May 4, 2025 marks the 1166th day of the full-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. Over 250 combat clashes were recorded in the past 24 hours, with intensified Russian attacks on the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Kursk fronts. Ukraine’s Defense Forces inflicted significant losses on enemy personnel and equipment, downed two aircraft, and struck a Russian command post near Bakhmut.
On the diplomatic front, discussions on sanctions and postwar reconstruction continued. Ukraine’s international partners confirmed new military and financial aid packages. Domestically, the government advanced programs for IDPs and reinforced economic resilience.
Frontline Military Situation
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 253 combat clashes occurred over the past day. The enemy launched over 2,700 kamikaze drones, dropped 158 guided aerial bombs, and carried out 6,384 shelling attacks, including 113 with multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS). The hottest zones of fighting were on the Pokrovsk, Novopavlivka, and Kursk axes.
- On the Kharkiv front, 5 clashes occurred near Vovchansk.
- On the Kupiansk front, 6 assaults were recorded in the areas of Zahryzove, Novosynove, and Hlushkivka.
- On the Lyman axis, 16 attacks took place near Ridkodub, Lypove, Yampilivka, Kolodiazi, Torske, and towards Hryhorivka.
- On the Siversk front, 3 clashes occurred near Ivano-Darivka and Hryhorivka.
- On the Kramatorsk axis, 6 assaults took place near Chasiv Yar, Maivske, Predtechyne, and Bila Hora.
- On the Toretsk axis, 7 attacks were recorded near Toretsk, Krymske, and Dyliivka.
- On the Pokrovsk front, Ukrainian defenders repelled 113 attacks near over 20 settlements, including Stara Mykolaivka, Zelene Pole, Myroliubivka, Troitske, and Romanivka.
- On the Novopavlivka front, 66 Russian assaults occurred near Kostyantynopil, Burlatske, Novosilka, Rivnopil, and towards Zelenyi Hai, Novopil, and Shevchenko.
- No clashes were reported on the Huliaipole axis.
- On the Orikhiv front, Russian forces launched 3 attacks near Novodanylivka, Novopokrovka, and Kamianske.
- On the Prydniprovske front, one failed Russian assault was recorded.
- On the Kursk axis, 23 combat clashes occurred, with 256 artillery strikes (10 by MLRS), 7 airstrikes, and 15 guided bombs used.
Ukrainian forces continue to hold the defensive line across all directions, inflicting heavy losses on the invaders and halting enemy advances in key areas.
Russian Losses
According to the Ukrainian General Staff (as of the morning of May 4, 2025), Russian losses amount to:
- Personnel: approx. 956,810 (+1,340 in the last 24 hours)
- Tanks: 10,758 (+11)
- Armored fighting vehicles: 22,403 (+24)
- Artillery systems: 27,327 (+52)
- MLRS: 1,376 (+1)
- Air defense systems: 1,155 (+1)
- Aircraft: 372 (+2)
- Helicopters: 335 (unchanged)
- Tactical UAVs: 34,860 (+163)
- Cruise missiles: 3,196 (unchanged)
- Vehicles and tankers: 47,141 (+129)
- Naval vessels: 28 (unchanged)
- Submarines: 1 (unchanged)
- Specialized equipment: 3,870 (unchanged)
The steady rate of daily Russian losses reflects their ongoing offensive operations and Ukraine’s effective defensive response.
Ukrainian Strikes and Confirmed Damage to Enemy Assets
During the past 24 hours, Ukraine’s Defense Forces targeted key Russian assets across the front lines:
- Two Russian aircraft were destroyed.
- Ukrainian forces neutralized 11 tanks, 24 armored vehicles, 52 artillery systems, 1 MLRS, and 1 air defense unit.
- 163 tactical-level drones and 129 vehicles were also eliminated.
- Missile forces and artillery struck:
- 2 command posts
- 5 artillery positions
- 1 electronic warfare station
- 7 concentrations of personnel and military equipment
- 2 UAV command centers
- 1 air defense unit
- A confirmed strike hit the command post of Russia’s 6th Motorized Rifle Division near occupied Bakhmut.
