Operational Intelligence Briefing - Major Updates and Analysis (May 8, 2025, 02:45 UTC)
Updated Situation
The operational environment continues to be marked by intense Russian aerial activity, including drone and guided aerial bomb strikes across eastern and central Ukraine, resulting in damage and casualties. Ground combat remains active on key axes, particularly in Donetsk Oblast and the Ukrainian-Russian border regions of Kursk and Sumy. Both sides continue strategic information operations. Ukrainian deep strikes targeting Russian military-industrial and civilian infrastructure continue, causing disruptions and prompting enhanced Russian air defense and security measures. The upcoming Victory Day in Russia remains a significant focal point for information operations and security concerns. Reports of internal issues within both Russian and Ukrainian forces persist. International political and security developments, including a North Korean ballistic missile launch and renewed India-Pakistan border tensions, contribute to the broader geopolitical context.
Significant new developments and analysis from the latest messages (past hour and slightly older):
Temporary Restriction at Nizhny Novgorod Airport:TASS reports that the work of Nizhny Novgorod airport has been temporarily restricted, as announced by Rosaviatsiya. This indicates a potential disruption to civilian air travel in another Russian region, possibly related to air defense activity or security measures. (ТАСС)
Visuals of Tanks in Combat Context:Colonelcassad shares multiple photo messages with the caption "Tanks of War." Some images are analyzed, showing a damaged Russian tank (likely T-80 series) with "cope cage" armor and a Ukrainian soldier in a celebratory pose with a captured rifle. Another image shows a camouflaged Russian T-72B3M tank. A third analyzed image depicts a heavily modified tank (likely Russian T-80 or T-90) fitted with a chain "cope cage" and a person in military attire. A fourth analyzed image shows a camouflaged tank, possibly a Leopard, with the number "702" visible. The remaining photos, which are not analyzed due to safety policies, also appear to show tanks in various states. These visuals provide fragmented insights into the ongoing conflict, showcasing damaged and operational armor from both sides, highlighting tactical adaptations (like "cope cages"), and potentially indicating areas of recent combat. The image of the damaged Russian tank with the Ukrainian soldier serves as a potent visual for information operations, highlighting Russian losses and Ukrainian success. (Colonelcassad, Colonelcassad, Colonelcassad, Colonelcassad, Colonelcassad, Colonelcassad, Colonelcassad, Colonelcassad, Colonelcassad, Colonelcassad, Colonelcassad, Colonelcassad, Colonelcassad, Colonelcassad, Colonelcassad, Colonelcassad, Colonelcassad)
Red Level "UAV Attack Threat" Lifted in Lipetsk Oblast:Igor Artamonov, Governor of Lipetsk Oblast, reports that the red level of "UAV Attack Threat" has been canceled. However, the yellow level of "Air Danger" remains throughout the region. This indicates a temporary high-level threat in Lipetsk has subsided, but a general air danger persists. (Игорь Артамонов)
Serbian President's Statements on Not Fearing EU "Punishment":ASTRA shares a video message quoting Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stating from Red Square that he is not concerned about "punishment" from the EU and was chosen by the Serbian people, not in Riga, Tallinn, or Vilnius. He asserts Serbia will remain on the European path but that he should be punished if anyone is. Serbian media reported earlier that Vučić could not land immediately due to drone attacks on Moscow and had to travel via Azerbaijan due to Baltic countries refusing to open their airspace. This highlights the political implications of the conflict, with some countries expressing solidarity with Russia by attending Victory Day events while others restrict travel, and Serbia's position navigating these tensions. (ASTRA, ASTRA)
