Russia continues to move its army units to Ukraine - General Staff
Russia continues to move its army units to the territory of Ukraine from Kursk, Bryansk and Voronezh regions, according to the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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17 April 2022
Almost 1,900 facilities damaged in Kyiv region since start of Russian aggression
In Kyiv region, enemy shelling severely damaged 1,875 objects, of which 546 were completely destroyed.
Ukrainian army destroys 36 invaders, 13 units of military equipment in southern Ukraine on Apr 16
The Ukrainian military destroyed 36 Russian aggressors and 13 units of military equipment in the southern direction on April 16.
Authorities don’t forget about occupied settlements - President’s Office
Ukrainian authorities do not forget about the towns and villages, temporarily occupied by Russian invaders.
Ukraine downs 13 enemy air targets on Apr 16
Ukraine’s Armed Forces have destroyed 13 Russian air targets over the past day.
Gravest situation in Mariupol due to Russia’s deliberate actions - Zelensky
Due to the deliberate actions of the Russian military, the situation in Mariupol remains as dire as possible.
NSDC: Russia’s claim of "purging” Mariupol of Azov Regiment forces fake
Russia's Defense Ministry is circulating a fake report, claiming their army has cleansed Mariupol of Azov Regiment fighters.
16 April 2022
Ukrainian military repulse 10 enemy attacks in JFO area, destroy 15 tanks
Ukrainian defenders have repulsed 10 attacks and destroyed a large number of enemy vehicles within the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donetsk Region and Luhansk Region.
Russian invaders again shell Kharkiv, leaving one person killed and two injured
In the evening of April 16, 2022, Russian troops again shelled the city of Kharkiv, leaving one person killed and two injured.
Ruins and bodies on streets: Reuters shows footage from besieged Mariupol
Reuters journalists have visited the besieged city of Mariupol, namely the area of Illich Steel and Iron Works, one of two metals plants, where Ukrainian defenders were holding out in underground tunnels and bunkers.
Ukraine Army destroys four enemy artillery systems and three UAVs in eastern Ukraine
On April 16, 2022, the Ukrainian military repelled an enemy attack in eastern Ukraine, having destroyed four artillery systems and three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
General Staff on situation across all directions: Active hostilities, Russians regroup and suffer losses
Military commissariats of the Central Military District of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are encouraging conscripts, who are in reserve, to sign short-term contracts for a period of three months to one year.
Russians preparing to hold ‘referendum’ in Kherson Region on May 1-10
Russian invaders are planning to hold the so-called ‘referendum’ in Kherson Region between May 1, 2022 and May 10, 2022.
UNHCR to expand support programs for displaced persons in Ukraine
On April 15, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for the Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories Iryna Vereshchuk and Representative of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Ukraine Karolina Lindholm Billing signed a UN Memorandum of Understanding.
Sarin found in village of Sumy region earlier occupied by Russian forces – Trostianets mayor
The remains of chemical weapons -- sarin and other substances -- were found in the village of Bilka in the Sumy region after the Russian military left the settlement.
Zelensky, Johnson discuss agreements reached during his visit to Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed agreements reached with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, primarily on defense and macro-financial support.
Italy, Romania closing ports to Russian ships
Italy is closing its ports to Russian ships from April 17 as part of expanded EU sanctions against Russia.
Peace document may consist of two separate treaties - Zelensky
The final document on ending Russia's war against Ukraine may consist of two parts – a treaty on security guarantees for Ukraine and a separate bilateral treaty between Ukraine and Russia.
Zelensky says authorities in contact with defenders of Mariupol
The Ukrainian authorities at various levels are in contact with servicemen who remain blocked in Mariupol. Defenders of the city are fighting the enemy that outnumbers Ukrainian troops six to one.
Akhmetov vows to help rebuild Mariupol after victory
Ukrainian businessman Rinat Akhmetov has promised to help rebuild the besieged city of Mariupol, in which two of his plants are located -- Azovstal and Illich Iron and Steel Works.
Child injured in Russian shelling of Polohy in Zaporizhzhia region
Russian forces fired on residential areas in Polohy, Zaporizhzhia region, injuring a 12-year-old child.
Russian invaders persecute Crimean Tatars in Zaporizhzhia, Kherson regions – Denisova
Russian invaders persecute representatives of the indigenous Crimean Tatar people in the temporarily occupied cities of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions.
President’s Office calls on EU not to delay supply of weapons to Ukraine
Mykhailo Podoliak, an adviser to the head of the Ukrainian President's Office, has called on the European Union not to delay supplies of weapons to Ukraine.
At least 70 civilians managed to leave Luhansk region today
At least 70 people managed to leave Luhansk region on Saturday, as Russian shelling disrupted civilian evacuation from Lysychansk.
Kramatorsk station attack: Ukrainian Armed Forces shares evidence of Tochka-U missile use by Russians
Despite the statements by Russian invaders that Tochka-U tactical missiles are allegedly used only by Ukraine, the Ukrainian Armed Forces has published the interception of a conversation between representatives of Russia’s military and aerospace forces, which confirms the existence of such missile systems in Russia.
Russian forces start removing Ukrainians from Izium to Belgorod region
Russian authorities have announced that they have begun removing Ukrainians from Izium in Kharkiv region to the territory of Belgorod region of the Russian Federation.
Enemy disguised as SSU sends computer viruses via popular messengers
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) warns that the enemy is sending computer viruses through popular messengers on behalf of the Ukrainian service.
Russian invaders fired on Lysychansk oil refinery – Haidai
Russian invaders have fired on the Lysychansk oil refinery, remaining oil sludge is still burning.
Georgian Parliament’s delegation arrives in Kyiv
A delegation of the Georgian parliament, led by Speaker Shalva Papuashvili, arrived in the Ukrainian capital on Saturday, April 16.
One killed, 18 injured in Russian missile strike on Kharkiv
One person was confirmed killed and at least 18 were injured in the latest Russian missile attack on the city of Kharkiv on April 16.