At 16:24, Great Britain transfers four million rounds of ammunition to Ukraine.

At 16:24, Great Britain delivers 4 million rounds of ammunition to Ukraine.

In line with its Ministry of Defense, the United Kingdom is delivering the largest military assistance package to Ukraine to be seen thus far. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declared this during a trip to Warsaw in April. Included in this package is military aid to the tune of 500 million pounds (or approximately 580 million euros), as well as 400 armored vehicles, 1,600 attack and anti-aircraft missiles, and more than four million rounds of ammunition.

15:47 Governor of Kharkiv region: Intense fighting in the area

The governor of the Kharkiv region in north-eastern Ukraine, Oleh Synyehubov, spoke about ongoing fierce fighting. He stated at a press conference that the enemy was pushing further north into their territory. They've repelled nine attacks, he said. Skirmishes are happening in five disputed villages near the Russian border, he added.

15:07 Russian authorities: 5 fatalities due to Ukrainian drone and artillery attacks

The authorities mentioned that five individuals perished in Ukrainian drone and artillery strikes in the Russian border provinces of Belgorod and Kursk and in the Russian-occupied city of Donetsk. In Donetsk, three people were fatally wounded and eight were injured when a rocket smashed into a restaurant, according to Denis Pushilin, the Russian-elected head of administration of the occupied region.

14:24 Tusk: Poland aims to beef up its entire eastern border

Poland wishes to further fortify its entire eastern border, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk warning about a growing "hybrid war" stemming from illegal immigration from Belarus. Poland, an EU and NATO member state, shares a boundary with Belarus, an ally of Russia. Tusk did not supply details about the planned measures or the resources allocated for them. Concerning Poland's security, he declared, "There are no borders." During a border visit, Tusk greeted soldiers and border guards.

13:59 Alleged counterattack successful after Russian troops met with newly arrived US armored personnel carriers

Euromaidan Press, a Ukrainian media outlet, reported that Ukrainian forces were able to halt the Russian advance near Avdiivka the day prior and responded with the aid of newly delivered American military support. The 47th Mechanized Brigade of Ukraine, stationed in the contentious region, is referred to as a "fire department" on particularly disputed stretches of the front. Per the report, members of this brigade created anti-tank mine barriers during a withdrawal, enabling them to repel the Russian advance. When Ukrainian forces counterattacked, they pushed back the Russians once more. The report also stated that the area's new Bradley tanks from the United States aided in the operation. It has been known for some time that the 47th Mechanized Brigade uses Bradleys.

13:33 Moscow: Russia captures five villages in the Kharkiv region

Following the Ministry of Defense in Moscow, the Russian military said it had succeeded in seizing five villages in the Ukrainian region of Kharkiv. Pletenivka, Ohirtseve, Borysivka, Pylna, and Strilechna, all along the border with the Russian Belgorod Oblast, are allegedly under Russian influence. On Friday, the Russian military began an offensive against Kharkiv, situated in the northeastern region of Ukraine. The Russian army claimed to have killed a large number of Ukrainian soldiers and annihilated their equipment. However, there is no independent validation for these assertions. According to military analysts, the Russian offensive aims for a direct assault on Kharkiv but also wants to bind Ukrainian troops while advancing its artillery to fire upon the city.

12:54 London: Russia struggling with its bombs, endangering their own population

Reports indicate that, on the first of May, a Russian aircraft unintentionally dropped munitions onto civilian areas. The governor of the area, Vyacheslav Gladkov, verified the explosion and damage in Belgorod on Telegram, without providing a cause. Thirty houses and ten cars were damaged, and five people were hospitalized. According to the British Ministry of Defense, this event is not an isolated incident. A FAB-250 bomb was released in the Belgorod region in mid-February, prompting the evacuation of 150 residents. There were 20 cases of stray ammunition between March and April of this year alone. "These occurrences demonstrate that Russia is still incapable of correctly employing its ammunition on the intended targets. Such errors induce catastrophic and gruesome consequences for the Russian populace," read a London intelligence report.

12:13: Iranian drone seemingly shot down by German Gepard anti-tank system

Germany sent Gepard anti-aircraft tanks to Ukraine in 2022, a few months following the start of the large-scale Russian invasion. The tanks were initially created in the 1970s but now inactive in Germany. Regardless, Ukrainian forces find the anti-aircraft tanks extremely valuable as they help in defending against daily drone bombardment. Ukrainian ambassador to Germany, Oleksii Makeiev, shares on Platform X about the Iranian drones, stating that "usually five to six shots are enough to shoot down a shahed." A video showcasing the success of the Cheetahs being used to down a drone can also be found.

