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Ukrainian Armed Forces have made significant advancements against Russian military logistics in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast, disrupting supply routes and reducing enemy capabilities. In recent operations, the AFU destroyed numerous enemy vehicles and equipment. A poll revealed 57% of Ukrainians oppose withdrawing troops from Donetsk, demonstrating strong national resilience. Furthermore, the coordination of drone and air missions along the front line underlines the strategic preparedness and adaptive warfare capabilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Combat rotations and operational enhancements continue to bolster the AFU's frontline efficiency.

What recent actions have the Ukrainian Armed Forces taken in Zaporizhzhia Oblast?

The Ukrainian Armed Forces recently executed successful strikes on Russian military logistics in Zaporizhzhia, targeting and destroying multiple vehicles and critical equipment. This operation significantly disrupted enemy supply lines and logistics, contributing to weakening the overall capability of the occupying forces in the region.

How do Ukrainians feel about the potential withdrawal of AFU from Donetsk?

According to a KIIS poll, 57% of Ukrainians are against the withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from Donetsk Oblast, even for security guarantees. This sentiment reflects the general resolve to maintain territorial integrity and uphold national defense priorities amidst ongoing conflict pressures.

What measures are in place for the rotation of Ukrainian troops on the front line?

The Ukrainian military leadership, under the command of Oleksandr Syrskyi, has signed an order ensuring that troops will not remain on the front line for more than two months. This rotation policy aims to maintain combat readiness and morale by allowing soldiers adequate recuperation time between deployments.

How are Ukrainian pilots enhancing combat operations along the front lines?

Pilots from the Ukrainian Air Force are undertaking complex combat missions, notably flying Su-27 fighters in high-threat zones, coordinated with ground assaults and UAV operations. These missions are integral to air superiority and effective battlefield management against intricate air defense networks.

Could you explain the legal actions taken regarding military procurement embezzlement?

Indictments have been filed against individuals involved in embezzling over 5.5 million hryvnias from procurement funds meant for electronic warfare equipment and FPV drones. This corruption case is now referred to the court, reflecting ongoing efforts to ensure accountability and resource integrity within the military procurement branches of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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A soldier from the 142nd Brigade eliminated an invader in close combat in the Zaporizhzhia sector Russian soldier mistakenly took fighter from 142nd Mechanised Brigade for one of his own and was immediately eliminated by automatic fire. VIDEO A Ukrainian soldier from the 2nd Mechanised Battalion of the 142nd Separate Mechanised Brigade killed a Russian invader with small arms in close combat. 7 940 25 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Close-quarters combat Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

While two occupiers were surrendering, they were killed by their own comrades using drones Russian forces used drone to kill two of their own men whilst they were attempting to surrender to AFU. VIDEO Aerial reconnaissance by the "Pegasus" strike UAV company of the 1st Separate Heavy Mechanised Brigade has captured footage of two occupiers attempting to surrender. 7 359 10 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers captured occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Front sees 221 combat engagements on May 15 Enemy carried out more than 220 assaults: most attacks in Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions – General Staff A total of 221 combat engagements have taken place on the front since the start of May 15. 477 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Fighting in Huliaipole direction

On the night of 13 May, debris from a UAV fell on fuel tanks in the Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation Footage of aftermath of attack on Tamanneftegaz oil terminal in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai. VIDEO Satellite images have been published online showing the aftermath of an attack by Defense Forces pilots overnight on 13 May on a tank farm at an enterprise in the settlement of Volna in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai. 4 767 1 Previously in trend: UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia Drones attacked Krasnodar Krai Drone operators

Defence forces struck an IFV carrying Russian infantry "Hurry up, they’ll tear us apart now": ruscist films FPV drone strike on BMP-2 carrying infantry. VIDEO A video has been published online showing a ruscist filming the moment a Ukrainian FPV drone hit a Russian BMP-2 carrying infantry. 9 559 10 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Repelling assault

