Ukrainian forces have destroyed a Russian Buk-M1 medium-range air defense system. Spotted during relocation by Ukraine's 15th Artillery Recon Brigade "Chornyi Lis", the system was successfully targeted.

🇵🇰 Pakistan authorizes military to respond after Indian strikes. PM Sharif vows “corresponding actions” to avenge civilian deaths and defend sovereignty following Indian attacks that killed at least 26.

Slovak PM Robert Fico has criticized the EU's plan to stop importing Russian gas, saying it could have more negative effects on the EU than on Russia. He suggests a more cautious approach and warns that breaking ties with Gazprom might lead to higher gas prices for Slovakia and the EU.

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In Krasnoarmeysk, Ukrainian UAVs also hit a facility of the Russian defense company NPO Bazalt, which specializes in producing aviation bombs and other munitions. At least three strikes targeted their research and production division.

🇩🇪🇫🇷 German Chancellor Merz met with French President Macron in Paris today for key talks on bilateral relations.

Over 50 planes are stranded at St. Petersburg’s Pulkovo Airport after Moscow airports closed due to drone attacks. Planes are waiting on the tarmac for up to 2 hours, as there aren't enough boarding stairs.

Kremlin says Putin’s proposed Victory Day ceasefire still stands. Peskov confirms all instructions were given and mobile internet in Moscow is restricted due to “security concerns from hostile neighbors.”

Zelensky already refused the ceasefire, calling it a "theatrical performance" designed to ease Russia’s international isolation.

Ukraine's air defenses shot down 2 Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 81 attack drones during a massive Russian strike involving over 180 UAVs and missiles overnight. Another 64 decoy drones failed to reach their targets.

🇷🇸✈️ Serbian President Vučić’s plane to Moscow was forced to stop in Baku due to flight restrictions tied to ongoing combat operations. Russian airports remain closed after recent and ongoing drone attacks. Vučić is headed to Moscow for the May 9 Victory Parade and a meeting with Putin, despite Western warnings.

🇺🇦 Ukrainian MiG-29 takes out a Russian drone launcher using French AASM HAMMER bombs — precision strike caught on video.

Getting more ridiculous by the minute. Trump met with FIFA president Infantino, who said he hopes Russia will return to global football "when peace happens." Trump replied, “That could be a good incentive.”

Yeah, just let them be readmitted. Let's forget what happened and pretend nothing happened.

Zhukovsky International Airport has also introduced the 'Carpet' mode. Suspending all incoming and outgoing traffic. During the whole day Ukraine launches one UAV after another. At this moment another 50 UAVs are reportedly heading for the Moscow region.

Kaluga, Ivanovo and Yaroslavl airports are also restricted.

🇩🇪🇺🇦 Germany’s new chancellor Merz says he plans to visit Ukraine soon. Speaking during a trip to Paris, he confirmed the visit is being coordinated, though no exact date has been announced yet.

At this moment, more than a dozen UAVs are flying through Zheleznogorsk in the direction of Moscow. Russian air defense is reportedly already active near Ramenskoye, Moscow region.

🇺🇸 VP Vance says the US wants direct Ukraine-Russia talks and is ready to take part: “You probably can’t mediate this without at least some negotiations.”

At the same time, Vance admits: “We believe the Russians are asking for too much — there’s a huge gap between their position and Ukraine’s.”

🇺🇦 Ukraine’s Justice Ministry says 20–30% of all convicts could potentially join the Armed Forces. Over 8,300 have already enlisted, with 1,000 more applications pending. Those convicted of serious crimes like terrorism or corruption are excluded.

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