Armed Forces of Ukraine

On the night of April 12, Kyiv was attacked by strike drones, causing fires in the Sviatoshynskyi and Darnytskyi districts. Emergency services are working on the scene.

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.

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Emphasis was placed on accelerating the restoration of damaged equipment and strengthening the protection of weapons and military equipment. The Ukrainian army is increasing the production of strike drones and electronic warfare equipment.

Fortifications are being strengthened and the population is being evacuated in Sumy region due to Russia's attempts to expand the "grey zone". More than 15,000 people have been evacuated from the border area, and preparations for defense are underway.

The Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated 1,210 Russian invaders in a day. The total losses of the Russian Federation in personnel exceeded 930,000, and a lot of enemy equipment was also destroyed.

The Defense Forces of Ukraine have advanced in the area of Chasov Yar. Russian occupiers also have advances near Toretsk and Pokrovsk, according to the ISW report.

In Ivano-Frankivsk, a man bit a TCC soldier on the leg when he tried to check his documents. The detainee turned out to be a resident of Kherson region who did not register.

The international coalition is ready to provide Ukraine with comprehensive support after the end of the war with Russia, including a safe sky, seas and support for peace on land.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine denied information about the transfer of the Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, Vadym Sukharevskyi. Colonel Sukharevskyi continues to perform his duties in his current position.

New positions have been introduced in the military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to help the military with documents and treatment. The support service works with families and provides comprehensive information about benefits.

Sad news: Oleksandr Chechun, a member of the "Dibrova Stadium" team, has passed away. He became a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2022. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

The Military Law and Order Service is investigating the circumstances of Roman Nasіrov's conscription to the Armed Forces. The materials will be transferred to law enforcement agencies to assess possible abuse of power.

According to the Ukrainian Navy, as of April 10, 2025, there are no enemy ships in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 3 missile carriers with "Calibers" on duty in the Mediterranean Sea.

According to DeepState, Russian troops have achieved success in four settlements of the Donetsk region. In particular, the enemy advanced near Druzhba, Rozlyv, Rozdolne and Nadiivka.

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 Russian commander kidnapped a woman in the Mykolaiv region, forced her to walk through a mined area and threatened arson. The court sentenced him to 10 years in prison for war crimes.

An air raid alert has been declared in Kyiv and a number of northern and eastern regions. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of the threat of ballistic weapons from the east.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that the Russian offensive on Sumy and Kharkiv regions has actually already begun. The number of enemy offensive actions has doubled.

Since the beginning of the day, 135 combat clashes have taken place. The hottest is in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy tried 51 times to break through the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The TCC stated that Kovalyuk's statements about losses do not contribute to defense capability. It is assumed that his opinion could have been influenced by personal circumstances or fatigue from service.

Ukraine summoned China's chargé d'affaires over the participation of Chinese citizens in the war on the side of Russia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that this undermines trust in Beijing and casts doubt on their position on peace.

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.