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2025-05-08 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia
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Ukrainian Perspective: Invasion of Ukraine: May 7, 2025
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Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited.
Worth noting, korrespondent.net has compiled its Invasion of Ukraine series into separate months, beginning May 9th, 2023. Linked in the title.
[Korrespondent] 21.38 US President Donald Trump believes that it is time to "make a decision" about the war in Ukraine, and he is not happy about it. The head of the American state stated this during a conversation with journalists in the White House.
20.43 Ukraine is ready for peace talks after a complete ceasefire, and some issues will have to be discussed with Russia. This was stated by the head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak in an interview with the German Die Zeit, which he quoted on his Telegram channel.
20.23 The complete restoration of the protective structure over the fourth power unit of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant after the Russian shelling will require more than 25 million euros.
American engineer Eric Schmiman, who worked on the arch project for over 15 years, emphasized that the structure was designed for 100 years of operation, but after the impact it became vulnerable to corrosion and the elements. He noted that repairs are complicated by high radiation levels, and the cost of the work could be hundreds of millions.
Schmiman also suggested that the best option would be to move the shelter 180 meters to reduce the radiation load on workers.
19.47 On May 7, Russian troops launched further attacks on populated areas in the Donetsk region, as a result of which a woman was killed and eight others were injured.
According to his data, enemy artillery wounded seven people in Mirnohrad. While the Russians dropped three aerial bombs on Ilyinovka.
The head of the OVA called on residents to leave the region.
19.19 Border guards detained a 26-year-old resident of Lviv region who tried to illegally cross the border with Moldova dressed in women's clothing.
But the "disguise" didn't work - the border guards exposed him behind his stubble and masculine facial features.
18.09 French President Emmanuel Macron believes that it is important for Ukraine's security not to publicly disclose details of the volumes and types of weapons that partners are transferring. He stated this at a joint briefing with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Paris, Ukrinform reports.
According to him, such “strategic uncertainty” is an additional protection for the Ukrainians themselves.
18.06 US Vice President J.D. Vance remains optimistic about the possibility of ending the war between Ukraine and Russia, but right now the Russian side is "asking for too much." He said this in an interview during an event at the Munich Security Conference in Washington.
17:52 In the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk region, Russian invaders are forcing schoolchildren, students and government workers to watch the broadcast of the parade in Moscow.
In schools, it is mandatory viewing for elementary grades.
"The Kremlin's propaganda hides thefts, destroyed homes and lost freedom behind myths about the 'greatness of the empire,'" the Central Neural Network noted.
17.00 The man who aimed Russian UABs at the defenders of Kharkov received 15 years in prison. A local mobilized soldier, who was remotely recruited by the occupiers in August 2024, was sentenced.
At the request of the Russian GRU, he was supposed to adjust an air strike on the unit he served in. In exchange for coordinates for the fire strike, Russian military intelligence promised to "evacuate" the agent to the aggressor country.
16.22 One of the two power lines of the Zaporizhzhya NPP occupied by Russia has been de-energized again. Currently, the power supply for the Zaporizhzhya NPP's own needs is carried out through one line, which is a violation of nuclear safety requirements.
15.50 Russian troops have struck the village of Aleksandro-Kalinovo in the Ilyinovka community of Donetsk Oblast. This was reported by the head of the OVA Vadim Filashkin on Facebook.
"This morning, the Russians dropped two aerial bombs on the village, killing two women, aged 47 and 67. Six private houses were damaged," he said.
15.25 Russian drones attacked the Kiev region. Four people who were near a store in the Fastiv district were injured. Among them, an underage girl, a woman and two men.
14:47 Combat units of the National Guard received modern armored vehicles. This was reported by the Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine Oleksandr Pivnenko. In particular, the National Guard received Leopard 1A5 and Leopard 2A4 tanks, which have already proven their effectiveness in combat conditions.
13.46 Since the beginning of the year, the Ministry of Defense has approved more than 60 types of ammunition for various purposes for use. The largest group is for unmanned systems. This is reported on the department's website. It is noted that the list of new products includes ammunition for artillery and mortars, engineering ammunition, ammunition for small arms of various types: both Soviet calibers and for NATO calibers.
12.36 Lithuania is considering launching the production of sea drones according to the "1+1" scheme: one for itself, one for Ukraine. This was stated by the head of the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense Dovilė Šakaliėne, Militarnye reports. According to her, the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense is interested in Ukrainian attack surface drones, missile drones and other weapons.
