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The Russian Ministry of Defense has issued a call for residents of Kyiv to evacuate the city. Additionally, a missile alert has been declared in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug for the first time.

The Russian army launched a massive retaliatory strike, including hypersonic 'Dagger' missiles, against Ukrainian defense industry facilities, military airfields, and fuel and transport infrastructure used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

More than 120 drones shot down over Moscow; 15 dead, dozens injured in attacks on residential areas and infrastructure

Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, according to reports from Al Jazeera.

Russia strikes Ukraine's capital Kyiv with a hypersonic missile.

Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported that Russian forces conducted over 70 strikes across seven regions today, resulting in 14 deaths and approximately 60 injuries. The attacks targeted civilian infrastructure, including a church in Vilniansk and energy facilities in the Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions.

TheStaff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russian forces beheaded two soldiers from the 225th Separate Assault Regiment during an ambush on the Huliaipole front on May 12, 2026.

One person killed, 16 injured in Russian attack on Kyiv – Kyiv City Military Administration

Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that over 670 drones and 56 rockets targeted Kyiv, resulting in one death and the destruction of an apartment building entrance.

Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko reports 32 injured, including an infant, after mass attack.

At least 20 people are missing after a Russian strike on an apartment building in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district, with the death toll rising to 5, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

Russia strikes 'Naftogaz' facilities in Dnipropetrovsk region with ballistic missiles, causing damage - Koretskyi

Russia raises combat readiness level for its nuclear forces, according to Al Arabiya.

A major Russian attack on Kyiv.. and news about the use of the Oreshnik ballistic missile.

In Ryazan, Russia, a major oil refinery caught fire after a drone attack, with three people killed and 12 injured, including children, according to local governor Pavel Malkov. The attack also caused a 'black rain' over the city, leading to school closures.

Ukraine strikes Moscow, Zelenksy says 'our response to Russia's war is justified'

Gerasyimov inspects 'West' group - main points: 'West' actively advances in 350 km sector; 6th Army moves towards Shevchenkovo; Kutykivka freed, fighting in Velika Shypivka; Success on Boguslav and Rubtsovsk directions; 1st Tank Army liberates Borova; Most of Shyikivka controlled; 20th Army advances in Kharkiv region; Fighting for Novyi Mir, Druzhlivka, and Chorneshchyna; DNR's Sviatohirsk targeted; 25th Army fights in Krasnolimans'k.

Russian air defense forces shot down 101 Ukrainian drones over Russia in five hours.

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that all Russian military groups in the special military operation zone have completely ceased combat operations as of 00:00 Moscow time on May 8 for the duration of a truce.

Main points from the Ministry of Defense of Russia: An intercontinental ballistic missile 'Yars' was launched from the Plesetsk cosmodrome to the Kura polygon on Kamchatka; A frigate crew launched a 'Tsirkon' missile from the Barents Sea to the 'Chizha' polygon, and an atomic submarine launched a 'Sineva' missile; A Belarusian military unit launched a practical strike of a ballistic missile of the 'Iskander-M' complex from the Kapustin Yar polygon; Aircraft of the long-range aviation Tu-95MS and MiG-31I launched 'Kinzhal' missiles; All tasks of the nuclear forces training were completed in full, the missiles hit the targets, confirming the given characteristics.

A combat drone struck within a few meters of the reactor building of Unit 3 of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, according to Rosatom.

MoscowSobyanin reported that 184 drones flew toward the Moscow region between 08:30 and 22:00 on August 4, with 18 destroyed on approach to the capital.

Russian forces launched missile strikes across Ukraine during a 24-hour ceasefire period that had been requested by Moscow for its annual military parade, resulting in dozens of reported casualties.

Rosatom CEO says a drone hit the cooling tower of Unit 2 at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant-2 overnight.

Ukraine strikes Moscow oil facilities, 3 dead

Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia's full-scale war

A Russian strike killed at least 17 people in Ukraine as Zelensky said air defense interceptors could have saved lives.

Three people were killed in a Moscow restaurant bombing when a device carried by a woman detonated, according to a Guardian report.

Russia dropped over 8,300 glide bombs on Ukraine in July, a record monthly figure since the full-scale invasion began, Ukraine's military reports.

A North Korean missile unit has begun deploying to western Russia and could be equipped with 120 ballistic missiles and six launchers for strikes against Ukraine.