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Ukraine live briefing: Explosions heard in Kyiv after Kremlin claims attempt on Putin; Zelensky in Netherlands

Washington Post Air raid sirens sounded across several regions in Ukraine. The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv issued a security advisory citing a heightened threat of missile strikes. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/04/russia-ukraine-war-news/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Drone attack on oil refinery in Rostov Oblast, Russia

Pravda Ukraine Vasili Golubev, Governor of Russia’s Rostov Oblast, has announced a nighttime drone attack on the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery. Source: Golubev on Telegram Quote: “An unmanned aerial vehicle hit the construction of an inter-department flyover at the Novoshakhtinsk oil plant at night, in the vicinity of the village of Kiselevka, Krasnosulinsky district, after which…

Billionaire plans to turn Jeffrey Epstein’s islands into luxury resort

Washington Post Little St. James and Great St. James in the U.S. Virgin Islands were sold to billionaire investor Stephen Deckoff for $60 million. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/05/04/jeffrey-epstein-island-stephen-deckoff/

IDF uses explosive drone in West Bank to kill Nablus terrorists – report

Jerusalem Post Until now, the IDF usually has sent in foot soldiers to make arrests and or engage in combat with West Bank terrorists. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-742041

Your Thursday Briefing

New York Times Accusations of an assassination attempt on Vladimir Putin. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/04/briefing/explosions-kremlin-serbia-school-shooting.html

Ukrainian defenders kill 650 occupiers and destroy 16 artillery systems in one day

Pravda Ukraine Russia has lost 192,590 soldiers, 3,707 artillery systems and 3,694 tanks to date in the war against Ukraine. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Details: Total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 4 May 2023 are estimated to be as follows [figures in…

Laos pro-democracy activist survives gun attack after initial reports of his death

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Anousa ‘Jack’ Luangsouphom, whose social media posts openly rebuked the government, was shot last week in the cheek and chest at a cafe in Vientiane. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3219342/laos-pro-democracy-activist-survives-gun-attack-after-initial-reports-his-death?utm_source=rss_feed

Two Ukrainian brigades hit by Russian forces near Chervonopopovka

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that as a result of strikes by Russian ground-attack aircraft, the enemy sustained losses in manpower https://tass.com/politics/1613285

With Local Elections in Much of the U.K., Here’s What’s at Stake

New York Times Municipalities across England will face voters, including in areas that could sway the next national election. Here’s a guide to the ballots and how to interpret them. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/04/world/europe/uk-local-elections.html

Occupiers continue forced passportisation in Kherson Oblast – General Staff

Pravda Ukraine The Russians are using threats against residents of the occupied Henichesk district in Kherson Oblast, forcing them to obtain Russian passports. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Quote: “Forced passportisation of Ukrainian citizens in the Henichesk district in the temporarily captured [part of] Kherson Oblast continues. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/4/7400587/