Escalation of Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Chronology of Significant Incidents, Day 1,163

Friday, May 2 Update

Clashes and casualties

Accusations fly as Russia alleges Ukraine intentionally targeted civilians during a drone attack on the town of Oleshky, resulting in at least seven fatalities and over 20 injuries.
The market strike, which occurred around 9:30 a.m., happened during the May 1 public holiday, attracting many outdoor shoppers due to the nice weather.
Claims on casualties vary, with Ukraine's military stating only military personnel were killed, while Russia alleges civilians were among the victims. Independently verified information on the incident has yet to emerge.
Strikes in Odesa and Zaporizhzhia, a Russian drone attack, inflicted two fatalities and injured 14. Although no deaths occurred in the latter, the incident sparked fires.
The Ukrainian SBU Security Service detained a suspect and thwarted an assassination attempt against prominent activist Sergiy Sternenko. Active in anti-Russian activism since 2014, Sternenko has been a target for Moscow.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praises the mineral deal with the U.S. as a fair agreement that opens doors for substantial investment in Ukraine.
The European Union is preparing the 17th round of sanctions against Russia in response to their actions.
Senator Lindsey Graham, a Trump ally, champions the cause for Ukraine, urging new sanctions and tariffs for countries partnering with Russian energy suppliers.
VP JD Vance predicts that the Ukraine conflict won't end soon, saying it's dependent on both sides understanding each other's terms for peace.
With Russophone background and diplomatic expertise in the former Soviet Union, Julie Davis is nominated for the position of U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, pending Senate approval.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic affirms he'll visit Russian President Vladimir Putin, despite EU criticism, following through on his pledge.
Russia celebrates the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has praised a mineral deal with the U.S., viewing it as a fair agreement that promises significant investment in Ukraine, within the broader context of war-and-conflicts and politics.
Accusations regarding a drone attack on the town of Oleshky, resulting in at least seven fatalities and over 20 injuries, have been exchanged between Russia and Ukraine, adding to the tally of casualties in their ongoing war and highlighting the need for diplomacy.
The European Union is readying the 17th round of sanctions against Russia, a move prompted by Russia's actions, as part of general news and crime-and-justice discussions.
Senator Lindsey Graham, an ally of former President Trump, is advocating for increased sanctions and tariffs against countries collaborating with Russian energy suppliers, a stance informed by the ongoing war and conflicts.
In the midst of political negotiations and diplomatic maneuvers, Julie Davis, with a Russophone background and diplomatic expertise in the former Soviet Union, has been nominated as the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, a role requiring competence in handling crime-and-justice, war-and-conflicts, and politics.