Industrial city in eastern Ukraine with a long, contested history
Since late April 2026, Russia and Ukraine have been exchanging sustained drone and missile attacks that have killed civilians, damaged ports, hospitals and housing, and struck energy infrastructure on both sides. Overnight into 5 May, strikes have hit Ukrainian energy facilities and cities and Ukrainian forces have struck major Russian oil and industrial sites.
A spate of drone strikes and attacks have hit targets across Russia and Ukrainian-held territory. A bus in Donetsk has been hit, killing seven, while drone activity continues to target infrastructure from St. Petersburg to Crimea, escalating regional tensions as Moscow hosts a major economic forum.
The war in Ukraine is shifting. Ukrainian forces have tightened pressure on Russian positions in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia, while Russia faces logistical strains and stalling advances. Kyiv is expanding long-range strikes, stressing Russian rear-area capabilities as Moscow maintains a systematic aerial campaign. Analysts warn that momentum is fragile and the next months will test both sides.