These strikes severely disrupted Russian operational control, particularly on the Pokrovsk axis.
Diplomatic Initiatives and Negotiations
Ukraine intensified international diplomatic engagement. Key themes included military assistance, sanctions enforcement, and the peace formula. Kyiv also rejected a Russian proposal for a May 9 ceasefire.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected Russia’s proposal for a May 9 ceasefire, calling it a cynical ploy. He reiterated that a ceasefire is only possible following the complete withdrawal of Russian troops.
- Zelenskyy’s official visit to Prague resulted in new agreements, including artillery supplies, pilot training, and expanded Czech ammunition initiatives.
- Ukrainian troops were invited to the May 6 Victory Parade in London, signaling strong UK solidarity.
- Russia threatened retaliation on May 9, with Dmitry Medvedev vowing to target Ukraine’s leadership in response to any strikes. Ukrainian officials stated that war doesn’t pause for symbolic holidays.
- Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese reaffirmed support for Ukraine, pledging continued military aid and sanctions.
Ukraine continues to reinforce its global alliances and diplomatic standing while rejecting any “symbolic” concessions.
International Support for Ukraine
Ukraine received robust international backing with fresh aid commitments aimed at both defense and economic resilience:
- U.S. approved $310M in F-16 logistics support, including maintenance systems, spare parts, and communications gear.
- A new U.S.-Ukraine critical minerals fund was launched, aiming to reinvest profits into infrastructure and defense.
- EU disbursed €1B in macro-financial aid, earmarked for social payments and energy sector recovery.
- “ReArm Europe” initiative launched by the EU, allocating €800B for defense industrial expansion, with Ukraine as a priority beneficiary.
- Czechia confirmed delivery of 1.8M artillery shells following Zelenskyy’s visit to Prague.
- UK pledged £1.6B for air defense, including 5,000 missiles slated for June delivery.
- Norway expanded aid to $7.8B, focusing on air defense, anti-drone systems, and medical evacuation.
This wide-ranging support ensures Ukraine can resist Russia’s offensives and rebuild critical infrastructure.
Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine
Conditions remain difficult for civilians, but humanitarian aid continues:
- The UN’s World Food Programme extended cash payments through May 2025 for pensioners, people with disabilities, and non-pensionable citizens.
- IDP assistance payments (₴2,000–3,000) were automatically renewed for eligible recipients as of May 1.
- 250+ civilians were evacuated from flooded areas in Kherson following Russian sabotage of a local dam.
- Doctors Without Borders launched a mobile psychosocial support center for IDPs in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
Both international and domestic humanitarian efforts provide vital aid to vulnerable groups.
Domestic Situation in Ukraine
Ukraine continued internal reforms, social programs, and mobilization efforts as of May 4:
- Parliament passed amendments to the War Veterans Act, streamlining financial assistance for families of fallen soldiers. The law took effect on May 2.
- Government increased support for small businesses in frontline regions, raising maximum grants to ₴500,000.
- Kyiv to open a new rehabilitation center at Regional Hospital No. 2 for wounded soldiers and civilians.
- Zelenskyy signed a decree extending general mobilization by 90 days, effective May 9.
- Ministry for Regional Development approved 2025 infrastructure recovery plans, prioritizing utilities and strategic assets.
The government continues to ensure security, resilience, and adaptive governance amid ongoing war.
Conclusion
Day 1166 underscores Ukraine’s defensive endurance and Russia’s attritional stagnation. Despite 250+ attacks, frontline positions held. Ukrainian strikes degraded Russian command capacity, especially near Bakhmut and Pokrovsk.
On the global stage, Kyiv fortified military alliances with the U.S., UK, Czechia, Norway, and the EU. Diplomatically, it thwarted Russia’s symbolic ceasefire narrative and strengthened its peace formula campaign.
Domestically, reforms, veteran support, economic aid, and mobilization proceeded steadily. Civilian protection and aid distribution remain government priorities.
Ukraine remains resilient — militarily, diplomatically, and socially — amid a grinding but determined fight for sovereignty.
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