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War in Ukraine

Military conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine
The Russian-Ukrainian War, also known as the Russian armed aggression against Ukraine, also the War for Ukraine's Independence, is Russia's war against Ukraine, caused by the direct and indirect use of the Russian Federation's armed forces against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, which began, according to legal definition, on February 19 or February 20, 2014.
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Russian assaults did not provide the occupiers with tactical victories and are unlikely to strengthen the spring-summer "offensive" - ISW

ISW reports four unsuccessful Russian attacks in various directions of the front. Analysts consider these actions to be reconnaissance-in-force, which will not strengthen the enemy's overall offensive.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 01:32 AM • 12477 views
Occupiers are training prison psychologists to morally break prisoners in the temporarily occupied territories - CNS

The Academy of the Federal Penitentiary Service of the Russian Federation trains personnel in methods of psychological pressure and ideological correction. Special services use psychology for repression and isolation.

Society • April 20, 12:30 AM • 13063 views
The pipe didn't save them - Russian troops tried to break through a gas pipeline on quad bikesVideo

The occupiers used the gas pipeline for infiltration but were stopped by the 71st Air Assault Brigade. The enemy lost 52 personnel and 7 pieces of equipment during the failed attack.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 11:53 PM • 15822 views
The enemy attacked Mykolaiv - apartment buildings, private houses, cars, power lines, and tram tracks were damaged

In Mykolaiv, an apartment building, private houses, and tram tracks were damaged due to a drone attack. Vitaliy Kim reported no casualties.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 10:41 PM • 12860 views
Enemy attacked Kharkiv with drones - first details

Russian drones struck Kharkiv's Osnovianskyi district twice late in the evening. Information on damage and casualties is currently being clarified.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 08:59 PM • 12019 views
On April 19, there were 166 combat engagements on the front – General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Over the past day, the enemy used 4887 drones and 146 aerial bombs. The hottest areas were Pokrovsk and Huliaipole, where dozens of enemy assaults were repelled.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 07:45 PM • 5197 views
IMF to discuss VAT alternatives for individual entrepreneurs with Ukraine - Svyrydenko

The search for alternative sources of budget revenue for 2027 is currently underway.

Society • April 19, 07:22 PM • 12085 views
Rumen Radev's pro-Russian party wins Bulgarian elections - exit poll

In the parliamentary elections, "Progressive Bulgaria" received over 38% of the votes. The GERB party came in second, and Radev's political force may get 110 seats in parliament.

Politics • April 19, 06:24 PM • 11675 views
Zelenskyy announced personnel purges in the Ministry of Internal Affairs after the terrorist attack in Kyiv on April 18Video

The President heard Klymenko's report on the shooting in the Holosiivskyi district. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is preparing dismissals due to the inaction of patrol officers during the terrorist attack.

Society • April 19, 05:33 PM • 11757 views
Zelenskyy and Stubb discussed strengthening security due to wars in Ukraine and Iran

The Presidents of Ukraine and Finland discussed the situation at the front and diplomatic work with the United States. The parties considered challenges due to the war in Iran and Europe.

Politics • April 19, 04:50 PM • 7819 views
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Astrological forecast for April 20-26 promises tension and major changes

Astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko warned of a week of peak tension and Uranus's transition into Gemini. Sharp political decisions and emotional outbursts are expected.

Society • April 19, 04:06 PM • 35252 views
All three Baltic states banned Fico from flying to Moscow for the May 9 parade

Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia closed their airspace to the Slovak Prime Minister's plane. Robert Fico plans to seek an alternative route for his visit to the Russian event.

Politics • April 19, 03:52 PM • 13999 views
Missing for over two years - director Ihor Malakhov died in battles near AvdiivkaPhoto

The Ukrainian director died in battle near the village of Stepove in December 2023. His identity was confirmed by examination, and the farewell ceremony will take place on April 21 in Kyiv.

Society • April 19, 03:33 PM • 11231 views
Orban names condition for unblocking EU's 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine

Ukraine is ready to resume oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline on Monday. Hungary will unblock the EU loan only after the actual resumption of supplies.

Economy • April 19, 03:03 PM • 17968 views
Head of Ukraine's Patrol Police Zhukov resigns after April 18 terrorist attack in Kyiv

Yevhen Zhukov submitted his resignation after the terrorist attack in Kyiv. The head of the National Police of Ukraine, Ivan Vyhivskyi, stated that Zhukov "will be offered another position."

