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Over the week of May 1–8, Russia launched waves of missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities and infrastructure, triggering air alarms and frontline clashes as Kyiv’s air defence battled back.

Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada failed to pass the controversial “Putin’s wallet” law in a high‑stakes parliamentary vote, triggering shock among reform advocates and raising questions about the future of sanctions and political momentum.

Russian forces launched heavy missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, including Kyiv, while intense fighting continued on multiple frontlines. Here are the key developments shaping the war on May 8.

Colonel‑General Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of Ukraine’s Eastern Group of Forces, visited frontline units in Bakhmut, assessed defensive operations, and reinforced support for troops amid fierce battles. ([EMPR.Media][1]) [1]: https://empr.media/news/conflict-zone/the-commander-of-the-eastern-group-of-forces-visited-bakhmut/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "The Commander of the Eastern Group of Forces visited Bakhmut"

Russia’s war against Ukraine saw continued heavy missile and drone strikes across multiple regions while fierce frontline battles persisted, including near Bakhmut. Here are the key developments on May 7.

A civilian train that came under Russian shelling in Kherson continued its journey and arrived in Lviv on schedule, underlining the resilience of Ukraine’s people and rail system during wartime conditions.

Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman — often dubbed “Putin’s wallet” — may soon be added to Ukraine’s sanctions list, marking a major move against oligarch influence tied to Russia’s war.

The Russia-Ukraine war enters another brutal phase as fighting intensifies around Bakhmut and eastern Ukraine. Here are the key military and political developments shaping the battlefield on May 6.

Ukraine’s air defenses made history by intercepting a Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missile over Kyiv — powerful explosion heard, photos of wreckage shared, morale boosted. empr.media

Get the latest Russia‑Ukraine war bulletin for May 5, 2023: fresh frontline clashes, evolving tactics, new shelling reports & battlefield impact across key sectors.

Ukraine’s air defence took down a Turkish‑made Bayraktar TB2 drone over Kyiv after it lost control mid‑flight — a rare self‑neutralisation to prevent risk over the capital. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Get the latest Russia‑Ukraine war bulletin from May 4, 2023 with frontline clashes, evolving tactics, fresh shelling reports & battlefield impact on key regions.