russia struck Kharkiv with ballistic missiles with cluster munitions. 28 people were injured, including two children, and 15 apartment buildings were damaged.
The Czech Republic has switched to supplying oil exclusively from Western sources, including Italy, for the first time, thanks to the expansion of the TAL pipeline's capacity. The country is no longer dependent on Russian oil.
Russia attacked a residential area of Kharkiv. The missile hit multi-story buildings, there is one dead, among the 20 injured - a child.
On April 18, explosions rang out in Sumy during an air raid. An enemy UAV hit a building, destroying the roof. Preliminary, one person died, another turned to medics.
On the morning of April 18, Russia attacked Kharkiv with missiles. A hit was recorded in a multi-story building in a densely populated area, people may be under the rubble.
Donald Trump has announced plans to meet with King Charles III during a visit to the United Kingdom. The invitation was conveyed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Russian special services are recruiting Ukrainian teenagers through Telegram, promising money for simple tasks, and then blackmailing them. The most vulnerable are students in grades 7-9, parents should be vigilant.
On April 17, Russian troops attacked the Glukhiv community in the Sumy region, damaging a critical infrastructure facility. During the extinguishing of the fire, a repeated shelling occurred, damaging the fire truck, but the rescuers were not injured.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is working on a register of mental health professionals for the military. The register will contain verified information about qualifications, capabilities and services.
The French President announced upcoming peace talks on Ukraine in London next week. He emphasized European support for US efforts to end the war.
The Russian army achieved success in Donetsk region, advancing near Rozlyv and Kostiantynopol. The day before, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated a lot of equipment and occupiers during the Russian offensive on Pokrovsk.
On the night of April 18, traffic on the Crimean bridge was temporarily closed. All those on the bridge were urged to remain calm.
In Tallahassee, a 20-year-old student opened fire near the student center. Two people died, six were injured, and the attacker himself was detained.
Russia has intensified propaganda in schools in the occupied territories. Children are told that the Ukrainian language and symbols are "extremism", which is punishable.
In the Kherson region, two employees of the road service, 36 and 44 years old, died as a result of an enemy drone strike on special equipment. The tragedy occurred near the village of Stiyke.
Negotiations between delegations from Ukraine, the USA and coalition countries took place in Paris. They discussed a ceasefire, security guarantees and the return of Ukrainian children.
Russia claims Ukraine is violating the ceasefire by attacking energy infrastructure. Nebenzya stressed that under such circumstances it is impossible to talk about a ceasefire.
A fire with an area of 700 sq. m, caused by an enemy drone, was extinguished in Mykolaiv. The fire broke out in warehouses with household goods, 50 rescuers were involved.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed an order dismissing Roman Mrochko from the position of head of the Kherson City Military Administration. Mrochko held this position since 2023.
During the spring censuses in the Chernobyl Reserve, the largest herd of red deer, consisting of 23 individuals, was spotted. An increase in the number of Przewalski's horses has also been recorded.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree dismissing Volodymyr Artyukh from the post of Head of Sumy Regional State Administration. The decision was made based on his submitted application.
Ukraine and the USA signed a memorandum of agreement on minerals, which confirms the joint work of the teams. Preparations are also underway to create a Fund for investments in the reconstruction of Ukraine.
On April 17, 2024, the President of Ukraine appointed Oleksiy Kharchenko as the head of the Luhansk Regional State Administration. Prior to this, he headed the Sievierodonetsk MVA.
Since the beginning of 2025, 50 tests of new military equipment have been conducted at the "Iron Polygon". Mostly drones, electronic warfare equipment and engineering support were tested.
During April 17, 114 combat clashes took place at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones and carried out shelling.
In Italy, in the Faito mountain area, a cable car rope broke due to bad weather. Four tourists died, and another passenger is in critical condition. Rescue operations are underway.
During the day, 149 combat clashes took place at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk direction, where the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled 40 assaults. The Russians launched 101 airstrikes and more than 6,400 shellings.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported significant losses of the Russian army over the past day, April 11: 1240 soldiers and more than 270 units of weapons and equipment. 11 tanks and 49 artillery systems were destroyed.
According to the Ukrainian Navy, as of April 12, 2025, no enemy ships were recorded in the Black and Azov Seas. Three missile carriers with Kalibr missiles are on duty in the Mediterranean Sea.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv on April 12, fires broke out in the Sviatoshynskyi and Darnytskyi districts. Two people were injured, warehouse buildings are on fire, and liquidation is underway.
