From: Transform Ukraine By Douglas Landro / May 2, 2025
Russian Strikes Hit Cities as Ukraine Reports Military Gains, Top US Security Official Departs
Summary of the Day – May 1, 2025
Russian drones struck Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv on May 1, killing one person and injuring 29 in separate attacks, while Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi reported significant military advances. On the diplomatic front, Trump removed National Security Adviser Waltz while European leaders successfully pressured him to toughen his stance on Putin. Ukraine’s Supreme Court ruled that citizens cannot refuse military service on religious grounds, and President Zelensky imposed new sanctions against former adviser Arestovych and Russian entities. Ukrainian activist Sternenko narrowly survived a Russian-linked assassination attempt, Senator Graham announced 72 senators support “bone-crushing” sanctions against Russia, and Chief Rabbi Azman released a music video appeal to Trump.
Urban Warfare: Russian Drones Target Zaporizhzhia Civilians
Russian forces launched drone attacks on Zaporizhzhia late on May 1, killing one person and injuring 28 others. Russian attack drones struck targets at least 10 times, causing multiple fires. Zaporizhzhia Oblast Governor Ivan Fedorov confirmed that a 61-year-old man was killed in the assault.
The strikes damaged multiple homes, a residential building, a local university, and an infrastructure facility. Ukraine’s State Emergency Service confirmed that apartment buildings, an educational institution, and infrastructure were hit in the attack.
Voice of Ukraine 