**Russian Attacks on Ukraine Continue, Kill 5 and Injure 16 in Past Day**
The situation in Ukraine remains dire as Russian forces continue to launch attacks across the country. According to regional authorities, at least five civilians have been killed and 16 others injured over the past day.
The attacks were carried out using a range of tactics, including drones and artillery. Ukraine’s air defense systems managed to shoot down 38 drones, while another 16 disappeared from radar without causing any damage. This tactic is often used by Russia to overwhelm Ukraine’s defenses with decoy drones.
In one particularly disturbing incident, a 54-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man were killed in the village of Petropavlivka, Kharkiv Oblast. A 24-year-old man was also killed while driving on a scooter in the village of Ivashky.
The situation is equally dire in other regions. In Kherson Oblast, Russia targeted 36 settlements, including the regional center of Kherson, resulting in one person being killed and seven others injured. In Sumy Oblast, Russian forces used aerial bombs against two communities, killing one person and injuring another.
The attacks are not limited to the civilian population, with Ukrainian officials reporting that Russian forces suffered over 1,130 casualties over the past day.
**Russian Official Discusses Possibility of Reviving Plans for Trump Tower in Moscow**
In other news, Russian officials have discussed the possibility of reviving plans for a Trump Tower in Moscow. This comes as Russia looks to entice U.S. President Donald Trump to reset relations between the two countries.
Meanwhile, a Russian journalist who was arrested earlier this year for speaking out against the war in Ukraine has escaped house arrest and is now wanted by police. The Kremlin has denied any talks of U.S. President Trump visiting Moscow for Vladimir Putin’s May 9 Victory Parade.
**Ukraine Maintains Ceasefire Offer**
President Volodymyr Zelensky has maintained his offer not to strike at least at civilian infrastructure, and expects a clear answer from Moscow regarding a ceasefire. Russia and Ukraine have not held direct talks since early 2022.
**U.S. President Trump Comments on Ukraine Meetings**
U.S. President Donald Trump has commented on meetings with Ukrainian officials, saying that they had “very good meetings” on Ukraine and Russia.
The situation in Ukraine remains dire, with intense fighting continuing in Sumy Oblast near the state border. Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi wrote about the ongoing battles.
**Russian Wheat Shipment to Egypt Raises Questions**
A shipment of wheat from Russia to Egypt has raised questions regarding the origin and purpose of the cargo.
These are just some of the developments in a complex and rapidly changing situation.