Uzbek National-Cultural Autonomy of Moscow Liquidated:Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны reports that the Moscow City Court has liquidated the "Uzbek National-Cultural Autonomy" of Moscow for violating Russian laws. The reasons cited include not being located at the registered address, violating the Civil Code of the Russian Federation in its charter, and failing to provide reports on its work, leadership, budget expenditures, and property use. Warnings were reportedly ignored. This indicates an internal legal and administrative action within Russia against a national-cultural organization, with a Russian military blogger framing it within a context of a former head's statement about "Uzbek expansion." (Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны)
Kursk Oblast (RU):Ukrainian forces reportedly attempting to break through Russian defenses near Tetkino and Novyy Put', with claimed Russian forces repelling attacks and inflicting losses.Intense fighting reported in Tetkino, with Russian VDV reportedly clearing the street.Shooting incident and alleged attempted abduction of children in the village of Giryi reported by ASTRA.Claimed destruction of Ukrainian armored vehicles in an underground garage near Velyka Pysarivka by Russian drones.Russian military blogger reports on the situation in Glushkovsky district, claiming several Ukrainian attacks on border settlements were repelled with significant losses in equipment, including at least one Bradley.Continuing attacks towards Tetkino with small infantry groups and high drone activity reported.Information about attempts to enter Popovo-Lezhachi is unconfirmed.Video shared claiming Russian drone operators of "The Ravens" unit destroyed enemy personnel and equipment in the vicinity of Guyevo-Gornal.Russian Ministry of Defense reports Russian air defense shot down 524 UAVs over the past day, likely including those targeting Kursk.Russian border guards reportedly issued an administrative violation for crossing the state border in the Tetkino direction.Russian military blogger reports trenches near Tetkino are filled with bodies of Ukrainian forces.Russian Ministry of Defense reports Russian air defense shot down five Neptune, six JDAM, and two HIMARS missiles/projectiles over the past day, likely including those targeting border regions.Russian Ministry of Defense shows UAV teams in action.(ASTRA, Рыбарь, Рыбарь, Рыбарь, Рыбарь, БУТУСОВ ПЛЮС, БУТУСОВ ПЛЮС, MoD Russia, Рыбарь, Рыбарь, Два майора, Два майора, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Дневник Десантника🇷🇺, Дневник Десантника🇷🇺, Дневник Десантника🇷🇺, Дневник Десантника🇷🇺, Дневник Десантника🇷🇺, Kotsnews, Kotsnews, ASTRA, ASTRA, Оперативний ЗСУ, Оперативний ЗСУ, Поддубный |Z|О|V| edition, Поддубный |Z|О|V| edition, Военкор Котенок, Военкор Котенок, Рыбарь, Рыбарь) Ukrainian forces are conducting active operations in the Kursk and Belgorod regions to defend Ukrainian land from enemy activity. (Zelenskiy / Official, Zelenskiy / Official, Zelenskiy / Official, КМВА (Київська міська військова адміністрація), 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦, Олег Синєгубов, голова Харківської ОДА)
Sumy Oblast:Drone movement reported from Sumy Oblast towards Chernihiv Oblast (previous reporting).Russian forces claim to be clearing forest belts near the border (previous reporting).Ukrainian forces reportedly attempting to break through Russian defenses near the border, specifically from the vicinity of Iskryskivshchyna and Budky.Claimed destruction of Ukrainian armored vehicles in an underground garage near Velyka Pysarivka by Russian drones.Russian Ministry of Defense reports Russian air defense shot down 524 UAVs over the past day, likely including those targeting Sumy.Russian Ministry of Defense reports Russian air defense shot down five Neptune, six JDAM, and two HIMARS missiles/projectiles over the past day, likely including those targeting border regions.Russian Ministry of Defense shows UAV teams in action.Russian tactical aviation reportedly launched guided aerial bombs at Sumy Oblast.(Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Рыбарь, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Рыбарь, MoD Russia, MoD Russia, MoD Russia, Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine)
