Ukrainian president visits front-line positions in Avdiivka
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited the front-line positions of Ukrainian defenders in Avdiivka as part of his working trip to the Donetsk region.
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18 April 2023
One killed, nine injured as Russians launch artillery strikes on Kherson market
One civilian has been killed and nine injured in Russia’s shelling of the Central Market in the city of Kherson this morning.
Ukrainian military down enemy UAV near Donetsk region’s Bakhmut
The Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have shot down Russia’s Granat-1 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) near the Donetsk region’s Bakhmut.
Tractor driver runs over mine in Kherson region
In a field near the villages Tryfonivka and Borozenske, Kherson region, a tractor driver hit a Russian mine and was injured.
Russia holds three missile carriers with 16 Kalibr in Black Sea
The number of Russian missile carriers in the Black Sea is the same as yesterday, with a total volley of 16 Kalibr missiles.
Yermak, Sullivan discuss provision of security assistance to Ukraine
Head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak and U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan agreed during a phone conversation on further coordination in the issue of providing security assistance to Ukraine.
Ukrainian troops stop offensive attempt, forcing Russians to flee in Kupyansk direction
Ukrainian troops stop the offensive attempt, forcing Russians to flee in Kupyansk direction
Russian troops shell 108 settlements in Ukraine overnight
Russian army fired at 108 settlements in eight regions of Ukraine on the previous day, killing three civilians and injuring 20 others.
Russians attack Slovyansk with S-300 missiles, Shahed drones
The Russian troops struck the town of Slovyansk in Donetsk region with S-300 missiles and kamikaze drones at night. No casualties were reported.
Russia most likely to divert resources towards Bakhmut sector – British intel report
British intelligence states in its report that Russia is decreasing offensive action around Donetsk city, most likely to divert resources towards the Bakhmut sector.
Russian army attacks four districts in Kharkiv region overnight
In Kharkiv region, Russian troops shelled frontline settlements in Kharkiv, Chuhuiv, Izium and Kupiansk districts yesterday, causing a number of damages and destructions.
Danilov: Ukraine will launch counteroffensive when ready
Oleksiy Danilov, the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC), has stated that Ukraine will launch its counteroffensive when it’s ready – it’s only a matter of time when the level of necessary readiness is achieved.
Three civilians killed in Russian air raid on Luhansk region
Three civilians were killed and one civilian received shrapnel injuries to the neck, arms, and legs in a Russian bombardment of the village of Novoyehorivka, Svatove district, Luhansk region.
Russians hit Kherson region 57 times in past day, civilian injured
Russian troops shelled Kherson region 57 times over the past day, firing 342 shells on its territory and injuring a civilian.
Ukraine repels over 70 Russian attacks in four directions
The enemy suffers considerable losses, but continues to focus its main efforts on conducting offensive operations in the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Maryinka directions.
Russian death toll in Ukraine climbs to 183,130
Since the start of the full-scale war, Ukraine’s defense forces have eliminated 183,130 Russian invaders, including 470 in the past day alone.
Putin allegedly visits occupied regions, Russian media claim
Vladimir Putin has allegedly visited invasion army headquarters in the occupied part of Kherson and Luhansk regions.
Russians shells five communities in Sumy region in one day
On Monday, the Russian army fired on five communities in the districts of Sumy region bordering Russia.
Dolphin bodies spotted on Mariupol beach
Dead dolphins washed ashore were spotted in Mariupol, a Ukrainian port city on the Sea of Azov, temporarily captured by Russian forces.
Air Force spox explains why Ukraine needs F-16 aircraft
Ukraine needs F-16 aircraft to defend itself against aerial terrorism carried out by the Russian Federation.
Demining efforts in Ukraine likely to take at least decade – UK intel
It will likely take at least a decade to clear Ukraine of mines.
Kazakhstan opens 10 criminal cases over citizens' participation in Russian war
The National Security Committee of Kazakhstan is investigating 10 criminal cases related to the participation of Kazakh citizens in Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
17 April 2023
Civilian injured, damage reported as Russians shell Nikopol district
Russian troops shelled Nikopol district in Dnipropetrovsk region, injuring a civilian and causing destruction.
US, Ukraine defense ministers discuss current situation at front
The U.S. Department of Defense reported that Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin and Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov in a phone call on Monday discussed the current situation in the security sector.
Russians shell five communities in Sumy region
Today, April 17, the Russian army shelled five communities in border areas of Sumy region, including Velyka Pysarivka, Bilopillia, Shalyhyne, Seredyna-Buda, and Hlukhiv communities.
In Bakhmut sector, enemy increases number of airstrikes, artillery attacks – Defense Ministry
In the Bakhmut sector, the enemy increased the number of heavy artillery attacks and airstrikes.
Ukrainian drones can reach Moscow and further – Budanov
Ukrainian drones can fly to Moscow and further, according to Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
Canada shows Leopard 2 tank being transported to Europe
Canada’s Ministry of Defense showed the process of sending a Leopard 2 tank to Poland, which is destined for Ukraine.
Russia switched to defense, except for two sectors - Budanov
Russia has already stopped the offensive and switched to defense, except for two sectors.
Zelensky: We are preparing for another Ramstein format meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held meetings as part of preparations for another meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.