War update: Ukraine repels over 45 Russian attacks in past day
As Russian invasion troops are focusing their efforts on offensive action in four directions, Ukrainian defenders repelled more than 45 enemy attacks.
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03 April 2023
Invaders covering up own failures with fake news on “capture” of Bakhmut - General Syrsky
Commander of Ukraine’s Ground Forces Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi met with the Ukrainian defenders who are leading the defense effort on the Bakhmut axis, stating that the Russian army is becoming weaker.
Ukraine needs F-16s due to Russia's aerial superiority - Air Force spox
Russia outnumbers Ukraine in the air by five to six times so Ukraine needs multi-purpose F-16 aircraft that can hit air, ground, and water surface targets.
Melitopol partisans take responsibility for blowing up collaborator’s car
A video made by Melitopol partisans where they claim responsibility for blowing up the car of the Yakymivka collaborator was circulated online.
Zelensky visits military hospital in Chernihiv region, presents warriors with state awards
During a working trip to the Chernihiv region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited a military hospital and talked to the defenders of Ukraine, who are undergoing treatment after injuries they received in combat, namely in the Donetsk direction.
AFU destroys enemy field ammo supply point in Kakhovka district
Ukraine’s Defense Forces have destroyed an enemy ammunition supply point in the Kakhovka district and a lookout post of Russian invaders on one of islands.
Norway and Denmark to deliver 8,000 artillery shells to Ukraine
The governments of Norway and Denmark agreed together to provide Ukraine with 8,000 artillery shells. Oslo will send 155-mm artillery shells and Copenhagen will provide appropriate fuses.
Fire control in defense: Norwegian instructors train Ukrainian military in Great Britain
As part of the training of Ukrainian defenders in the United Kingdom, the instructors from the Norwegian Home Guard (Heimevernet) are conducting classes on fire control by the small arms section in defense.
Ukraine needs hundreds of billions for rapid recovery – Zelensky
Ukraine needs money from partners for rapid recovery, because now all the funds are spent on the army and salaries to employees.
Russians still have time to leave, otherwise, we will destroy them - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky assured that Ukraine will definitely liberate its temporarily occupied territories so, if the Russians fail to pull out, they will be destroyed.
Zelensky on explosion in St. Petersburg: It is Russia that should think about it
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that it is Russia that should think about an explosion at a St. Petersburg cafe.
Russia trying to revive reputation of brigade known for its failures in Ukraine - UK intelligence
The Russian Defense Ministry is conducting an information operation to revive the reputation of a brigade that has become synonymous with Russian army failures in Ukraine.
Twelve civilians killed in Russian attacks over past day
Over the past day, Russian invaders struck 92 settlements in seven regions of Ukraine. Twelve civilians were killed and 32 more were injured.
Enemy strikes two villages in Kherson region with guided aerial bombs
In Kherson region, the Russian military struck the villages of Kizomys and Dniprovske, Bilozerka community, with guided aerial bombs, damaging the territory of a health resort and a factory.
Poland sends first MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine
Poland completed the transfer of the first MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine.
Russians fire 131 shells at Kherson region, killing civilian
Yesterday, April 2, the Russian army shelled Kherson region 20 times. One person was killed.
Enemy shells border areas of four districts of Kharkiv region, elderly woman injured
In Kharkiv region yesterday, April 2, the Russian army continued shelling the border settlements of Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Izium, and Chuhuiv districts. An elderly woman was injured.
Invaders forcing teachers in Melitopol to renounce Ukrainian citizenship - General Staff
In the temporarily occupied city of Melitopol, the invaders are forcing teachers to renounce Ukrainian citizenship and obtain Russian passports by June.
Russians kill six civilians, injure 15 more in Donetsk region on Apr 2
Russian forces killed six civilians and injured 15 more in Donetsk region on April 2.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to 175,160
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 175,160 Russian troops in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to April 3, 2023, including 610 invaders over the past day alone.
Russians hit Ochakiv community’s water area with artillery
In the morning, Russian forces launched an artillery attack on the water area of Ochakiv community, Mykolaiv region.
Rheinmetall building center in Romania to service Ukrainian military equipment
Rheinmetall, the largest German arms manufacturer, is building a maintenance center in Romania to service Western military equipment used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Ukrainian forces strike enemy command post, three air defense positions
Ukrainian missile and artillery units struck an enemy command post, three areas where the invaders' manpower was concentrated, three air defense positions, as well as six other important objects.
Ukraine can become leading country in development of military innovations – Fedorov
Ukraine can become a leading country in the development of innovations in the military industry, cybersecurity and protection of critical infrastructure facilities.
Ukrainian forces kill 4,000 invaders within week
Ukraine's defense forces eliminated 4,000 Russian soldiers and destroyed 224 pieces of enemy weapons and military equipment this week.
02 April 2023
Four communities in Sumy region come under enemy fire
On April 2, 2023, Russian troops opened fire on four territorial communities in the Sumy region.
President Zelensky: Rashism must face a total defeat
Rashism must face a total defeat: military, economic, political and legal.
Russia may soon reshuffle senior military command due to failed winter offensive – ISW
Russia may soon reshuffle its senior military command due to the failed winter offensive.
Next week will be especially important for our defense – Zelensky
Next week will be important on the way to victory, Ukraine is preparing for scheduled events and decisions.
Ukrainian Air Force launches eight strikes on Russian positions
The Ukrainian Air Force launched eight strikes on the positions of Russian invaders on Sunday, April 2.