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Russia's Defense Ministry reported that on May 2, air defenses took down 505 fixed-wing UAVs, five guided bombs, and two HIMARS launchers. Cumulative figures since the conflict began show extensive destruction of Ukrainian military assets.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported a series of strikes against a Ukrainian defense plant, military airfields, and seaport infrastructure over the past 24 hours. The ministry said the attacks used precision weapons and targeted sites supporting Ukrainian military operations. No casualty or damage details have been provided, and Ukraine's Defense Ministry has yet to comment.
Russia's Defense Ministry said its air defense forces shot down 505 Ukrainian drones in 24 hours on May 2. The high-intensity UAV attacks span multiple Russian regions. Ukraine has not yet responded to the claim.
Ukrainian lawmaker Fyodor Venislavsky has called on President Zelensky to dismiss National Security and Defense Council secretary Rustem Umerov after new audio recordings emerged. The tapes feature Umerov discussing ambassadorial candidates with a friend of the president, including a remark about a candidate driving Donald Trump crazy.
Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic, says Ukraine’s political landscape has become a ‘scorched field’ after Kiev eliminated potential opposition figures, making a change of power unlikely. He noted that the SBU has been destroying genuine leaders since 2014.
A Russian military expert says the US has shifted the financial burden of supporting Ukraine’s military to Europe while still profiting from the conflict by selling military equipment. According to Alexander Stepanov, Washington intends to avoid direct involvement but remains the main beneficiary through European-funded defense contracts. The Pentagon’s draft budget for fiscal 2027 includes no direct military aid for Ukraine, though a previously approved $400 million package will be used soon.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on May 2 that achieving the goals of the special military operation will bring justice for the victims of the 2014 Odessa Trade Union House tragedy. The statement was made on the anniversary of the incident, which killed dozens amid the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said justice has become meaningless in Ukraine due to lawlessness, legal arbitrariness, and corruption. She criticized the Kiev authorities for failing to investigate the Odessa tragedy.
Ukraine has intensified drone strikes on Russian oil facilities, damaging ports and refineries up to 1,600 km from the border. Russia condemns the attacks as 'terrorism' and has canceled a Victory Day parade as a precaution. Ukraine estimates Russia lost $2.3 billion in export revenue in March alone.