Syrskyi Intensive fighting ongoing in Oleksandrivka direction – Syrskyi. PHOTOS The Oleksandrivka direction remains one of the hottest areas of the front. Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi made another working visit to this area of combat operations. 974 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Oleksandrivka direction

Ukrainian Armed Forces crews using STING interceptors shot down over 100 enemy Shaheds during the attack on 13 May Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers demonstrated repulsion of massive Russian attack: over 100 "Shaheds" shot down by STING interceptors. VIDEO Footage has been released online showing Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers repelling a massive enemy attack on 13 May. 3 873 1 Previously in trend: Attack of drones Shooting down Shaheds Destruction of Russian drones

Soldiers of the 475th Regiment repelled the occupiers and liberated a large area of land in the Huliaipole sector Fighters from 475th Regiment "Code 9.2" routed Russian marine company and liberated territory in Huliaipole direction. VIDEO In the Zaporizhzhia region, fighters of the 475th Code 9.2 Regiment inflicted significant losses on units of the 40th Brigade of the Pacific Fleet of the Russian Armed Forces. 8 217 10 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fighting in Huliaipole direction

General Staff reports 170 combat engagements on front 170 combat engagements since start of day: enemy attacks most in Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk directions – General Staff A total of 170 combat engagements have taken place since the start of the day. 299 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front General Staff report

Defence Forces soldiers blew up a building with Russian troops inside. Ukrainian kamikaze ground drone blows up building with occupiers in Kostiantynivka. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing a Ukrainian kamikaze ground drone packed with explosives blowing up a building in Kostiantynivka. 6 162 10 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces robotic ground complex Kostiantynivka direction

Fighters from the 214th Battalion eliminated the occupiers by mining their cover Fighters from 214th "OPFOR" battalion blew up occupiers’ cover after they refused to surrender. VIDEO An infantry unit from the 214th Separate Assault Battalion "OPFOR" carried out an operation to destroy a Russian military stronghold in the ruins of a building. 4 270 4 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Fighters from the SIGNUM battalion have struck Russian reconnaissance drones SIGNUM battalion operators shoot down 12 enemy reconnaissance drones. VIDEO Fighters of the SIGNUM battalion of the 59th Separate Assault Brigade used interceptor drones to destroy 12 enemy UAVs that were attempting to conduct aerial reconnaissance. 638 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones Russian reconnaissance drones

Pilots from the Omega squadron shot down 43 Molniya UAVs belonging to the occupiers in a single day Omega special forces unit shoots down 43 Russian Molniya UAVs in one day. VIDEO Fighters of the 1st Separate Special Purpose Detachment "Omega" shot down 43 Russian Molniya UAVs over the course of one day. 737 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

Pilots from the 3rd Brigade struck a Shahed jet with interceptor drones Iron Birds pilots shoot down jet-powered Shahed with STING interceptor drone. VIDEO Pilots of the 3rd Separate Heavy Mechanized Brigade, the Iron Birds, hit a Russian jet-powered Shahed during one of the enemy’s aerial attacks. 2 118 2 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Destruction of Russian drones Drone industry

Defence forces struck an occupier with a drone directly at his "command centre" Occupier filmed evacuation of fellow soldier after FPV drone strike on his "decision-making center". VIDEO 18+ Footage has been published online showing a Russian evacuation group removing a wounded ruscist after a Ukrainian FPV drone hit him. 7 901 13 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Defence Forces soldiers struck a group of Russian invaders in Donetsk Oblast Ukrainian FPV drone flew into crowd of occupiers in Donetsk area. VIDEO A video has been released online showing a Ukrainian FPV drone of the "Tuman" separate special purpose detachment of the 1st Corps of the "Azov" National Guard of Ukraine flying into a crowd of ruscists in the Dobropillia direction of the front. 7 511 17 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Situation in the Donetsk region

