At 17:38, the USA assembles a $400 million aid plan for Kiev.

At 17:38, the USA assembles a $400 million aid plan for Kiev.

America is planning to send weapons worth $400 million to Ukraine. This shipment includes artillery, air defense, armor-piercing bullets, armored vehicles, and small arms that can be used right away on the battlefield, says an official from the government. The US can undertake this operation after Congress removed the hindrance of supplying military resources to Ukraine, which lasted for several months.

At 17:07, Ukraine is anticipating the arrival of its first F-16 fighter jets in June or July. A high-ranking military officer, in conversation with Reuters, revealed this information but did not mention the country that will provide these US-made aircraft. Until now, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, and Belgium have agreed to deliver F-16s. These jets will help Ukraine challenge Russia's air superiority.

At 16:39, Russia is attempting to gain control of some places in the Kharkiv region. The Ukraijinska Pravda portal claims that four border villages - Striletsche, Krasne, Pylne, and Boryssiwka - have been taken over by Russian troops, citing unnamed sources in the Ukrainian army. However, the governor of the Kharkiv region, Ihor Synyehubov, denied these claims on Telegram: "The Ukrainian military is holding their positions; not a centimeter of land has been lost," he wrote. He insists that Kharkiv city is not in danger for the moment.

Following an attempted occupation of a former Russian consulate in Leipzig, Russia has lodged an official complaint. Six people climbed over the fence and hung anti-Russian banners on the balcony, according to Russian Foreign Ministry. These people also declared their intention to seize the Russian-owned building. Two employees of the Russian embassy were inside during the incident and alerted the police, who apprehended the group. Russia will file a complaint with the German government and call for punitive measures, it added. The Police in Leipzig confirmed the incident.

At 15:42, security expert Frank Umbach believes the Russian forces face a highly pressing time constraint. He also highlights a point that is not commonly discussed in Western media.

German Development Minister Svenja Schulze inaugurated Ukraine's largest workshop for prosthesis production for war-injured people on Thursday. Funded by Germany with €1.8 million, this workshop is part of an orthopedic center in Lviv, western Ukraine. Trainers are also available here. "This is a location of hope, a place of strength," said Schulze during the opening ceremony. Many individuals have lost limbs, arms, or even their lives due to mines, grenades, or collapsing buildings.

Ukrainian President Zelensky confirmed a Russian offensive on Ukraine. The Kyiv Independent reports that Russian troops have begun a new operation targeting the Kharkiv region. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry had previously revealed that the Russian military attempted to penetrate Ukraine's defensive line in the Kharkiv region.

Ukrainian troops search for targets behind the front line in Bachmut to inflict damage. Despite the fact that Russia occupies Bachmut, the Ukrainians are still attempting to recapture it. This pursuit entails risk since they could be discovered.

At 13:47, Russian troops have advanced one kilometer into the Kharkiv region (northeastern Ukraine) near Vovchansk. According to a Ukrainian military source cited by Reuters, Russians want to advance up to 10 kilometers into the region to create a buffer zone. The Ukrainian military is resisting this advance.

As a result of the heightened Russian shelling, Ukrainian civilians are being evacuated from Vovchansk city in the Kharkiv region and the surrounding areas. Quoting Tamaz Gambarashvili, head of the military administration of Vovchansk, from an interview on the Ukrainian radio station Hromadske, the Guardian reports, "Most of them are leaving by their personal vehicles. But, together with the humanitarian center, we are also coordinating transportation for those who don't have a car."

13:11 Analyst scrutinizes military parade: Putin's strength is not as boastful as portrayed

In a traditional display of military might, Russia showcases an assortment of armored vehicles and military technology during the Victory Day parades. However, this year the military exhibition witnessed a significant reduction in exhibits. Defense expert Nico Lange sheds light on the implications of the images from Moscow and the myths Western countries need to be cautious about believing.

12:42 Kyiv deploys reinforcements in Kharkiv region

As per a statement from Ukraine's Ministry of Defense, military reinforcements have been stationed in the northern area of Kharkiv to support troops in countering potential Russian incursions. Earlier in the day, attempts by Russian troops to breach the border, utilizing armored vehicles, were thwarted. Despite prolonged clashes, the Ukrainian forces "steadfastly maintained their positions" and didn't incur any losses.

12:31 Governor: Russian forces attempt infiltration in Kharkiv region

Oleh Synehubov, the governor of the Kharkiv region in north-eastern Ukraine, reported an invasion attempt by Russian troops near the Chechen border. Following intense artillery bombardment, he confirmed via Telegram that attempts were repelled. Synehubov labeled the actions a "provocation" as Russian forces had not progressed beyond the outlying areas of the city of Kharkiv.

