Armed Forces of Ukraine

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.

SOF fighters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a platoon of North Korean soldiers (25 people) in the Kursk region. The operation was carried out by the 6th Ranger Regiment with the support of drones, despite the numerical superiority of the enemy.

The number of brigades that volunteers can join has increased from 16 to 24. The project offers a contract for UAH 1 million, monthly financial support and benefits.

The Russians are changing tactics, resorting to massive assaults in the southern direction. The Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled the most massive assault in the Zaporizhzhia direction, destroying a lot of enemy manpower and equipment.

More than half of the battles took place in the Pokrovsk and Toretsk directions. Russian troops are storming the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, launching airstrikes on border settlements.

On the night of April 23, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with 134 drones. 67 "Shaheds" were shot down in the east, north, south and center, 47 UAVs were lost. 6 regions were affected.

In the Black Sea, there are two Russian ships with 12 "Calibers", the same number in the Mediterranean. There are no enemy ships in the Sea of Azov. The terrorist country violates maritime law by turning off identification systems.

In December 2023, Pope Francis personally donated money for a Mavic drone to the 93rd Brigade "Kholodny Yar. " This brigade has been fighting in eastern Ukraine since 2014.

Over the past day, 165 battles took place at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy also intensified in the Lyman and Toretsk directions.

Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 1,130 Russian soldiers and destroyed 302 units of enemy equipment. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is adjusting data on the total losses of the enemy.

The SBU detained five pro-Russian agitators in Kyiv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions, including a former functionary of Murayev's party. They spread fakes and justified the aggression of the Russian Federation; they face up to 8 years in prison.

Intense fighting continues in Sumy Oblast near the border and in Russia. Russians tried to dislodge the ZSU from Kursk Oblast and seize border territories of Sumy Oblast, but their offensive was thwarted.

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as of 4:00 p. m., a total of 56 combat engagements have occurred since the beginning of the day. The greatest enemy activity is recorded in the Pokrovsk direction, where 22 battles have taken place.

On April 19, the AFU struck the launch site of Russian UAVs near Tiotkino in the Kursk region. As a result of the attack, up to 20 drone operators were eliminated.

John Cena defeated Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania in Las Vegas, winning his 17th WWE Champion title. The victory was made possible thanks to the interference of rapper Travis Scott.

Three men impersonating TCC employees have been exposed in the Odesa region. They illegally detained people. They used uniforms and a car, and police freed one victim.