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Ukraine Invasion Day 1,168: Czechia and the French- and British-led Coalition of the Willing [1]

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Date: 2025-05-05

EU will double military aid to Ukraine by $40 billion if Trump fails to persuade Putin to peace, EU Defense Commissioner Kubilius.

Russian forces conducted a series of missile and drone strikes against Ukraine on the night of May 4 to 5.

The Ukrainian Air Force reported on May 5 that Russian forces launched two Iskander-M/Kn-23 ballistic missiles from Kursk Oblast and 116 Shahed and other decoy drones from Kursk and Oryol cities; Millerovo, Rostov Oblast; and occupied Prymorsk, Zaporizhia Oblast. [80] The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Ukrainian forces downed 42 drones over Ukraine and that 21 drones were "lost," likely due to Ukrainian electronic warfare (EW) interference. Ukrainian sources reported that the strikes affected Konotop, Sumy Oblast and unspecified areas of Donetsk Oblast. [81] Ukrainian Air Force reported that Ukrainian forces downed 42 drones over Ukraine and that 21 drones were "lost," likely due to Ukrainian electronic warfare (EW) interference. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech President Petr Pavel announced on May 4 that Czechia will work with Ukraine to establish a school to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets outside of Ukraine. [22] Pavel added that Czechia and members of the French- and British-led Coalition of the Willing will train Ukrainian pilots. The US Department of State announced on May 4 that it approved $310.5 million for F-16 training, equipment, and support services for Ukraine. [23] Zelensky stated that the Czech Ammunition Initiative could deliver 1.8 million artillery shells to Ukraine in 2025 and that Ukraine is expecting its allies to deliver three million artillery shells in total this year. [24] Czech Defense Minister Jana Černochová stated in April 2025 that the Czech initiative had secured funding for artillery deliveries to Ukraine through Fall 2025. [25] understandingwar.org/...

Ukraine could buy the US-made Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), Ukrainian defense outlet Defense Express reported, citing a letter obtained by Breaking Defense from Glenn Dean, Executive Director for Ground Combat Systems on May 3. The Pentagon is canceling or downsizing several major programs once central to its armored vehicle fleet. Among them are the M10 Booker light tank, the ongoing competition for a new self-propelled howitzer, and further procurement of Stryker vehicles, Humvees, and JLTVs. Importantly, the letter also notes that production of the AMPV —a turretless version of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle built by BAE Systems will be reduced. “AMPV production will be reduced to a minimum sustainment rate but mitigated by Ukraine buyback,” the letter says. united24media.com/...

Key Takeaways: Russian sources claimed on May 5 that Ukrainian forces conducted a series of limited attacks across the Russia-Ukraine international border near Tetkino, Kursk Oblast.

The Russian military command reportedly recently redeployed elements of the 68th Army Corps and 58th Combined Arms Army to the Toretsk direction from the Kurakhove and western Zaporizhia directions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech President Petr Pavel announced on May 4 that Czechia will work with Ukraine to establish a school to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets outside of Ukraine.

Russian forces recently advanced near Vovchansk, Siversk, Toretsk, Kurakhove, and Velyka Novosilka.

understandingwar.org/... Russian sources claimed on May 5 that Ukrainian forces conducted a series of limited attacks across the Russia-Ukraine international border near Tetkino, Kursk Oblast. Russian sources claimed on May 5 that Ukrainian forces attacked across the Russia-Ukraine international border near Tetkino and Popova-Lezhachi (far west of Sudzha and southwest of Glushkovo) and Novyi Put (east of Tetkino) on the evening of May 4 and morning of May 5. [1] ...A Russian source claimed that Ukrainian forces have not seized Tetkino or broken through Russia's defenses near Novyi Put. [4] Russian sources claimed that elements of the Russian 98th Airborne (VDV) Division, likely referring to the 5th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment, other Russian military personnel, and Russian border guards are defending against the Ukrainian attacks. [5] Ukrainian forces are attempting to isolate Russian units near Tetkino and throughout Glushkovsky Raion. The Ukrainian General Staff reported on May 4 that Ukrainian forces struck a Russian reconnaissance and strike drone command post near Tetkino and killed up to 20 Russian servicemembers. [6] Ukrainian Center for Countering Disinformation Head Lieutenant Andriy Kovalenko stated that Russian forces have been training drone operators at a school in Tetkino since 2022. [7] Russian sources claimed that Ukrainian forces intensified drone strikes and artillery fire against Tetkino in the night of May 4 before attacking toward the settlement. [8] x YouTube Video understandingwar.org/... understandingwar.org/... understandingwar.org/... understandingwar.org/... understandingwar.org/... understandingwar.org/... understandingwar.org/... understandingwar.org/... The Ukrainian Armed Forces' drones decided to check how accurate Russian maps are and flew all the way to Nadym, setting a new range record of 2.6 thousand km. The local airport apparently did not expect such attention and immediately introduced restrictions. The previous achievement of August 2023 - Murmansk Region, 1850 km - now looks like a modest warm-up.

x The russian march in Washington is not about memory, but about revanche, the whitewashing of modern russian fascism – Herashchenko #Antifascism #disinformation #Herashchenko #history #propaganda #ruscism #russia #russianfascism #Tribune #Ukraine #US #war uatribune.com/en/this-is-n...



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