Ukrainian drone strikes hit Kherson, a key port city on the Dnieper, as Kyiv pushes for more air defenses amid ongoing Russia conflict.
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.
Russian forces are pushing toward Kostiantynivka in Ukraine's Donetsk region while Ukrainian forces defend a fortress belt around the city. Drones and artillery strikes have damaged civilian targets, including in Odesa, as both sides report ongoing combat and contested control around the outskirts.
Ukraine has intensified long-range strikes on oil infrastructure across Russia, with officials citing two tankers near Novorossiysk and the displacement of capacity from Primorsk and other ports. Russia reports drone debris and casualties at home as Ukraine continues to target key export terminals, aiming to limit Russia’s oil revenue.