Here is a summary of the latest news on the war in Ukraine:
- Russian forces have continued their attacks on Ukraine, with drone and missile strikes hitting cities and infrastructure.
- In Kharkiv, a nighttime Russian drone attack killed 4 people and wounded 12 others1. Fragments from a downed Russian missile also fell on a settlement outside Dnipro, injuring 12 people.
- The situation on the eastern front has worsened, with Russia intensifying its armored assaults and battles raging for control of a village west of Bakhmut. Ukraine’s military chief warned that Russian forces aim to capture the town of Chasiv Yar by May 9, setting the stage for an important battle
- .In response, Ukraine has lowered the military conscription age from 27 to 25 in an effort to replenish its depleted ranks1. Norway also announced plans to increase the number of conscripted soldiers from 9,000 to 13,5001.Meanwhile, Ukraine has carried out its deepest strikes yet inside Russia, with drones attacking an oil refinery and a drone factory in Tatarstan province1.
- The Netherlands also pledged an additional 1 billion euros in military support for Ukraine this year, and 3 billion euros for 2025
- .The war continues to take a heavy toll, with more civilian casualties reported. The true human cost is being measured by volunteers like Oleksii Yukov, who leads a team collecting the bodies of both Ukrainian and Russian soldiers1
- .Overall, the conflict remains bitterly contested, with both sides engaging in military actions and diplomatic tensions. The future remains uncertain as the situation continues to unfold4.