Belgorod Oblast (RU):Russian Ministry of Defense reports Russian air defense shot down 524 UAVs over the past day, likely including those targeting Belgorod.Russian Ministry of Defense reports Russian air defense shot down five Neptune, six JDAM, and two HIMARS missiles/projectiles over the past day, likely including those targeting border regions.Russian Ministry of Defense shows UAV teams in action.(MoD Russia, MoD Russia, MoD Russia) Ukrainian forces are conducting active operations in the Kursk and Belgorod regions to defend Ukrainian land from enemy activity. (Zelenskiy / Official, Zelenskiy / Official, Zelenskiy / Official, КМВА (Київська міська військова адміністрація), 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦, Олег Синєгубов, голова Харківської ОДА)
Moscow and Moscow Oblast (RU) (including Krasnoarmiysk, Kubinka, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, Zhukovsky, Sheremetyevo):Ukrainian drone attacks reported, targeting industrial facilities (JSC "NPO Bazalt" in Krasnoarmiysk), and airfields (Kubinka).Temporary restrictions imposed and lifted at multiple airports (Domodedovo, Vnukovo, Zhukovsky, Sheremetyevo), with significant flight cancellations and delays.Russian authorities and military bloggers claim high numbers of Ukrainian drone interceptions on approaches to Moscow.Communal workers reportedly sent to rooftops with binoculars to spot drones.Ka-52 helicopters reportedly engaging Ukrainian drones.(КіберБорошно | CyberBoroshno, ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS, ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS, ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS, БУТУСОВ ПЛЮС, Оперативний ЗСУ, Оперативний ЗСУ, Оперативний ЗСУ, Оперативний ЗСУ, Оперативний ЗСУ, ASTRA, ASTRA, ASTRA, ASTRA, ASTRA, ASTRA, ASTRA, Новости Москвы, Новости Москвы, Новости Москвы, Новости Москвы, Новости Москвы, Kotsnews, Kotsnews, Kotsnews, Два майора, Два майора, Два майора, Два майора, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны)
Saratov Oblast (RU):Russian Ministry of Defense reports Russian air defense shot down 524 UAVs over the past day, likely including those targeting Saratov.(MoD Russia)
Voronezh Oblast (RU):Russian Ministry of Defense reports Russian air defense shot down 524 UAVs over the past day, likely including those targeting Voronezh.(MoD Russia)
Tula (RU):Ukrainian drone attack reported, targeting "Saranskkaбель" and reportedly a production building of NPO Splav.Confirmed fire in Tula following a drone attack (previous report).Russian Ministry of Defense reports Russian air defense shot down 524 UAVs over the past day, likely including those targeting Tula.(КіберБорошно | CyberBoroshno, КіберБорошно | CyberBoroshno, ASTRA, ASTRA, ASTRA, MoD Russia)
Mordovia (RU) (Saransk):Ukrainian drone attack reported, targeting "Saranskkaбель" and JSC "Optical Fiber Systems."Confirmed fire in Saransk following a drone attack with additional visual evidence.Russian Ministry of Defense reports Russian air defense shot down 524 UAVs over the past day, likely including those targeting Mordovia.(КіберБорошно | CyberBoroshno, ASTRA, ASTRA, ASTRA, MoD Russia)
Nizhny Novgorod Oblast (RU):Russian Ministry of Defense reports Russian air defense shot down 524 UAVs over the past day, likely including those targeting Nizhny Novgorod.Russian Ministry of Defense shows UAV teams in action.(MoD Russia, MoD Russia)Drone attack reported in Kulebaksky district with minor damage to property.Temporary restriction on the work of Nizhny Novgorod airport.(Глеб Никитин, ТАСС)
Kaluga Oblast (RU):Russian Ministry of Defense reports Russian air defense shot down 524 UAVs over the past day, likely including those targeting Kaluga.(MoD Russia)
Bryansk Oblast (RU):Russian Ministry of Defense reports Russian air defense shot down 524 UAVs over the past day, likely including those targeting Bryansk.(MoD Russia)
Volgograd Oblast (RU):Russian Ministry of Defense reports Russian air defense shot down 524 UAVs over the past day, likely including those targeting Volgograd.(MoD Russia)
Penza Oblast (RU):Russian Ministry of Defense reports Russian air defense shot down 524 UAVs over the past day, likely including those targeting Penza.(MoD Russia)
Vladimir Oblast (RU):Russian Ministry of Defense reports Russian air defense shot down 524 UAVs over the past day, likely including those targeting Vladimir.(MoD Russia)Drone fell in Alexeevsky district with no casualties.(ASTRA)
Samara Oblast (RU):Russian Ministry of Defense reports Russian air defense shot down 524 UAVs over the past day, likely including those targeting Samara.(MoD Russia)Rosaviatsiya imposed restrictions on airport operations in Samara.(ASTRA)
