Category: Ukraine
Russian diplomats in Warsaw woken up early in morning by sounds of sirens and bombing
Pravda Ukraine Activists of the Euromaidan Warsaw initiative woke Russian diplomats in Warsaw at 06:00 on 9 May with the sound of sirens and bombing. Source: Euromaidan Warsaw initiative on Facebook, as reported by European Pravda Details: The activists unfurled a large banner with the hashtag #russiaisaterroriststate and played sounds resembling air-raid sirens and bombings.…
Read MoreRussia may organise provocations against its people on Victory Day – Ukraine’s General Staff
Pravda Ukraine The General Staff suggests that the Russian occupiers may organise provocations against their population during the 9 May Victory Day parades. Source: General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Quote: “Provocations and lies are the eternal weapons of tyrants and aggressors. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/9/7401295/
Read MoreUK prepares to provide Ukraine with long-range missiles – WP
Pravda Ukraine The UK is likely to send long-range missiles to Kyiv. Source: The Washington Post, referring to a procurement notice posted on 2 May by the British-led International Fund for Ukraine Details: The Washington Post reported that in this document, the UK Ministry of Defence asked for “expressions of interest” in the provision of…
Read MoreWater shortages are becoming growing problem in occupied Donetsk
Pravda Ukraine Water shortages are becoming an increasingly critical issue for the Russian occupiers in temporarily occupied Donetsk. Source: UK Defence Intelligence update on 9 May 2023, as reported by European Pravda Details: The UK MoD has pointed out once again that on 28 April 2023, the head of the so-called self-proclaimed and non-recognised “Donetsk…
Read MoreNetherlands together with USA, UK and Denmark discuss sending of F-16s to Ukraine
Pravda Ukraine The Dutch government is considering the possibility of sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine and is negotiating with its allies. Source: Reuters, referring to Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte Quote: “We [are] discussing intensely with Denmark, the UK, some other parties in Europe and also the U. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/9/7401283/
Read MoreRussia launches new attack on Ukraine’s capital, officials say
Jerusalem Post These attacks on Kyiv were reported as the fifth set of strikes in less than two weeks on Ukraine’s capital. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-742482
Read MoreUkraine’s Defence Forces kill 650 Russian soldiers and destroy 13 artillery systems over past 24 hours
Pravda Ukraine Russia has lost 195,620 military personnel, 3,734 tanks, 7,258 ground combat vehicles and 955 cruise missiles in the war against Ukraine. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 9 May 2023 Details: Total combat losses of the Russian forces between 24 February 2022 and 9 May…
Read MoreEuropean Commission Head comes to Kyiv to mark Europe Day
Pravda Ukraine Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, arrived in Kyiv on 9 May to mark Europe Day. Source: Ursula von der Leyen on Twitter, as reported by European Pravda Details: The President of the European Commission noted that she was pleased to come back to Kyiv, where the values that Europeans…
Read MorePolice post photos of wreckage of Russian missile in Kyiv Oblast
Pravda Ukraine The wreckage of a Russian missile which was still smoking and a vast crater have been found by law enforcement officers in Kyiv Oblast. No injuries or damage have been reported. Source: Andrii Niebytov, Chief of the National Police of Ukraine in Kyiv Oblast, on Telegram Quote from Niebytov: “The wreckage of an…
Read MoreRussian missile debris fell on house in Dnipro, wounding woman
Pravda Ukraine Military personnel from Air Command Skhid (East) have shot down all eight missiles launched by Russian forces on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, and a woman was wounded as a result of falling debris in Dnipro. Source: Serhii Lysak, Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: “During the night, military personnel from Air Command…
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