Almost 5.5M people fled Ukraine since Russian invasion began – UN
Almost 5.5 million people have fled Ukraine since the Russian full-scale invasion began.
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30 April 2022
20 civilians evacuated from Azovstal – Palamar
20 civilians, including women and children, have been evacuated from the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, which has been destroyed by Russian shelling.
Ukraine Army regains control over four settlements in Kharkiv Region – General Staff
As a result of the offensive, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have regained control over four settlements in Kharkiv Region, namely Verkhnia Rohanka, Ruska Lozova, Slobidske and Prylesne.
Odesa Airport’s runway destroyed in Russia’s missile strikes
Odesa Airport’s runway has been destroyed in Russia’s missile strikes.
Russian military abduct school principal in Kakhovka
Russian invaders have abducted Viktor Pendalchuk, a school teacher and principal, in the city of Kakhovka, Kherson Region.
Fourteen Ukrainians released from Russian captivity – Vereshchuk
Fourteen more Ukrainians are returning home after another prisoner swap with Russia.
Ukrainian checkpoint in Chernihiv region comes under mortar fire
Russian troops have fired mortar shells at the Ukrainian checkpoint in Senkivka, the Chernihiv region.
Russians killed twice as many residents of Mariupol as Nazis during World War II
During a two-month siege of the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, the Russian army killed twice as many people as the Nazis during the two years of occupation of the city during World War II.
Ukraine's Defense Ministry not ruling out Putin may announce general mobilization
Ukraine's Defense Ministry does not rule out a scenario when Russian President Vladimir Putin may announce a general mobilization.
Enemy intensifies offensive in eastern Ukraine in all directions
Russian troops are gradually increasing the intensity of the offensive in eastern Ukraine simultaneously in all directions, and their greatest activity is observed in the Slobozhanshchyna and Donetsk directions.
Police detain group of individuals plotting mass riots in Odesa on May 2
The police in Odesa detained a group of individuals who were planning to stage mass disturbances in the city on May 2, seizing weapons and grenades during a raid.
Russian forces shell Dobropillia, injuring three children
Seven civilians, including three children, were injured in Russia's shelling of the town of Dobropillia, Donetsk region.
Zelensky shows photos of destruction, vows to punish Russian criminals
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has published photos of the destruction caused by Russia's armed aggression and said that every criminal would be brought to justice.
Russians shelled 21 settlements in Donbas over past day. Casualties reported
The Russian military shelled 21 settlements in Donetsk and Luhansk regions over the past 24 hours, killing two people and injuring three more, including a child.
More than 200 people abducted by invaders in Zaporizhzhia region
A total of 213 civilians have been abducted by aggressors in Zaporizhzhia region since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began.
Russian troops fire on hospital, apartment blocks in Kharkiv
In Kharkiv, Russian invaders fired on a city hospital and apartment blocks.
Enemy hits Dnipropetrovsk region for second time today
The enemy has hit Dnipropetrovsk region for the second time today.
Hands tied, shot in ear: bodies of three men tortured by Russians found in Kyiv region
On April 29, a pit with the bodies of three men, who had been tortured and brutally killed by Russian soldiers, was found in Bucha district of Kyiv region.
Javelin, NLAW operator destroys six Russian armored vehicles in one day
Oleksandr, a Javelin and NLAW operator from Ukraine’s 128th Mountain Assault Brigade, destroyed six Russian armored vehicles in just one day.
Ukrainian resistance may ruin Kremlin's plan to create ‘Kherson People's Republic’ – intelligence
Resistance and the active stance of Ukrainian citizens in the temporarily occupied territories may disrupt the referendum and all the plans of the Russian invaders to create the so-called “Kherson People's Republic”.
In Luhansk region, enemy trying unsuccessfully to break through defense in three directions
In Luhansk region, Russian invaders are trying unsuccessfully to break through the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in three directions.
President’s Office: Russia rejects any proposals to save people in Mariupol
The world is ready to help save the people of Mariupol from Russian bombing, but the Russian side rejects any proposals because it is "symbolic" for the enemy to destroy the city and its defenders - the Azov Regiment.
More than 3,000 explosive items neutralized on Apr 29 – State Emergency Service
Demining units of the State Emergency Service have found and neutralized 3,118 explosive items on April 29.
General Staff: Russian army already lost over 1,000 tanks, 23,200 personnel
Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the estimated losses of the invaders have reached 23,200 personnel.
Russian troops open fire on two evacuation buses in Luhansk region
Russian forces have opened fire on two buses evacuating civilians from Popasna, Luhansk region.
Many units of Russian troops suffering from weakened morale – British intelligence
Many units of Russian troops deployed in Ukraine are likely suffering from weakened morale, the UK Ministry of Defense has said in its latest intelligence update.
219 children killed in Ukraine since start of Russia’s armed aggression
Russian troops have killed 219 children in Ukraine since February 24, according to data provided by the Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office.
Two schools, 20 houses damaged in Russia’s shelling of Luhansk Region on Apr 29
Two schools and 20 residential houses have been damaged in Russia’s shelling of Luhansk Region over the past day.
Russian troops intensify air reconnaissance in direction of Mykolaiv – General Staff
Russian troops are moving the separate units of the Eastern Military District from Belgorod Region to Izium, Kharkiv Region.
Russians behind schedule in Donbas because of Ukraine’s resistance – Pentagon
Russians are at least several days behind schedule in what they were trying to accomplish in eastern Ukraine, and this is because of the Ukrainian resistance.