Stories from Ukraine

Russian forces have reportedly violated the Easter ceasefire in Ukraine 971 times.

An IAEA mission will inspect 14 electrical substations that support the operation of nuclear power plants in Ukraine. Energy Minister Denys Malyar confirmed the upcoming inspection.

World Central Kitchen provides daily meals to civilians and first responders in war-torn Ukraine. The organization responds to villages near front lines within one to two hours of missile or drone strikes.

The head of the SBU investigative unit, Mr. Shvets, stated in an interview that certain activities were deliberate attempts to undermine the state's defense capabilities. The allegations involve the manipulation of contracts for the Pavlograd Chemical Plant.

The Mykolaiv region in Ukraine is currently in discussions to establish production capabilities for wind and solar power plant equipment. These talks aim to bolster energy infrastructure within the region. This initiative is part of efforts related to the Russian invasion and war.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the start of a military reform process via Facebook. The country cannot sustain all expenses simultaneously, according to the source. The process involved convincing deputies regarding the necessity of these funds. The changes include the phased demobilization of those who enlisted early in the defense against Russia since 2022. Ukraine plans to increase the annual minimum salary for non-combatant military personnel from nearly 400 euros to 600 euros. Details regarding the reform are expected to be finalized this month. The first results of this salary adjustment are anticipated to be visible in June. Salaries for personnel on the front lines are expected to be several times higher.

A Russian soldier, identified as Maxim Kusminov, defected to Ukraine by flying across the border in a Mi-8 transport helicopter. The defector noted they previously held a good salary, two apartments, and a near-pension in Russia.

A man opened fire with a pistol at a vehicle containing a woman and a child in Kyiv. Preliminary reports indicate that there were no injuries resulting from the shooting. Police are currently searching for the shooter. A man in a Volkswagen vehicle fired several shots at a car containing a woman and a child on Mrii Street in Kyiv. The driver fled the scene immediately following the shooting. No information regarding injuries has been reported at this time. A gunman opened fire on a vehicle in Ukraine, resulting in four injuries. A gunman fired at a vehicle in a village in the Kyiv region, according to reports. Four people were injured in the incident, including two women aged 43 and 50 who were taken to a hospital. The regional administration head, Nataliia Zabolotna, was mentioned in relation to the area.

Industrial infrastructure was damaged in the Ternopil region of western Ukraine following explosions in the city of Ternopil. Ukrainian military forces cleared a building in Kupiansk using drones only. The operation resulted in the deaths of 10 Russian troops with no reported casualties among Ukrainian soldiers. At least 11 people were injured in the western city of Turnopil. Save the Children issued a warning regarding the situation. Most injured individuals are reported to be in moderate or light condition, according to Chief Terenok. The incident is part of ongoing conflict developments in the region. In Vinnytsia, 74 UAVs were detected in the airspace. Russian forces conducted a large-scale drone strike targeting Chernihiv, Sumy, and other Ukrainian regions on the evening of May 1, 2026.

French Minister Caroy announced pledged assistance for the reconstruction of the protective shield around the damaged reactor block at Chernobyl. The reactor block was damaged by a Russian drone last year.