The SBU interrogated two Chinese citizens captured in the Donetsk region. They told how they were recruited into the Russian army and about their first combat mission.
A master class on baking Easter cakes from flour grown on the liberated lands of Kherson region was held in Kyiv. The "Soul of Soil 2.0" initiative aims to show the world the value of Ukrainian bread.
During April 9, 111 combat clashes were recorded on the front, 26 of which were in the Pokrovsky direction and 21 in the Lyman direction. The enemy launched 62 air strikes and carried out almost 5,000 shellings.
The Czech Republic handed over the last usable T-72M1 tanks to Ukraine in late March – early April. The Czech army has fully switched to German Leopards.
According to the Financial Times, Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed the SBU to investigate the leak of the US proposal for a mineral agreement. As part of the investigation, ministry employees are being checked on a polygraph.
Over the past day, 145 combat clashes took place at the front, the most Russian attacks were recorded in the Pokrovsky and Lyman directions. The Defense Forces repelled numerous enemy assaults.
Mourning days have been declared in Kryvyi Rih from April 7 to 9 due to the mass murder of civilians on April 4. The Russians killed 19 people, including 9 children, by launching ballistic strikes.
On April 5, Ukrainian soldiers eliminated 1390 Russian soldiers, and also destroyed 13 tanks and 67 artillery systems. The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to inflict significant losses on the enemy.
The deal for TikTok's American assets has been suspended as China does not approve it due to Trump's tariffs. Trump offered China a discount on duties in exchange for approving the sale.
As a result of the night UAV attack on Kryvyi Rih, the number of victims has increased to seven, one person died. Houses, a playground, tracks and cars were damaged.
An enemy ship with Kalibr missiles has been recorded in the Black Sea. The total salvo is up to four missiles. There are three ships with 26 missiles in the Mediterranean Sea.
Ukrainian citizens in the US received letters about the cancellation of humanitarian status. Later, the US Department of Homeland Security announced that it was a mistake and the program had not been canceled.
On the afternoon of April 5, moderate, in some places significant, rains and thunderstorms are expected in Ukraine. In the central regions, the Carpathians and Transcarpathia, gusts of wind of 15-20 m/s are expected in places. The temperature will decrease.
In the morning, UAVs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked an industrial enterprise in Chapayevsk, Samara region, Russia, causing a fire. Emergency services are working at the scene, there are no casualties.
The US Treasury Secretary announced an agreement with Ukraine on minerals, which could become a long-term economic partnership. It is considered part of Trump's peace plan.
The Israeli Prime Minister plans to meet with the US President to discuss the imposed tariffs and the Iranian nuclear program. Netanyahu will be the first foreign leader to discuss lifting tariffs with Trump.
The First Lady reacted to the massive shelling of Ukraine on April 4. She called on the world to take action, not just words of condolence, due to the increasing number of victims among the civilian population.
Germany has provided Ukraine with Eutelsat satellite internet as an alternative to Starlink. The number of Eutelsat terminals in Ukraine is expected to increase with funding from Germany.
The Ministers of Finance of Ukraine and Denmark discussed Ukraine's budgetary needs and cooperation on the path to European integration. The parties also considered the issue of Ukraine's accession to EU funds.
As a result of the missile attack on Kryvyi Rih on April 4, 61 people were injured, including 12 children. 40 citizens are in hospitals, the rest are under outpatient supervision.
On the night of April 5, Russia launched drones at Kyiv. Drone debris fell in the Dniprovskyi district, and a fire broke out in the Desnyanskyi district, which was extinguished. There were no reports of casualties.
Emmanuel Macron may take on the role of mediator between Europe and Vladimir Putin for negotiations on peace in Ukraine. He is ready to resume contact with the Kremlin when the time is right.
European allies and Canada have called on Russia to urgently respond to the US proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine, which Kyiv has already accepted. The pressure should push Russia towards de-escalation.
The Russian army attacked Kryvyi Rih with drones, hitting the private sector. An elderly woman died, burned in her own house, and three more people were injured.
As a result of a Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, 18 people were killed, including 9 children. Another 56 people were injured, said the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration.
Primary schools and gymnasiums will not be closed in Ukraine, but the choice of profiles and subjects by students will change. The state allocates funds for laboratory equipment.
Russian drones attacked Kryvyi Rih, causing a fire. The fire engulfed residential buildings and infrastructure facilities in the private sector of the city.
Hakan Fidan stated that any peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia would be better than deaths. Turkey supports the US initiative to end the war.
As a result of the enemy attack on Kryvyi Rih, 42 people were injured, including two children in serious condition. Houses and educational institutions were damaged, and fires broke out.
During the day, 116 combat clashes were recorded. The enemy launched 79 air strikes and involved 966 kamikaze drones, shelling positions and settlements.