Vologda Oblast (RU):Two aircraft-type UAVs reportedly shot down over Cherepovetsky district.(Два майора, Два майора, ТАСС, ТАСС)
Kharkiv Oblast (including Velykyi Burluk, Vovchansk, Vovchanski Khutory, Kamyanka, Kupyansk, Hlushkivka, Nova Kruhliakivka, Zahryzove, Izium):Russian forces conducted a missile strike on Velykyi Burluk, likely using an Iskander, damaging houses and non-residential buildings, but with no casualties.5 cases of Russian FPV drone use against civilian vehicles reported.Large-scale fires in ecosystems reported, including near Izium, complicated by ordnance detonation.Pyro-technical units disarmed 91 explosive objects.Ongoing intense combat in the Kharkiv operational zone, with Russian forces attempting 8 assaults near Vovchansk, Vovchanski Khutory, and Kamyanka (2 engagements ongoing).Russian forces attempted 6 assaults near Hlushkivka, Nova Kruhliakivka, and Zahryzove (Kupyansk direction).Russian Ministry of Defense shows UAV teams in action.Russian military blogger reports Russian forces identified and engaged a Ukrainian assault group and four UAV control points on the Lyptsi sector, and cleared several strongholds on the eastern outskirts of Vovchansk, expanding territory.Claimed liquidation of a UAV designer in Kharkiv initially reported by Ukrainian MoD and military bloggers, then denied by Ukrainian MoD.(Олег Синєгубов, голова Харківської ОДА, Олег Синєгубов, голова Харківської ОДА, Олег Синєгубов, голова Харківської ОДА, Олег Синєгубов, голова Харківської ОДА, Олег Синєгубов, голова Харківської ОДА, Олег Синєгубов, голова Харківської ОДА, Олег Синєгубов, голова Харківської ОДА, Олег Синєгубов, голова Харківської ОДА, Олег Синєгубов, голова Харківської ОДА, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, MoD Russia, Дневник Десантника🇷🇺, Дневник Десантника🇷🇺, Дневник Десантника🇷🇺, Дневник Десантника🇷🇺, Дневник Десантника🇷🇺, Kotsnews, Kotsnews, ASTRA, ASTRA, Оперативний ЗСУ, Оперативний ЗСУ, Поддубный |Z|О|V| edition, Поддубный |Z|О|V| edition, Военкор Котенок, Военкор Котенок, Рыбарь, Рыбарь)
Donetsk Oblast (including Lipovoye, Vesele, Bakhmut, Siversk, Bilohorivka, Krasnohorivka, Mar'yinka, Dzerzhinsk, Novoolekhandrivka, Ivanopillia, Chasiv Yar, Predtechyne, Shcherbynivka, Toretsk, Dyliivka, Pokrovsk, Malynivka, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Zvirove, Udachne, Novoserhiivka, Nadiivka, Bohdanivka, Andriivka, Bahatyr, Oleksiivka, Nova Poltavka, Kotliarivka, Novosilka, Vilne Pole, Novopil, Kostyantynopil, Velyka Novosilka, Staromayorske, Staromlynivka, Mykilske, Paraskoviivka, Kostiantynivka, Tarasivka, Novoolenivka, Oleksandropil, Guyevo-Gornal, Sloviansk):Russian Ministry of Defense claims liberation of Lipovoye.Claimed intense fighting in the vicinity of Vesele and Bakhmut, with both sides suffering losses (previous report).Russian forces attempting to break through near Bilohorivka (Siversk direction) (previous report).Russian forces attempted 6 assaults near Verkhnokamyanske and Bilohorivka (Siversk direction).Ukrainian forces are facing difficult conditions near Sribne and the 72nd Brigade sector (previous report).Photos and videos shared of the destruction of a Soviet soldiers' mass grave and monument in Mar'yinka during the fighting (previous report).Russian forces claimed establishing control over Novoolekhandrivka and fortified areas south of it (Dzerzhinsk direction).Russian forces attempted 10 assaults near Bilohora, Chasiv Yar, and Predtechyne (Kramatorsk direction - 2 engagements ongoing).Russian forces attempted 11 assaults near Shcherbynivka, Toretsk, and towards Dyliivka (Toretsk direction).Russian forces attempted 40 assaults near Malynivka, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Zvirove, Udachne, Novoserhiivka, Novooleksandrivka, Nadiivka, Bohdanivka, Andriivka, and towards Bahatyr, Oleksiivka, Nova Poltavka, and Kotliarivka (Pokrovsk direction - 8 engagements ongoing). Ukrainian forces repelled 32 attacks and neutralized 121 personnel, 3 vehicles, 9 UAVs, 4 motorcycles, and 2 satellite terminals.Russian forces attempted 22 attacks near Kostyantynopil, Novosilka, Vilne Pole, and towards Novopil, Bahatyr, and Odradoe (Novopavlivka direction - 3 engagements ongoing). Russian aviation conducted airstrikes on