11.40 As a result of a Russian strike in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kiev, a family of volunteers was killed - an elderly woman and her son, who kept ten cats at home.
The family lived on the top floor of a five-story building. The boy had a disability, and his mother looked after him. During the shelling, the family could not go down to the shelter.
The bodies of two people and five cats were found at the site of the shelling, and one surviving cat with severe burns was found under the window. The animal is currently in the oxygen chamber of the clinic's intensive care unit.
Head of the KGVA Timur Tkachenko reported that as a result of a drone attack in the Shevchenkivskyi district, a mother and son were killed - born in 1960 and 1997. The deceased woman did not live two days before her birthday.
11.15 The Security Service of Ukraine detained an FSB agent who spied on the Defense Forces in Sumy region, posing as a military man.
The Russian agent turned out to be a 44-year-old local resident who, on orders from the FSB, was spying on the military in the Kursk direction.
9.50 The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry responded to Russia's night attack. Such behavior demonstrates the true nature of the Russian Federation - not as a "liberator," but as a state committing war crimes, noted Minister Andriy Sybiga.
"Putin is responding with such brutal blows to Ukraine's unconditional offer of a ceasefire for 30 days or longer. He is deliberately mocking the peace efforts of the United States," the head of the Foreign Ministry said.
9.33 Residential buildings were damaged in the Zhitomir district as a result of an attack by Russian drones. According to preliminary information, there were no casualties or injured.
9.17 In the Kaluga region of the Russian Federation, the Shaikovka airfield, where Tu-22M3 aircraft are based and Kh-22 missiles are stored, was hit. The Kubinka airbase in the Moscow region, where Su-27 and MiG-29 aircraft are based, was also hit. This was reported by the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation under the National Security and Defense Council, Andrei Kovalenko.
8.50 Over the past 24 hours, 171 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the Russian invaders have been recorded at the front. Aviation, missile forces and artillery have struck 10 areas of concentration of personnel, weapons and military equipment, an electronic warfare station, a radar station, four UAV control points, four artillery systems, a control point and two ammunition depots of the Russians. This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on May 7.
8.22 As a result of Russian strikes with UABs on the Pokrovsk community of the Sinelnykovsky district of the Dnipropetrovsk region on the evening of May 6, eight people were injured. This was reported by the head of the OVA Serhiy Lysak.
"Eight people were injured. All were hospitalized, two are in serious condition. 12 private houses, a gas pipeline and a power line were damaged," he noted.
7.55 The Russian Army lost 1,270 soldiers and 14 tanks in 24 hours. The enemy's total combat losses from 24.02.22 to 07.05.25 were approximately 960,770 people. This was reported on April 7 by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
7.41 In Zaporizhia, as of 06:00 on May 7, the number of people wounded as a result of the Russian attack increased to four. Rescuers freed two people from the rubble of a destroyed structure. This was reported by the State Emergency Service. It is noted that the State Emergency Service psychologists provided assistance to 13 citizens, including one child. Emergency rescue operations at the scene have been completed. All fires that occurred at several addresses have been extinguished. As a result of the shelling, a private residential building was destroyed, and 11 more were damaged. 10 cars and infrastructure facilities were also damaged.
7.22 The State Emergency Service published the consequences of the Russian attack on Kiev. Rescuers worked in the Svyatoshinsky, Solomensky, Shevchenkovsky and Dniprovsky districts. There are casualties, and children are among the wounded.
05:00 In several districts of Kiev, the fall of downed Russian drones was recorded by Wednesday morning. In two districts - Svyatoshinsky and Dniprovsky - they fell on residential high-rise buildings, causing fires and partial destruction.
02:31 A drone attack is underway in the Russian Federation. The Russian Defense Ministry announced the alleged downing of 57 UAVs. A third consecutive restless night in Moscow. There they announced the alleged downing of seven UAVs. Russians are sharing footage of explosions on social networks. The capital's airports remain blocked.
01:50 Explosions thundered in Kiev amid reports of the launch of ballistic missiles. A fire occurred at the site of the fall of debris in the Solomensky district. Warehouses are burning on an area of about 300 square meters.
01:01 In the evening, Russians attacked Zaporizhia with attack drones, delivering at least 13 strikes. A private house was destroyed, fires broke out. Several people were pulled from under the rubble.
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