News from Kyiv
Russia launched ballistic missiles at the city of Odesa on the evening of May 1, reportedly striking a postal depot of postal service Nova Poshta. (Odesa regional Governor Oleh Kiper/Telegram)
Zelensky dismisses SBU cybersecurity chief following media investigation. Illia Vitiuk — the former cybersecurity chief of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) who was suspended from his post following an investigation into his personal finances — was formally dismissed by a presidential decree issued on May 1.
Economy minister: Ukraine reaches pre-war level of exports in April. Ukraine exported more than 13 million tons of products totaling $3.3 billion in April, which is higher than volumes for February 2022 before the start of the full-scale invasion, Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said on May 1.
Governor: 3 children brought back from Russian-occupied territories. At least 19,500 children have been confirmed as abducted by Russia since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russian media: Russian official in Urals region arrested on suspicion of bribery. TASS and other media outlets that reported on Andrey Kislitsyn's arrest did not provide any other details on the charges, but mentioned that he was sentenced to at least two months of pre-trial detention.
Governor: First 5 underground schools to be built in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Three schools will be built in the regional center of Zaporizhzhia, and the other two elsewhere in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Russia to increase arms production, speed up weapons deliveries, Shoigu says. Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has ordered for an increase in weapons production, with the goal of delivering weaponry to the front quicker, Russia's Defense Ministry shared on May 1.
Parliament to restore limited access for journalists to plenary sessions. Journalists have been banned from attending plenary sessions due to safety measures since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.
UPDATED: Ukrainian drones attack oil refineries in Russia's Ryazan, Voronezh oblasts. Drones operated by Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) attacked the Ryazan oil refinery overnight on May 1, Suspilne and Ukrainska Pravda reported, citing their military intelligence sources.
SBU conducts planned counter-intelligence drills in Kyiv. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is carrying out planned counter-intelligence exercises in Kyiv on May 1 to inspect protection against sabotage activities, the SBU press service reported.
Politico: Russia low on fuel after Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries. The cost of diesel went up almost 10% in the past week, while gasoline's prices hit a six-month high, going up more than 20% when compared to the start of the last year, Politico wrote, citing government data.
Media: Russia sets up display of captured Western military hardware in Moscow. According to BBC, more than 30 Western-made armored vehicles were on display, including a U.S. Abrams tank.