Novodarivka, Temirivka, and Novopil.Ukrainian forces stopped 1 attempt near Vysokoe (Huliaipole direction). Russian aviation conducted airstrikes on Malynivka, Vysokoe, and Huliaipole.Russian forces attempted 6 assaults near Stepove and Kamyanske (Orikhiv direction).Russian forces attempted 1 attack on the Prydniprovskyi direction.Russian Ministry of Defense shows UAV teams, TOS-2, Grad, and Giatsint-S in action.Russian Ministry of Defense reports Russian air defense shot down five Neptune, six JDAM, and two HIMARS missiles/projectiles over the past day, likely including those targeting Donetsk.Russian forces claim advances in Nova Poltavka (Krasnoarmiysk/Pokrovsk direction), advancing over 300 meters towards the center.Russian forces claim establishing control over Novoelevka (Novoolekhandrivka) and fortified areas between Tarasivka and Novoolenivka.Russian military blogger claims drone operators of the "DPR People's Militia" unit "Okhotnik" destroyed Ukrainian personnel with drone drops.Russian military blogger claims Artillerymen of the 200th brigade destroyed strongholds and command posts near Bahatyr and its surroundings using Krasnopol.Electricity cut off in Sloviansk following night strikes, likely due to a hit on a substation.(MoD Russia, ✙DeepState✙🇺🇦, ✙DeepState✙🇺🇦, Previous reports, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗSU, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, MoD Russia, MoD Russia, MoD Russia, Сливочный каприз, Сливочный каприз, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Два майора, Два майора, Народная милиция ДНР, Воин DV, Воин DV, Colonelcassad)
Zaporizhzhia Oblast:Subjected to 628 Russian strikes in the past day, including aviation, drones, MLRS, and artillery, impacting 14 settlements and resulting in four injuries (updated to 7 injured).Damage to civilian and critical infrastructure reported.Huliaipilska hromada hit by three guided aerial bombs, causing fires and injuring a man (included in total).Target of yesterday's strike identified as the Ivchenko-Progress Design Bureau in Zaporizhzhia.Russian claim of Ukrainian fiber-optic guided kamikaze drone use on the Zaporizhzhia front.Russian claim of destroying Ukrainian UAV command post and equipment on the Polohy direction using drones.Over 42,000 subscribers quickly re-electrified after attacks on energy infrastructure.Ukrainian Air Force reports an enemy reconnaissance UAV moving from the southeast towards Zaporizhzhia.Ukrainian forces are using hexacopters and battery packs to destroy enemy equipment and personnel on the Zaporizhzhia front.Russian Ministry of Defense shows UAV teams, TOS-2, Grad, and Giatsint-S in action.Russian Ministry of Defense reports Russian air defense shot down five Neptune, six JDAM, and two HIMARS missiles/projectiles over the past day, likely including those targeting Zaporizhzhia.(🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦, 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦, 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦, 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦, Дневник Десантника🇷🇺, Воин DV, 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦, Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦, 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦, 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦, 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦, 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦, 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦, MoD Russia, MoD Russia, MoD Russia, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны)
Dnipropetrovsk Oblast (including Nikopol district, Pokrovska hromada, Synelnykove district, Kryvyi Rih):Nikopol district attacked by Russian artillery and a kamikaze drone (30 attacks in total), damaging infrastructure, 6 houses, 3 garages, and several cars, no casualties.Pokrovska hromada, Synelnykove district, hit by Russian guided aerial bombs (KABs), injuring 8 people and damaging 12 private houses, a gas pipeline, and a power line.Situation in Kryvyi Rih reported as controlled.Cemetery with numerous graves of unidentified soldiers reported in Dnipropetrovsk.Handover of an inclusive minibus for veterans in Dnipropropetrovsk Oblast.Russian Ministry of Defense shows UAV teams, TOS-2, Grad, and Giatsint-S in action.Russian Ministry of Defense reports Russian air defense shot down five Neptune, six JDAM, and two HIMARS missiles/projectiles over the past day, likely including those targeting Dnipropetrovsk.(Олександр Вілкул, 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), АРХАНГЕЛ СПЕЦНАЗА, АРХАНГЕЛ СПЕЦНАЗА, 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОВА (ОВА), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (OVA), 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), MoD Russia, MoD Russia, MoD Russia)
