukraine used the Patriot systems received from its partners to shoot down an enemy ballistic target - the Dagger missile, writes Defense Express, which received a photo of its wreckage.

On the night of May 4, in the sky over Kyiv, as reported by the Kyiv City Military Administration, in addition to enemy Shahed kamikaze drones, there were also "probably ballistic-type" missiles. According to the photo of the wreckage that fell on the stadium in the capital, the experts established that the downed missile was the Kh-47 "Dagger". They note that the wreckage shows that he was defeated with a penetration, which indicates that the interception was quite effective - with the destruction of the combat unit while still in the air.

This shooting also debunks the myth of the Russian occupiers that the "Dagger" is a "hypersonic" missile.

"Dagger" is hypersonic only in the fantasies of rasists. Because, although it accelerates to hypersonic speeds due to the accelerator, it cannot maintain such a speed constantly. Already in the terminal section, that is, during the attack, it enters the target along a ballistic trajectory and has, although high, but far from hypersonic speed. And Ukraine has already officially received means that can fight ballistic targets - Patriot, and obviously has successfully used them," the experts explain.

Patriot for Ukraine - what you need to know

At the end of December 2022, during the visit of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi to the United States of America, it became known about Washington's plans to transfer the Patriot anti-aircraft missile system to Ukraine. Later, Germany and the Netherlands announced plans to transfer them.

In April, the first three complexes arrived in Ukraine. By the end of the month, two Patriot divisions went on combat duty.

 

One of the photos shows the nose fairing, which is as similar as possible to the one used in the Kh-47 "Dagger" missile with a complex shape of sharp diameter transitions.

An alternative in the form of the X-22 has a different nose part, with oval transitions. Also, the fairing of the downed missile, recorded in the photo, differs from the "Iskander" OTRK ballistic missile, which is "thicker".

The wreckage shows that it suffered a puncture wound, which allows us to estimate the thickness of the material that is required to withstand the high temperature during acceleration to hypersonic speed. And also indicates that the interception was quite effective with the destruction of the combat unit while still in the air.

The powerful explosion heard by the people of Kyiv on the night of May 4 is related to this.

Regarding the report that the ballistic target was destroyed, the fact is that the "Dagger" is hypersonic only in the fantasies of the Rashists. Because although it accelerates to hypersonic speeds due to the accelerator, it cannot maintain such a speed constantly. Already in the terminal area, that is, during the attack, it enters the target along a ballistic trajectory and has, although high, but far from hypersonic speed.

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On the night of May 8, Russian invaders attacked the Kyiv region with Iranian-made Shahed-136/131 attack drones.

This is discussed in the message of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. "35 strike UAVs were used, which attacked from the northern direction - the Sescha airfield (Bryansk region)," the report says.

They noted that the air command "Center" of the Air Force, in cooperation with the components of the Defense Forces of Ukraine, destroyed all 35 "Shahed-136/131" with the forces and means of air defense.

Also, at about midnight, the Russian invaders attacked the Odessa region from Tu-22M3 long-range bombers. A total of 8 launches were carried out from the area of Cape Tarkhankut (occupied Crimea).

"Some of the missiles did not reach their targets. The local military administration will report on the consequences of the hits," the Air Force said.