Oleksandr Syrskyi
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi called on Ukrainians to honor the memory of every Ukrainian soldier who is fighting against the Russian occupiers and defending Ukraine's freedom and independence.
In his evening address, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that soldiers of the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade had shot down a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft in Donetsk region.
President Zelensky released details from Chief of the General Staff Syrsky's report on the protection of the border with Russia and communities in several regions, with a focus on the Pokrovske direction and other areas of Donetsk and Kharkiv regions.
Zelenskyy held a meeting to discuss the readiness of fortifications, the situation at the front, the rotation of units, weapons production, and the need for more air defense systems to protect energy infrastructure and civilians.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi shared footage of Ukrainian troops destroying Russian military equipment and weapons, preventing the enemy from implementing its plans.
President Zelenskyy held meetings on the situation at the front, the Russian offensive, and Ukraine's actions to disrupt Russia's plans and achieve its goals, and discussed arms supplies and coordination with partners to strengthen the capabilities of the Ukrainian military.
The liberation of Nestryga island in Kherson region from the russian occupiers is important for improving the quality of counter-sabotage measures.
According to the head of the Kharkiv regional military administration, Oleh Syniehubov, it is too early to say that russia may open new front lines in the north, despite the build-up and regrouping of enemy troops in the Kharkiv area.
The occupiers in the "lPR" will monitor the protest moods of teenagers and teachers in schools, residents of Rubizhne cannot leave the city without a certificate from the military commissariat, and the Ukrainian military has improved its tactical positions in the area of Serebryansky forest.
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 last day, 131 combat engagements took place on the frontline, the enemy conducted numerous attacks in the Avdiivka, Bakhmut and Novopavlivka sectors, but Ukrainian troops repelled these attacks and inflicted losses on the occupation forces.
On April 28, the Ukrainian Defense Forces conducted two air strikes on the positions of the Russian occupiers in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, hitting their targets, as confirmed by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi.
As the situation on the frontline escalated, the Ukrainian military took control of Nestryga Island in Kherson Oblast.
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.
At the meeting in Ramstein, Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi informed the coalition members about the difficult operational situation in Ukraine, the deteriorating strategic situation, and the urgent need for missiles and ammunition.
The enemy broke through the defense in Kyslivka in the Kherson sector, gaining a foothold in the town after a massive counteroffensive.
The Ukrainian government has allocated UAH 1 billion to compensate farmers for up to 25% of the cost of agricultural machinery purchased under the "Made in Ukraine" program, which aims to support domestic producers, and it is expected that about 4,000 farmers will benefit from this government support.
Zelenskyy discussed with Commander-in-Chief Syrskyy the reinforcement of the Ukrainian military in key areas of the front, especially in Donetsk region.
Zelenskyy held a meeting to discuss the situation at the front, weapons production in Ukraine, and plans to protect civilian infrastructure from possible Russian attacks.
Russian troops are intensively shelling Chasovyi Yar, using the same aerial bombardment tactics as during the offensive on Avdiivka, dropping 20-30 rounds of ammunition per day from aircraft with the aim of capturing the town by May 9.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi met in Kyiv with the newly appointed Commander of the Danish Defense Forces, General Michaela Viggers Hildgaard, to discuss the urgent needs and further support of Ukraine's defense efforts.
President Zelenskyy was briefed on the situation at the front, Russia's "painful" losses in Crimea, and the enemy's deployment of ships to the Caspian Sea after Ukraine's actions in the Black Sea.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed with U. S. General Christopher Cavoli Ukraine's urgent needs, including air defense systems, artillery, ammunition and heavy armored vehicles, as well as strengthening military-technical cooperation and enhancing Ukraine's defense capabilities.
President Zelenskyy thanked the Ukrainian military for the successful operation to destroy Russian equipment and military infrastructure at the Dzhankoy airfield in occupied Crimea.
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi and Chief of the General Staff Anatoliy Bargylevych met with representatives of the Defense Partners project to discuss the involvement of government and business representatives in helping to meet the urgent needs of the military.
President of Ukraine Zelenskyy heard a report on the situation at the front, saying that the task is to deter Russian attacks and repel every attack of the occupier.
Russia is redeploying some units from the Liman direction to strengthen its offensive towards Chasovyi Yar in Donetsk region, while Ukrainian forces are making every effort to hold all areas and prevent a flanking attack on Chasovyi Yar.
President Zelenskyy warned that Russia will try to intensify its offensive actions, but Ukraine will respond accordingly, as reflected in intelligence reports and preparations for potential hostile actions.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting at which the Commander-in-Chief reported on the hottest areas of the front, paying particular attention to the fighting for Chasiv Yar.
Budanov informed Zelenskyy about Russia's plans for offensive actions in the spring and summer, and Ukraine will respond to any hostile actions by the aggressor state.