Kherson Oblast (including Kakhovka, Hola Prystan, Brylivka, Tarasivka):FSB claims prevention of a terrorist attack at the "T-34 Tank" monument in Kakhovka and prior attempts on military personnel and an official in Hola Prystan.Russian military blogger reports Russian snipers wounded by a mine near Kherson (previous report).Kotsnews shares a video claiming FPV drone crews destroyed a Ukrainian BMP-1.Russian claims of a Ukrainian strike on a monument to fallen heroes in Brylivka (previous report).Russian Ministry of Defense shows UAV teams, TOS-2, Grad, and Giatsint-S in action.Russian Ministry of Defense reports Russian air defense shot down five Neptune, six JDAM, and two HIMARS missiles/projectiles over the past day, likely including those targeting Kherson.Russian military blogger reports Russian naval infantry drone operators effectively countering enemy drones on the Kherson direction.TASS reports Ukrainian forces attacked the house of a local deputy in the village of Tarasivka, with no casualties.(Два майора, Два майора, Дневник Десантника🇷🇺, Дневник Десантника🇷🇺, Kotsnews, Военкор Котенок, MoD Russia, MoD Russia, MoD Russia, Два майора, Два майора, ТАСС, ТАСС, ТАСС, ТАСС)
Cherkasy Oblast (including Kaniv, Uman district, Zvenyhorodskyi district):Several groups of drones reported near Kaniv and Uman district (previous reporting).Threat of strike UAVs announced for Zvenyhorodskyi district (previous reporting).(Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine], Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine])
Kirovohrad Oblast:Threat of strike UAVs announced (previous reporting).Drone movement reported west and south of Kropyvnytskyi.(Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine], Николаевский Ванёк, Николаевский Ванёк)
Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast (including Sofiyivska Borshchahivka, Bucha district, Hostomel, Vasylkiv, Vyshneve, Bohuslav):Targeted by numerous "Shahed" drones and reportedly "Iskander" missiles (previous reporting), resulting in air defense engagements, fragment debris impacts, fires, and partial destruction of residential buildings in multiple districts of Kyiv (Dniprovskyi, Solomianskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, Shevchenkivskyi).8 injured (including 4 children) and 2 fatalities confirmed in Kyiv (previous reporting).Fire and structural damage to a residential building in Sofiyivska Borshchahivka, Bucha district, Kyiv Oblast, due to a drone attack (no casualties at this location) (previous reporting).Second wave of drone movement towards Kyiv/Hostomel and Vasylkiv/Vyshneve from Kyiv Oblast reported (previous reporting).Drone movement reported around Bohuslav in Kyiv Oblast (previous reporting).Partial suspension of metro service on the "red" line, with stations "Arsenalna" and "Khreshchatyk" operating only as shelters (previous reporting).Reports also confirm the death of a family of animal volunteers and five cats in a burning apartment in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv, with one severely burned cat rescued (previous reporting).Air raid alerts issued and lifted.(РБК-Україна, ASTRA, STERNENKO, РБК-Україна, ДСНС у м. Києві, Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Николаевский Ванёк, КМВА (Київська міська військова адміністрація), Оперативний ЗСУ, Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, РБК-Україна, STERNENKO, КМВА (Київська міська військова адміністрація), КМВА (Київська міська військова адміністрація), КМВА (Київська міська військова адміністрація), КМВА (Київська міська військова адміністрація))
Poltava Oblast (including Poltava, Myrhorod, Kremenchuk):Second wave of drone movement towards Poltava, Myrhorod, and Kremenchuk from Poltava Oblast reported (previous reporting).Drone movement reported from Poltava to Cherkasy (previous reporting).Drone movement reported in the north heading west.(Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Николаевский Ванёк, Николаевский Ванёк)
