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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators that the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire has paused the 60-day War Powers Resolution clock, but Democrats and legal experts argue the law contains no pause provision. The dispute centers on defining 'hostilities' and whether a temporary truce alters the White House's legal obligations.
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.
Governor Yevgeny Balitsky reported that Ukrainian forces carried out a major attack on energy infrastructure in Zaporozhye province overnight Friday, leading to partial power outages. Emergency crews are working to restore electricity.
Russian drone and artillery attacks on Black Sea coastal cities and central Ukraine over the past 24 hours have left at least one person dead, several injured, and caused significant damage to civilian infrastructure. The strikes hit Odesa, Mykolaiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kherson oblasts.
Kursk region Governor Alexander Khinshtein reported that 84 Ukrainian drones were destroyed by Russian air defenses in a 24-hour period. The announcement came via his Telegram channel and represents a significant drone assault on the border area. No details on specific damage or targets have been released.
Governor Yuri Slyusar of Russia's Rostov region confirmed that air defense forces shot down a drone late Friday. No injuries or damage were reported. The incident occurs amid continued military operations linked to the Ukraine conflict.
Ukraine announced on May 1, 2026, that it has officially begun ceasefire negotiations with Russia. The talks focus on a temporary cessation of hostilities to facilitate broader peace discussions. No official response from Moscow has been received yet.
On day 63 of the Iran conflict, President Pezeshkian condemns the U.S. blockade as 'unbearable,' while President Trump hints at resuming war. Iran activates its air defense, oil prices spike, and the UAE evacuates citizens from the region.
A Russian security source, cited by TASS, reports that Ukrainian Air Force Deputy Commander Pavel Yelizarov admitted that 170 air defense teams were unable to shoot down any Russian Geran drones over the past year. Only 66 teams downed more than 10 targets each. The source also claims Ukraine is planning to redeploy mobile air defense personnel to assault units, a move previously halted after public backlash.
