Stories from Kharkiv · Ukraine

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.

A Ukrainian sabotage group of up to 10 people was eliminated in the Kharkiv direction, according to the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov. Kadyrov stated that UAV operators identified the enemy group attempting to move covertly through a forest area. Drone strikes completely destroyed the group. Drones were used to eliminate the enemy. The Ministry of Defense reported the action was due to the active efforts of the North troop grouping. Russia attacked a public transport minibus in the Ukrainian city of Zarzon with a drone today, killing two people. The city is located in the south of the country. An anti-terrorist unit from the Garinach regional directorate of the FSB destroyed a Ukrainian Armed Forces sabotage and reconnaissance group in Kharkiv.

A spokesperson for the combined forces, Viktor Tryhubov, stated that the situation on the Kupyansk direction has worsened.

Over 120 Starlink stations in the Kharkiv region were destroyed. The stations were identified through aerial reconnaissance near the contact line and in rear areas. Target coordinates were relayed to strike drone crews for engagement.

New military units known as Storm-Z have appeared, which are reportedly composed of former prisoners who committed serious crimes. Evgeny Zakharov, director of a Kharkiv human rights group, noted that these individuals are easy to manipulate.

A building at a district hospital in Kharkiv was damaged, resulting in casualties and structural destruction.