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Gazprom delivers 38.6 mln cubic meters of gas to Europe through Ukraine via Sudzha

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The application for deliveries through Sokhanovka was rejected https://tass.com/economy/1614799

Deaths, Injuries Reported in Fresh Russian Strikes on Kyiv

Moscow Times Kyiv’s city administration said five people were injured, while Ukraine’s military said an unspecified number of civilians were killed. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/08/deaths-injuries-reported-in-fresh-russian-strikes-on-kyiv-a81061

Drop in German Industrial Production Worse Than Expected

Wall Street Journal German industrial output fell 3.4% in March, weighed by a decline in automotive production, suggesting weak demand as high interest rates curbed consumer spending. https://www.wsj.com/articles/german-industrial-production-fell-in-march-as-car-manufacturing-slumped-3f9451d7

China’s secretive spacecraft returns to Earth after 9-month mission

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Reusable unmanned vehicle lands after spending 276 days in orbit, marking an ‘important breakthrough’. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3219753/chinas-secretive-spacecraft-returns-earth-after-9-month-mission?utm_source=rss_feed

Strike on Odesa Oblast: three people injured, one missing

Pravda Ukraine As of 8 May, three people have been injured and one is reported missing as a result of a night attack in Odesa Oblast. Source: Odesa District Military Administration; Yurii Kruk, Head of Odesa District State Administration Quote: “As of the morning of 8 May, Odesa emergency workers had extinguished a fire that…

Russia actively recruits migrants workers from Central Asia for war – UK Intelligence

Pravda Ukraine Russia is actively recruiting migrant workers from Central Asia to send them to the war in Ukraine. Source: UK Defence Intelligence; European Pravda Details: As the report states, Russian recruiters are visiting mosques and immigration offices to conduct recruitment. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/8/7401114/

Taiwan, U.S. in talks on US$500 million weapons aid package: Defense chief

Taipei, May 8 (CNA) Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng (邱國正) said Monday that his ministry has been in talks with the United States on the types of weapon systems that would be needed if the U.S. decides to supply Taiwan with US$500 million worth of emergency military aid under a grant program, amid China’s growing military…

Area of forest fires in Sverdlovsk region up from 33,000 to 54,100 hectares — authorities

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. A group of specialists fighting fires included 2,500 people https://tass.com/russia/1614791

Media post photos of destruction in Kyiv after Russian attack with Shaheds

Pravda Ukraine On the night of 7-8 May, the Russian occupiers attacked Ukraine with drones, and a residential building in Kyiv was damaged by debris. Source: Suspilne [Ukraine’s national public broadcaster] Details: A residential building was damaged by debris as a result of an overnight drone attack on Kyiv. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/8/7401113/

Russia seizing boats in Kherson region for military – Ukraine

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-742376