Stories from Kharkiv · Ukraine

A resident of Kharkiv has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for preparing to bomb the main gas pipeline on Russia's orders. The sentencing follows an investigation into the incident. The sentencing took place on Tuesday.

In Kharkiv, Ukraine, the first training session for disabled veterans has been conducted at a driving school.

An architect-restorer reported that more than 15 countries will develop options for rebuilding a historical monument in Kharkiv. Development aid agencies have created gaps in assistance, including humanitarian relief, for the least developed countries.

Reports indicate a hantavirus is spreading among Ukrainian soldiers in the Kharkiv, Sumy, and Lviv regions.

A network of pharmacies in Kharkiv systematically sold codeine-containing medicines without prescriptions.

Territorial defense brigades are operating in the settlements of Izbytska, Stogni, and Chaykovka within the Kharkiv region. This donation aims to support military operations in the region.

Attacks occurred in Kharkiv and Poltava, resulting in fatalities among both victims and rescuers. President Trump stated that the current conflict with Iran is a "mini-war" compared to past conflicts like the Vietnam War and the Iraq War. He was reportedly advised to avoid using war-like language. The Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Johnson, also stated that the US is not currently in a state of war. Russia announced a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine for May 8th and 9th, warning of a counterattack on Kyiv if celebrations are disrupted. The Kremlin announced that this year's Victory Day parade will be scaled down due to security concerns, canceling the display of armored vehicles and missile systems. Five people were killed and more than 30 others were injured in the attacks. Approximately 3,500 people lost gas supplies due to the strikes.

A 59-year-old man died in a hospital after sustaining severe injuries during a Russian attack on Kharkiv. Oleg Synihubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, reported that 14 people remain injured in medical facilities.

Bicycle designer and athlete Reginald Solovyov has died in Kharkiv at an advanced age. Solovyov was the lead designer of the Tachyon bicycle, which features a unique steering mechanism where the handlebars integrate with the fork.

The city of Kharkiv experienced bombardments. The deadline for income tax declarations is currently underway.