The reported attack comes just days before Russia's Victory Day parade and three-day "truce." MPs will be able to ask questions and learn more about the details of the agreement in meetings with Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko May 6-7 MP Serhii Sobolev told the news outlet Suspilne The ratification vote is scheduled for May 8 Attacks against the border villages of Bilopillia and Vorozhba damaged civilian infrastructure and triggered emergency evacuations the regional military administration reported "I look forward to working with President Erdogan on getting the ridiculous war between Russia and Ukraine ended — now!" U.S Putin's Victory Day truce "doesn't sound like much if you know where we started from," Trump told reporters at the White House on May 5 Far-right Euroskeptic candidate George Simion head of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan placed second with 20.99% of the vote and the candidate from the ruling coalition "It requires the continuation of contacts between Moscow and Washington which have been launched and are now ongoing," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said set to operate within the Council of Europe will focus on Russia's political and military leaders up to 20 Russian soldiers were killed and their equipment destroyed The move represents an apparent violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions passed in the wake of North Korea's intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) tests "We are ready to deepen our contribution to the training of the Ukrainian military," Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on May 5 by Martin FornusekA road sign near the Russian-occupied city of Yenakiieve (Lehan/Wikipedia)Russian occupation authorities in the Donetsk Oblast city of Yenakiieve announced evacuations from some areas on Dec Local Telegram channels shared footage that purports to show explosions in the town with authors speculating about a possible missile attack A blurred video published by the Tipichny Donetsk Telegram channel captures what seems to be multiple secondary explosions Ukraine has not officially commented on the incident Russian occupation authorities in the city did not clarify the reasons for the announced evacuation claiming that the situation was "under control." No further details on possible consequences have been provided at the time of the publication Yenakiieve, a mining and metallurgy center and the birthplace of Ukraine's former pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych has been occupied by Russia since the start of its aggression in 2014 Ukrainian forces have repeatedly targeted Russian military facilities across the occupied territories after Russia unleashed its full-scale invasion in 2022 Martin Fornusek is a news editor at the Kyiv Independent He has previously worked as a news content editor at the media company Newsmatics and is a contributor to Euromaidan Press He was also volunteering as an editor and translator at the Czech-language version of Ukraïner Martin studied at Masaryk University in Brno holding a bachelor's degree in security studies and history and a master's degree in conflict and democracy studies According to Ukrinform, Ukrainian blogger and journalist Denis Kazansky reported this on Telegram and posted a video from the city “In the occupied Yenakiyevo, the occupiers' ammunition depot was hit by a HIMARS strike The video from the scene shows secondary detonations you can hear the tearing of the ammunition,” Kazansky wrote under the video As reported, earlier Ukrainian soldiers using FPV drones hit an ammunition depot and a Russian crossing point in Kharkiv region While citing and using any materials on the Internet links to the website ukrinform.net not lower than the first paragraph are mandatory citing the translated materials of foreign media outlets is possible only if there is a link to the website ukrinform.net and the website of a foreign media outlet Materials marked as "Advertisement" or with a disclaimer reading "The material has been posted in accordance with Part 3 of Article 9 of the Law of Ukraine "On Advertising" No 1996 and the Law of Ukraine "On the Media" No 2023 and on the basis of an agreement/invoice Online media entity; Media identifier - R40-01421 explosions occurred in the temporarily occupied Yenakiieve An ammunition depot was allegedly hit in Yenakiieve Russian occupation authorities have already announced an emergency evacuation of residents near the site of the hit but footage from the scene has already appeared online The area where the explosions are taking place has been blocked off and the locals are asked to stay in the shelter or not to approach the windows Yenakiievo has been occupied by Russian forces since April 2014 the city has been under the control of the so-called Donetsk People's Republic which has led to the degradation of infrastructure and economy Russian occupation authorities use the city to support their military campaign An interesting fact is that Yenakiieve is the hometown of the fugitive former president of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych The Russian army continues to spend a large amount of manpower to achieve its earlier goal of reaching the border of Donetsk and Luhansk regions the Russian army struck the Pokrovsk district several times during the day This article is available in Ukranian here and in Russian via the language option in the upper right corner of this page.  38-year-old Nadezhda and her daughters Angelina (12) and Vera (2) received food parcels and hygiene kits from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Yenakiieve Nadezhda is a pastry chef by profession who used to work at a private confectionery factory in Lyman and like many who are living through the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict was forced to leave her home due to the hostilities Our team in the city of Donetsk met Nadezhda during a distribution of food parcels and hygiene kits in Yenakiieve Nadezhda was one of the people we assisted together with our local operational partner.  “I remember I was cooking and I heard the shelling start buzzing and I stood listening while everything was frying and cooking on the stove We quickly ran into the house and I shouted to my daughter I thought we would be buried under the rubble We didn’t have a basement in the house so we hid under our beds My daughter was very scared then,” said Nadezhda After the escalation of hostilities in 2022 Nadezhda and her daughter had to live in a bomb shelter for several months Because of the number of people in the shelter they were evacuated to a nearby village away from the frontline in September 2022 we were evacuated by bus If I had known that we would never return home I would have been better off taking clothes for myself and my daughter Nadezhda was pregnant when she left her home city and her second daughter was born in her new town of Yenakiieve the three of them live in a one-room apartment The family struggles to make ends meet and relies greatly on social benefits and humanitarian aid Nadezhda cannot find any part-time work since her younger daughter is not yet old enough to attend kindergarten is a schoolgirl who helps her mother take care of the house and her younger sister She also misses her beloved dog which they could not take with them while being evacuated Lyman is a reminder that they were once happy and had everything--a home coniferous forests where they used to pick mushrooms and preserve them for the winter as well as a lake where they went swimming And a house that always smelled delicious because pies and cakes were being freshly baked Nadezhda dreams of returning home and to her favorite job They have lost contact and Nadezhda does not know where she is As Angelina listened to her mother’s story the ICRC team based in Donetsk city jointly with our local operational partner carried out the following activities in support of people affected by the ongoing international armed conflict reviews and other resources dedicated to humanitarian impact Terms and conditions - ICRC ©2025 - All right reserved either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content A 1,500-kilogram bomb landed on a Russian-controlled village in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region but did not detonate following weeks of onslaughts by Russian aircraft using the modified weapons A brief clip circulating on social media appears to show the aftermath of a FAB-1500 aerial bomb falling—but not exploding—on a store in the Donetsk town of Yenakiieve said Russia had dropped 700 guided bombs on Ukrainian territory in a single week Newsweek has contacted the Russian Defense Ministry for comment via email In the occupied town of Yenakievo, Donetsk region, a super-heavy FAB-1500 aerial bomb fell on a store, it did not detonate. pic.twitter.com/RvMQxGAKcb Throughout its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022, Russia has inadvertently attacked parts of Ukraine under Moscow's control and territory within Russia's internationally recognized borders In April 2023, a Russian warplane accidentally bombed the Russian city of Belgorod, near the country's border with Ukraine. In January, Russia bombed the village of Petropavlovka Russia's Defense Ministry said at the time that there had been an "abnormal discharge of aircraft ammunition" over the village a Moscow-installed official said a Russian jet had accidentally dropped a FAB-250 bomb on the city of Rubizhne footage attributed to fighting around the Donetsk town of Krasnohorivka appeared to show a FAB-1500 bomb landing on a multistory building The FAB-1500 is "an extremely powerful weapon," said Ilya Yevlash a spokesperson for the Ukrainian air force The key to countering the heavy bombs is to destroy the aircraft launching them "Russia's main advantage on the battlefield now is the widespread use of guided aerial bombs," the Ukrainian foreign minister said in March which weigh an average of 500 to 1,500 kilograms allow the Russian occupiers to destroy the targets of their strikes and advance through the ruins." He told the Financial Times in April that Ukrainian fighters were "routinely attacked by guided aerial bombs that wipe out our positions." including on the strategic town of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine before Ukrainian forces withdrew from the settlement in mid-February Russian state media reported that Moscow had started mass production on the FAB-3000 Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair Hold us accountable and submit your rating of this article on the meter. Newsletters in your inbox See all Mounting losses of Russia’s Su-34 bombers in Ukraine cast doubt on their ability to maintain air superiority a twin-seater with a distinctive “duckbill” nose cone has become a mainstay of Russian air operations in Ukraine mounting losses of these sophisticated aircraft raise concerns about Russia’s ability to maintain air superiority and highlight its challenges in the protracted conflict Open-source intelligence (OSINT) reports compiled by investigative groups and media outlets suggest Russia has lost as many as 26 Su-34s since the war’s outbreak in February 2022 Verifying these numbers definitively is difficult amidst the fog of war but the trend paints a concerning picture for Russia An enemy Su-34 military aircraft was shot down in the sky over the occupied Yenakiieve Most likely, the Russian plane was shot down by its own air defense system. The pilots ejected. pic.twitter.com/2JDMQOUo3w — NEXTA (@nexta_tv) March 3, 2023 Military analysts attribute these losses to several factors The Su-34, designed for long-range strike missions, typically operates at lower altitudes compared to fighter jets. This makes it a more inviting target for Ukrainian air defense systems which have demonstrably improved in effectiveness throughout the war Ukrainian forces have also reportedly utilized drone strikes against Russian airbases potentially catching Su-34s on the ground and vulnerable Recent reports indicate the deployment of Su-34s equipped with longer-range glide bombs and cruise missiles This allows the