Ukraine is preparing at least ten new brigades to defend Kyiv and counter an expected Russian offensive, with the defense of the capital a top priority despite intense fighting in the east.
In the next two months, Ukraine will enter one of the most critical phases of the war with Russia, as American aid arrives on the front lines and Russia tests Ukrainian defenses in the face of a potential major offensive.
The Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are creating their own recruiting center to select and staff unmanned systems units with motivated candidates who will be trained to obtain military specialties in the field of unmanned systems.
Russia has put former Ukrainian MP and journalist Ihor Miroshnychenko on the wanted list for unspecified reasons under an article of the Russian Criminal Code.
Over the past week, from April 28 to May 5, 2024, the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed more than 8,000 Russian occupants, 96 tanks, 188 armored combat vehicles, 264 artillery systems and 7 multiple launch rocket systems.
russia's main military goal for 2024 remains the complete capture of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine, with plans to launch an offensive in the summer of 2024 and potential attempts to seize Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Sumy regions.
There are between 510,000 and 513,000 Russian troops in the occupied territories of Ukraine, but this number may increase as Russia prepares for a summer offensive and plans to mobilize additional forces.
Ukrainian troops are doing everything possible to stop the Russian offensive on Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, but the enemy has a significant advantage in artillery and aviation.
Russia has plans to capture Kharkiv or Sumy, but Ukraine is not sure about the seriousness of these plans and Russia's ability to implement them with its current forces.
The Ukrainian military successfully shot down an enemy Shahed drone using the FIM-92 Stinger portable anti-aircraft missile system.
The Commander of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Pavliuk, admitted that the system of training is not perfect, but work is underway to improve it. He called on Ukrainians to join the armed forces to confront Russia, as no one will be able to "sit out".
Soldiers of the 93rd separate mechanized brigade "Kholodny Yar" destroyed at least 2 enemy Orlan-10 drones using Strela-10 anti-aircraft missile systems in the east.
Ukrainian servicemen of the 93rd separate mechanized brigade "Kholodny Yar" shot down a russian reconnaissance drone "Orlan-10" in the eastern direction using the "Strela-10" anti-aircraft missile system.
Russia continues to escalate the war in Ukraine, throwing all its resources into intense fighting without achieving its main goals, so the partners must dramatically increase military production and arms supplies to Ukraine for an effective military solution.
In March 2024, the air defense of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 326 enemy aerial reconnaissance and attack vehicles, including 151 Shahed-131/136 drones, 45 Zala drones, 13 Supercam drones, 92 Lancet drones, 21 Orlan-10 drones, and 4 drones of unspecified type.
The decisive battles for the village of Moshchun northwest of Kyiv halted the Russian advance on the capital, preventing them from launching an offensive on the city center.
The Russian armed forces had realistic plans to capture Kyiv in three days, but their plans were thwarted by the unexpected resistance and professional actions of the Ukrainian defenders under the command of General Syrsky.
The Commander of the Land Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Pavliuk, criticized the public perception of the TCC, stating that the staff of the territorial recruitment centers are mostly servicemen who fought at the front but were found unfit for further service.
Currently, russia does not have sufficient forces in belarus to pose a threat to Ukraine, and the situation at the belarusian border is constantly monitored by the Border Guard Service.
Work continues in Khmelnytsky Oblast to repair the damage caused by hostile shelling: commissions are inspecting damaged buildings and residents are applying for compensation through the eRestoration program.
russia does not create offensive groups to attack the Sumy region from the north, but strikes at civilians to sow maximum panic and terror among the local population.
Russia is using all available resources to continue offensive actions at the front, the commander of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said.
Russia is building up a group of more than 100,000 troops, and there is a possibility that by early summer they may have some forces to conduct offensive operations, according to the commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The Russian attack on critical infrastructure in Khmelnytsky region resulted in power outages, damage to residential buildings, and casualties: 2 people were killed and at least 8 injured, and efforts are underway to restore power and repair the damage.
Ukrainian security forces shoot down a Russian cruise missile with a machine gun during a nighttime rocket attack on Kyiv.
The Russian army attacked Khmelnytsky region at night using drones, and one person was injured.
Russian forces attacked the Kyiv region at night using drones, but air defense systems were active, preventing any casualties or damage to infrastructure, although debris caused a small grass fire that was extinguished.
During an air raid in Khmelnytsky region on the night of March 15, air defense systems shot down two enemy Shahid drones, with no casualties or damage recorded.
Air defense forces are deployed in Kyiv region to combat enemy drones, as reported by the Kyiv Regional Military Administration after the air alert was announced at 1 am.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his belief and hope that the replacement of some generals has improved the situation on the battlefield.