→ Updates from the first week of the new Kharkiv offensive ∞

Nice rundown here about the week and its progress.

The Kharkiv offensive has been ongoing for a week. Russia had some initial success, but Ukraine has been able to restrain Russian forces from advancing deeper.

There are many narratives and claims surrounding the situation. First, why was Russia able to advance so quickly? 1/ pic.twitter.com/Z3ERKP9V93

— Emil Kastehelmi (@emilkastehelmi) May 17, 2024

However, President Zelensky warns that this may only be the ‘first wave’.

→ And so it begins: Russia attempts to invade via Kharkiv and Sumy regions ∞

We will update this site as we know more information, but it looks like attempts are being made to enter Ukraine through Kharkiv and Sumy regions.

#BREAKING: Russia attempts to invade Ukraine's territory in the Kharkiv and Sumy regions, heavy artillery barrages and air raids reported. Ukraine has successfully destroyed several Russian infiltration groups at Vovchansk, but this can be combat reconnaissance. Up to 40,000…

— Sergej Sumlenny, LL.M (@sumlenny) May 10, 2024

→ Charity Tweets of the Week: Monobank Jar Edition ∞

The aid is on the way from the USA, but Ukrainians still need help in almost every way imaginable. Please find several opportunities to give below, each with a link to Monobank so that you can pay with Apple Pay.

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Installation of light in a hospital on wheels and special fasteners for further installation of medical equipment.🐶🚑

🎯: 38 220.00 ₴

🔗link https://t.co/BTXo0S61eN

💳number card
5375 4112 1308 0620

🅿️АI🅿️AL valeriagolovanova93@gmail.com pic.twitter.com/V9wHAU4LCu

— Valeria_SvoRa (@SvoRa199) May 3, 2024

The following is for blood transfusions:

любі друзі, дорога родино, до закриття збору залишилось всього 29к гривень ❤️‍🩹
ДАЙТЕ ГРОШЕЙ НА КРОВ🩸

моно: https://t.co/pGOHpt6xq1
paypal: admiralannet@gmail.com pic.twitter.com/s93UjJnuZ7

— адмірал Няв (@yaadmiralmeow) May 6, 2024

And of course an additional like to One Team One Fight:

May I respectfully, ask for 2 minutes of your time?

Honestly, we are running out of time to raise the resources we need to protect the defenders we are helping‼️
➡️ https://t.co/Wt6zfNd676
➡️ https://t.co/YC2Tdy9v5b

2 minutes! You can make a contribution to Ukraine in less than… pic.twitter.com/XyVKjlsPqM

— Harri_EST🇪🇪🇺🇦 (@Harri_Est) May 6, 2024