War

Russia is luring Tajiks and Uzbeks to war against Ukraine with promises of citizenship and large payments

At the same time, migrants recruited for service are likely to be sent to the front line

russians strike Red Cross warehouse with humanitarian aid

As a result, a number of aid projects have been halted

russia blocks Grain Initiative again – Ministry of Reintegration

Ukrainian agriproducts export through the 'grain corridor' in April didn't even reach 3 million tonnes

UPDATED: Ukrainian Armed Forces shoot down all 35 russian drones during night attack

A Kh-22 missile hits a food production facility in Odessa Oblast

Due to a hostile attack on the Odessa Oblast, warehouses of logistical infrastructure have caught fire

Three people were injured and one person is missing

Defenders destroyed 8 artillery systems, 7 tanks, and 5 enemy armoured fighting vehicles over the past day

Aggressor's army reduced by another 540 occupiers

russians may resort to provocations on 9 May – intelligence

In particular, provocations may be aimed at the russian civilian population

Occupiers prepare provocations in Zaporizhzhia Oblast under the guise of 'evacuation'

In evacuation columns, only a third are civilians, the rest are disguised russian military personnel

UK intelligence: russia faces the largest labour shortage in decades

Over the last three years, russia's population has shrunk due to the effects of COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine

Enemy strikes Balaklia with missile: there are casualties

Preliminary information suggests russia launched an S-300 missile at the town