71 days of fighting: the main thing

Reuters published an investigation into the atrocities of Russian troops in Bucha, the EU warns of the threat of strikes on passenger aircraft, fierce fighting in Mariupol, against which a Russian official unveiled a monument

• Reuters published an investigation into which units were involved in the capture of Bucha in the Kiev region. According to the publication, the Vityaz unit of the National Guard, the 76th Airborne Assault Division from Pskov and at least three units from Chechnya may be involved in war crimes. The participation of the National Guard became known for the first time. The journalists were able to find the identity card of Corporal Konstantin Korshunov. Paratrooper Alexander Logvinenko was identified from Pskov.

In one of the abandoned mortar boxes, they found indications that the guns were checked by officers from unit 74268. It is based in Pskov

Journalists interviewed more than 90 residents of Bucha, which made it possible to identify some of the military. People also spoke about the torture used by the Russian military.

The Ukrainian side has recently published about the identification of several servicemen who served in the 64th separate motorized rifle brigade of the Russian Ground Forces. Several of them told the media that they were no longer serving in the army.

The Russian Defense Ministry denies the involvement of Russian troops in possible war crimes.

• Reuters also writes that the European Union's aviation safety regulator (EASA) is warning of heightened risks for airlines. Due to the fighting, attacks on civilian aircraft are possible, and the risk of cyber attacks is also increased. Due to the possibility of jamming electronic means, there may also be problems with navigation. Aircraft may be subject to missile or radar guidance.
• CNN reports that heavy fighting is taking place in Mariupol. The Russian military broke into the territory of the Azovstal plant. The Russian Defense Ministry announced the opening of humanitarian corridors on May 5, 6 and 7. The Ukrainian side reported that Russian troops were preventing the evacuation of the civilian population.

At the same time, in Mariupol, Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of Russia Sergey Kiriyenko, together with Senator Andrey Turchak and head of the DPR Denis Pushilin, opened a monument to a Ukrainian grandmother who came out to Ukrainian soldiers with the Banner of Victory, Izvestia . writes The grandmother with the flag began to be used as a symbol of support for the “special operation” in Ukraine.

• Western experts believe that there remains the risk of Russia using chemical weapons in Ukraine. Now the allies are preparing to supply Ukraine with the appropriate equipment and plan to train the Ukrainian military.
• President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko gave an interview to Associated Press. He said that “it is unacceptable to use nuclear weapons”, Belarus wants peace, and “the special operation in Ukraine has dragged on”.
• US intelligence helped the Ukrainian military in the elimination of Russian generals. A total of 12 people were killed.