Zelensky Launches Crowdfunding Platform to Fund Ukraine's Defense

Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky today launched a crowdfunding platform seeking funds from all over the world to pay for his country's defense and infrastructure rebuilding.
“In one click, you can donate funds to protect our defenders, to save our civilians, and to rebuild Ukraine,” Zelensky said in English in a video on his Twitter page, launching the United24 platform, which can be found here: u24.gov.ua
“All funds will be transferred to the national bank of Ukraine and allocated to the relevant ministries,” Zelensky said, indicating that his government would give an update “every 24 hours” about how the money was being used.

Ukraine's Military commander seeks M142 HIMARS and M270 MLRS arillery rockets

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhny has pointed out Ukraine’s need for M142 HIMARS and M270 MLRS artillery rocket systems.

“Traditionally I have briefed my American counterpart on the operational situation. In particular, about enemy's main effort shifts towards Luhansk direction, were in the vicinities of Popasna, Kreminna, Torske the heavy fighting is going on as well as about the shift to conterattacks on Kharkiv and Izium directions. Emphasized the resumption of the cruise missiles use by the Russian aggressor,” Zaluzhny posted on Telegram.

According to the Commander-in-Chief, the main elements of these actions are the destruction of logistical routes to provide military and technical assistance to Ukraine. On May 3, 14 cruise missiles were used, which were fired from TU-160 strategic bombers from the Caspian Sea. As of last night, 8 cruise missile launches on Ukraine’s territory were recorded. Therefore, the provision of multiple launch missile systems, such as M142 HIMARS and M270 MLRS, to Ukraine is crucial.