European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged to "fight back against putin's friends" who want to hijack Europe's future during the launch of her campaign for the European Parliament.
The humanitarian crisis in the social and economic spheres is deepening in the temporarily occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region due to the constant growth of unemployment, high prices for consumer goods, delays in the payment of wages, and non-operational kindergartens.
President Zelenskyy called on United24 ambassadors to take joint public steps to draw the attention of the U. S. Congress and Americans to Ukraine's need for continued support in defending itself against Russian aggression.
In Odesa region, people in military uniforms kidnapped a 14-year-old teenager but later released him. The police opened a criminal case over the kidnapping, and the TCC is conducting an internal investigation.
Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, said in an interview that German long-range Taurus missiles would make it easier for Ukrainians to hit important targets and command centers.
Three people were injured after a russian drone dropped explosives near a store in Beryslav, Kherson region.
Ukraine is working to provide reliable protection against constant russian terror, and Ukraine is preparing a concrete and fair response to the enemy, President Zelenskiy says.
Zelensky discussed the situation at the front and planned further actions with Commander-in-Chief Syrsky, while Defense Minister Umerov reported on the situation with ammunition.
Ukraine's military leadership inspected the latest developments of Ukrainian manufacturers, including ground and airborne drones, robotic mine clearance systems, remotely piloted strike platforms and combat robotic platforms, which will soon be used in operations to achieve tactical and operational goals.
The Crimean bridge is heavily guarded and protected by Russia, but Ukrainian special services are working on this issue, as it remains an important target for interrupting Russian supplies.
Ukrainian intelligence supports the Pope's call for an exchange of prisoners according to the "all for all" formula. However, Ukraine does not see the Russian side interested in such an action.
Ukraine expects Russia to intensify its offensive in late spring and early summer, especially in Donbas, moving toward Chasovyi Yar and Pokrovsk, said Kirill Budanov, head of the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate.
German fighter jets intercepted a Russian spy plane flying without a transponder over the Baltic Sea on April 6.
Around 11:00 a. m., a Russian drone was destroyed in the Kryvyi Rih district of Dnipropetrovs'k region.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will pay an official visit to China on April 8-9 at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Russia is currently unable to mine the Black Sea due to constant patrolling and Ukraine's actions to destroy and dismantle mines found, according to a spokesman for the Ukrainian Navy.
Over the past day, Russians killed 5 civilians and wounded 2 more in Donetsk region, shelling several settlements and damaging buildings.
Russia's use of North Korean missiles in Ukraine gives North Korea a rare chance to test its weapons in combat and learn lessons to improve their effectiveness.
Russian occupants shelled Gulyaypole near the frontline with Grad, killing 3 civilians and injuring 1.
The situation in the area of Chasiv Yar in Bakhmut district remains quite complicated and tense: Russians are trying to assault the settlements covering Chasiv Yar, but their attacks were repelled.
Russia's plans to mobilize 300,000 people may affect residents of the temporarily occupied territories who applied to be included in the voter lists during the so-called "referendum" campaign, as their data is counted as an additional resource for military service.
Russian occupants reduced ground pressure near Robotyno in Zaporizhzhia region, but intensified air strikes, using guided bombs and unguided missiles to impede the advance of Ukrainian troops.
The main thing for a future drone operator is the desire to learn and destroy the enemy.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy inspected the construction of fortifications in Chernihiv region, emphasizing the importance of timely and reliable execution of the work.
The National Security and Defense Council discussed measures to strengthen national security in the energy sector, including preparations for the coming winter and ensuring the stable functioning of the energy system in the face of massive shelling by Russia, with a focus on ensuring proper living conditions in the East and South of the country.
The Delta Situational Awareness System will combine various drones and tools to allow the Ukrainian military to track the location of drones, reduce enemy fire, and increase operational efficiency.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is developing an electronic reporting system for the military called Army+, which will allow servicemen to submit reports electronically and track their processing, creating a more transparent and efficient process than the traditional paper-based system.
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has announced a "smart mobilization" that allows citizens to apply for specific military specialties, such as drone operator or artilleryman, in two clicks, facilitating targeted recruitment and using civilian expertise to strengthen the capabilities of the armed forces.
The DOK-ING MV-4 light demining vehicle, assembled and partially localized in Ukraine with a 15% localization share, has successfully passed tests at a training ground in various terrain areas and survivability tests.
Ukraine will not receive a formal invitation to join NATO at a summit in Washington in July, but member states want to find another way to demonstrate their long-term support for Ukraine.
