 Russia is preparing a provocation against Ukraine in Africa, Russia is preparing a provocation against Ukraine allegedly related to the illegal trafficking of Western weapons in Africa. The main intelligence directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported this on its Telegram channel. It is noted that against the backdrop of the weakening positions of Russia and its proxy forces on the African continent, enemy intelligence services are preparing another information special operation directed against Ukraine. In particular, the Kremlin will try to accuse Ukrainian special forces of allegedly using weapons of foreign origin during hostilities in the Republic of Sudan. To do this, Russian propagandists planned to publish in the media, in particular in Libya, ordered publications and fabricated photographs of captured weapons of American origin previously captured by mercenaries of the so-called Wagner Group during the war in Ukraine, the statement says. It is noted that the purpose of such publications is to discredit Ukraine and its partner as well as to accuse Western allies of uncontrolled arms trafficking with the participation of Ukraine. The Kremlin will also try to emphasize that elite Ukrainian special forces are participating in combat operations in Africa at a time when Russia is waging a genocidal war in Ukraine itself. The main intelligence directorate of the Ministry of Defense noted, at the same time it is added that in connection with religious holidays that continue in the Muslim world, including some African countries, Russian intelligence services were forced to fabricate the necessary photographic materials on the territory of Belarus. We emphasize that Ukraine and its defense forces continue to act exclusively within the framework of international law and the UN Charter with respect for the sovereignty of all countries and have nothing to do with any illegal actions related to illicit arms trafficking, the statement said. Russians got order to capture Chassiv Yar by May 9th, Ukrainian forces fortified defense. Russian troops have been ordered to capture the town of Chassiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast by May 9th. Ukrainian armed forces are strengthening defense in this direction to contain the enemy's advance, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook. Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Sirsky, noted that the enemy is attempting to breach the defense west of Bakhmut to reach the Siversky-Denets-Donbas Channel. Capturing Chassiv Yar will create conditions for further enemy advancement towards the Kramatorsk agglomeration. He emphasized that Ukrainian brigades have dug in effectively. Indeed, the armed forces managed to destroy infantry groups that advanced into the Novy micro-district. Occupiers were eliminated by FPV Kamikaze strikes and artillery fire. However, the threat remains relevant, considering that the Russian military command has tasked its troops with capturing Chassiv Yar by May 9th, Sirsky noted. According to him, measures have been taken to significantly reinforce brigades with ammunition, drones, and electronic warfare assets to strengthen our troops' defense in this direction. The main conclusion from the two-day work on the front line is the necessity to enhance the quality of training, including the morale psychological component, increase the number of high-tech unmanned systems of various purposes with trained operators, and improve the quality of conducting asymmetric actions to reduce the enemy's combat potential, added the Chief. Overall, following the capture of Abdiivka, Russian forces continue to push further eastward in an attempt to break through the defense. One of the enemy's priorities is Chassiv Yar. The Ministry of Defense emphasized that the village of Boyd-Anivka in the Bakhmut district remains under the control of the Ukrainian armed forces, where heavy fighting is ongoing.