Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR) carried out a strike in occupied Crimea, hitting a Be-12 “Chaika” anti-submarine amphibious aircraft. The operation also targeted three landing assault boats, a support vessel, and a storage hangar used for amphibious craft. Damage assessments are ongoing.
Footage shows an Israeli drone operator pursuing and striking Hezbollah fighters on motorcycles in Lebanon using an FPV drone. The engagement highlights the growing use of fast, maneuverable drones to target mobile units on the battlefield. The tactic mirrors approaches widely used in Ukraine, where FPV drones are employed to intercept and destroy moving targets with precision.
Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs, injuring six people, according to regional authorities.
The attack caused fires and damage across multiple civilian sites, including cars, residential buildings, a service station, a car wash, a store, and an industrial facility. The strike is another example of continued attacks on urban infrastructure and populated areas.
Ukrainian loitering FPV drones, often referred to as “wait-and-strike” systems, are being used to stop Russian assault groups before they reach the frontline. By remaining in position and striking at the right moment, these drones disrupt advances and reduce enemy pressure on defensive lines.
FPV drones targeted a column of seven Russian assault ATVs attempting an attack toward the village of Riasne in the Sumy region on the morning of May 3. The strike disrupted the advance and hit multiple vehicles during the movement.
This footage shows a HIMARS strike destroying the crew of a Russian ZALA reconnaissance drone in the Donetsk region.
The video was released by Ukraine’s Black Forest Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade, a unit known for detecting and striking enemy targets deep in the rear.
A Russian Ural truck loaded with ammunition was destroyed while in motion. The strike triggered a powerful explosion, resulting in the loss of the vehicle and its driver.
A Ukrainian soldier eliminated a Russian assault trooper who attempted to take cover in a trench in the Huliaipole direction of the Zaporizhzhia region. The engagement occurred at close range during active combat operations.
Kostiantynivka remains under round-the-clock Russian fire as the city continues to be systematically destroyed. Drone operators of the Phoenix border guard unit documented another attack, capturing evidence of Russian forces dropping heavy aerial bombs on the city during the night.
According to the footage, residential neighborhoods were among the targets once again. The strike adds to the growing record of attacks on civilian areas in one of the most heavily battered cities in the Donetsk region.
The video shows training flights of the Swedish JAS 39 Gripen multirole fighter, developed by Saab.
The Gripen is a fourth-generation combat aircraft designed for air defense, ground attack, and reconnaissance missions. It is known for its high maneuverability, rapid deployment capability, and ability to operate in a wide range of conditions.
