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Ukrainian defenders oust Russian forces from some positions in Bakhmut

Jerusalem Post Ukraine said its forces repelled over 36 attacks on the part of the eastern frontline that stretches from Bakhmut to Maryinka. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-741740

UK Intelligence: Russian defence lines prove their fear of major breakthrough by Ukrainians

Pravda Ukraine The defences that Russia has built have underscored its deep concern that Ukraine could make a major breakthrough, but also have partly served to promote the narrative of a “threat” allegedly coming from Ukraine and NATO. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/1/7400124/

“Bring my legs back”. How a 24-year-old triple amputee is learning to live a new life

Pravda Ukraine https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/articles/2023/05/1/7400104/

Ukrainian units go for counterattack in Bakhmut: Russians leave some positions

Pravda Ukraine Ukrainian defenders repelled all Russian attacks on the Lyman front and captured 10 occupiers; in Bakhmut, the defence forces made invaders leave some occupied positions with their counterattacks. Source: Military Media Center citing General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander of the Eastern Group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Quote: “To advance, the enemy uses…

Russia loses almost 191,000 soldiers

Pravda Ukraine Russia has already lost 190,960 soldiers, 3,700 tanks, 7,192 armoured fighting vehicles and 2,921 artillery systems in its war of aggression 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 1 May 2023 are estimated to…

Oil depot fire part of Ukraine’s preparation for counter-offensive – military

Jerusalem Post A spokesperson for Ukraine’s southern command said the fire has caused a great deal of “anxiety” in the Russian military. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-741735

Large-scale Russian attack on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast: 25 wounded, damage reported

Pravda Ukraine A Russian missile attack on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast has resulted in a strike, injuring 25 people, including three children. Source: Serhii Lysak, Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: “The enemy attacked with missiles. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/1/7400116/

About 400 prisoners recruited by Wagner PMC brought to Zaporizhzhia

Pravda Ukraine Russia continues to replenish its forces with convicted Russians recruited by the Wagner Group, the infamous Russian private military company. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Quote: “The enemy [Russians – ed. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/1/7400115/

Ukrainian Air defence downs 15 out of 18 Russian missiles overnight

Pravda Ukraine Air defence units destroyed 15 of the 18 Russian cruise missiles during a large-scale missile attack in the early hours of 1 May. Source: Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on Telegram Quote: “At about 02:30, Russian occupiers attacked Ukraine using strategic aircraft. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/1/7400114/

Ukrainian Armed Forces hit 11 clusters of Russian manpower and equipment – General Staff report

Pravda Ukraine Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders hit 11 clusters of Russian military manpower and artillery, destroying a Russian logistics centre and an ammunition storage point. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 06:00 on 1 May Quote: “The enemy continues to focus their main efforts on…