Olga Rozgon
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the dismissal of Volodymyr Artyukh from the post of Head of the Sumy Regional Military Administration. This was reported by Taras Melnychuk.
Border guards of the 5th detachment thwarted an attempt by the enemy to break through to Sumy Oblast. Assault groups, equipment and communication means of the occupiers who tried to enter the territory of the region were destroyed.
In 22 days of the "energy truce," the Russians killed 2. 5 times more Ukrainians. The occupiers have increased the intensity of strikes on civilians and ramped up attacks on the front lines.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have updated the basic general military training program. The changes include reducing the training period to one month and lowering the level of physical exertion.
The SBU detained three GRU agents in Vinnytsia who were preparing to blow up a car of the Armed Forces and a police building. The perpetrators face life imprisonment for treason.
Pastor Mark Burns condemned the Russian attack on Sumy, calling it an attack on humanity and faith. He called for justice and an end to atrocities.
In Kharkiv, rescuers extinguished a large-scale fire at a food warehouse caused by an enemy UAV strike. The fire area was 1600 sq.m, no casualties.
The curfew in Kirovohrad region will be shortened for Easter. It will last from 00:00 to 04:00. Relevant services will check shelters and religious buildings for safety.
The Lithuanian Foreign Ministry summoned a representative of the Russian Embassy in Vilnius over the attack on Sumy. The initiators must be held accountable for the terrorist attack, and all those who work for the Kremlin bear responsibility.
The SBU detained a "double" agent of the Russian Federation who worked for the FSB and the GRU. He was preparing terrorist attacks against commanders of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the Yavoriv training ground, for which he faces life imprisonment.
Disinformation about the elections in Poland is spreading in the English-speaking segment. The NASK disinformation analysis center is monitoring the situation and urges people to check sources.
Russians hit a private house in Kupyansk with a KAB. Four people were injured, possibly three more are under the rubble.
Donald Trump has extended the state of emergency and sanctions against Russia, which were introduced by Biden's decrees. The reason is the threat to U.S. national security due to Russia's actions.
Andriy Sybiga met with OSCE Secretary General Sinirlioğlu and spoke about Russia's violation of the ceasefire regime. He also stressed the need to release imprisoned OSCE employees.
Delegations from Iran and the United States have completed a round of consultations in Oman and agreed to a new meeting next week. The negotiations are aimed at resolving the situation around Tehran's nuclear program.
In Kyiv, police stopped Oleksandr Aliyev for traffic violations. He swore at patrol officers, refused to be tested for intoxication, and his passenger climbed onto the official car.
Major Pavlo Ivanov, who died while piloting an F-16 fighter, was posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. The corresponding decree was published on the President's website.
An explosion occurred near the Hellenic Train office in Athens. Unknown individuals on a motorcycle left a backpack with explosives. The police are investigating the circumstances of the incident, no one was injured.
World Press Photo withdraws invitation of TASS photojournalist to award ceremony due to tension in Europe. The reason was his work for the state agency and coverage of protests in Georgia.
The Trump administration has canceled reciprocal tariffs on electronics, which could ease prices for consumers and benefit the electronics industry. Exceptions also apply to semiconductors and other components.
Russian troops attacked a civilian car in the Dnipro district of Kherson. As a result of dropping explosives from a drone, a 27-year-old man died, and two more were injured.
The Trump administration required U. S. State Department employees to report instances of "anti-Christian bias" among colleagues. Officials expressed concern about creating a culture of fear.
On the night of April 12-13, weather forecasters warn of frost in Kyiv and the region. The temperature will drop to -5°C, in Kyiv – to 0-2°C. A yellow level of danger has been announced.
The defense forces are restraining the advance of the occupiers, repelling attacks every day. The hottest situation is in the Pokrovsk direction, where 14 combat clashes took place.
During Charles III's visit to Italy, Prime Minister Meloni presented him and Queen Camilla with personalized jars of Nutella. The jars had their names printed in gold letters.
According to Syrsky, since the beginning of 2025, Russian losses in Ukraine have amounted to more than 140,000 killed and wounded. The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces thanked the military for their resilience.
The selection includes emotional and vibrant musicals: about Alexander Hamilton, the story of hotelier Donna, the gifted Matilda, Jean Valjean, and the Greatest Showman.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and approved for operation in the Armed Forces of Ukraine the domestic unmanned aerial complex "Rarog-10". FPV drones are capable of hitting targets day and night and have protection against electronic warfare.
Units of the SSO of the Armed Forces of Ukraine captured 14 Russian soldiers, including three officers, in the Kursk region. During the operations, about 30 enemy soldiers were destroyed.
Throughout the day, 75 combat engagements took place on the front lines, with the highest number of attacks recorded in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy attempted to breach the defenses 26 times. Defense Forces are holding back the pressure.