Enemy attacks Ukraine’s positions 38 times, General Staff says Since start of day, enemy has attacked Defense Forces’ positions 38 times – General Staff Since the start of Monday, 11 May, the aggressor has attacked the positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces on the front 38 times. 216 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report

A cry from the heart of a soldier Chornohuz on the cost of defense New contracts, clear terms of service, and salaries of up to 400,000—media has learned the details of the new military reform. INFOGRAPHICS The government is working on introducing a new contract system with fixed terms of service for newly mobilized and active-duty military personnel. 10 907 68 Previously in trend: Demobilization Bill Contracts for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Soldiers of the 422nd LUFTWAFFE Regiment struck the occupiers’ equipment in the Zaporizhzhia region. Soldiers of 422nd LUFTWAFFE Regiment used single "Bulava" drone to strike occupiers’ fuel tanker and lorries in Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO Soldiers from the 422nd Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment 'LUFTWAFFE' of the 17th Army Corps have struck at the occupiers' logistics infrastructure in the Zaporizhzhia region. 7 515 15 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone industry

Ukrainian kamikaze drone hits a vehicle carrying Russian invaders Occupier’s dashcam captured Ukrainian drone striking vehicle with ruscists inside. VIDEO A video has been published online showing a Ukrainian kamikaze drone striking a vehicle carrying occupying forces. 14 104 22 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

The Pokrovsk direction remains the hottest spot There were 144 clashes on front line: enemy is pressing hardest in Pokrovsk direction, - General Staff Since the start of the day on Sunday, 10 May, there have been 144 combat engagements on the front line. 564 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Pilots from the SIGNUM battalion used fibre-optic-controlled drones to eliminate 13 Russian invaders in the forests of the Lyman region Operators from SIGNUM battalion used FPV drones to eliminate 13 Russian infantrymen in forests of Lyman region. VIDEO Drone operators from the SIGNUM battalion of the 59th Separate Assault Brigade have eliminated Russian infantry in the forests of the Lyman region. 3 484 6 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Lyman sector Fiber-optic drones

Pokrovsk direction sees heaviest fighting amid 200 clashes 200 combat engagements on front line: enemy putting most pressure in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff Since the start of the day on May 8, there have been 200 combat engagements on the front line. The Defense Forces continue to stop the enemy, destroying personnel and wearing down the occupiers’ combat potential by delivering systematic fire damage. 631 3 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Valtonen calls Ukraine’s army one of Europe’s reliable forces Ukraine’s army is one of "four reliable armies in Europe" – Finnish Foreign Minister Valtonen The Ukrainian army is one of the four reliable armies in Europe and should be integrated into NATO as soon as possible. 2 705 32 Previously in trend: Ukraine’s NATO membership

Fraudulent schemes involving cars for the Armed Forces Scheme to sell humanitarian vehicles intended for Ukraine’s Armed Forces exposed. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers have exposed a new scheme involving the illegal import and sale of vehicles registered as humanitarian aid for Ukraine’s Armed Forces. 1 940 5 Previously in trend: Fraudulent schemes

The SBU has exposed three more bloggers who were "leaking" the positions of the Defence Forces on social media Bloggers who "leaked" Defense Forces positions on social media "face" 8 years in prison – SSU. PHOTO The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has exposed new facts of illegal dissemination of information about the locations of Ukrainian forces. As a result of a special operation, three bloggers were detained for "leaking" data on the positions and movements of the Defense Forces. 3 282 6 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators

Russia launches 52 attacks on Ukrainian positions Enemy has attacked Defense Forces’ positions 52 times since start of day, with most fighting in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff Since the start of Thursday, May 7, the aggressor has attacked the positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces 52 times. 281 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

