The Kyiv Independent
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Debris from drone strike allegedly damages energy facilities in Bryansk, Kaluga Oblasts.
Air defenses in Russia's Bryansk and Kaluga Oblasts intercepted several drones overnight on April 20, which fell and started a fire at two separate energy substations, according to regional officials.
Bryansk Oblast Governor Alexander Bogomaz said that debris from a drone that was intercepted over the Vygonichsky District fell on an energy facility, causing a mass fire. At least six drones were also intercepted over the Suzemsky and Vygonichsky districts.
Russian-affiliated Telegram channels later posted photos of a mass fire at the substation in Bryansk.
Later that night, Kaluga Oblast Governor Vladislav Shapsha reported that a drone explosion near a substation in the town of Maloyaroslavets resulted in "slight damages" to the energy infrastructure.
No casualties were reported.
Kyiv has not publicly commented on the attack, and the Kyiv Independent could not verify the claims.
Kyiv authorities advise citizens against visiting churches during Easter celebrations, citing potential safety concerns.
On May 5, Orthodox Easter in Ukraine, security measures will be intensified in Kyiv. Local authorities are urging residents to follow the service online rather than attending church due to security concerns.
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Yermak: Ukraine strongly encouraging Chinese participation in upcoming global peace summit.
While Russia has not been invited to the summit, Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak said that China’s attendance would be very important, and that Ukraine is making every effort to engage Chinese delegates in participating in the event.
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Russia attacks 9 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces attacked nine border areas and settlements of Sumy Oblast on May 2, firing 40 times and causing at least 215 explosions, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.
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Battle of Chasiv Yar begins under a drone-infested sky.
Over March and April, Russian forces made a string of gains through fields and forests, bringing them up against the first streets of Chasiv Yar.
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Georgian PM refuses to visit US due to condition regarding 'foreign agents' law.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze will not travel to the U.S. because he was invited under the condition that Tbilisi suspend discussions on the controversial "foreign agents" law in parliament, the Georgian Foreign Ministry said on May 2.
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In major shift, Biden Administration to change marijuana classification.
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Trump fined $9,000 for violating judge's gag order
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New phase in Russia's misinformation campaign against U.
The Kremlin is shifting its focus to the war in Gaza, trying to inflame tensions in the United States, including the campus protests over the war, according to sources familiar with the intelligence reporting and independent researchers. The aim, ...
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