Society • April 19, 02:52 PM • 51088 views
Since the beginning of the day, Russians have attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 84 times - General Staff

The General Staff recorded 84 combat engagements, with the enemy's greatest activity in the Pokrovsk direction. The Defense Forces repelled 16 assaults in the Huliaipole area.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 02:09 PM • 5179 views
In Druzhkivka, a Russian FPV drone hit a nine-story building, causing a fire - State Emergency ServicePhoto

The occupiers attacked a balcony on the eighth floor of a nine-story building. Rescuers extinguished the fire; according to preliminary data, there were no casualties.

Society • April 19, 01:32 PM • 5334 views
Russian propaganda spreads fake news about National Guard "blocking detachments" in Kharkiv region

The enemy fabricated a story about Territorial Defense fighters being blocked by National Guard units near the village of Zybyne. The Center for Countering Disinformation refuted the disinformation, which aims to divide the Defense Forces.

Society • April 19, 12:59 PM • 5203 views
Syrskyi announced a competition with Russia in the drone sector and outlined new tasks for the Armed Forces of UkrainePhoto

The Commander-in-Chief held a meeting with representatives of over a hundred units regarding drone development. Priorities included technology, quantity, and economics.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 12:29 PM • 4741 views
Woman killed, three others injured in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia suburb - SESPhoto

As a result of the shelling, a 55-year-old woman was killed and three people were injured. Rescuers extinguished the fire and completed the clearing of the rubble of the destroyed house.

Society • April 19, 12:07 PM • 5545 views
"You can hit, but not on the legs, legs are needed": HUR published a conversation of Russians about foreign mercenariesVideo

Russian commanders discuss the use of physical violence against foreigners. Mercenaries are beaten and forcibly sent to meat assaults on the front.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 11:54 AM • 5971 views
Italian Deputy Prime Minister called on the EU to return to Russian gas at a far-right rally

Matteo Salvini at a rally in Milan proposed lifting budget restrictions and buying gas from Russia. The politician called Brussels' energy policy a lockdown.

Politics • April 19, 11:44 AM • 5787 views
In Crimea, the Taigan lion park was accused of environmental violations and pollution

Environmentalists report mass burning of garbage and burying of bio-waste in Taigan Park. This threatens water pollution for the entire southeast of Crimea.

Society • April 19, 10:49 AM • 16526 views
In Mykolaiv, power partially disappeared due to a drone attack, and houses were damaged

In Mykolaiv, four private houses were damaged and two districts were de-energized due to a Shahed drone attack. Power engineers have already restored electricity to most consumers.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 10:21 AM • 4392 views
Russia's housing and communal services are entering a systemic collapse – accidents are increasing, tariffs are rising, networks are worn out – SZR

The wear and tear of Russia's infrastructure has exceeded 50%, and the number of accidents has doubled. Due to war expenditures, regions are cutting funding and raising tariffs.

Economy • April 19, 10:13 AM • 6320 views
National Police showed a video of the evacuation of bodies of the deceased from frontline Synelnykivskyi districtVideo

Police evacuated two deceased individuals from the village of Mezheva after an attack by a Russian FPV drone. The evacuation was carried out under the constant threat of repeated strikes.

Society • April 19, 09:41 AM • 5281 views
Lukashenka announced readiness to meet with Trump after preparation of a "big deal"

The self-proclaimed president of Belarus announced his readiness for negotiations after the interests of both countries are agreed upon. The agreement should go beyond the lifting of sanctions.

Politics • April 19, 09:16 AM • 4970 views
Over 7,000 people participated in the city-wide clean-up in Kyiv - KMDAPhoto

In Kyiv, 3,352 cubic meters of garbage were removed and almost a thousand plants were planted at 40 locations. Utility workers, activists, and veterans joined the event.

Society • April 19, 08:28 AM • 6114 views
Over the past day, Russians shelled Donetsk region 15 times – there are wounded, 174 people evacuated – OVA

The occupiers attacked Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts, damaging houses and infrastructure. 174 people, including 56 children, were evacuated from the front line.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 08:22 AM • 4880 views
Russia struck Balabyne in Zaporizhzhia with KABs, three people injured

As a result of the airstrike on the village of Balabyne, three women aged 59 to 85 were injured. Private houses, cars, and garages of residents were damaged.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 08:02 AM • 3205 views