(Ukrainian Defense Forces shooting at a kamikaze drone)
by Tony Nastas (Reporting from Ukraine)
May 4th 2024
May 1, 2024
Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Russian Refineries: Ukrainian drones targeted oil refineries in the Russian regions of Ryazan and Voronezh, causing significant damage.
Norwegian Support for Ukraine: Norway has committed over $630 million to support Ukrainian air defenses and provide ammunition.
Casualty Update from Odesa: The death toll from Russia's April 29 airstrike on Odesa has increased to six.
Latvian Foreign Policy on Arms: The Latvian Foreign Minister noted that some countries have supplied Ukraine with weapons without imposing restrictions on their use for strikes within Russia.
Fatal Attack in Donetsk Oblast: A Russian attack on Hirnyk, Donetsk Oblast resulted in two deaths and at least six injuries.
May 2, 2024
Russian Military Movements: Russia is attempting to penetrate the front lines in three different directions.
Casualty in Kharkiv Oblast: A Russian attack on a town in Kharkiv Oblast has left seven children and an elderly man injured.
Switzerland Peace Talks: A peace summit is scheduled in Switzerland for June 15-16, with Russia currently not invited to participate.
Aerial Bombardments in Ukraine: President Zelensky reported that Russia deployed over 3,200 guided aerial bombs across Ukraine in April.
Human Rights Concerns: Human Rights Watch has reported that Russian forces may have committed possible war crimes by executing Ukrainian soldiers who were attempting to surrender.
May 3, 2024
British Weapons and Ukraine: Cameron mentioned that Ukraine might utilize British weapons to target sites within Russia.
Chasiv Yar's Strategic Outlook: A military intelligence general expressed that the fall of Chasiv Yar is likely imminent.
Cyber Operations: Ukrainian military intelligence has conducted a cyberattack in Russia's Tatarstan region.
Russian Territorial Ambitions: A military commander stated that Russia plans to fully occupy three Ukrainian oblasts (an Oblast is a Province/Region) by the end of 2024.
Italian Military Aid: Media reports indicate that Italy will supply Ukraine with a SAMP/T air defense system as part of a new aid package.
Prayer Request:Â Please, pray for Ukraine and this awful war to stop.