Ukrainian army liquidated almost 1,000 Russian soldiers during last day
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Ukrainian army liquidated almost 1,000 Russian soldiers during last day

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
War in Ukraine

The occupiers launched six rocket and 80 air strikes, carried out 127 attacks from rocket salvo systems on the positions of our troops and populated areas.

The situation in directions

In the Volyn and Poliske directions, the operational situation remains without significant changes.

In the Siversk and Slobozhan directions, the enemy maintains a military presence in the border areas, conducts sabotage activities to prevent our troops from moving to dangerous directions, and increases the density of mine and explosive barriers along the state border.

In the Kupyansk direction, our soldiers repelled 13 attacks in the areas of Synkivka, Petropavlivka, and Berestove settlements of the Kharkiv region; Stelmakhivka, Luhansk region.

In the Lyman direction, the Defence Forces repelled 4 attacks in the areas of Novosadove and Torske settlements of the Donetsk region; Serebryansk Forestry, Luhansk region.

In the direction of Bakhmut, our soldiers repelled 21 attacks in the areas of Bilohorivka settlements of Luhansk region; Verkhnyokamyanske, Novy, Rozdolivka, Ivanivske, Stupochki, Klishchiivka and Andriivka of the Donetsk region.

In the Avdiivka region, our defenders repulsed 28 attacks in the areas of Kalynove, Novooleksandrivka, Sokil, Novoselivka Persha, Umanske, Yasnobrodivka, Netailove settlements of the Donetsk region.

In the Novopavlivsk direction, the Defence Forces continue to hold back the enemy in the areas of Kostyantynivka, Vodyane, and Urozhaine settlements of the Donetsk region, where the enemy tried to break through the defenses of our troops 7 times.

In the Orikhiv direction, the enemy attacked the positions of our defenders 19 times in the area of Staromayorske, Donetsk region, and Robotyne, Zaporizhzhia region.

In the Kherson direction, the enemy does not give up its intention to knock out our units from the bridgeheads on the left bank of the Dnieper. Yes, during the past day, he unsuccessfully attacked the positions of our troops 2 times.

At the same time, our soldiers continue to actively inflict losses in manpower and equipment on the occupying troops, exhausting the enemy along the entire line of battle.

Combat losses of the enemy as of May 10, 2024

The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 10.05.24 approximately amounted to:

  • personnel of about 479,710 (+980) people

  • tanks ‒ 7434 (+5) units,

  • armored combat vehicles ‒ 14,313 (+32) units,

  • artillery systems – 12,387 (+47) units,

  • MRLS – 1062 (+4) units,

  • air defence equipment ‒ 795 (+2) units,

  • aircraft – 349 (+0) units,

  • helicopters – 325 (+0) units,

  • UAVs of the operational-tactical level - 9826 (+51),

  • cruise missiles ‒ 2192 (+0),

  • ships/boats ‒ 26 (+0) units,

  • submarines - 1 (+0) units,

  • automotive equipment and tank trucks – 16,691 (+73) units,

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Vance is confident in the effectiveness of the "energy truce" amid Russia's attacks on Ukrainian gas production

Vance
Source:  Forbes

US Vice President J.D. Vance assured that the energy truce between Russia and Ukraine has come into effect. However, this week the Russians struck at gas production infrastructure, despite previous agreements

Points of attention

  • US Vice President J.D. Vance affirms the effectiveness of the energy truce between Russia and Ukraine amidst Russian attacks on Ukrainian gas production infrastructure.
  • Despite ongoing negotiations for a peaceful settlement, Russian attacks on gas infrastructure continue to pose a threat to the ceasefire between the two nations.
  • The recent Russian drone strike on Ukrainian gas production facilities in Poltava resulted in significant material damage, affecting public buildings and nearby enterprises.

Vance believes in an “energy truce” between Ukraine and Russia

He made this statement during a briefing at the Pitufik space base in Greenland.

When asked whether the US had agreed to the conditions voiced by the Kremlin to achieve peace in the Black Sea, including the possible lifting of sanctions on Russian banks, Vance emphasized that there are many fakes circulating in the information space.

Some of them are not entirely clear on what this is all about. But the President (Trump - ed.) has said, and I think he's right, that we feel very good about what's happening. We trust, but we verify - we make sure that what we see from one side is being done by the other side, and vice versa.

J.D. Vance

J.D. Vance

Vice President of the United States

Vance also noted that this war began under President Joe Biden's administration, resulting in significant loss of life and destruction. At the same time, he believes that thanks to President Trump's efforts, the United States has an opportunity to achieve a peaceful settlement.

The President will fight for this every day, and of course we will keep you updated as we continue to make progress. If you look at what we have talked about, it is clear that we have a ceasefire on energy infrastructure. We have a ceasefire on trade in the Black Sea, which I think is almost complete. Once we achieve that, we will work on the next phase of the ceasefire.

However, Russia continues to attack Ukraine's energy and gas facilities.

"So, on the night of March 27-28, Russia launched a drone strike on the Poltava community of Ukraine, targeting the warehouses of the Ukrainian Gas Production Company," said Volodymyr Kohut, the acting head of the Poltava OVA.

According to him, these premises stored spare parts, repair tools, and other equipment necessary for the restoration of energy wells from oil and gas production.

There were warehouses of the Ukrgazvydobuvannya enterprise, where materials and spare parts for drilling rigs and other components for oil and gas processing were stored. The attack was carried out by 13 Shahed drones, which flew in a swarm to one point. Some of them were shot down by air defense forces, but the debris fell on the territory. Damage was suffered not only by the facilities of Ukrgazvydobuvannya, but also by other enterprises located nearby - from the blast wave and debris.

He also noted that public buildings were also damaged as a result of the explosions: roofs were torn off in some buildings, windows were broken, and facades were damaged.

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When Russia could attack NATO — German intelligence forecast

Russia may still start a war against NATO
Source:  Bild

The German Federal Intelligence Service (BND) and the Bundeswehr have concluded that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin perceives relations with the West as a systemic conflict and is preparing for a major war with NATO.

Points of attention

  • Despite the current limitations on Russia's forces and resources, there are concerns that Russia could conduct a limited military operation to test NATO's preparedness for defending its member states.
  • The international community is urged not to overlook the combat readiness of the Russian air force and navy, emphasizing the potential threat posed to the Baltic countries once the conflict with Ukraine subsides.

Russia may still start a war against NATO

A new report by German intelligence agencies suggests that the Putin regime is determined to use force to achieve its goals.

In addition, it is indicated that by the end of 2030, Putin may be fully ready for a "large-scale conventional war."

According to the Lithuanian special service VSD, the aggressor country currently does not have enough forces and resources to launch an attack on the entire alliance.

Despite this, Russia could "test NATO" by conducting a limited military operation against one or more member states to determine how seriously the bloc is prepared to defend all of its members.

German intelligence officials are urging the international community not to ignore the fact that the Russian air force and navy remain combat-ready.

If the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine ends, they could be quickly transferred to the borders with the Baltic countries.

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