Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said on May 7 that the country’s air defense forces had shot down 17 Ukrainian drones the night before, three Tochka-U missiles and nine Smerch missiles in the east and south. Ukraine, according to TASS news agency. Konashenkov also claimed that Russian artillery and missile forces had hit 240 Ukrainian military targets the night before, including 44 command posts.

In addition, the Russian Defense Ministry announced on May 7 that it had destroyed a large warehouse of military equipment supplied to Ukraine by the United States and European countries near a station in the eastern Kharkiv province, according to CNN. No word yet on Ukraine’s response.

A convoy of pro-Russian forces moves on a road in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine on May 7 Reuters

Also on May 7, Ukraine’s Southern Military and Defense Forces confirmed that Russia had launched six cruise missiles at the port city of Odessa. Video from Odessa shows plumes of black smoke in several places, according to CNN. Ukraine’s southern military and defense forces said there were no casualties. There is currently no information on Russia’s response.

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Ukraine says Russia continues to attack Azovstal factory

Ukraine’s military on May 7 confirmed that Russian forces are continuing to attack the Azovstal steel plant in the city of Mariupol. “With the support of artillery and tanks, (Russian forces) are continuing their offensive action,” the Ukrainian military wrote on Facebook, according to Reuters.

Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk wrote on the same day that all the elderly, children and women were evacuated from the Azovstal factory, according to Reuters. Earlier on the same day, Russia’s Interfax news agency quoted Moscow-backed separatists in Donetsk province in eastern Ukraine as saying more than 50 people had been evacuated from Azovstal.

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Ukraine says it destroyed another Russian ship

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry announced on May 7 that the country’s military used a Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to attack the Serna-class landing ship.

“The traditional parade of the Russian Black Sea Fleet on May 9 of this year will take place near Snake Island – under the sea,” the Ukrainian Defense Ministry wrote on Twitter, accompanied by a two-minute video. The video appears to capture the moment a ship is hit by an air strike.

Russia has not commented on this information.

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Kyiv wary of victory over fascism 9.5

CNN reports that Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko is urging people to stay indoors from May 8 to May 8, when Russia celebrates its victory day. The statement came as Western officials warned Russian President Vladimir Putin May officially declare war on Ukraine on May 9. Senior Russian officials have denied any connection between the May 9 anniversary and the military operation in Ukraine.

According to Klitschko’s social media posts, although Kyiv did not officially impose Curfew, events will not be held during this time. Klitschko said the city will increase patrols.

“I ask you not to ignore the air raid alarms and immediately seek cover. In the coming days, it is likely that rocket fire will occur in all areas of the country. Ukraine. Pay attention and take care of your own safety!”, Mr. Klitschko warned.

The US continues to provide military support to Ukraine

U.S. president Joe Biden on May 6 announced a new military assistance package for Ukraine worth 150 million USD. According to a senior US official, the package includes 25,000 rounds of 155mm artillery shells, anti-aircraft radars used to detect enemy fire, electronic jammers and spare parts. The shells appear to be used for the US artillery recently supplied to Ukraine.

This support package brings the total value of US weapons sent to Ukraine since the Russian military campaign began to $ 3.8 billion. Biden is also urging Congress to approve an additional $33 billion, including $20 billion in military aid, “to strengthen Ukraine on the battlefield and at the negotiating table.”

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Russian parliamentarian accused the US of being directly involved in the war

Speaker of the State Duma (Russian lower house) Vyacheslav Volodin wrote on the messaging app Telegram on May 7 that the US “is coordinating and developing military operations (in Ukraine), which are directly involved in military actions.” against our country,” according to Reuters.

There is currently no information on the US response.

The United States and European NATO members have stepped up military supplies and assistance to Ukraine to counter Russian forces, but have repeatedly said they will not enter the war to avoid becoming a party to the conflict.

US officials recently revealed the country provided intelligence to Ukraine to help counter Russia’s military campaign, but denied the intelligence included data on precise targeting, according to Reuters. .

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The Security Council issues its first statement on Ukraine

The United Nations Security Council on May 6 adopted its first joint statement on Ukraine since Russia launched a military operation in the neighboring country on February 24.

The statement, approved at a very brief Security Council meeting, made no mention of “war”, “conflict” or “invasion” or “special military operation”, according to AP.

Instead, the statement “expresses deep concern regarding the maintenance of peace and stability in Ukraine”, and “calls on all member states, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, to fulfill their responsibility to settle their international disputes by peaceful means”.

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