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Russian troops launched strikes on the Nikopol district, injuring one person and causing significant destruction. Serhiy Lysak, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, said this in a post on Telegram, Ukrinform reports. “The enemy continued its strikes on the Nikopol district—targeting the district center, as well as the Pokrovsk, Chervonohryhorivka, Myrove, and Marhanets communities—using UAVs and artillery,” he stated. An 83-year-old man was injured and will receive outpatient treatment. Read also: Enemy launches 220 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region in past day The strikes also set a garage and outbuildings on fire, which were later extinguished by rescuers. Two private…

Russian forces carried out multiple attacks on the Kherson region in the past day, killing one civilian and injuring another. According to Ukrinform, Oleksandr Prokudin, the head of the Kherson Regional State Administration, reported the strikes in a Telegram post. He stated that numerous settlements—including Kherson, Antonivka, Sadove, Komyshany, Poniativka, Naddniprianske, Beryslav, Shliakhove, Charivne, Berehove, Kizomys, Kozatske, Zmiivka, Lviv, Mykilske, Novovorontsovka, Novotianka, Odradokamianka, Sofiyivka, and Tiahynka—came under drone attacks, artillery shelling, and air strikes. The attacks damaged a multi-story building, three private homes, and several vehicles. Prokudin emphasized that one civilian was killed while another sustained injuries as a result…

The Russian army’s combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to May 9, 2025 amount to nearly 963,370 invaders, including another 1,300 troops killed or wounded in action in the past day. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said this in a post on Facebook, according to Ukrinform. The Ukrainian defenders have also destroyed 10,786 enemy tanks (+4 in the past day), 22,433 armored combat vehicles (+4), 27,588 artillery systems (+36), 1,380 multiple launch rocket systems (+1), 1,157 air defense systems, 372 aircraft, 335 helicopters, 35,446 unmanned aerial vehicles (+39), 3,197 cruise missiles, 28 warships/cutters, 1…

On the day of the so-called "truce," Russian forces carried out 220 attacks on eight settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. According to Ukrinform, the head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Ivan Fedorov, reported the strikes on Telegram. “150 UAVs of various modifications attacked Prymorske, Kamianske, Huliaipole, Shcherbaky, Novodanylivka, Mala Tokmachka, Charivne, and Novodarivka. Additionally, 70 artillery strikes targeted Kamianske, Huliaipole, Shcherbaky, Novodanylivka, Mala Tokmachka, Charivne, and Novodarivka,” he stated. Read also: Fighting on front ongoing despite Russia’s declared “ceasefire” – military There were nine reports of destruction and damage to apartments, private homes, and non-residential buildings. Earlier, it was…

Soldiers from the Phoenix unmanned aerial systems unit successfully deployed drones to destroy a Russian tank, an MSTA-B cannon, and a dozen trucks in eastern Ukraine. According to Ukrinform, Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Group of Forces said this in a post on Telegram. “Drone operators from the Phoenix unit destroyed a tank, an MSTA-B gun, burned ammunition depots, and dismantled a dozen enemy trucks during combat missions,” the report stated. [embedded content] As reported by Ukrinform, soldiers from the Hart Brigade of the State Border Guard Service successfully destroyed two ammunition depots, two vehicles, and a Russian communication antenna in…

Soldiers from the Hart Brigade of the State Border Guard Service have successfully destroyed two ammunition depots, two vehicles, and a Russian communication antenna in the Vovchansk sector. The State Border Guard Service published a relevant video. Mortar launchers and drones from the brigade’s Scorpion unit targeted enemy positions and disrupted the invaders’ logistical network. As a result, two ammunition depots, two vehicles, a communication antenna, a long-range video surveillance camera, and an electric generator were eliminated. [embedded content] Additionally, Ukrainian soldiers eliminated four invaders. Illustrative photo

Soldiers of the 46th Separate Airmobile Podillia Brigade repelled a Russian assault in the Pokrovsk sector. According to Ukrinform, this was reported by the Command of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, along with the release of an accompanying video. “Today, on May 8, 2025, in the area of responsibility of the 46th Separate Airmobile Podillia Brigade, the enemy attempted to carry out an assault operation using 14 motorcycle vehicles and around 20 invaders,” the statement r. "The Podillia brigade paratroopers did not hesitate, as they are always ready for any development of events.…

In Donetsk region under Ukrainian government control, as many as 2,574 solitary low-mobility individuals remain, and all of them are currently refusing to evacuate, putting themselves at risk. According to a Ukrinform correspondent, this was announced during an online briefing by Dmytro Pozharskyi, Deputy Head of the Department and Head of the Social Services Division of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration’s Department of Social Protection. "As of May 7, there are 2,574 solitary low-mobility individuals across the region, including 579 people with disabilities. They are under the care of our social workers, who assist them daily. These are all individuals…

On May 8, there were 154 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders at the front, with more than fifty of those taking place in the Pokrovsk sector. According to Ukrinform, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported this on Facebook, sharing operational information as of 22:00 on Thursday, May 8. “Since the beginning of the day, 154 combat clashes have taken place. The Russian invaders carried out one missile strike and 15 air strikes, using one missile and 25 guided aerial bombs (KABs). Additionally, the enemy deployed 830 kamikaze drones and shelled our positions…

Regaining control over an area located north of the village of Lyptsi in Kharkiv region has allowed Ukrainian forces to push the line of contact farther from Kharkiv and strengthen the defense of the entire region. This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, according to Ukrinform. “In recent days, Ukrainian troops have liberated a forest area the enemy had nicknamed ‘Berlin,’” the General Staff stated. Thanks to the efforts of the 13th Khartia Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade named after Ivan Sirko, and other…