bombers to strike targets from a safer distance The war in Ukraine has undoubtedly morphed into a war of attrition with both sides enduring significant casualties in personnel and equipment Russia’s larger industrial base allows it to replace lost Su-34s to a certain degree but the exact rate of production remains unclear pilot training for these complex aircraft is a lengthy and resource-intensive process meaning lost crews cannot be easily replaced These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of June 28, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/x1LNxSbwul — The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) June 28, 2024 The long-term sustainability of Su-34 losses remains a major question mark for Russia While the Kremlin continues to hold significant territory in eastern Ukraine its initial ambitions of a swift victory have been dashed The ability to maintain air superiority and effectively deploy its remaining Su-34s will be crucial for Russia’s future actions in the conflict continued advancements in air defense capabilities and potentially acquiring longer-range weaponry from Western allies could further tip the scales in its favor The Su-34 losses are a microcosm of Russia’s wider challenges in Ukraine While its larger military possesses a significant advantage in raw power, Western support for Ukraine and Russia’s own logistical and tactical shortcomings have hampered its progress The coming months will likely see a continued struggle for air dominance with the fate of the Su-34 potentially playing a pivotal role in shaping the course of the war Disclaimer: SOFREP utilizes AI for image generation and article research it’s like handing a chimpanzee the keys to your liquor cabinet It’s not always perfect and if a mistake is made In a world where information comes at us in tidal waves it is an important tool that helps us sift through the brass for live rounds As someone who’s seen what happens when the truth is distorted I know how unfair it feels when those who’ve sacrificed the most lose their voice you’re not just leveling the playing field—you’re standing with those who’ve already given so much ensuring they continue to serve by delivering stories that matter Every subscription means we can hire more veterans and keep their hard-earned knowledge in the fight You must become a subscriber or login to view or post comments on this article Anduril Is the Netflix of War—and the Old Defense Giants Are About to Get Blockbuster’d SOFREP Evening Brief: Trump Annoys 1.4 Billon Catholics by Posting Pic of Himself As Pope Putin Says He Hopes He Won’t Have to Use Nukes in Ukraine Mexico Rejects US Offer to Send Troops Across the Border British Special Air Service Compromised: How a Decade-Long Security Oversight Put Elite Operatives at Risk The Great Goat Heist: Inside the Navy’s Mascot Snatch · 5 hours ago SOFREP Evening Brief: Israel Approves Gaza Seizure Plan, Pakistan Conducts Second Missile Test · 5 hours ago Anduril Is the Netflix of War—and the Old Defense Giants Are About to Get Blockbuster’d · 10 hours ago SOFREP Evening Brief: Trump Annoys 1.4 Billon Catholics by Posting Pic of Himself As Pope, Putin Says He Hopes He Won’t Have to Use Nukes in Ukraine, Mexico Rejects US Offer to Send Troops Across the Border · 11 hours ago SOFREP Evening Brief: Trump Annoys 1.4 Billon Catholics by Posting Pic of Himself As Pope, Putin Says He Hopes He Won’t Have to Use Nukes in Ukraine, Mexico Rejects US Offer to Send Troops Across the Border · 1 day ago Your Subscription Supports our Veteran Staff Barrett is the world leader in long-range, large-caliber, precision rifle design and manufacturing. 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All Rights Reserved. where he sought to document the health effects of coal mines and factories on the residents of this heavily industrialized region “In the second half of the eighteenth century the Romantics revolted against the Industrial Revolution—against the rationalization of nature,” Friedman told me “Inspired in particular by German and French Romanticism this project is my attempt to show how nature and man have learned to live within the industrial complex in Ukraine.” He called his series “Donbass Romanticism.” Friedman’s photograph of coal miners drinking moonshine won the Award of Excellence in the Portrait category in this year’s Pictures of the Year International contest Here’s a selection of more images from “Donbass Romanticism.” Russian military aircraft dropped four aerial bombs on settlements in the occupied part of the Donetsk region in one day. The bombs fell on villages with an interval of about one hour, reports the Russian edition Astra It is noted that this latest emergency descent of air bombs from planes occurred on January 22 one of the half-ton Russian bombs was discovered around 10 a.m in the occupied village of Monakhove (Makiivka city community) The bomb fell 700 meters from houses in this settlement another FAB-500 bomb was found 300 meters from houses in the Russian-occupied village of Verkhnia Krynka (Yenakiieve city council) another half-ton FAB was found in a field near the village of Novoselivka Another bomb was discovered in a field near the village of Nova Svitlo just half an hour later," the publication stated The mentioned settlements are located close to each other with a distance of no more than 4 km between them Russian media reported a random bomb drop from Russian aircraft on January 21 when a FAB-500 bomb fell 1.5 km from houses in the urban-type settlement of Nyzhnia Krynka there have been at least 165 cases of FAB air bombs falling on the territory of Russia and occupied parts of Ukraine in 2024 there have already been reports of 13 emergency descents of FAB bombs and one missile Earlier, it was reported that in early January, a Russian aircraft dropped a bomb on the house of a police major in the Kursk region This incident took place in the village of Sergeevka Also, at the end of December last year, Russian aircraft dropped two more FAB bombs in the Belgorod region, prompting evacuation measures in the area.