At night on May 9, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile and 43 drones
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Russians shell Dnipropetrovsk region on May 9
Russians shelled areas of Dnipropetrovsk region: on the night of May 9, two people were killed and wounded. Damaged infrastructure, kiosk, shop, café, private houses, and an enterprise.
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Air defenses destroy 34 of 43 drones
During the night, Ukrainian air defenses shot down 0 out of 1 Iskander-M ballistic missile and 34 out of 43 Russian attack drones.
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Russian Armed Forces losses estimate for May 9, 2026
Estimated losses of the Russian Armed Forces as of May 9, 2026
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France detains torturer from ‘Izolyatsia’ prison


France has detained one of the torturers from the illegal Donetsk prison 'Izolyatsia' for committing war crimes, Prosecutor General Kravchenko announced.
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Ukraine’s expanded strike zone: MLRS takedowns surpass monthly average
A year ago, such a number of MLRS systems were taken out on average over an entire month. A vivid demonstration of how the zone of Ukrainian "midstrikes" has expanded. We wish all the Armed Forces of Ukraine an inspiring Saturday!
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Daily Russian losses over 1000, heavy MLRS hits for 10 days
Daily losses of the occupiers' personnel remain above the level of 1,000+ individuals. Yesterday, the enemy continued to rapidly lose artillery and automotive equipment. For 10 consecutive days, there have been hits on enemy MLRS – during this period, 25 multiple launch
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Russian daily losses: 1,080 troops, 1 tank, 82 artillery
Over the past day (05.08.2026), the enemy, across all directions, approximately lost: personnel 1,080 tanks 1 armored combat vehicles 3 artillery systems 82 MLRS 2 air defense assets 1 multiple rocket launchers 7 motor vehicles and equipment
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Russia deploys refurbished 1970s T-72 tanks
Russia just deployed its first refurbished 50-year-old tanks. The Kremlin pulled around 1,000 1970s-vintage T-72As from long-term storage in September 2025. This week, video surfaced of one in service with the 1442nd Guards Motor Rifle Regiment, deployed east of Kostyantynivka
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Ukraine et Russie échangent 1000 prisonniers chacun
Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a major prisoner exchange involving 1,000 detainees on each side, alongside a temporary ceasefire from May 9 to May 11. Zelensky said the deal, mediated by the US, prioritizes the return of Ukrainian prisoners over symbolic wartime

