Ukrainian air defense forces destroy seven air targets in past day
The air defense units of the Ukrainian Air Force and the Ukrainian Ground Forces destroyed seven air targets of the Russian army on April 18.
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19 April 2022
US may designate Russia as state sponsor of terrorism - State Department
The US Department of State does not rule out the possibility of labeling Russia a state sponsor of terrorism, which provides for the imposition of additional sanctions and restrictions.
Zelensky: Liberation of all of Ukraine is only a matter of time
It is only a matter of time when the entire territory of the Ukrainian state will be liberated.
Several explosions heard in Mykolaiv - mayor
Several explosions were heard in Mykolaiv tonight.
Commander of Azov Regiment urges world leaders to organize humanitarian corridor from Azovstal
The commander of the Azov Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Denys Prokopenko, has called on world leaders to organize a humanitarian corridor in order to evacuate civilians and the wounded who stay at the Azovstal plant in Mariupol.
Ukrainian president, Croatian PM discuss importance of increasing sanctions pressure on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic the importance of ratcheting up sanctions pressure on Russia.
18 April 2022
Russian invaders begin battle for Donbas they have long been preparing for – President Zelensky
Russian invaders have started the battle for Donbas they have long been preparing for, but Ukraine will be defending itself.
Escalation of hostilities in eastern Ukraine to affect talks with Russia – Podoliak
The escalation of hostilities in eastern Ukraine may affect the negotiation process between Ukraine and the Russian Federation.
Ukrainian defenders repulse seven enemy attacks, destroy 36 vehicles and Su-30 in JFO area
Ukrainian defenders have repulsed seven enemy attacks within the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area, destroying 36 Russian military vehicles, one artillery system, one Su-30 fighter and four Orlan-10 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Ukraine Army downs enemy plane near Balakliia
One more enemy aircraft has been shot down by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kharkiv Region.
Putin honors 64th Brigade accused of Bucha massacre
Russian President Vladimir Putin has awarded a honorary title of ‘Guards’ to the 64th Separate Motor Rifle Brigade, which committed the mass killings of civilians in Bucha, Kyiv Region.
UN records 2,072 civilians killed in Ukraine since Russian invasion started
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has recorded 4,890 civilian casualties in Ukraine since the Russian invasion started, including 2,072 killed and 2,818 injured.
Russia’s total number of BTGs in eastern and southern Ukraine rises to 76 – Pentagon
The Pentagon has confirmed that Russia’s forces in eastern and southern Ukraine have increased to 76 battalion tactical groups (BTGs) over the past several days.
Three civilians killed in Russia’s shelling of one more district in Kharkiv
Russian invaders have shelled Kharkiv’s Nemyshlianskyi District, killing three civilians.
Russian troops begin offensive operations in eastern Ukraine
In Russia’s Rostov region, the invaders continue to form additional units and plan to complete them by April 24. Meanwhile, helipads are rolled out in Belgorod region.
Ukrinform to hold briefing on results of service and combat missions of Ukraine’s Interior Ministry
On April 21 at 12:00 a briefing will be held on the topic: "Results of service and combat missions of the services of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine for the current week: statistics and effectiveness." (Hall 2, Zoom)
Three-year-old boy, evacuated from Kharkiv with his mother, injured in missile strike on Lviv
A three-year-old boy, who earlier had evacuated with his mother from Kharkiv, was injured in a missile strike on Lviv on Monday.
Evacuation amid shelling: Russian forces open fire on Kreminna residents, killing four
In Luhansk region, as residents tried to leave Kreminna settlement, Russian forces opened fire on cars carrying civilians, killing four.
Air defense forces destroy enemy UAV in Odesa region
On April 18, the Air Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down an enemy drone in Odesa region.
People have the right to just live: Zelensky shares photos of Ukrainian resistance
Ukraine is fighting for people can simply live and not be instruments of some regimes and dictators, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said in a Telegram post.
Ukrainian Armed Forces liberated several settlements around Izium
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have liberated a number of settlements around the town of Izium in Kharkiv region.
Death toll from Russian missile strikes on Lviv grows to seven
Seven people were killed and 11 injured after Russia launched at least four missile strikes on Lviv.
Invaders focusing assault on Rubizhne and Popasna in Luhansk region – governor
The focus of a new offensive by Russian forces will be Rubizhne and Popasna in Luhansk region.
Enemy rocket fragment hit territory of orphanage in Lviv
During enemy rocket attacks in Lviv, a fragment has hit the territory of an orphanage, where orphans evacuated from different regions are staying.
Briefing on organization of rescue measures to assist population in eliminating consequences of war
On April 19, at 12:00, a briefing will be held on the topic: "Organization of rescue measures to assist the population in eliminating the consequences of the war." (Hall 2, Zoom)
Culture Ministry: 200 cultural heritage sites destroyed by Russian invaders
As many as 200 cultural heritage sites in Ukraine have been destroyed by Russian aggressors, according to Minister of Culture and Information Policy Oleksandr Tkachenko.
Presentation of English-language video address of youth of Ukraine
On April 19 at 10:30 a presentation of the English-language video address of the youth of Ukraine "Ukraine 2022 through the eyes of Ukrainian youth" to the youth of the world will take place. (Hall 2, Zoom).
Ukraine’s top military spy comments on tactical mistakes of "world’s second-strongest army”
Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate, believes that Russia's offensive on Kyiv failed due to the incompetent approach of the Russian command to conducting such a large-scale operation.
Military intel chief believes Russia not to achieve any wins in Ukraine by Easter as Kremlin wishes
The Russians are intensively preparing for a decisive battle that will unfold in the east of Ukraine, expecting to gain ground by Easter. However, the occupiers won’t succeed, says Ukrainian military intelligence chief, Major General Kyrylo Budanov.
Russian invaders dream of getting wounded, going home, and getting paid (intercept)
While Putin has been dreaming for the past 54 days of capturing Ukraine “in three days,” his soldiers' wishes are more mundane: to get wounded and receive compensation upon returning home.