11:33: USA initiates "heaven and hell" operation

Usually, the United States Department of Defense reported that Ukrainian troops received weapons from the US. Providing these to the front line as fast as possible, the US wants to take action to send more supplies. "Part of the first defense aid package, which we announced as part of the supplemental funding bill, is already on the battlefield and in the hands of the Ukrainian military," stated spokesman John Kirby on Ukraine's media outlet, Ukrinform. The remaining entries from the first package have not yet been distributed. The US also declared supplying another package worth 400 million dollars recently.

11:01: Three probable intentions behind the Russian pursuit of Kharkiv

Political scientist Thomas Jäger suggests there could be three potential intentions behind Russia's actions in the Kharkiv region. As Ukraine continues to cope with the lack of support from its allies in this situation, the Russian army pursues the offensive against the border region near Kharkiv.

10:33: Russian offensives near Kharkiv, according to Ukraine's General Staff

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Army declared that the forces are still defending themselves against Russian attacks on the eastern border, with a total of nine battles reported on a 12-mile stretch of the front. However, it remains unverified information. The Ukrainian military announced previously that the Russians were planning a large-scale offensive, gathering thousands of soldiers along the border. Although the offensive was speculated to potentially advance on Kharkiv, Ukrainian military, Russian military observers, and foreign experts believed the attack was not necessarily aimed at the city itself.

10:08: Weichert weighs in on the attack in the Kharkiv region

Russian forces are making attempts to push forward in the Kharkiv region and initiate a massive attack. Jürgen Weichert details the extent of the territorial gains, how the Ukrainians are defending themselves, and shares his experience visiting a prosthesis center in Lviv that Germany has funded.

09:41: Western lawmakers condone Western troops' involvement in air defense in Ukraine

Key politicians from CDU, FDP, and Green parties support installing Western air defense systems near Ukraine's border to protect civilian populations in Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania from Russian missiles. This initiative, led by military expert Nico Lange from the Munich Security Conference, could create an area 70 kilometers wide for this purpose. The CDU/CSU parliamentary group spokesperson for crisis prevention, Roderich Kiesewetter, mentioned that such a deployment on NATO's eastern border would offer Western nations the ability to shoot down "unmanned Russian missiles" over Ukraine, thus relieving the burden on the Ukrainian air defense and enabling it to better protect the front line.

09:11: Ukraine records extensive losses among Russian troops

Kiev reported the elimination of 1,320 Russian soldiers, 15 tanks, 40 armored vehicles, and 55 artillery systems over the past day. Additionally, two rocket launchers, an air defense system, and 64 other military vehicles were damaged. The information can't be independently verified. Security expert Frank Umbach tells ntv.de that the Russian military plight is at "exorbitantly high" levels and will likely increase to around 500,000 soldiers by the year's end, according to both NATO and state estimates. Russia also faces difficulties with mobilization.

An older photo shows the dropping of FAB-250 bombs.

09:00: Collected information on recent events in the Ukraine conflict:

12:13: A video purports to show a drone from Iranian Shahed being shot down by German Gepard anti-tank. These anti-aircraft tanks have been in service in Ukraine since 2022. The Ukrainian ambassador to Germany, Oleksii Makeiev, explained they only needed "5-6 shots to take down a Shahed." The ambassador also posted a video of the incident on Platform X.
11:33: The US was providing more assistance to the Ukrainian military, including weapons and ammunition. This support is critical given the current Russian offensives near Kharkiv. The Pentagon's spokesman, John Kirby, stated, “[a big portion] of the first defense aid package is already on the battlefield and in the hands of the Ukrainian military.”
11:01: Political scientist Thomas Jäger shares possible motives behind Russia’s recent actions in the Kharkiv region.
10:33: The General Staff reported that Ukraine successfully repelled a Russian offensive near Kharkiv, with battles along 12-mile stretch.
10:08: Reports of Russian forces advancing in the Kharkiv region have raised concerns. Jürgen Weichert investigated Russian successes and Ukrainian responses in the area, also sharing his experience visiting a German-funded prosthesis center in Lviv.
09:41: German lawmakers have expressed support for deploying Western air defense systems in Ukraine. These systems would protect areas near the shared border with Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania.
09:11: Ukraine reported 1,320 Russian soldiers, 15 tanks, and 40 armored vehicles, 55 artillery systems being eliminated within a day. Damage to two rocket launchers, an air defense system, and 64 other vehicles was likewise reported. The validity of these figures is uncertain.

Journalists peek inside Putin's lavish palace in Gelendzhik (08:34)

Reporters have somehow obtained a glimpse of the interior of Russian President Vladimir Putin's palace in Gelendzhik. The palace is reportedly completed and exudes luxury: high-end furniture, statues, enormous chandeliers, and an indoor pool are just a few of the palace's features.

