Ukraine Unfiltered

80 Attacks on Pokrovsk, Zelenskyy Extends Martial Law, Sea Drone vs. Fighter Jet: Ukraine’s morning news, May 8

Episode Summary

On May 7, Ukraine faced nearly 80 attacks near Pokrovsk and another wave of Russian drones in Kharkiv. Meanwhile, the UK estimates Russia’s 2025 losses have hit 160,000. We also cover Zelenskyy's martial law extension, European debates on peace and child deportations, and a dramatic victory at sea — a Ukrainian drone downs a Russian fighter jet. Plus: Ukraine’s tech hopes, fewer university students, and a culture festival in Kyiv.

Episode Notes

On May 7, Ukraine faced nearly 80 attacks near Pokrovsk and another wave of Russian drones in Kharkiv. Meanwhile, the UK estimates Russia’s 2025 losses have hit 160,000. We also cover Zelenskyy's martial law extension, European debates on peace and child deportations, and a dramatic victory at sea — a Ukrainian drone downs a Russian fighter jet. Plus: Ukraine’s tech hopes, fewer university students, and a culture festival in Kyiv.