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.
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16 April 2022
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.
Most Russian missiles get downed, says Ukraine’s senior defense official
It is extremely difficult to draw any definite conclusions at this stage of the war, but it’s safe to say that the Armed Forces down many more Russian missiles than actually hit the targets.
Aggressors going all in to seize Mariupol – hostilities getting fiercer
In Mariupol, highly intense firefights are underway as the Russians are throwing in more forces to storm the city, using weapons of mass destruction.
Kyiv authorities urge residents not to return just yet as Russians resume shelling
The Kyiv Military Administration is urging local residents not to return home as Russian troops began shelling the capital and the region, again.
Russia holding about 700 Ukrainian POWs
About 700 Ukrainian servicemen and more than a thousand civilians currently remain in Russian captivity.
Ukraine Army destroyed over 20,000 enemy troops since Russian invasion started
Russia has already lost about 20,100 troops in Ukraine.
Casualties reported after Russia’s missile strike on Oleksandriia airfield
Some people were reported injured and killed in Russia’s missile strike on the Oleksandriia airfield in Kirovohrad Region last night.
Russian missile hit idle poultry factory in Dnipropetrovsk Region
Russian troops have launched two missile strikes on Dnipro District, Dnipropetrovsk Region.
Ukrainian anti-aircraft defense units destroy four cruise missiles over Lviv Region
Ukrainian anti-aircraft defense units have destroyed four cruise missiles over Lviv Region, which were launched by Russian Su-35 fighters.
Russia’s shelling of Mykolaiv, Kharkiv and regions – data from military administrations
This morning Russian troops have shelled an infrastructure facility in the city of Mykolaiv. According to the preliminary data, no casualties were reported.
Ukrainian military destroy one more enemy armored vehicle with Stugna system
The mobile calculation of the Stugna-P anti-tank missile system by the 95th Air Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has successfully destroyed one more Russian armored vehicle.
Russia’s night shelling of Luhansk Region: Gas pipelines damaged, one person killed
Last night one man was killed and three women were injured in Russia’s shelling of Luhansk Region. In addition, gas pipelines were damaged in Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk.
Russian military kill 200 children in Ukraine
A total of 200 children have been killed and 360 children have been injured in Ukraine since the Russian invasion started.
Evidence of Russian war crimes in Mariupol being collected - Venislavsky
Evidence of Russian war crimes in the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, Donetsk region, is being collected and recorded.
Russian invaders shell village near Poltava, killing one person
Russian invaders have shelled a village near Poltava, destroying buildings, killing one person and injuring one more.
Enemy deploys up to 22 BTGs near Izium - General Staff
Russian invaders deployed up to 22 battalion tactical groups outside the town of Izium in the Kharkiv region, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has said on Facebook.