BREAKING: Ukraine destroyed two Russian aircraft in 24 hours — Zelensky reveals details of unique operations. One was hit by a Magura V5 sea drone in occupied Crimea; the second during a strike on military facilities.

“Brilliant work,” he said.

https://24tv.ua/znishhennya-litakiv-rosiyi-zelenskiy-rozpoviv-pro-unikalni-operatsiyi_n2813960

Ready for round two? At least 50 drones and 10 sea drones are reportedly heading toward occupied Crimea, according to Russian channels.

A second Russian warplane was destroyed in occupied Crimea within 24 hours — Zelensky confirms in evening address.

Earlier, Ukrainian forces used a Magura sea drone to take down a Su-30 near Novorossiysk.

Russian air defense reportedly shot down two Ukrainian drones around 21:15 over Belgorod and Murmansk regions, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense. Earlier, three more drones were reportedly downed over Murmansk. The Olenya airbase, hosting Russian strategic bombers, is based in Murmansk region.

🇫🇷🇺🇦 France will produce 1,200 AASM Hammer precision bombs in 2025 and send them all to Ukraine – Le Parisien.

https://www.leparisien.fr/international/guerre-en-ukraine-une-precision-excellente-cest-quoi-laasm-un-armement-francais-meconnu-mais-reclame-par-kiev-02-05-2025-H3QTEY34MJE7LDRPNURFJ57LHQ.php

Head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office reposted an image of the Kremlin in flames with the caption: “We brought this day as close as we could.”

Andriy Yermak added: “Beautifully drawn.”

The 03/05/25 SitRep on Ukraine is ready: https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1918765832764600568.html

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Ruined Toretsk — another casualty of the "Russkiy Mir", bringing only death and destruction.

Once, it will be rebuilt.

The GUR unit “PRYMARY” struck a P-18 radar command post, the radar itself, its power generator, and a ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft gun likely covering the site—in occupied Crimea.

Special forces of Ukraine’s 2nd Separate National Guard unit destroyed a Russian mortar and a 152mm 2A36 Giatsint-B howitzer.

Good night, sleep well. See you all tomorrow!

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Russian losses per 04/05/25 reported by the Ukrainian general staff

+1340 men
+11 tanks
+24 AFVs
+52 artillery
+1 MLRS
+1 AD system
+2 aircraft
+163 UAVs

Russia launched 165 drones overnight on May 3–4, including strike UAVs and decoys; Ukrainian defenses shot down 69 Shahed-type drones and neutralized 80 decoys that failed to reach their targets.

🔥💥 Ukrainian forces struck the HQ of Russia’s 6th Motorized Rifle Division near Bakhmut, the General Staff reports. The strike significantly disrupted Russian command capability in the Pokrovsk direction. Russian losses are being clarified.