In Ukraine, 208 children already killed by Russian invaders
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Russian occupiers have left 208 Ukrainian children killed.
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21 April 2022
Russia seeks to gain ground in eastern Ukraine by May 9 - British intelligence
British intelligence believes that Russia is likely willing to make significant strides ahead of its annual May 9 Victory Day celebrations. This could affect how quickly and forcefully they will try to conduct operations in the run-up to this date.
Russia rejects UN Secretary-General's proposal for Easter humanitarian ceasefire in Ukraine
Russia has rejected a proposal by UN Secretary-General António Guterres to declare a four-day humanitarian ceasefire during the Easter holidays to take civilians out of Mariupol and deliver humanitarian aid to war-torn areas.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces repulse nine enemy attacks in Donetsk and Luhansk regions
Over the past day, April 20, the Armed Forces of Ukraine repulsed nine Russian attacks in the territory of Luhansk and Donetsk regions.
Russians fire MLRS on town, village near Kryvyi Rih
On the evening of April 20, the Russian occupiers fired MLRS on a town and a village of the Zelenodolsk territorial community of Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russia dragging teenagers from temporarily occupied territories into war
A graduate of the so-called military-patriotic club "Youth of Novorossia" of the Patriotic Association of Donbas, Andriy a.k.a. "Cerberus", was killed while performing the combat missions of the occupiers. On April 15, the boy was buried.
Danilov: Russia's major offensive in Donbas hasn’t begun yet
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksiy Danilov says that Russia's major offensive on the eastern front has not begun yet.
Zelensky discusses with South Africa’s president threat of food crisis
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed with President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa the threat of a global food crisis.
Reconnaissance unit destroys two hidden enemy observation posts in southern Ukraine
A reconnaissance unit discovered and destroyed two hidden enemy observation posts in southern Ukraine.
Arakhamia, Podoliak ready to leave for Mariupol as soon as there is confirmation from Russia
David Arakhamia, the head of the Ukrainian negotiating delegation, says he and Mykhailo Podoliak, an adviser to the head of the President's Office and a member of the delegation, are ready to leave for Mariupol for talks as soon as they receive confirmation from Russia.
Zelensky: Partners started to understand Ukraine’s needs better
Ukrainian diplomats are working around the clock to speed up the delivery of weapons to Ukraine.
Air defense forces destroy three enemy UAVs, one cruise missile on Apr 20
On April 20, Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed four air targets of Russian invaders.
Russia must be recognized as a state sponsor of terrorism – Zelensky
The Russian Federation must be recognized as a state sponsor of terrorism, and its armed forces as a terrorist organization.
Five civilians injured in Russian shelling of Donetsk region
Five civilians were injured in Russian shelling of Donetsk region on Wednesday, April 20.
Ukrainian Armed Forces liberated more than 900 settlements from invaders - Zelensky
As of Wednesday, April 20, more than 900 settlements in Ukraine were liberated from Russian invaders.
20 April 2022
Russian troops shell Zelenodolsk, leaving local residents without water and electricity
Russian troops have shelled the city of Zelenodolsk, Dnipropetrovsk Region, causing damage to the utility systems.
Azov Regiment: Mariupol defenders not to leave Azovstal without arms
Mariupol defenders consider Russia’s proposal to disarm and surrender unacceptable. Against the guarantees of the third party, they are ready to evacuate with small arms, taking the wounded and the bodies of the fallen with them.
Ukrainian military destroy enemy tank, air-defense missile system and ammunition depot in JFO area
The Ukrainian military have destroyed an enemy tank, air-defense missile system and ammunition depot within the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area over the past day.
Humanitarian corridor from Mariupol failed to work as planned – Vereshchuk
The humanitarian corridor from the besieged city of Mariupol has failed to work as planned today.
Zelensky says Ukraine ready for any swap format for the sake of its people in Mariupol
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is not sure when the besieged port city of Mariupol will be unblocked, but Ukraine is ready for any exchange format.
Sixth sanctions package will not be powerful without embargo on Russian oil - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the sixth package of EU sanctions against Russia will not be powerful if an embargo on Russian oil is not imposed.
NATO could be involved in evacuation of civilians from Mariupol - Nuland
NATO allies could be involved in the safe passage of civilians and the wounded from the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol.
About 120,000 people trapped in besieged Mariupol - Zelensky
About 120,000 people remain trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol, Donetsk region.
Enemy suffers significant losses near Izium
Near the town of Izium, Kharkiv region, the enemy is testing the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces for strength and is constantly suffering significant losses, both in manpower and equipment.
Evacuation of Mariupol fails as Russian forces open fire on Azovstal plant
Russian invaders on April 19 declared a "ceasefire regime" in Mariupol to ensure the safe evacuation of civilians from shelters at the Azovstal steel works, but they began shelling the area of the plant.
Israel to give Ukraine protective gear - embassy
Israeli Defense Minister Benjamin Gantz has announced that Ukraine will be provided with personal protective equipment for rescue and emergency services.
SBU discovers secret warehouse with ammunition worth $200M in Kharkiv region
Ukraine's SBU State Security Service has discovered a secret warehouse with ammunition and components for military equipment worth $200 million in the Kharkiv region.
It’s unfair that we still have to ask for weapons: Zelensky releases images of destroyed cities
President Volodymyr Zelensky considers it unfair that Ukraine still has to ask its partners for weapons stored in their warehouses for years, while our country needs them now to deter Russian aggression.
Putin plans to force ‘mobilized’ Ukrainians to storm positions of Ukraine’s Armed Forces – intel report
Russian president Vladimir Putin plans to carry out forced mobilization in the occupied territories of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions.
Motuzianyk: Russia taking revenge on Ukraine for destruction of Moskva cruiser
The loss of Moskva cruiser caused resentment among Russian society. Missile strikes on Ukraine are obviously an emotional decision of the Russian leadership, triggered partially by the desire for revenge.