Ukrainian pilots will train in the Czech Republic on JAS-39 Gripen and F-16 jets, says President Zelensky.

“We may receive Gripens from Sweden in the future,” he added.

🇺🇦 Ukrainian drones are targeting Moscow and multiple Russian regions. UAVs have been seen approaching from the south, Russian air defense and jamming systems are reportedly active.

Ukraine records the first confirmed strike on a rare Russian “Zaslon” naval radar system mounted on wheels. The radar can detect targets up to 300 km away and track 200 objects simultaneously.

A drone hit Kharkiv’s Barabashovo market — one of the biggest in Ukraine and Europe, Mayor Terekhov said. Parts of the market caught fire. The city was hit 20 times overnight. Four people were injured.

Merz was not elected as next German Chancellor

He was 6 votes short of becoming head of government. This has never happened before in German history. The Bundestag session has been adjourned. Deputies must decide when to hold the second round of voting.

Britain is preparing for an attack from Russia, — The Telegraph.

Officials were asked to update 20-year-old contingency plans that would put the country on war footing after threats of attack from the Kremlin.

The plan will include scenarios in which the country suffers missile strikes, nuclear attacks, or large-scale cyber interventions.

Under the plan, the country would be divided into 12 control zones. In the event of an attack, the Cabinet, military officers, and judges with special powers would be responsible for coordinating action.

War strategies for rail and road networks, ships, the postal system and telephone lines are expected to be considered. Some scenarios envisage the creation of reserves of food and building materials, their subsequent rationing, and the relocation of the government to bunkers.

🇵🇱🚛 Poland plans to block the border with Ukraine again at the Dorohusk–Yahodyn crossing.

Polish hauliers blame Ukrainians for low transport rates and job losses. A protest has been officially registered — no date announced yet.

⚡️On May 9, Ukraine may strike at Russian regions, but not Moscow — The Washington Post

An attack on Red Square is unlikely due to dense air defense in the capital.

According to Russian channels, Ukrainian forces control a small part of southwestern Tetkino on the Kursk border, active fighting is also reported near Novyi Put and Volfino.

Friedrich Merz was elected Chancellor in the second round. He received 325 votes.