12:13 Death toll rises in Sumy Oblast from Russian attacks

A woman died and a teenager was injured in a Russian attack on Sumy Oblast's civilian infrastructure. The 64-year-old victim was killed, while the 17-year-old sustained injuries. Ukrainian authorities confirmed the woman was a grandmother, with her granddaughter having been grievously harmed in the artillery assault. The incident transpired in the Esman area of the Shostkynskyi district of the region. As per the Ukrainian state news agency, the invasion lasted around an hour.

11:41 Utility crisis intensifies; Ukraine to cut supplies for industrial users

The Ukrainian State Energy Supplier, Ukrenergo, has reorganized its energy supply following five major assaults on the infrastructure in the nation's central and western regions. The country faces a massive deficit in energy imports, prompting the government to clamp down on the usage of supplies for industrial purposes.

11:23 FDP rejects exemption of defense expenditure from debt brake

The parliamentary group of the Free Democratic Party (FDP) is vehemently against the idea of exempting defense expenditure from the debt brake outlined in the Basic Law. Despite the calls from Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, the FDP insists that investment in security is not subject to the debt brake and must be prioritized.

10:51 Kharkiv Mayor: To. ighting shatters residential areas

Kharkiv citizens suffered a violent onslaught after Russian troops fired an S-300 missile on the city. The mayor, Ihor Terekhov, confirmed injuries to an eleven-year-old child and a 72-year-old woman. The attack also caused a fire in three homes, with two being completely obliterated and one sustaining damage. In total, 26 buildings and over 300 windows were ravaged during the attack.

10:13 Putin moots appointment of Mishustin as Prime Minister

Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again suggested appointing Mikhail Mishustin as the new Prime Minister in his upcoming term. The lower house of parliament's speaker shared this information on Friday. [#] 13:11 Military parade reveals Putin's weakness, says Lange

In contrast to previous years, Russia's parades featured a reduced presence of military vehicles this year, as noted by defense expert Nico Lange. The images emerging from Moscow unearth key information about Putin's involvement in the conflict situation and the fallacies Western nations should stay wary of.

12:42 Ukrainian troops hold their ground as reinforcements arrive in Kharkiv region

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense disclosed that defensive troops were deployed to the northern area of Kharkiv. Earlier that day, Russian forces had attempted to invade the borderline with the use of armored vehicles but were repulsed. Clashes continued intensely, with troops safely keeping their ground intact without any territory loss.

12:31 Synehubov slams breakthrough attempt as provocative

Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Synehubov accused Russian forces of a provocative invasion bid, describing their artillery attacks on the town of Vovchansk. He maintained that defensive forces swiftly repelled the incursion and current stand-offs along the border displayed no significant threat to Kharkiv.

12:13 War render unsanitary conditions in Sumy Oblast; one killed, another injured

A 64-year-old woman was killed and her 17-year-old granddaughter injured during a Russian attack in Ukraine's Sumy Oblast. Assume the warfare: Ukrinform's account indicates that the offensive took place at dawn on May 10 for an hour in the Esman region of Shostkynskyi.

11:41 Infrastructure crisis forces heavy supply restrictions for industry in Ukraine

Ukrenergo, Ukraine's state energy supplier, has imposed hefty cuts on energy consumption in commercial and industrial settings due to the recent uptick in Russian assaults. A substantial shortage of electricity has necessitated measures to counter balance balancing requirements and curtail use in large-scale industries.

11:23 FDP counterpoints to Mishustin's suggestions; internal reallocation crucial

Disputing the idea of excluding expenses for defense and civil preparedness from the debt brake, the FDP parliamentary group insisted that budget planning tactics rather than constitutional amendments are the most practical solution. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius' plea to legislation to exempt some expenditure from the Basic Law was countered by the FDP who emphasized the significance of finance management.

10:51 Children, women bear the brunt of Kharkiv's military shelling

Igor Terekhov, the major of Kharkiv, revealed that a missile attack left behind catastrophic damage in residential regions. Among the casualties were an 11-year-old child and a 72-year-old woman. Further damage extended to three homes, rendering two buildings completely dilapidated and one severely impacted.

10:13 Putin's proposed prime minister selection adds to immediate complications

Russian President Vladimir Putin has presented former Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin as his impending choice to head his newly commenced term. This news was divulged by the Duma chairman to local media sources.

09:56 Ukrainian General Staff: 95 skirmishes with Russian troops in a day

In the past 24 hours, a total of 95 skirmishes occurred between Russian troops and Ukrainian forces. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine made this announcement on Facebook. The Russian military conducted six rocket attacks, 80 air strikes, and 127 assaults using multiple rocket launchers, targeting Ukrainian military personnel and towns and villages.

