Military personnel who have abandoned their unit for the first time can return to service, avoiding punishment, if they obtain the consent of the commander and the decision of the court. Repeated unauthorized abandonment is punishable by imprisonment for 5 to 10 years.
The Ministry of Finance has denied information about the threat of delays in payments to the military. Financing of the Armed Forces is a priority, funds are provided in the state budget for 2025, payments are made on time and in full.
The SBU detained a Russian informant who spied on the Armed Forces and transmitted data on the location of Ukrainian military facilities. He guided Russian KABs on Kharkiv.
During the day, 159 combat engagements were recorded, a third of which were in the Pokrovsk direction. The Defense Forces struck areas of concentration of manpower and equipment of the occupiers.
In March, the Defense Forces of Ukraine hit over 77,000 enemy targets with drones, which is 10% more than in February. The main priority is to increase the capabilities of unmanned systems.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and approved for use the D-21-12R ground robotic complex. It can perform surveillance, patrolling, and fire support tasks.
The assault operations of the Russian occupiers continue, but their effectiveness is falling. In the Toretsk area, Ukrainian soldiers are gaining a foothold, and the Russians cannot win back territory.
No enemy ships were recorded in the waters of the Black and Azov Seas. There are 3 ships with 26 Kalibr missiles in the Mediterranean Sea.
On April 6, 135 combat clashes took place on the front, the hottest situation is in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, Toretsk and Kursk directions. The enemy launched 63 air strikes and involved 718 drones.
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.
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.
Serhiy, the hero of the scandalous show who married a student, recorded a video message from the front. He explained that his wife initiated the filming and spoke about his dismissal from school due to the scandal.
Russian troops are increasing pressure on all sections of the front, carrying out about 200 attacks per day. The main direction is Pokrovsky, where the Russian Federation is trying to exhaust Ukrainian resources.
As of 04. 04.2025, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 4 ships in the Mediterranean Sea, 3 of them with 26 Kalibr cruise missiles.
Most often, volunteers choose specialties related to UAVs, driving and shooting. Staff, artillery, medical positions and communications are also popular.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports a threat of strikes by combat aircraft on the front-line territories in the east. The military urges residents to be attentive and respond to alarm signals.
During the day, 191 combat clashes took place, the greatest activity of the enemy was in the Pokrovsky direction, where 69 assaults were recorded. The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated more than 1,400 occupiers and destroyed 10 tanks.
In Kyiv, fraudsters who posed as agribusinessmen will be brought to justice for seizing 29 million hryvnias of bank funds. The perpetrators tried to obtain another 60 million hryvnias using forged documents.
The deputy commander is suspected of abuse of office. He involved three servicemen in the construction of his own house, causing losses of UAH 2.7 million.
The Kyiv region police denied any connection between the participation of community officers in Homeowners Association chats and mobilization measures. The initiative arose at the request of residents for a prompt response to violations.
The Russians continue to try to establish pontoon crossings over the Oskil River in Kharkiv region. Their goal is to transfer more forces to the western bank.
The Ardal robot of the Brave1 cluster rescued three wounded soldiers who had been surrounded for a month. It covered 17 km under fire, and more than 50 people participated in the operation.
The government has extended the «Contract 18-24» program to the National Guard and the State Border Guard Service. Medical examination has been simplified and the list of positions for Ukrainians aged 18-24 has been expanded.
A scheme to transfer servicemen to the rear for money has been exposed. Among the defendants is a former deputy chief of staff of one of the commands of the Armed Forces. The cost of the service was 8 thousand dollars.
The Security Service of Ukraine prevented terrorist attacks in the Dnipropetrovsk region and detained two RF agents. They were planning to blow up a pickup truck of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the building of the TCC in the Nikopol district.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine reported significant losses of Russian troops on March 31, in particular, 1,540 soldiers were eliminated and 2 cruise missiles were destroyed. The total losses of the enemy continue to grow.
In Kharkiv region, Ukrainian Armed Forces fighters destroyed an occupiers' T-90M tank with drones, and also hit another tank. The crews of the "Achilles" regiment destroyed enemy equipment in the areas of Kupyansk and Dvorichna.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that the enemy's main efforts are focused on the Donetsk direction, but they are actually stalling. The Ukrainian army is actively destroying the enemy and adapting newcomers.
March 31 marks the third anniversary of the liberation of Bucha from Russian occupiers. The city honors the memory of the deceased and thanks Ukrainian soldiers for the liberation.
The Ukrainian Navy stated that Ukraine will respond to Russia's violation of the ceasefire in the Black Sea. It is important for Kyiv to stop shelling the infrastructure of ports and ensure the safety of the grain corridor.