Large-scale aerial attack on Ukraine: Air Force reports heavy bombardment in the east and north

Escalation in aerial attacks: Guided bombs on Ukrainian regions

Throughout the day, May 3, 2026, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported an intense wave of attacks that included the use of guided aerial bombs (KAB) by enemy tactical aviation. According to the reports, targets were attacked in several key regions, including Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Kharkiv.

In the Kharkiv region, the situation appears particularly complex. In addition to aerial bombardment, the Suspilne Kharkiv channel reported the movement of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the direction of Kharkiv from the north. Later in the day, the Air Force also announced the detection of a "fast target" in the skies over the region, indicating the use of diverse attack assets.

The reports incorporate official updates from Ukrainian security branches, presenting the Ukrainian side of the fighting. The channels report on enemy activity in real-time as part of the alert system for the civilian population. No details regarding casualties or damage to infrastructure have been reported so far, but the extensive aerial activity indicates the continued attempts by Russian forces to strike population centers and military concentrations in the frontline area.