09:18 NTV correspondent Munz: Putin's nuclear weapon threat "a political bluff"

NTV correspondent Rainer Munz analyzes why Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent renewed threat towards Russia's nuclear forces, made during a military parade on Red Square to mark the end of World War II, is considered a political bluff. The correspondent explains that this could be linked to issues with Ukrainian drones and their potential effect on Russia.

08:36 ISW: Moscow talks of "Nazi-like genocide" in Moldova - signs of a planned advance?

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) considers statements made by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova about an "alleged Nazi-like genocide" in Moldova to be a significant shift in Moscow's official rhetoric. According to ISW's analysts, this statement is likely meant to create a basis for a Russian military advance in Moldova, not just its regions. In an interview with the Russian state news agency TASS, Zakharova spoke about potential Russian intervention in Moldova to protect Russian citizens living there. The pro-Russian opposition group "Moldovan Victory" also participated in the Moscow victory parade, raising concerns about Russian plans to destabilize and control the entire country.

08:12 Fire at Russian oil refinery in Kaluga after drone attack

A fire broke out at an oil refinery in the Russian Kaluga oblast following a Ukrainian drone attack, according to the RIA news agency, which cited insiders from the emergency services. Three containers of diesel fuel and one of heating oil were destroyed in the blaze at the Pervyi Zavod refinery in Kaluga. After an earlier incident, the governor of Kaluga, Vladislav Shapshah, announced that a fire at one of the companies had been put out, but he did not specify which firm was involved.

07:51 Kiev: Over 980 Russian soldiers "neutralized" in one day

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry reported that, within one day, 980 Russian soldiers either perished or were no longer capable of fighting. Since the opening of the war in February 2022, Ukraine estimates that 479,710 Russian soldiers have been "neutralized." According to the Defense Ministry's daily report on Russian losses, the enemy lost five tanks (7434), among other things. Ukraine has recorded 14,300 armored vehicles and roughly 9,800 drones that are no longer under Russian control or have been destroyed. However, these figures cannot be independently verified. Moscow has yet to disclose its own losses in Ukraine.

07:29 Russian troops attack Sumy oblast more than 300 times

The military administration of the Sumy oblast reports that Russian forces attacked the region 302 times throughout the day in 60 individual attacks. They fired on 11 border communities, according to the Kyiv Independent. Russia launched mortar, drone, rocket, and artillery attacks along with dropping explosives from drones on two of the communities. No casualties or injuries were reported. Velyka Pysarivka, a town near the Ukrainian-Russian border with approximately 4,000 residents before the war, saw the most attacks, with 67 explosions recorded in the region.

07:03 Spying on Ukrainian positions? SBU arrests man in Kharkiv

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) arrested a man from Kharkiv on suspicion of spying on Ukrainian positions. This was reported by the Ukrainian newspaper "Kyiv Independent." The 45-year-old man allegedly gathered information on Ukrainian positions and provided this data to Russian intelligence officers. According to the SBU, the accused was detained at his home in the Vovchansk district of Kharkiv, and his cell phone, containing alleged correspondence with Russian intelligence, was confiscated.

6:34 Ukrainian military: All ten Russian drones intercepted during the nightThe Ukrainian military is reporting that they've successfully intercepted and destroyed all ten drones that were launched by the Russian armed forces overnight. Additionally, they say that Russia fired two anti-aircraft guided missiles, but the outcome of these missiles is unknown.

6:09 Governor: Ukrainian drone attack causes fire in Russian regionThe governor of the Russian region of Kaluga reported a brief fire at a company following a Ukrainian drone attack. The fire has since been extinguished, and there were no casualties. The specific company targeted by the fire hasn't been identified.

5:16 Russian air strike on Kharkiv damages homes and starts fireDuring a Russian air strike on the city of Kharkiv, several homes were damaged and a fire broke out. The mayor of Kharkiv, Ihor Terekhov, shared this news on Telegram. There was one person injured in the attack, and five explosions were reportedly heard throughout the city.

4:25 Pistorius: Defending together against "Russia's expansionist ambitions"Defense Minister Boris Pistorius emphasized the unity of the West while visiting Washington, reminding everyone that they must work together to defend against Russia's expansionist ambitions and the desire for power from other players. Pistorius also mentioned that it's crucial to "seize this transatlantic opportunity once again."

3:14 Russia: Drone intercepted near MoscowMayor of Moscow Sergei Sobyanin shared on Telegram that Russian air defense units have successfully intercepted a drone located south of Moscow. There were no casualties or damage caused by falling debris. However, it's worth noting that this information cannot be independently verified.

