Fire at Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery after overnight drone attack
In the early hours of Wednesday, a number of drones attacked the Ryazan Oil Refinery that went ablaze after at least two explosions.
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First time in days, no Russian advance near Avdiivka while pressure up near Chasiv Yar - ISW
Russian troops somewhat slowed down the offensive around Avdiivka, at the same time becoming more assertive on the Bakhmut-Chasiv Yar axis, trying to put pressure on the Ukrainian defense to advance toward Druzhkivka and Kostiantynivka.
Invaders shell 13 settlements in Kherson region on Apr 30
Russian troops struck 13 settlements in Ukraine's southern Kherson region on Tuesday, April 30.
Russian army loses 1,120 more soldiers in Ukraine
Russia's overall combat losses in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and May 1, 2024 amounted to about 469,840 troops, including 1,120 killed or wounded in action in the past 24 hours.
Woman hurt as Russians attack Nikopol with artillery, MLRS
Russian troops attacked Nikopol with artillery and Grad multiple rocket launchers late on April 30, injuring a woman.
War update: 122 combat clashes on front lines in past 24 hours
Some 122 combat engagements have taken place on the front lines over the past 24 hours, with Ukrainian aircraft striking 12 enemy concentration areas.
Ukrainian special operations fighters land Russian reconnaissance drone in Sumy region
Operators of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have landed in the Chernihiv region a Russian Tachyon unmanned aerial vehicle, which was conducting reconnaissance of an area near the Russian-Ukrainian border.
Three killed as Russia hits Odesa with ballistic missiles
Russian troops attacked Ukraine's southern port city of Odesa with ballistic missiles late on April 30, killing three people.
Ukrainian special forces destroy two Russian Buk systems in Sumy sector
Operators from the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed two Russian Buk anti-aircraft missile systems in the Sumy sector.
SOF unit seizes Russian recon drone in Chernihiv region
E-warfare operators with the Special Operations Forces managed to intercept control of and safely land a Russian Takhion unmanned aerial vehicle that was on an aerial reconnaissance mission over the Russian-Ukrainian border in Chernihiv region.
30 April 2024
Ukraine needs arms deliveries to be significantly paced up - Zelensky
Ukraine needs a significant speed-up of deliveries to strengthen the capabilities of its soldiers tangibly. It is not Russian air bombs and assault operations that should dominate the frontline, but the Ukrainian initiative — its air defense, artillery, and drones.
U.S. encouraging other nations to provide Patriot systems to Ukraine - Austin
The United States continues to encourage countries that have Patriot missile defense systems in stock to provide some of them to Ukraine to protect its sky against Russian missile and air strikes on civilian settlements and critical infrastructure.
Russian invaders complete rotation on Kupiansk axis, renew assaults
In the Kupiansk operational area, the Russian invasion forces resumed the attacks having replenished their units over the past two months.
War update: 96 combat clashes on Tuesday
On April 30, a total of 96 combat engagements took place between Ukraine’s defense forces and Russian invasion troops.
Journalists are heroes. So are the press officers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
As World Press Freedom Day approaches, capital “D” Democracy teeters on the precipice of extinction.
Two policemen wounded in Kharkiv attack
Two policemen were wounded in a strike in Kharkiv, and the twin brother of the deceased railroad worker is also among the wounded.
Bombs and disinformation: Russia’s campaign to depopulate Kharkiv
Ukraine’s second city, Kharkiv, is currently the Kremlin’s number one target. Since the start of 2024, Kharkiv has been the primary focus of a Russian bombing campaign that has sought to capitalize of Ukraine’s dwindling supplies of air defense ammunition in order to terrorize the civilian population and destroy vital infrastructure.
AFU commented on possibility of truce for Easter and during Olympics
The spokesman for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Ilya Yevlash, doubts the possibility of a truce for Easter and the Summer Olympics.
Drones, EW, and Robots: government has allocated UAH 1.5 billion for grants for developers
For 2024, the government has allocated UAH 1.5 billion for grants for developers of defense-tech solutions. Over the past year, more than 1,600 such developments were registered.
Latvian PM announces new military aid package for Ukraine
The Latvian government has approved a new batch of military aid to Ukraine, which will include, among other things, short-range anti-aircraft systems and surveillance drones.
Explaining complex things in simple words: Attack on Odesa, Ukraine-NATO relations, Russian subversive activities in Europe
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.
Employee of Ukrzaliznycia killed in Russian shelling of Kharkiv
During today's shelling of Kharkiv, an employee of Ukrzaliznycia was killed and another employee of the company was injured.
Russia hits Odesa with Iskander missile armed with cluster warhead – prosecutor general
Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin confirmed that Russia hit Odesa with an Iskander missile armed with a cluster warhead.
Media: Airfield in Dzhankoi comes under another missile attack, Russian military wounded
In the temporarily occupied Dzhankoi, on the night of April 30, missiles attacked a military airfield where the helicopter regiment of the 4th Air Force and Air Defense Command of the Southern Military District of the Russian Federation is stationed.
Zelensky, Stoltenberg meet with officers undergoing NATO-standard training courses
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with officers who are undergoing professional military training courses in accordance with NATO standards.
President appoints head of State Border Guard Service to rank of lieutenant general
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Major General Serhii Deineko, head of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, to the rank of lieutenant general.
Enemy unsuccessfully conducts seven assaults in Orikhiv direction and three on the left bank of Dnipro river
Over the past day, Russian occupation forces conducted seven assaults in the Orikhiv direction and three on the left bank of the Dnipro River. Having suffered losses, the enemy retreated to its previous positions.
In Kharkiv, number of victims of Russian strike rises to nine
The number of victims of Russia's strike on Kharkiv on the morning of April 30 has increased to nine.
Zelensky awarded 271 defenders of Ukraine with state awards, 51 of them posthumously
President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded 271 defenders of Ukraine with state awards, 51 of them posthumously.