Kryvyi Rih
In 2025, the number of civilian deaths and injuries as a result of Russian attacks in Ukraine exceeded the figures for 2024. HRW calls for pressure on Russia to stop the attacks.
A fire broke out in a hospital in the Metalurhiynyi district of Kryvyi Rih. During the fire extinguishing, rescuers found the body of a 39-year-old man in the corridor of the diagnostic department.
In April 2025, the National Specialized Children’s Hospital “Okhmatdyt” received a high-precision Thompson retractor system. This state-of-the-art surgical equipment was provided with the support of the Andrii Matiukha Foundation and Good Donations.
The SBU and the National Police detained 5 accomplices of the Russian Federation in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions. They tried to destroy a synagogue, a car of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and relay cabinets of Ukrzaliznytsia.
April 2025 recorded the highest number of civilian casualties in Ukraine since September 2024. At least 209 people were killed and another 1,146 were injured.
A fire broke out in a farm building in the Kryvyi Rih district. During the extinguishing, firefighters rescued a small puppy that was not injured.
Customs officers discovered stuffed animals of three sea turtles with significant scientific and museum value in two parcels from Kryvyi Rih to the USA. Administrative proceedings have been initiated.
Children of defenders who are missing or captured will be able to study in the lyceums of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Children of military personnel, police officers and rescuers are also invited.
The government has not yet published the results of the external audit of NABU, which has been ongoing since September 2024. Experts criticize NABU for inefficiency, cronyism and political bias.
The Andriy Matyukha Foundation supported the initiative of FC "Kryvbas" and allocated 1 million hryvnias to the families of children who died as a result of the shelling of Kryvyi Rih. The funds will go to financial, psychological and medical support.
The Prime Minister announced the restoration of 1. 5 GW of generation and plans to introduce about 1 GW in 2025. Also, 1.2 billion euros of donor funds were collected to support the energy sector.
The Russian representative to the UN accused Ukraine of civilian deaths, claiming that Russia only targets military facilities. He stated that Ukraine is deploying air defense systems in residential areas.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a conversation with Emmanuel Macron regarding the Russian Federation's attacks on Ukraine and the need to strengthen air defense. They also discussed the path to a complete ceasefire.
In April, Russia significantly intensified missile strikes on densely populated cities of Ukraine, leading to an increase in civilian casualties. A 46% increase in casualties has been recorded.
In the postponed match of the 5th round of the UPL, Donetsk "Shakhtar" beat Kryvyi Rih "Kryvbas" with a score of 2:1. The game was replayed on April 16 after a break in September 2024 due to alarms.
A 23-year-old man who was injured during the missile strike on Kryvyi Rih in early April has died in hospital. The total number of fatalities from the attack has risen to 20.
A National Guard officer has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a traffic accident in Dnipropetrovsk region in which three soldiers were killed. He was driving under the influence of drugs.
Andrea Eder-Gitschthaler arrived in Ukraine at the invitation of Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Olena Kondratyuk. The visit is an important gesture of solidarity against the background of the Russian Federation's attacks on Ukrainian cities.
The curfew in Kirovohrad region will be shortened for Easter. It will last from 00:00 to 04:00. Relevant services will check shelters and religious buildings for safety.
At the EU Council of Ministers, Sybiha called for strengthening Ukrainian air defense, providing additional complexes and missiles. He also stressed the need to increase pressure on Russia.
Andriy Kovalenko stated that Russian forces deliberately launched a missile attack on Sumy on Palm Sunday in order to cause a large number of casualties among the civilian population. There are dead in the city.
Andriy Yermak discussed the situation on the front and steps within the "Coalition of the Decisive" with advisors from France and Britain. The parties also emphasized the importance of monitoring the ceasefire.
President Zelensky honored the memory of those killed in Kryvyi Rih by placing a lamp and a toy at the scene of the tragedy. Russia attacked the city with a ballistic missile, killing 19 people.
In the Mykolaiv region, traffic is difficult on some roads due to deteriorating weather conditions. Traffic from Mykolaiv towards Odesa is especially difficult, and traffic towards the village of Nechayane is blocked.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine invited diplomats to the site of the tragedy in Kryvyi Rih, where civilians, including children, were killed. Foreigners witnessed the consequences of criminal terror.
At night, the enemy attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones. In Dnipro, 15 people were injured, houses, enterprises and cars were damaged. Apostolove and Nikopol district were also attacked.
According to the UN, from February 24, 2022 to March 21, 2025, at least 12,000 civilians, including 600 children, were killed in Ukraine. Almost 3.5 million people have the status of internally displaced persons.
At the UN Security Council meeting, countries condemned the Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih, which killed children. The Russian representative blamed Ukraine, but most countries supported Ukraine.
Minister Sybiha called on the OSCE to increase pressure on Russia over the murder of nine children in Kryvyi Rih. He emphasized the need to strengthen Ukraine's protection to stop Russian terror.
Changes to the legislation on martial law are needed to hold local elections. The decision rests with the Verkhovna Rada, which will determine the list of communities where elections are impossible.