Supply of food to the Armed Forces of Ukraine Military food supplier "CONTRACT PRODREZERV 5" has filed complaint with SSU after discovering that it was being surveilled. DOCUMENT "CONTRACT PRODREZERV 5" LLC, which supplies food to Ukrainian military units, has reported systematic surveillance of its employees and vehicles. The company views this not only as interference in its business operations but also as a potential threat to national security. The company believes this may be an attempt to collect data on military supply routes. 3 134 14 Previously in trend: Procurement of products for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

An enemy agent was exposed in Kharkiv: he set fire to Ukrainian military vehicles Set two Ukrainian Armed Forces SUVs on fire: Russian agent detained in Kharkiv, - SSU Military Counterintelligence and investigators from the Security Service of Ukraine have detained another enemy arsonist in Kharkiv. Acting on orders from Russian intelligence agencies, the suspect set fire to two Ukrainian Armed Forces SUVs. 1 396 8 Previously in trend: burning military cars Recruited FSB agents

Fighters from the SIGNUM battalion struck the occupiers’ logistics vehicles Pilots from SIGNUM battalion destroyed three quadcopters and UGV and demonstrated occupiers’ traps against Ukrainian FPV drones. VIDEO Drone operators from the SIGNUM battalion of the 59th Separate Assault Brigade struck the occupiers’ logistics vehicles. 2 723 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment robotic ground complex

In Kyiv, the SSU exposed an FSB agent: he organised arson attacks on Ukrainian Armed Forces vehicles SSU has exposed FSB agent who organised arson attacks on military vehicles in Kyiv. PHOTO The Security Service has detained another FSB agent in Kyiv. Acting on orders from the Russians, he organised arson attacks on Defence Forces vehicles in the Ukrainian capital. 2 064 6 Previously in trend: burning military cars

MLRS from North Korea destroyed: soldiers of the 66th Mechanised Brigade eliminated a Type-75 in the Lyman sector Fighters of 66th Separate Mechanized Brigade destroy North Korean MLRS. VIDEO Operators of unmanned systems from the Kassta Battalion destroyed a foreign-made multiple launch rocket system used by Russian forces in the Lyman direction. 2 324 1 Previously in trend: Enemy losses

Zelenskyy marks Ukraine’s Armed Forces Infantry Day Zelenskyy and Syrskyi congratulate soldiers on Infantry Day: Ukraine’s frontline and positions are exactly where you are President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated defenders on the Day of the Infantry of Ukraine’s Armed Forces. 934 17 Previously in trend: Infantry Day

Soldiers of the 48th Brigade struck the occupiers’ artillery piece whilst it was in action Artillerymen from 48th Brigade of Ukrainian Armed Forces detected and destroyed Russian artillery piece whilst it was in action. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders from the 48th Artillery Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a Russian gun whilst it was in action. 1 555 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Ukraine’s UGV development faces communications challenge Development of unmanned ground vehicles hampered by communications – Beskrestnov (Flash) In Ukraine, the development of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) is facing serious technological constraints, the main one being stable communications. 2 069 10 Previously in trend: robotic ground complex Drone industry

Soldiers of the 119th Brigade repelled a motorised assault by the occupiers in the Sumy sector Soldiers of 119th Brigade repelled assault and destroyed column of enemy quad bikes in Sumy region. VIDEO Soldiers from the 119th Separate Territorial Defence Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled a motorised ruscists' assault near the border in the Sumy region. 5 452 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fightings near the border of the Sumy region Repelling assault

A Defence Forces soldier eliminated a Russian soldier during a sweep of an enemy dugout Ukrainian infantryman kills occupier with burst from assault rifle in close combat while clearing trench. VIDEO A Ukrainian infantryman killed an occupier in close combat while clearing an enemy trench. 9 014 11 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Close-quarters combat Fighting in Huliaipole direction