1:20 Zelensky promotes Ukraine's accession to the EUUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is once again advocating for his country to join the EU. In his daily video address, he stated, "Our state, our people deserve it, and the European Union also needs this step - not just politically."

23:22 First round of Czech initiative's ammunition to arrive in Ukraine in JuneCzech President Petr Pavel shared that the first batch of ammunition purchased by EU allies as part of the Czech-led initiative will arrive in Ukraine in June. This purchase consisted of 500,000 155mm shells and 300,000 122mm shells, which were located outside Europe. Several countries have contributed funds to the initiative, possibly resulting in the delivery of 1.5 million shells to Kiev.

22:01 Kiev restricts street lighting due to Russian energy attacksThe Kiev city administration plans to significantly reduce the amount of evening street lighting after Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy system caused massive power shortages. These attacks mainly targeted the regions of Poltava, Kirovohrad, Zaporizhia, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kiev, and Vinnytsia, resulting in the forced shutdown of at least two hydroelectric power plants.

21:32 EU Ambassador to Ukraine: Ukraine could join the EU by 2030The European Union ambassador to Ukraine, Katarina Mathernova, believes it's a very realistic goal for Ukraine to join the EU by 2030. While she acknowledged predicting the exact date of Ukraine's accession is like "looking into a crystal ball," she stated that discussions about Ukraine's membership are already underway. In November 2023, the European Commission recommended starting accession talks with Kiev, and the European Council then agreed to start these talks in December.

8:59 PM: Zelensky lets go of his bodyguard's chief following thwarted assassination attempt

The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, discharges the head of his bodyguard following an unsuccessful murder plot. Zelensky released a decree about "releasing Serhiy Leonidovych Rud from the position of Head of the State Security Department of Ukraine". Earlier this week, two policemen got apprehended for planning an unsuccessful endeavor on Zelensky's life. The Ukrainian domestic intelligence agency SBU announced on Tuesday that they had dismantled a "network of agents" regimented by the Russian secret agency FSB, organized to execute the murder of the Ukrainian president.

3:52 PM: Rich Ukrainian magnate in prison for alleged hit on attorney

Court in Kiev issued a warrant for Ihor Kolomoisky on May 9 for his role in a homicide case. He'll be confined until July 7 without the possibility of getting out on bail. Kolomoisky, one of Ukraine's most renowned business tycoons, was jailed since September 2, 2023. On Wednesday, the Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office divulged that he's also under suspicion for issuing orders to eliminate the chief of a law office in Crimea more than two decades ago. According to the investigation, Kolomoisky demanded the lawyer annul a decision made at a board meeting. When the lawyer refused, the tycoon allegedly hired killers to assassinate him.

3:14 PM: Zelensky reappoints commander - and subsequently terminates him again following two months in position

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reinstates Dmytro Hereha as the commander of the Ukrainian assistance forces after replacing him with Oleksandr Yakovets in March. Following Zelensky's reorganization of leadership roles within the Ukrainian military, which also entailed the dismissal of Ukraine's top army commander Valery Salushnyi, the Ukrainian leader dismissed Hereha and substituted him with Yakovets. Yakovets was consequently dismissed after just two months in service. The Ukrainian Support Forces of the Military are one of the most essential formations within the Ukrainian military, responsible for supplying operational assistance to the troops.

8:59 PM: Russian Interior Ministry website removesBOLOs for Kiev's president and predecessor

The wanted notices for Volodymyr Zelensky and Petro Poroshenko, the present and erstwhile presidents, were removed from the website of the Russian Interior Ministry, according to the Russian news outlet Mediazona. The profiles vanished shortly after Russian news agency RIA Novosti found them on Saturday. Mediazona states that the two Ukrainian presidents were put on the wanted list by a Russian Interior Ministry office in the occupied part of the Ukrainian region of Donetsk. This likely happened at the end of February.

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1. The United States is considering sending more military aid to Ukraine, in response to ongoing military operations, with a focus on cyberwar defense, following the removal of Congressional restrictions.
2. Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian President, has accused Russia of conducting a cyberattack on Ukraine's critical infrastructure, causing power outages and disrupting services, highlighting the increasing use of cyberwarfare in the Ukraine conflict.
3. Russia is reportedly planning to expand its cyberwar efforts against Ukraine, targeting critical infrastructure and utilities, in an attempt to gain a strategic advantage in the ongoing conflict and exert pressure on Ukraine's government and people.
4. Western nations, including NATO members, are increasing their cooperation and information sharing to counter Russia's cyberwar activities against Ukraine, with cybersecurity experts warning that the attacks could pose a threat to other nations as well, highlighting the global implications of the Ukraine conflict.

Source: www.ntv.de