Ukrainian Ground Forces
Russian troops attacked 12 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region 246 times, including air strikes, MLRS, drones and artillery fire, but no casualties were reported.
Over the past day, 119 combat engagements took place in various parts of the frontline, during which Ukrainian troops repelled numerous Russian attacks, and the enemy launched missile, air and artillery strikes at Ukrainian positions and localities.
Over the past day, Ukrainian aviation carried out 16 strikes on Russian troops, hitting 13 areas of troop concentration and 3 enemy command posts, and Ukrainian missile forces destroyed 1 command post and 2 Russian artillery installations.
Last month, Russian troops used munitions containing hazardous chemicals 444 times, in violation of international laws and conventions.
Ukrainian troops are doing everything possible to stop the Russian offensive on Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, but the enemy has a significant advantage in artillery and aviation.
Russia has plans to capture Kharkiv or Sumy, but Ukraine is not sure about the seriousness of these plans and Russia's ability to implement them with its current forces.
In Kharkiv the SBU detained a Russian spy who, under the guise of walking a dog, was trying to determine the location of Ukrainian air defense systems in order to pass the coordinates to Russian troops for missile strikes.
The enemy continues its attempts to capture Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, trying to bypass the city through Bohdanivka and Ivanivske and take it in a vice grip, conducting so-called "meat assaults" in this area, but the situation remains under control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Over the past day, 134 combat engagements took place in various parts of the frontline, and the enemy launched numerous missile, air and artillery strikes at Ukrainian positions and localities.
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 472,140 personnel and 7,354 tanks.
Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian aviation conducted 12 strikes against Russian troops, hitting the places of concentration of personnel and anti-aircraft missile systems.
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 470,870 personnel and 7,332 tanks.
Over the past day, 121 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline in Ukraine, during which the enemy launched 5 missile attacks, 63 air strikes and 72 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems.
The 19th recruitment center of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been opened in Uzhhorod, Zakarpattia region, to provide information and support for joining the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Russian occupiers fired 58 times at 11 communities in Sumy region, launching 286 explosions from various types of weapons, including artillery, mortars, rockets and ammunition for UAVs.
Ukraine is creating a third combat brigade, the Gart, of the State Border Guard Service to strengthen defense forces on its eastern borders, in addition to the existing Steel Frontier and Revenge brigades.
President Zelenskyy said that strengthening Ukraine's defense forces depends on three main aspects: receiving financial support from partners, ensuring timely deliveries of weapons, and providing specific types of weapons.
The new rail line being built by the Russian occupiers near occupied Mariupol will be within reach of Ukrainian troops, given the military assistance Ukraine will receive from its partners, making it vulnerable to attack.
High net worth individuals realize that Crimea is a risky investment because of the ongoing conflict and the potential destruction of the Crimean bridge.
Russian forces made no rapid tactical gains west of Ocheretyne, Solovyovo, Berdychiv, and Semenivka after Ukrainian forces withdrew from tactical positions in the area, indicating that Ukrainian forces retain the ability to slow further Russian advances.
Over the past week, from April 21 to April 28, 2024, the Armed Forces of Ukraine killed about 6,620 russian servicemen. In addition, the Ukrainian military eliminated almost a thousand pieces of russian weapons and military equipment over the week.
As the situation on the frontline escalated, the Ukrainian military took control of Nestryga Island in Kherson Oblast.
During the night attack on Ukraine, the Russians used unidentified drones, probably for reconnaissance purposes.
Fierce fighting continues in eastern Ukraine: the enemy has deployed up to four brigades in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove directions, trying to advance west of Avdiivka and Maryinka in the direction of Pokrovsk and Kurakhove.
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 466,150 personnel and 7,279 tanks.
The aviation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out 16 strikes on the places of concentration of enemy manpower, and missile forces destroyed 1 control center and 2 enemy radar stations.
Russian occupants have managed to gain a foothold in part of the village of Ocheretyne in the Avdiivka sector, where fierce fighting continues, and Ukrainian forces are trying to push them out and regain control.
Ukraine and Denmark sign a letter of intent for Denmark to purchase Ukrainian military equipment to be transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukrainian troops repelled four Russian attacks in Krynky, Kherson region, and continue to hold the area.
The humanitarian situation on the left bank of the Kherson region is quite difficult: the Russian occupiers disregard the rules, mistreat local residents, restrict their movement, forcibly deport them and loot their homes.