Ukraine war map today, as of May. 5

Russian forces have continued their gradual advance west in the Bakhmut and have also advanced closer to the Khromove road.

In other sectors after an unconfirmed counter attacks by Ukrainian troops, Wagner PMC’s advance seems to be stalling indeed. Maybe an attempt for Ukrainian troops to hold out until the offensive that is about to begin.

General Updates:

In Kyiv, an early air defense warning system which was handed over by Israel, became operational, the Israeli ambassador to Ukraine said.

In the Netherlands, President Zelenskyi was shown the Patriot launcher and other equipment that will be delivered to Ukraine.

We will supply weapons to Ukraine until it reaches the 1991 borders, said Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský in an interview with VOA news.