ISW: Russian military maneuvers near Kharkiv raise eyebrows (07:56)

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) predicts that Russia's large-scale offensive in the north of the Kharkiv region aims to draw Ukrainian troops and resources away from critical frontlines in eastern Ukraine. ISW also believes that Russian forces are likely amassing reserves to further escalate their attacks in the coming days. Although, the current tact gave little indication of an immediate, large-scale offensive aiming to capture Kharkiv. The US think tank maintains that capturing Kharkiv would require significant troop redeployment, which is unlikely due to the Russian military's desire to control the Luhansk and Donetsk regions.

EU intends to use interest from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's war effort - minister (07:17)

Around 210 billion euros in Russian assets are currently frozen within the EU. The European Union plans to allocate interest earnings from these frozen assets to purchase arms for Ukraine. This would result in a comparatively small amount, like a low single-digit billion euro sum. Ukrainian Justice Minister Denys Maliuska told Politico that the 3 billion euro annual package from the profits of frozen Russian assets is insufficient considering Ukraine's needs. "We require hundreds of billions to win this war," Maliuska stated. "The Ukrainian government truly believes that full seizure is the only practicable strategy to end this war," he added.

To meet Ukraine's urgent demands: US announces an additional $400 million arms package (06:39)

The US Department of Defense declares additional assistance to address Ukraine's critical security and defense needs. This is the 57th installment of equipment from American stocks for Ukraine since August 2021. The latest package is worth $400 million and entails artillery shells, Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, ammunition for Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems, Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, additional HIMARS artillery rocket systems and ammunition, and M113 armored personnel carriers.

Ukraine boasts of using several newly operational robotic complexes (06:04)

Nine Ukrainian land-based robotic complexes have been put into commission starting this year, as shared by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense. These robots carry out diverse tasks on the battlefield, reducing risks for Ukrainian soldiers. Operations include fighting, clearing mines, and aiding in the evacuation of wounded combatants. "Several domestic manufacturers are currently engaging in the creation of robotic systems to boost the capacities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and safeguard the lives of our soldiers," says the Ministry of Defense representative, Colonel Volodymyr Rochniak.

Civilians killed in Russian attacks near Sumy (05:34)

On May 10, Russian forces assaulted nine settlements along the Sumy Oblast border. One civilian lost her life, and two others sustained injuries in artillery attacks, according to the regional military administration. In a village named Esman, an elderly woman died, and her 17-year-old granddaughter was injured by the artillery fire. A resident from Seredyna-Buda also experienced injuries as a result of the shelling.

Trouble in Ukraine: Russian forces seek to level border town of Vovchansk (04:45)

A Ukrainian official claims that Russian forces seek to obliterate the Ukrainian border town of Vovchansk. "There were probably hundreds of artillery strikes, landmines, and dozens of cluster bombs within the past 24 hours," says the head of the police patrol of Vovchansk. "They are in the process of annihilating the city and striving to advance further," the official added.

Governor confirms deaths after Ukrainian attack on Russian-controlled oil depot (03:35)

The local Russian governor reported that three people were killed and six injured in the aftermath of a Ukrainian attack on an oil depot in the Russian-controlled region of Luhansk. The explosion triggered a major fire at the storage facility. Governor Leonid Passetschnik suspects Ukraine employed US-supplied tactical army missile systems (ATACMS), without offering any proof. There was no prompt response from the Ukrainian side.

At 2:20 AM, Russia claims Ukraine launched drone attacks on the Belgorod and Kursk regions, causing damage to agricultural buildings and equipment. As per Russian authorities, their air defense systems deployed 17 projectiles from the Vampire multiple rocket launcher, 13 drones, and five guided aerial bombs over Belgorod Oblast. Belgorod governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reports one drone hitting a farm, damaging three buildings and two pieces of equipment. Similarly, the governor of Kursk, Rome Starovoit, reveals 12 settlements in Kursk were attacked by drones, one of which damaged an infrastructure facility.

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian President, sends a message condemning Russia's attacks, pledging a strong response from Ukraine, "There is fierce fighting along the entire front." With disdain, he adds, "We will inevitably destroy the occupier in such a way that all Russian offensive plans are spoiled."

At 5:53 AM, reporting on an oil storage facility in Luhansk, Russian news agency TASS shares news of a Ukrainian attack leading to a fire in the area. Bloggers from Ukraine also confirm an attack on a depot in Rowenky village.

Around 10:51 PM, John Kirby, National Security Council Communications Director, expresses the US government's worry over the Russian offensive near Kharkiv, remarking "We anticipated that Russia would launch an offensive against Kharkiv, and it now appears to have begun." He recalls how failing to take Kharkiv forced Putin to withdraw troops and finds recent military maneuvers "very interesting and certainly worrying."

Finally, in his evening address, President Zelenskyi emphasizes the UAF's need for prompt international aid, stating, "What really helps are the weapons that are actually brought into Ukraine, and not just announced packages." Anticipating the Russian ambush, Zelensky notes his awareness of their strength and intentions: "We know the strength of the occupier's troops and see their plan. Our soldiers, our artillery, and our drones are responding to the occupiers."

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