By May 8, the mobile application "Reserve+" plans to launch the registration of deferrals for temporarily disabled persons and those whose husband/wife is in the service and has a child under 18 years of age. The Ministry of Defense seeks to make all deferrals online.
The Ministry of Development explained that the Welcome aircraft's flight over Lviv was a test flight to check aeronautical equipment. The resumption of flights is not yet planned; safety conditions are required.
There is no schedule for burials at the National Military Memorial Cemetery. The contracts will be signed after May 8, , when the construction of the first launch complex of the first stage is completed.
The Supreme Anti-Corruption Court extended the obligations of Andriy Kobolyev, who is suspected of seizing UAH 229 million in bonuses, until June 18. Among the obligations is to inform the court about a change of residence and refrain from communicating with witnesses.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin announced the necessity to «deal with» the proposal not to strike civilian targets. He cynically justified such strikes.
Intense fighting continues in Sumy Oblast near the border and in Russia. Russians tried to dislodge the ZSU from Kursk Oblast and seize border territories of Sumy Oblast, but their offensive was thwarted.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin ratified the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty with Iran. The document, signed in Moscow on January 17, 2025, solidifies the status of strategic partners and covers all areas of cooperation.
The Director of the State Employment Center announced that the most demanded professions in Ukraine are blue-collar professions. Employers are looking for drivers, builders, welders and are ready to retrain staff.
Volodymyr Moroz, a People's Deputy of Ukraine of the IX convocation from the "Restoration of Ukraine" group, has died at the age of 57. His death was confirmed by the Verkhovna Rada and his son.
The Appellate Chamber of the HACC upheld the seizure of assets of ex-deputy Komarnytskyi. These include property, corporate rights, money, and cars.
A government bill has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada that will make it impossible to evade mobilization through obtaining education. The document changes the rules for deferment, particularly for conscripts over 25 years old who are studying.
In the Vovchansk direction, the occupiers resumed the use of armored vehicles, including MT-LBs, in their assaults. According to the military, the enemy is combining mechanized groups with motorcyclists to break through the defense despite significant losses.
In Kamianske, an intoxicated resident of Dnipro (b. 1980) fired an automatic weapon during a fight with a man (b. 1987). The perpetrator fled, but he was quickly apprehended; no one was injured.
Near Sakhalin, another spill of oil products occurred from the Russian tanker "Oleksandr Kashchuk". The Center for Countering Disinformation states that these are systemic incidents due to Russia's inability to properly maintain ships because of the war and sanctions.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate at 41. 3955 UAH/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by 1 kopeck. The official euro exchange rate was 47.02 UAH/EUR, and the zloty rate was 10.99 UAH/PLN.
On April 21, Wet Monday is celebrated with the traditional dousing with water, as well as International Cannabis Day. This date highlights the potential of cannabis and the progress in its legalization.
Donald Trump called Joe Biden a "destructive moron" in his Easter greeting. He criticized Biden's migration policy, judges, and opponents.
NASA models showed a lunar eclipse on April 3, 33 AD, the probable date of Jesus' crucifixion. This discovery confirms biblical references to the eclipse and the "bloody" moon after the event.
US Congressman Joe Wilson called Putin's "Easter truce" fake, pointing to the bombing of facilities and stating that history will remember him as weak. Ukraine and ISW confirmed the continuation of shelling and RF operations, as well as the staging of a provocation in Donetsk.
For the week from April 14 to 20, Ukrainian air defense destroyed 699 Russian aerial targets. Among them were 159 attack Shahed drones, 3 "Iskander-K" missiles, and hundreds of other drones.
On the Toretsk direction, Ukrainian soldiers fell into a Russian ambush. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that as a result of this, there were deaths.
Pope Francis, in his Easter message "Urbi et Orbi", wished that the risen Christ bring peace to suffering Ukraine. He also called for an end to the conflict in Gaza, the release of hostages, and the provision of aid.
Russia staged a provocation in Donetsk with the aim of accusing Ukraine of violating the "Easter truce". In reality, however, the Kremlin itself does not adhere to it, having carried out hundreds of shellings and dozens of assaults in the first hours.
British Air Force fighters took off from Poland twice in 48 hours to intercept Russian aircraft. Russian military planes were approaching NATO borders over the Baltic Sea and near Kaliningrad.
DPSU spokesman Andriy Demchenko reported that most attempts of illegal border crossing occur outside border crossing points, but no increase in their number is recorded. Most such attempts are at the borders with Romania and Moldova.
Next week in Ukraine will be warm with temperatures of +20+24°C, with only local rain on April 21. By the end of the week, during Provody [Memorial Days], a significant cooling is predicted to +10+16°C and an increase in precipitation.
Russia announced an "Easter truce" but does not observe it. Russian troops continue shelling the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Sumy Oblast, Kharkiv Oblast, and Donbas.
Starting from 10 a. m. on April 20, Russia increased the number of shellings and drone use, despite Putin's statement about an "Easter truce". Ukraine records all violations and provides information to partners.
Russia announced an "Easter truce" but immediately continued offensive operations and shelling, indicating its violation. According to ISW, the Russian Federation is likely using this for manipulation and seeking to earn US favor.
American channel Fox News showed the Easter service from Moscow at night, calling Kyiv a Russian city, then corrected the caption. Zelenskyy stated that the media should pressure Moscow for a ceasefire, not broadcast services from there.
