Latvian police said 2 drones crashed into an oil depot in Rezekne near the Russian border on May 7, revising the initial count from 1. Several UAVs entered Latvian airspace from Russia, and at least 4 empty oil tanks were damaged. (image LETA)
❗️France arrested Yevhen B., a Ukrainian citizen from occupied Donetsk, over suspected involvement in torture and crimes against humanity at the Russian-backed DPR’s Isolation prison in 2016-2019. Former prisoners identified him as an accomplice.
Ukrainian Air Force cadets completed initial flight training in the UK before starting jet aircraft training. The preparation of future Ukrainian pilots continues under an international support program designed to strengthen Ukraine’s air capabilities.
Trump said the Ukraine-Russia ceasefire could continue beyond May 11, adding that it would be good if it lasted longer. He said he wants the war to stop and described the human losses from Russia’s war against Ukraine as the worst since World War II.
Russia struck Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions over the past day, killing 2 people and injuring 6. Nikopol and Synelnykove districts were hit 20 times, while Zaporizhzhia region recorded 738 strikes on 31 settlements.
Ukraine said air defenses downed or suppressed 34 of 43 Russian drones overnight after Moscow launched Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and Parody drones from Russia, plus an Iskander-M ballistic missile from Crimea. Missile and drone hits were recorded at 6 locations.
Russian losses per 09/05/26 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff+1080 men+1 tank+3 ACVs+82 artillery+2 MLRS+1 AD system+1479 UAVs+7 GRCs
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A ceasefire has started between Ukraine and Russia. Let see if this holds.
Ukrainian drones are attacking Kaspiysk in Russia’s Dagestan Republic, where one of the Russian Navy’s main Caspian Flotilla basing points is located.
Russian sources report a mass drone attack is ongoing in occupied Donetsk region.
Zelensky signed a decree allowing Moscow’s May 9 parade, excluding Red Square from Ukraine’s weapons plan from 10:00 Kyiv time. The move follows US-mediated talks on a May 9-11 ceasefire and a 1,000-for-1,000 POW exchange.
❗️Zelensky said Ukraine agreed to a May 9-11 ceasefire after Russia accepted a 1,000-for-1,000 POW swap through US-mediated talks. He said Red Square matters less than bringing Ukrainian prisoners home and asked Washington to ensure Russia complies.
❗️Zelensky said Ukraine agreed to a May 9-11 ceasefire after Russia accepted a 1,000-for-1,000 POW swap through US-mediated talks. He said Red Square matters less than bringing Ukrainian prisoners home and asked Washington to ensure Russia complies.
Bunker man speaking. Putin called Ukraine’s strike on the Rostov aviation center a terrorist attack and said it could have endangered civilian aviation. He said air traffic controllers acted professionally, while Deputy PM Savelyev promised southern air traffic recovery within 2-3 days.