Zhytomyr Oblast:Second wave of drone movement towards Zhytomyr Oblast from Kyiv Oblast reported (previous reporting).Drone reported near Korosten (previous reporting).Drone movement reported towards Zhytomyr (past Brusyliv) (previous reporting).(Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Николаевский Ванёк, Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine])
Chernihiv Oblast:Drones from Sumy Oblast, passing Romny and Konotop, moving towards Chernihiv Oblast (previous reporting).Drone movement reported from Sumy Oblast towards Chernihiv Oblast (previous reporting).(Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Николаевский Ванёк, Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine])
Aerial and Naval Activity (Updated):
Drone Activity:Massive and prolonged Russian drone attack on Kharkiv (previous reporting) and Kyiv (previous reporting) and surrounding regions, resulting in significant damage and casualties.Intensified and widespread Russian drone activity continues across numerous Ukrainian oblasts with detailed and updated trajectories provided, including new areas of threat (Zvenyhorodskyi district - previous reporting, Uman district).Russian forces used 1076 drones-kamikaze in strikes over the past day.Russian forces used 373 UAVs in strikes on Zaporizhzhia Oblast in the past day.Russian forces used a kamikaze drone in attacks on Nikopol district, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.Ukrainian drone attacks confirmed targeting industrial facilities in Saransk, Tula, an airfield in Kubinka, and reportedly the production of aviation bombs at JSC "NPO Bazalt" in Krasnoarmiysk, Moscow Oblast.Confirmed fire in Saransk and Tula following drone attacks (previous reporting).Temporary restrictions imposed and lifted at multiple Russian airports due to drone attacks, with significant flight cancellations and delays, including a new temporary restriction at Nizhny Novgorod airport.Russian authorities and military bloggers claim high numbers of Ukrainian drone interceptions on approaches to Moscow and other regions (524 UAVs shot down over Russia over the past day).Russian Ministry of Defense shows UAV teams in action.Russian claim of Ukrainian fiber-optic guided kamikaze drone use on the Zaporizhzhia front.Russian claim of destroying Ukrainian UAV command posts, equipment, personnel, and ammunition depots using drones (including "Geran" drones) and artillery.Russian forces in Kharkiv Oblast used 5 cases of FPV drone use against civilian vehicles.Ukrainian forces are using hexacopters and battery packs to destroy enemy equipment and personnel on the Zaporizhzhia front.Russian military blogger claims drone operators of the "DPR People's Militia" unit "Okhotnik" destroyed Ukrainian personnel with drone drops.Kotsnews shares a video claiming FPV drone crews destroyed a Ukrainian BMP-1 in Kherson Oblast.Internal Russian commentary expressing frustration over the continued success of Ukrainian drone attacks deep within Russia.Russian drones (Orlans, Iks, Geraniums) participating in a Victory Day parade training in Moscow (previous reporting).Claimed destruction of Ukrainian armored vehicles in an underground garage near Velyka Pysarivka by Russian drones.High activity of UAVs from both sides reported in the Kursk border region.Ka-52 helicopters reportedly engaging Ukrainian drones near Moscow.Ukrainian forces are using drones to destroy Russian personnel and equipment.Ukrainian forces are using FPV drones to destroy Russian Mavic drones on the Svatove direction.Russian military blogger reports Russian naval infantry drone operators effectively countering enemy drones on the Kherson direction.Russian military blogger reports trenches near Tetkino are filled with bodies of Ukrainian forces, implying drone activity as a cause.Russian military blogger reports on the use of Lancet and Z-16 drones in the Kursk border region, claiming destruction of numerous Ukrainian vehicles.Ukrainian General Staff reports estimated Russian drone losses for the past day as 124 (previous report).Drone fell in Alexeevsky district, Vladimir Oblast.Two aircraft-type UAVs reportedly shot down over Cherepovetsky district, Vologda Oblast.Red level "UAV Attack Threat" in Lipetsk Oblast lifted, yellow level "Air Danger" remains.