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28 April 2022
US House of Representatives passes military lend-lease program for Ukraine
The US House of Representatives has supported a bill that would streamline a military lend-lease program to more quickly provide Ukraine and other Eastern European countries with American equipment to fight the Russian invasion.
Ten people injured in Russian missile attack on Kyiv – State Emergency Service
At least ten people were injured after a Russian missile strike damaged a 25-storey residential building in Kyiv late on Thursday.
Zelensky hopes US Congress will quickly support Biden's request for $33B in aid to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he hopes that US Congress will soon approve a new package of response to Russian aggression, which provides for the allocation of $33 billion in aid to Ukraine at the initiative of US President Joe Biden.
Ukraine Army destroys over 40 invaders, three tanks in eastern Ukraine
The Ukrainian military repelled two enemy attacks in the area of responsibility of the Operational and Tactical Group East on Thursday, April 28, killing 42 Russian troops and destroying three tanks, two infantry fighting vehicles and other equipment.
Bulgaria to give Ukraine humanitarian aid worth over EUR 700,000 - Shmyhal
Bulgaria will provide EUR 706,000 in humanitarian aid to Ukraine and EUR 181,000 to help Ukrainian refugees.
Three Russian missiles strike Fastiv
Explosions were heard in the Kyiv region after three hostile missiles hit the town of Fastiv.
Ukrainian air defense forces destroy three Russian missiles over Odesa region
Air defense units of the Ukrainian Air Force shot down three cruise missiles of the Russian invaders over the Odesa region late on April 28.
Ukraine ready for immediate talks to evacuate people from Azovstal plant - president
Ukraine is ready for immediate talks to evacuate people from the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Explosions heard in center of Kyiv
Two explosions were heard in the center of Kyiv on Thursday evening, April 28, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
Armed Forces of Ukraine liberate village in Kharkiv region, repulse enemy attacks in south
The Ukrainian military regained control of the settlement of Kutuzivka in Kharkiv region, as well as repelled the enemy's offensive in the Kurakhiv and Southern Buh directions. In addition, the Armed Forces repulsed enemy to previously occupied positions near Rubizhne.
At least 2,829 civilians killed in Ukraine since start of Russian invasion – UN
Since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has recorded 6,009 civilian casualties in the country: 2,829 killed and 3,180 injured.
Another 45 Ukrainians released from Russian captivity
As part of the exchange of prisoners of war with Russia, 45 Ukrainians are returning home.
Sanctions against Russia must be effective and strong – Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that sanctions against Russia must be effective and strong.
Russian forces again shell Mykolaiv using Smerch MLRS
Russian forces fired Smerch multiple rocket launchers on residential districts in Mykolaiv, damaging private houses, cars, and shops.
Russian invaders steal over 60 tonnes of wheat from Zaporizhia region
Law enforcement operatives have initiated criminal proceedings against Russian forces, who appear to have stolen 61 tonnes of wheat and other property from an agricultural firm in Zaporizhia Region.
Propaganda priests: ROC urges believers to join invaders’ ranks
Servants of the Russian Orthodox Church have been clearly instructed to campaign among parents and relatives of young Russians to encourage them to sign contracts for military service.
Law enforcers identify first 10 Russian soldiers complicit in Bucha crimes
Ukraine’s law enforcement officers have exposed the first ten servicemen with the 64th Separate Guards Motor Rifle Brigade of the Russian Ground Forces, involved in the crimes documented in Bucha, Kyiv region after the Russians were forced to withdraw from the area.
In Ukraine, over 100 cases of ecocide recorded, caused by Russian attacks
As a result of hostilities waged by the Russian invaders, more than 100 cases of ecocide have already been recorded in Ukraine.
Russians bomb operating room in field hospital at Azovstal: casualties reported
In Mariupol, Russian aggressors bombarded an operating room in a military field hospital located on the premises of the Azovstal metallurgical plant, the last stronghold of the Ukrainian defenders in the area. The Geneva Convention guarantees protection of inpatient and mobile medical institutions.
Russians launch one more strike on Kharkiv, leaving two civilians injured and one killed
The Russian military have launched one more strike on the eastern part of Kharkiv, leaving two civilians injured and one killed.
Azov Regiment: As long as we’re here and holding the defense, Mariupol is not theirs
The Ukrainian military in the besieged city of Mariupol will fight as long as they have to, although the situation is difficult.
Russian troops shell settlement near Kharkiv, civilians trapped under rubble
Russian troops have shelled the urban-type settlement of Pokotylivka, Kharkiv District. Reportedly, three civilians have been injured, and some people are remaining trapped under the rubble.
More than 5.3M refugees fled Ukraine since Russian invasion started – UN
As of April 27, 2022, a total of 5,372,854 refugees had fled Ukraine since the Russian invasion started.
Russia spends more than $1.1B to destroy Mariupol – Azov Regiment
Russia has spent more than $1 billion to launch air and artillery strikes on the city of Mariupol, while these funds could have been used to improve the lives of Russian citizens.
Ukrainian paratroopers destroy modified Russian BTR-80 and crew
A unit of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces has destroyed a modified Russian BTR-80 armored personnel carrier and its crew.
Ukrainian Air Force asks for modern air defense systems, fighter jets
The Ukrainian Air Force needs modern medium-range and long-range anti-aircraft missile systems and fighter aircraft.
About 22,800 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine – General Staff
Ukrainian defenders killed about 22,800 Russian troops between February 24 and April 28.
Russian aircraft strike Zaporizhzhia, injuring child
The enemy launched a missile strike on residential buildings in the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia this morning.
Russia cannot replace its lost cruiser Moskva in Black Sea - British intelligence
Russia cannot replace its cruiser Moskva that was destroyed in the Black Sea, because the Bosphorus remains closed to all non-Turkish warships.