War in Ukraine
Late in the evening of April 25, a Russian drone struck the Bilopillia community in Sumy region, killing 48-year-old and 72-year-old civilians. This happened near one of the settlements, less than 5 km from the state border with Russia.
The occupation administration of Zaporizhzhia Oblast has faced paralysis of card payments in Melitopol and Berdyansk. Residents cannot pay for transport, medicines, and groceries; queues for cash have formed.
President Trump is busy with the war in Iran, so Europe is preparing for a prolonged war in Ukraine without negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv. Ukraine is forced to wage a war of attrition with the RF "without end".
On April 25, Russians struck the Nikopol region, seriously injuring a 62-year-old woman. Drones injured a 31-year-old mother with two children.
Over the past day, 125 battles on the front line, the enemy used 48 missiles, over 5,800 drones, and 2,200 shellings. The fiercest fighting on the Pokrovsk direction with 32 attacks.
Emergency rescue operations completed in Dnipro after shelling that destroyed a residential building. 6 people killed, 23 injured, DSNS psychologists assisted 37 people, including one child.
Azerbaijan provided Ukraine with five buses as humanitarian aid during Zelenskyy's visit. Since 2022, Baku has provided over $45 million in aid, equipment for the energy system, and rehabilitation for 500 children.
Ukrainian military personnel are undergoing training on Mirage 2000-5F fighters with France's participation in the EUMAM Ukraine mission. The training includes air combat, maintenance, and takes place in France and Poland.
Russian forces attacked Dnipro with missiles and drones for over 20 hours, 6 people killed, 47 injured. Destruction of housing and infrastructure recorded, government to provide financial assistance.
Pentagon Conducts Drills Simulating Massive Drone Attack in Ukrainian Style at Eglin Base. Data Obtained Influences Procurement, Planning, and Creation of Unified Tracking System.
On April 25, 2026, Russian shelling injured seven civilians in Kherson Oblast using artillery, mortars, and UAVs. The prosecutor's office has initiated an investigation into war crimes; houses, a medical facility, and a cultural facility were damaged.
EU approved €90 billion loan for Ukraine until end of 2026. Additional €19 billion may be needed for 2027 due to deficit.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi ordered to check logistical support at the forward edge by May 20. Commanders of groupings and corps commanders will take measures to strengthen resources, supply delivery, and evacuation.
Zelenskyy reacted to Russian strikes on Dnipro, calling not to reduce pressure and sanctions against Russia. Emphasized the need for attention to the war in Europe and strengthening Ukraine's air defenses.
The European Union will ban the import of gas condensate from "Yamal LNG" starting January 1, 2027. The sanctions target other Russian LNG projects amid the war in Ukraine.
Prince Harry, together with Minister Natalia Kalmykova and Mykola Kalashnyk, visited the National Military Memorial Cemetery. They paid tribute to the memory of the fallen Ukrainian defenders.
Since the beginning of the day, the Russians have carried out 62 attacks on AFU positions along the front. The most intense fighting on the Pokrovsk direction with 22 breakthrough attempts.
Russia's Southern District Military Court sentenced gunner Vitaliy Slobodenyuk and driver Bohdan Holovanov from "Azov" to 18 years in a penal colony for "terrorism. " The sentence for captive Ruslan Kolodyazhny was increased to 29 years.
In Romania, for the second time on April 25, UAV fragments were discovered near Văcăreni in Tulcea County. The morning debris from Galați was neutralized by a controlled explosion at Lake Brateș.
Number of victims in Dnipro from massive Russian attack rises to 46, including five children. 23 hospitalized, two women aged 26 and 44 in serious condition.
France and Greece have extended the 2021 defense agreement for five years with subsequent automatic renewal. They signed agreements on foreign policy, nuclear technologies, MBDA missile modernization, and seven wind energy projects.
Ukraine and Latvia have signed an agreement on mutual recognition of driver's licenses without exams. This is the sixth such agreement, important for Ukrainians abroad due to the war.
President Zelenskyy stated at a press conference with Aliyev his readiness for trilateral talks in Azerbaijan if Russia is ready for diplomacy. Ukraine values the role of partners in mediation and mentioned negotiations in Turkey and Switzerland.
General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed strikes on ammunition depots in Bilolutsk, Boykivske, Novovasylivka, Huliaipole, and command posts in several districts. Enemy losses are being clarified.
Russian forces attacked Ukraine with drones near Romania on April 25; British Typhoons were scrambled to intercept. Debris fell in Galați, a building was damaged, investigation ongoing with no casualties.
RF attack on Dnipro ongoing since the night, 5 killed and 34 injured reported by OVA head Hanza. A high-rise building damaged, cars burned at a gas station, two hospitalized.
President Zelenskyy met in Azerbaijan with the Ukrainian expert team sharing experience in air defense and infrastructure protection. Experts reported on the results of work under the defense cooperation program; Ukraine is expanding cooperation beyond drones.
4 people became victims of Russia's massive attack on Dnipro, 27 injured including two children. Attacks continue, residential house damaged, another seven wounded.
Enemy drone struck a civilian minibus in the village of Yurkivka. One person killed, four wounded, minibus damaged.
In the Bila Tserkva District of the Kyiv region, an enemy attack damaged critical infrastructure facilities, warehouses, and production premises. Also damaged were DSNS premises and special equipment; services are eliminating the consequences.