A large-scale fire has broken out at the "Strela" factory in the Suzemsky district of the Bryansk region, which fulfills orders for the Russian military-industrial complex. Buildings have been destroyed, and security guards have been injured.
The Russians advanced near Lyman, Siversk, Novopavlivka, Kurakhovo and Velyka Novosilka. The Armed Forces are counterattacking in a number of areas, fighting continues in many directions.
From May 1, the basic training period for former "partially fit" will be reduced to one month and physical activity will be reduced. They will be assigned to support units, TCCs and other units.
The Kremlin expressed dissatisfaction with the invitation of Ukrainian soldiers to the parade for Victory Day over Nazism in Great Britain. Peskov called it disrespect for World War II veterans.
Ukrainian drones have proven their effectiveness in the war, destroying enemy equipment. UAV development increases the country's defense capabilities and reduces dependence on imports.
The soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine took citizens of Togo prisoner, who fought on the side of Russia. They were lured by deception under the guise of scholarships for study.
In the Black Sea, there are 15 enemy ships, 5 of which are carriers of "Kalibr" missiles with a total salvo of up to 34 missiles. In the Mediterranean Sea, there are 3 enemy ships, 1 with missiles.
In March and April 2025, Ukrainian drones hit over 160,000 enemy targets. Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi noted the increase in the efficiency of UAVs.
In April, the Russian army lost about 35,010 people, which is equivalent to almost three motorized rifle divisions, as well as 1,560 artillery systems, which is 86 artillery divisions.
In April, Ukrainian drones hit more than 83,000 targets, which is 8% more than in March. The effectiveness of the damage increased by 5%, the priority is the UAV direction.
From May 1, electricity tariffs will remain unchanged, and new traffic lights will appear. Pensions for certain categories and scholarships for cadets will also be increased.
There are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There is 1 enemy ship with "Caliber" cruise missiles in the Mediterranean Sea.
The SBU has заочно notified two rashists of suspicion, who ordered the murder of a captured Ukrainian soldier and cut off his head. This happened during the battles near Staromayorske.
The Ministry of Health is conducting consultations to form lists of medical workers who may be unbooked. The request was received to meet the needs of the Armed Forces.
The Rada adopted in the first reading the law №13037, which strengthens the fight against sexual harassment in the Armed Forces. It defines mechanisms for preventing discrimination and violence.
Russian troops have increased the intensity of fighting, focusing their efforts on the Pokrovsky direction, trying to break through the defense and reach the administrative border of Dnipropetrovsk region. Syrsky took measures to strengthen the defense.
A fake is spreading online about the preparation of Sumy for surrender to the Russians. The Center for Counteracting Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council reports that this is a lie spread by Russian propagandists to fuel panic.
The management of a defense plant in the Dnipropetrovsk region supplied the army with over 120,000 defective mortar shells. They are accused of obstructing the lawful activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which led to severe consequences.
On April 28, Ukrainian soldiers eliminated 1,060 Russian soldiers and destroyed 42 artillery systems. Since the beginning of the full-scale war, enemy losses have exceeded 950,000 people.
Thanks to the use of unmanned systems, Ukrainian defenders are inflicting significant losses on the occupiers' logistics. In the past week alone, 969 units of enemy equipment were destroyed.
In Ukraine, they are updating the training courses for shooters and snipers, as well as modernizing the basic general military training program, in particular, tactical pre-hospital care.
An air alert has been declared in Kyiv and a number of regions due to the threat of ballistic missile use. Air defense systems are operating in Cherkasy region due to the threat of enemy drones.
In the Black Sea, an enemy ship with Kalibr-type missiles was recorded. The total salvo is up to 6 missiles, the threat of shelling for Ukraine remains.
Russian troops attacked Kostiantynivka and Pokrovskyi district of Donetsk region. As a result of the shelling, three people died and another eight were injured with varying degrees of severity.
Russian media reported that Gerasimov reported to Putin on the "completion of the operation" to "liberate the Kursk region. " At the same time, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Ukrainian defenders continue to restrain the enemy in the Kursk direction.
Russia is holding a ship with Kalibr missiles in the Black Sea, which poses a threat of attack. There are 4 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, 2 of which are carriers of cruise missiles.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Ukraine will not give up territory, army and the right to alliances. They also called not to believe the "leaks" about peace plans.
Since the beginning of the day, 133 combat clashes have taken place, most of them in the Pokrovsk direction - 51. The Russians are actively attacking, launching air strikes and using kamikaze drones.
HACC changed the preventive measure for ex-head of DFS Nasirov to detention. He was set a bail of UAH 40 million, although SAP asked for 75 million.
Russian propaganda is spreading lies about the drug laboratory of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk region. The Center for Counteracting Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council states that this is a fake, the purpose of which is to discredit the Ukrainian military.