Russia’s refusal to establish an Easter truce shows how they treat the Christian faith – President of Ukraine
Russia’s refusal to establish an Easter truce shows how its leadership actually treats the Christian faith.
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22 April 2022
Ukraine Army destroys up to 200 enemy troops and five tanks in eastern Ukraine
Over the past day, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed up to 200 enemy troops, five tanks, one plane and other military vehicles in eastern Ukraine.
21 April 2022
Up to 9,000 bodies of slain civilians could be buried in mass grave spotted near Mariupol
Between 3,000 and 9,000 civilians killed by Russians may be buried in a mass grave discovered in the village of Manhush just outside Mariupol.
Over 57 days of war, Ukraine’s Army liberates over thousand settlements - Zelensky
Since the launch of the full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Army has liberated more than a thousand settlements from Russian invaders, but the number of those still occupied remains greater.
Three missile strikes hit railway infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk region
The Russian invaders attacked Ukraine’s railway infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk region, launching three targeted missile strikes.
Zelensky: 1,126 Ukrainian civilians confirmed killed by Russian invaders
As of April 21, information has been confirmed on 1,126 Ukrainian civilians, including 40 children, killed by Russian forces across Kyiv region.
UN: 2,345 civilians killed in Ukraine since start of Russian invasion
From 24 February 2022 to midnight on 20 April 2022, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) recorded 5,264 civilian casualties – 2,345 killed and 2,919 injured – as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces shoot down two Russian Mi-8 helicopters
Ukrainian defenders have downed two enemy Mi-8 helicopters on Thursday.
Zelensky: More than 400 wounded Ukrainian service members blocked in Mariupol
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Ukraine considers two possible ways to unblock the city of Mariupol – military and diplomatic.
Enemy continues to bomb Azovstal plant
In Mariupol, Russian troops continue trying to eliminate the military and civilians who stay in the territory of the Azovstal plant. Shelling and bombing continue right now.
Zelensky: Situation in Mariupol remains practically unchanged
Ukrainian service members stay in the part of Mariupol under their control, the situation in the city has remained practically unchanged since yesterday.
Ukraine needs heavy weapons to save people's lives - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky calls for the need to supply Ukraine with heavy weapons, which it still lacks.
More than 7.7M Ukrainians forced to flee their homes since Russian invasion began - IOM
More than 7.7 million Ukrainians have been forced to flee their homes since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces destroy Russian Su-34 fighter jet in Kharkiv region
In Kharkiv region, the Ukrainian military destroyed a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber.
Prisoner swap with Russia: 19 Ukrainians returning home
As part of the exchange of prisoners of war with Russia, 19 people, including 10 military, are returning to Ukraine.
Parliament extends martial law in Ukraine
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has extended martial law in Ukraine until May 25, 2022.
Zelensky meets with Sanchez and Frederiksen in Kyiv
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Kyiv on Thursday.
Spain, Denmark prime ministers visit Borodianka
The Prime Ministers of Spain and Denmark, Pedro Sánchez and Mette Frederiksen, who arrived in Ukraine on Thursday, visited Borodianka.
Ukrainian defenders conduct seven strikes on Russian positions in southern Ukraine
Ukrainian defenders conducted seven strikes on Russian invaders in southern Ukraine.
Russian invaders fail to advance in Luhansk Region and towards Huliaipole – Arestovych
Russian invaders have failed to advance both in Luhansk Region and in the direction of Huliaipole over the past day.
Mariupol defenders spot V-marked tanks used by Russians when committing atrocities in Bucha
Mariupol defenders have spotted enemy V-marked tanks in the city, which are known to have been used by the Russian military who committed atrocities in Bucha, Kyiv Region.
Russian missiles hit Zaporizhzhia, no casualties reported
Two Russian missiles have hit the city of Zaporizhzhia.
Haidai refutes Russia’s fake report on seizing Rubizhne
Russia’s Defense Ministry has produced another fake report on the seizure of Rubizhne by Russian troops, while this city is remaining Ukrainian controlled.
Russian invaders throw bodies into several mass graves in Mariupol
Russian invaders have built several mass graves near a bypass road in the besieged city of Mariupol and are throwing bodies packed into plastic bags there.
CCD refutes new Russian fakes about Azovstal, Mykolaiv and sanctions
The Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) has gathered fakes, manipulations and hoaxes generated by the Russian propaganda as of Thursday, April 21, 2022.
Azov Regiment destroyed three enemy tanks, two IFVs and one APC in Mariupol over two days
Over the past two days, the Azov Regiment has destroyed three enemy tanks, two infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) and one armored personnel carrier (APC) in the besieged city of Mariupol.
Ukraine may destroy Kerch Strait bridge once opportunity arises - NSDC secretary
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Oleksiy Danilov, does not rule out a Ukrainian strike targeting the Kerch Strait bridge connecting the occupied Crimean peninsula with mainland Russia.
Only four buses able to get people out of Mariupol on Wed, evacuation to continue today
On Wednesday, April 20, four evacuation buses departed from Mariupol through the humanitarian corridor. The evacuation is expected to continue on Thursday, April 21.
Chechnya’s Kadyrov saw plan to kill Ukraine’s leaders at meeting with Putin on Feb 3
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov reportedly received a plan to assassinate Ukraine’s top leaders on February 3 during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russian military death toll up to 21,000 - Ukraine Army’s General Staff
Russia has already lost 21,000 forces since the start of a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24.