No Russian warships in Black Sea, Sea of Azov
As of 06:00 on April 13, 2025, the Ukrainian Navy has reported that there are no Russian warships in the Black Sea or the Sea of Azov.
War
Ukrainian forces destroy 1,644 Russian artillery systems in March
In March, Ukraine's Defense Forces destroyed or disabled 1,644 Russian artillery systems—the highest monthly total since the beginning of the large-scale invasion.
Ukrainian forces destroy three towing vehicles, damage two Russian tanks in Donetsk region
Soldiers from the Phoenix UAV unit of the Pomsta (Revenge) Brigade of Ukraine's State Border Guard Service, in cooperation with the 93rd Mechanized Brigade and the 5th Assault Brigade, used drones to destroy three multi-purpose light armored towing vehicles MT-LB and damaged another towing vehicle, two tanks, and a recovery and evacuation towing vehicle VT-55A of the Russian forces near Klishchiivka, Donetsk region.
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Sybiha says attacks on Ukraine after Jeddah meeting are Russia's response to peace proposals
After the Ukrainian-American negotiations in Jeddah, during which Ukraine accepted the proposal for an immediate 30-day ceasefire, Russia intensified its attacks, which is its response to the peace proposals.
Norway to allocate $939M to equip and train Ukrainian brigade
The Norwegian government will contribute NOK 10 billion ($939 million) to equipping and training a Ukrainian brigade.
World supports Ukraine's principled approach to ending war – foreign minister
There is a global understanding of the need to end the war in Ukraine in a just manner, as it directly affects security in other regions of the world.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russia's Nona self-propelled mortar, several IFVs on eastern front
On the eastern front, soldiers from Ukraine's 3rd Assault Brigade destroyed a Russian Nona self-propelled mortar, several infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), and communication antennas.
Russian airstrike on Kupiansk: Four injured, people feared trapped under rubble
Russian forces struck a private house in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, with a glide bomb, injuring four people and potentially trapping others under the debris.
Russian FPV drone strikes civilian vehicle in Donetsk region, three injured
Russian forces targeted a civilian vehicle with an FPV drone near the village of Oleksandro-Kalynove in the Donetsk region on Saturday, injuring three people.
Situation on southern front escalating, Russians increase number of assaults – military
The situation in the southern segment of the front is becoming more tense, with the most active actions taking place in the Orikhiv sector.
Azov Brigade repels Russian assault on Toretsk front
The fighters of the 12th Special Forces Brigade Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine used drones to destroy Russian invaders who were storming the positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces in the Toretsk sector of the front.
Russian drone attack on civilian car in Kherson causes one death, two injuries
A Russian drone attacked a civilian car in Kherson’s Dniprovskyi district, resulting in the death of one man and injuries to two others.
Two civilians injured in Krasnopillia as Russians attack vehicle with drone
On Saturday, April 12, in the town of Krasnopillia in Sumy region, Russian invaders attacked a vehicle with a drone, injuring both the driver and a passenger.
War update: 58 combat engagements along frontlines since day-start
As of 16:00, April 12, as many as 58 combat engagements have taken place along the front lines, with the heaviest fighting occurring in the Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors.
Ukrainian forces repel another Russian armored assault near Kupiansk
Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully repelled another Russian armored attack in the Kupiansk sector of the front, destroying two tanks and damaging two infantry fighting vehicles.
Russian forces shell Zelenivka in Kherson region
On Saturday, Russian occupying forces shelled the village of Zelenivka in Kherson region, damaging residential homes, a civilian vehicle, and engineering infrastructure.
Elderly woman killed in Russian drone attack on Bilozerka
An 86-year-old woman was killed in Bilozerka, Kherson region, as a result of a Russian drone strike.
Russians trying to destroy Ukrainian defenders’ shelters, trenches in border areas – SBGS spox
Russian forces continue to shell the border areas of Sumy, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv regions and are attempting to destroy the shelters and trenches of Ukrainian defenders. Using small assault groups, the enemy is trying to penetrate as deeply as possible into Sumy region.
Two injured as Russian forces shell medical facility in Kherson region
Russian forces have shelled a medical facility in Ukraine's southern Kherson region with artillery, injuring two construction workers.
UK intelligence says inflation in Russia will increase pressure on its ability to sustain high defense spending
British intelligence predicts that long-term inflationary pressure in Russia is likely to affect its ability to sustain high defense spending for conducting the war.
Russian army has lost 140,650 troops since start of 2025 – Syrskyi
Since the beginning of 2025, Russian forces have suffered 140,650 personnel losses.
Russian drone attack on Kyiv: Fires in Sviatoshynskyi district extinguished
Emergency crews have extinguished fires in Kyiv's Sviatoshynskyi district following a Russian drone attack on the city early on Saturday, April 12.
Two men injured in Russian artillery strike on Kherson region
Two men have been injured in a Russian artillery strike on the village of Stepanivka in Ukraine's southern Kherson region.
Four injured in Russian strikes on Kharkiv, suburb of Slatyne
Four people have been injured following Russian strikes on the city of Kharkiv and the nearby village of Slatyne.
About 200 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia as mercenaries in war against Ukraine – Reuters
Around 200 Chinese nationals are fighting as mercenaries for Russia in its war against Ukraine.
Russians preparing for renewed assaults in Kharkiv region – military
In Kharkiv region, the enemy did not carry out assault operations on the previous day. The aggressor's army is reinforcing its units and preparing to resume assault actions.
Russian shelling causes damage in Kharkiv region
Throughout the day, shelling in Kharkiv region caused damage to homes, garages, and vehicles.
Houses, cars damaged in Kyiv region due to Russian drone attack
In Boryspil district of Kyiv region, nine private houses were damaged as a result of a Russian drone attack overnight on April 12.
Ukrainian forces down 56 Russian drones, 24 others lost from radar
On the night of April 12 (from 20:00 on April 11), Ukraine’s Defense Forces shot down 56 enemy drones, while 24 other drones were lost from tracking without causing any damage.