Russia launches three missile strikes on Kyiv region
The Russian army launched three missile attacks on Kyiv region during the day. The threat of new strikes remains.
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15 April 2022
Enemy making futile attempts to storm Marinka
Russian invaders are trying to launch an offensive in some areas. In Donetsk direction, the enemy made futile attempts to storm Marinka.
New US military aid for Ukraine to arrive in next 24 hours – CNN
The first tranche of weapons and equipment from the new $800 million aid package sealed by U.S. President Biden two days ago will arrive in Europe in the next 24 hours.
Production of tanks halts in Russia – intel reports
The production of new tanks in the Russian Federation is halted due to financial problems and lack of imported components.
Forced mobilization plan thwarted in occupied areas of Donetsk, Luhansk regions
The plan to mobilize 26,000 "reservists" in certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions to the land forces of the Russian Federation has been practically thwarted.
Russian Tu-22M3 bombers strike Mariupol
For the first time since the beginning of military aggression against Ukraine, Russian troops have attacked the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol using long-range Tu-22M3 bombers.
Zelensky sees lives of Ukrainians and Russians as clash of two different worlds
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he considers Ukraine and Russia to be a clash of two worlds - ordinary people and people who have been intentionally humiliated by their state.
Russian military killed about 900 civilians in Kyiv region - police
The number of identified Ukrainian citizens killed by Russian soldiers in the Kyiv region will reach 900 as of April 15, including 350 in Bucha.
Russian forces not able to take Mariupol – Ukrainian Defense Ministry spokesperson
Heavy fighting continues in Mariupol, and Russian invaders are not able to completely capture this city.
Russian army damaged 324 hospitals in Ukraine - Denisova
The Russian army has damaged 324 hospitals, including 14 children's hospitals, since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began on February 24.
Enemy shelled Luhansk region 26 times over past day – National Police
The enemy fired at almost all settlements in the Luhansk region over the past day, with Ukrainian law enforcement officers recording 26 such attacks.
Russians again attack Ukrainian border guards in Chernihiv region
The Russians fired again from Russian territory at the positions of Ukrainian border guards in the Chernihiv region.
Italy appeals to International Criminal Court over Russian atrocities in Ukraine
Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio has said that atrocities committed by Russian troops in Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion are evident.
Russian forces shell Mykolaiv using MLRS, casualties reported
Russian invaders have shelled residential districts of Mykolaiv city, using the multiple launch rocket system (MLRS). Casualties have been reported.
Ukrainian defenders shot down Russian helicopter ‘Alligator’
Ukrainian servicepersons from the separate mechanized brigade Kholodnyi Yar destroyed a Russian helicopter on the night into April 15.
Ukraine, South Korea foreign ministers discuss implementation of sanctions against Russia
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Minister for Foreign Affairs of South Korea Chung Eui-yong have discussed the implementation of sanctions against Russia.
Russians fired at evacuation buses in Kharkiv region: 7 civilians killed, 27 wounded
On April 14, Russian forces fired at evacuation buses in Kharkiv region, killing 7 people and injuring 27.
Two civilians killed, three others wounded in Russian shelling in Kherson region
Two civilians were killed and three others were wounded in the morning shelling in Tavriyske, Kherson region, which is temporarily occupied by Russian troops.
Russians destroying Donetsk region: almost all frontline cities and villages under attack
In Donetsk region, almost all frontline cities and villages are currently under attack by the Russian aggressor.
One person killed, five injured in Russian shelling of Vasylivka in Zaporizhzhia region
In Vasylivka, Zaporizhzhia region, one person was killed and five others were wounded in artillery shelling by Russian invaders.
Russia’s combat losses reach almost 20,000 personnel - General Staff
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the estimated losses of invaders have reached almost 20,000 personnel.
Skadovsk City Council says no to cooperation with Russians
Russian invaders have replaced a Ukrainian flag with a Russian tricolour over the City Council building in temporarily occupied Skadovsk in southern Kherson Region.
Ukrainian Spartans: Eighty soldiers hold back enemy onslaught on Kyiv through Moshchun village
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhnyi has praised an 80-strong 72nd Black Cossacks Separate Mechanized Brigade, who succeeded in preventing thousands of Russian invaders from advancing toward Kyiv through the village of Moshchun.
Russia’s hoax attack on own soil aimed to blame Ukraine exposed in intercept
Russia has opened fire on own territory – the village of Klimovo, Bryansk Region – in order to accuse Ukraine of a military provocation.
Slovakia's defense chief likens Putin to Hitler
Defense Minister of the Slovak Republic Jaroslav Naď said that Russian President Vladimir Putin was “equal to Hitler” after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian Army shoots down Russia’s Orlan-10 drone over Odesa region
Overnight Friday, April 15, air raid alarms and explosions could be heard in the southern city of Odesa as a unit of the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade brought down an enemy Orlan-10 UAV, which was the tenth such hit.
Explosions heard in Kyiv region, active hostilities reported along front line across Donetsk region
A number of blasts were reported in Vasylkiv district, Kyiv region, residential neighborhoods in Kharkiv region came under the Russian fire, while hostilities are ongoing along the entire front line in Donetsk region.
Russian invasion kills 198 Ukrainian children
Since the launch of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, 198 children have died and more than 355 children have been injured.
U.S. lawmakers visit Kyiv, liberated capital’s suburbs
Senator Steve Daines of Montana and Representative Victoria Spartz of Indiana visited Kyiv and city’s suburbs liberated from Russian invaders.
Russia has 65 battalion tactical groups in Ukraine – US defense official
The units of Russian troops that had left northern Ukraine began to appear in Donbas ahead of Russia's attempts to launch an offensive.