Russia's air defenses detected and destroyed 22 Ukrainian drones over the Black Sea overnight, the country's defence ministry said on Sunday (May 7, 2023) in a daily briefing. A Russian-installed official said earlier that Ukraine had launched drones at Crimea overnight, without providing details.

Russia says it destroys 22 Ukrainian drones over Black Sea

Russia on Monday (May 8) launched a fresh wave of strikes across Ukraine. At least five people were reportedly injured in Ukraine's capital city Kyiv. Citing an official, the news agency Reuters reported that an explosion was heard following a missile attack that hit the Black Sea city of Odesa overnight.

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Russian mercenary group Wagner's chief Yevgeny Prigozhin on Saturday asked Moscow to let him hand over the Bakhmut positions to Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. "I ask you to issue a combat order before 00:00 on May 10 concerning the transfer of the positions of the Wagner paramilitary units in Bakhmut and its periphery, to the units of the Akhmat battalion," Yevgeny Prigozhin said in a letter to Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu.

Wagner chief asks Moscow to let him hand over Bakhmut positions to Chechen leader

The situation in the Russia-Ukraine war continues to remain tense as a Russian-installed official said early on Sunday that Ukraine struck the Crimean Peninsula overnight with over 10 drones, reported Reuters.

Ukraine strikes Crimean peninsula with over 10 drones in overnight attack

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) head Rafael Grossi warned on Saturday (May 7) that the situation around the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant was becoming increasingly unpredictable and potentially dangerous.

Ukraine war: Situation around Zaporizhzhia plant becoming increasingly unpredictable, says IAEA head

Ukraine announced on Saturday that it has downed a Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missile for the first time amid continuous attacks by Moscow that took place in the night between last Wednesday and Thursday in Kyiv.

Explained | Ukraine downs Russia’s hypersonic Kinzhal missile. Here’s all you need to know

Tensions continue to rise between Ukraine and Russia as Moscow has ordered the evacuation of families with children and the elderly from areas in southern Ukraine that are held by Russia.

Families evacuated from Russia-held regions in Ukraine amid fears of nuclear disaster at Zaporizhzhia plant

Russia's Wagner Group, in a major shift of tactical goalpost during ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, announced that it will withdraw from the Bakhmut region where the battle to overrun Ukrainian resistance is continuing with sharp intensity for nearly two months.

‘Doomed to perish’: Russia’s Wagner announces withdrawal from Bakhmut, cites lack of ammo

The head of Russian paramilitary group Wagner on Friday threatened to pull his fighters from the front line in Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine on May 10, saying ammunition shortages meant they faced "senseless death".

Wagner chief threatens to pull fighters from Bakhmut over ammo shortage

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday (May 3) that his country did not attack Russian President Vladimir Putin after Moscow claimed that two drones were shot down over the Kremlin and termed it an assassination attempt.

We didn't attack Putin: Ukraine's Zelensky as Nordic nations pledge continued support

Oil depots in both Ukraine and Russia caught fire on Wednesday as the drone war between the two countries targeting infrastructure escalated ahead of the planned spring counter-offensive of Kyiv.

Oil depots in Russia and Ukraine on fire, warring nations blame drone attacks

In an audio message published on social media, Yevgeny Prigozhin, chief of Russia’s Wagner Group, on Wednesday (May 3), said he believes that Ukraine has “already begun” its counter-offensive.

Wagner leader says Ukraine counter-offensive has begun; Kherson shelling toll rises to 21

Russia has deployed the world’s largest bomber Tu-160 in the Ukraine war and has already started hitting enemy targets. As per bulgarianmilitary.com, the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine itself announced the news on its telegram channel.

Russia deploys deadly Tu-160 strategic bombers in Ukraine war; Here’s why India also wants them

The Kremlin has said that it was attacked by Ukrainian drones overnight which it deems was an attempt on Russian President Vladimir Putin's life, the Russian presidential administration has confirmed.

Putin survives assassination attempt, Ukrainian drones attacked Kremlin, claims Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Thursday insisted that Russian leader Vladimir Putin must be brought to justice for his war crimes in Ukraine. Zelensky made this statement while delivering a speech at The Hague, where the International Criminal Court (ICC) is based.

Ukraine will not join NATO during war, Zelensky says after meeting European leaders

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview published on Tuesday (May 2) that he wasn't informed about the leaks of secret US documents. In an interview with the Washington Post, Zelensky said: "I did not receive information from the White House or the Pentagon beforehand.

Volodymyr Zelensky says White House did not warn him about secret documents’ leak

A freight train derailment occurred in the western Russian region bordering Ukraine, on Tuesday (May 2), for the second day in a row due to an “explosive device” on the tracks, said the governor of Russia’s Bryansk region.

‘Explosive device’ causes another freight train derailment in Russian region near Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise visit to Finland on Wednesday (May 3). The Finnish presidency announced that he was there to participate in a summit gathering of the leaders of the five Nordic nations.

Ukraine's Zelensky in surprise visit to Finland for Nordic PM summit

Will Finland become a new front in the Ukraine war? US and Finland are reportedly negotiating an agreement that allows America to use Finnish military bases. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Is Finland the new front in the Ukraine war?

The United States estimated on Monday (May 1) that the Russian military suffered 100,000 casualties since December last year, claiming the stunning figure showed that Russia's effort for the winter offensive in Ukraine has backfired.

Morning brief: US estimates Russian military suffered 100,000 casualties since December 2022, & more

The United States estimated on Monday (May 1) that Russia's military has suffered 100,000 casualties since December last year. The US claims that the "stunning" number shows that Moscow's effort for the winter offensive in Ukraine has "backfired".

Russia's military suffered 100,000 casualties in last five months: White House

Emine Dzheppar, who is the Ukrainian deputy minister of foreign affairs, expressed regret after a social media post by Ukraine's defence ministry showed Hindu Goddess Kali in an awkward pose.

Ukraine 'regrets' depicting Hindu goddess Kali in distorted manner

The local governor of Bryansk, Russia, said that a freight train derailed Monday (May 1) in the western region bordering Ukraine after an "explosive device" detonated on the rail tracks.

Russia: Explosion derails freight train in region bordering Ukraine

Ukrainian air defences early Monday (May 1) shot down 15 out of 18 missiles launched by Russian forces as Moscow intensifies its offensive. Taking to Telegram, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, the commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces, said, "Around 2:30 am (1130 GMT), the Russian invaders attacked Ukraine from strategic aviation planes," the news agency Reuters reported.

Ukraine war: Ukrainian air defences shoot down 15 of 18 Russian missiles launched

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