A fighter pilot launched a missile strike on a concentration of enemy forces in a high-rise building Ukrainian fighter pilot launched two missile strikes on high-rise building housing occupiers. VIDEO Footage has been released online showing a Ukrainian Air Force pilot striking a concentration of occupying forces. 7 087 30 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Fighters from the Ivan Franko Group are striking at enemy logistics in Donetsk Oblast Ivan Franko Group pilots strike enemy logistics in rear areas of Donetsk Oblast. VIDEO Operators from the Ivan Franko Group continue to carry out systematic operations along the enemy’s supply lines in the Donetsk Oblast, striking targets in the area stretching from the village of Pisky to the town of Debaltseve, up to 60 kilometres behind the front line. 2 475 2 Previously in trend: EW Situation in the Donetsk region Strikes on Russian logistics

The situation on the front line is tense: 45 clashes since the start of the day There have been 45 clashes on front line since start of day: enemy is most active in Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors, — General Staff Since the start of the day on Sunday, May 3, the aggressor has carried out 45 attacks along the front line. 405 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

A pilot from the 18th Army Corps struck eight invaders at once with a drone whilst on the move FPV drone from 18th Army Corps struck 8 occupiers in single strike in Sumy region. VIDEO In the Sumy region, a Ukrainian FPV drone belonging to the 18th Army Corps struck a group of invaders. 8 378 8 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Fighting in Sumy region

Almost 500 UAVs and 147 occupiers destroyed in April by fighters of the SIGNUM battalion Minus 457 UAVs, 174 occupiers and 30 thwarted attempts to cross river: combat operations of SIGNUM battalion. VIDEO In April, fighters from the SIGNUM battalion of the 59th Separate Assault Brigade eliminated 174 invaders and inflicted significant damage on the enemy’s equipment and logistics. 2 053 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Three suicide bombers shot down in Rivne region by American AGM-114 Hellfire missiles Three Russian "Shaheds" shot down over Rivne region by American AGM-114 Hellfire missiles. VIDEO Footage has been published online showing the downing of three Russian "Shahed" kamikaze drones in the skies over the Rivne region. 9 970 49 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Destruction of Russian drones Shahed attack on Rivne region

Pilots from the 116th Brigade struck an African mercenary fighting for the Russian Federation in the Zaporizhzhia sector Drone operators from 116th Separate Mechanised Brigade used strike FPV drone to sever both lower limbs of African mercenary fighting for Russian Federation. VIDEO In the Zaporizhzhia sector, pilots from the 116th Separate Mechanised Brigade launched a powerful strike using an FPV drone against a Russian-backed African mercenary. 5 957 24 Previously in trend: African mercenaries of Russian army

infantry Contracts with payments of UAH 250,000-400,000 depending on combat missions planned for AFU infantrymen Financial remuneration in Ukraine’s Defense Forces is expected to increase, ranging from UAH 30,000 for rear-area positions to UAH 250,000-400,000 for infantry personnel carrying out combat missions. 7 111 109 Previously in trend: payments to military

Ukrainian paratroopers destroyed thousands of enemy troops and hundreds of pieces of military equipment in April AFU Airborne Assault Forces have eliminated more than 3,000 invaders in month Throughout April 2026, units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Airborne Assault Troops inflicted significant losses on Russian occupiers in terms of personnel and equipment. 346 0 Previously in trend: Enemy losses

AFU hit Russian logistics in Zaporizhzhia Oblast AFU strike Russian logistics in Zaporizhzhia Oblast – equipment and vehicles destroyed. VIDEO Ukrainian forces carried out a series of strikes on Russian military logistics in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, hitting a number of vehicles. 2 061 1 Previously in trend: Drone industry

More than half of Ukrainians oppose the withdrawal of the AFU from Donetsk Oblast 57% of Ukrainians oppose withdrawal of AFU from Donetsk Oblast even in exchange for security guarantees – KIIS poll. INFOGRAPHICS The majority of Ukrainians are firmly opposed to the idea of withdrawing troops from the Donetsk region in exchange for security guarantees from the US and Europe. 5 020 112 Previously in trend: Ending the war