(РБК-Україна, ASTRA, STERNENKO, ДСНС у м. 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Ballistic Missile Activity:Threat of ballistic missile use from the northeastern direction reported earlier (previous reporting).Resident in Kyiv reported a night ballistic attack (previous reporting).North Korea launched an unidentified ballistic missile (or several short-range ballistic missiles).(Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine], РБК-Україна, ТАСС, РБК-Україна, РБК-Україна, ТАСС)Reported missile attack on Amritsar airport in India.(ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS, ЦАПЛІЄНКО_UKRAINE FIGHTS)
Aviation Activity:Russian forces conducted 63 aviation strikes using 103 guided aerial bombs over the past day.Russian forces conducted 10 aviation strikes on Zaporizhzhia Oblast in the past day (included in total).Russian forces used guided aerial bombs (KABs) in attacks on Synelnykove district, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast (included in total).Threat of enemy aviation weapons use reported in Synelnykove district, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast (previous reporting).Russian tactical aviation reportedly launched guided aerial bombs at Sumy Oblast.Russian Ka-52 helicopters reportedly engaging Ukrainian drones near Moscow.Russian military blogger reports Russian aviation using FABs with UMPK against Ukrainian forces in Kursk Oblast (previous report).Russian Ministry of Defense shows UAV teams, TOS-2, Grad, and Giatsint-S in action.(Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦, 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine], Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Kotsnews, Kotsnews, Новости Москвы, Новости Москвы, Два майора, Два майора, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны, Два майора, Два майора, MoD Russia, MoD Russia, MoD Russia, Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Повітряні Сили ЗС України / Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine)
Artillery and MLRS Activity:Russian forces conducted 4234 shellings using various weapons over the past day.Russian forces conducted 237 artillery shellings and 8 MLRS shellings on Zaporizhzhia Oblast in the past day (included in total).Russian forces used artillery in attacks on Nikopol district, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast (included in total).Russian Ministry of Defense shows TOS-2, Grad, and Giatsint-S in action.Russian Ministry of Defense reports Russian air defense shot down five Neptune, six JDAM, and two HIMARS missiles/projectiles over the past day, likely including those launched by Ukrainian artillery/MLRS.Ukrainian General Staff reports estimated Russian artillery losses for the past day as 71 (previous report).Russian claim of destroying a US-supplied M-119 howitzer near Novoukrainka using artillery and UAVs (previous report).WarGonzo shares video footage claiming to show the first combat use of North Korean-supplied M1991 (Chuchhe-100) 240mm MLRS by Russian forces (previous report).Russian forces conducted 277 artillery shellings and 1 RSML shelling on Kursk Oblast.Russian military blogger claims Artillerymen of the 200th brigade destroyed strongholds and command posts near Bahatyr and its surroundings using Krasnopol.Pakistan opened fire on the line of control in Jammu and Kashmir.(Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, 🇺🇦 Запорізька обласна військова адміністрація 🇺🇦, Олександр Вілкул, 🇺🇦Сергій Лисак / Дніпропетровська ОДА (ОВА), MoD Russia, MoD Russia, MoD Russia, MoD Russia, РБК-Україна, Воин DV, Воин DV, WarGonzo, WarGonzo, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Воин DV, Воин DV, ТАСС)
Naval Activity:Ukrainian Navy reports zero Russian naval vessels or Kalibr missile carriers in the Black and Azov Seas as of 06:00 on May 7th, but one Kalibr carrier with 8 missiles in the Mediterranean (previous report).Kerch Strait passage continues (previous report).Russian naval infantry combat footage shared, attributed to the 810th Separate Guards Naval Infantry Brigade of the Black Sea Fleet (previous report).(Генеральний штаб ЗСУ, Два майора, Battle_🅉 _Sailor ⚓, Battle_🅉 _Sailor ⚓)
