On the night of May 3, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with two ballistic missiles and 183 drones. 77 Shahed-type ударних БпЛА drones were shot down in the east, north, south, and center of the country.
Due to Russian aggression, 1453 cultural heritage sites have been damaged in 18 regions of Ukraine and Kyiv. The Kharkiv, Kherson, and Donetsk regions have suffered the most.
The government has supported a program of payments to agricultural producers in Mykolaiv, Odesa, and Kherson regions who grow cotton. The payment will be 10,000 UAH per hectare.
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, at least 200 people have been injured by mines during agricultural work. The government is improving the mechanism for compensating for landmine clearance.
The SBU detained a 57-year-old employee of the Pervomaisk City Council, who was spying on the Armed Forces in the south. She faces life imprisonment for treason.
In the Mykolaiv region, a man threw a grenade at police officers who arrived at a call about a family quarrel. One police officer died and three others were injured.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy pointed out that Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles on Good Friday. He emphasized the importance of defense assistance from partners, especially air defense systems.
On the night of April 18, the Russians attacked Ukraine with missiles and UAVs, launching 6 missiles of various types and 37 ударних drones. The Defense Forces shot down 3 missiles and 23 UAVs.
Ivano-Frankivsk region canceled mass events for Easter due to security threats. Khmelnytskyi and Kirovohrad regions shortened the curfew on the festive night.
Due to improved weather conditions in Mykolaiv region, restrictions on traffic movement have been lifted, which were introduced due to snowfall. The day before, a traffic jam formed on the M-14 highway.
Due to complicated weather conditions in Mykolaiv region, the movement of trucks and buses is limited. Traffic from Mykolaiv towards Odesa is especially difficult, traffic towards the village of Nechayane is blocked.
Due to abnormal snowfalls in the south of Ukraine, traffic is difficult, there are snowdrifts and traffic jams. In the Kherson region, about 2,500 subscribers are without electricity, and in the Mykolaiv region, rescuers are helping ambulances.
A contact center for rights holders was presented at the BEB. It will help to respond more quickly to the circulation of counterfeit goods. Since the beginning of the year, counterfeit goods worth over UAH 480 million have been seized.
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.
Due to complicated weather conditions in Mykolaiv region, a traffic jam formed on the M-14 highway near the village of Zelene. Traffic is blocked for all types of transport.
Ukrainian farmers have sown 1,058. 6 thousand hectares of spring grains, which is 18.5% of the plan. Barley has been sown the most – 612.2 thousand hectares, and the leaders in terms of sowing rates are Odesa and Ternopil regions.
According to the Ukrhydrometeorological Center, today in Ukraine it will be cloudy and cold, precipitation in the form of sleet is expected. In the southern, Kirovohrad and Dnipropetrovsk regions, gusts of wind are 15-20 m/s.
On the night of April 10, 2025, Russia attacked Ukraine with 145 drones, including Shahed. The Defense Forces shot down 85 strike UAVs, but six regions were affected.
Bagira, the sheepdog rescued after the Kakhovka HPP explosion, has died. She spent a day in the water, clinging to the boards, and then underwent long-term treatment and rehabilitation.
A Russian commander kidnapped a woman in the Mykolaiv region, forced her to walk through a mined area and threatened arson. The court sentenced him to 10 years in prison for war crimes.
President Zelenskyy announced that the digital platform "Dream" is already operating in 40 schools in six regions. In 2025, a large-scale expansion of the platform to the entire country is planned, as well as the launch of a pilot project for preschool education.
Law enforcement officers have identified a Kadyrovite from the "Akhmat" unit who kidnapped and raped underage girls during the occupation of the Mykolaiv region. The perpetrator turned out to be a 26-year-old native of the Stavropol Territory.
The Cabinet of Ministers is allocating 2 billion hryvnias for 200 frontline and border communities in nine regions of Ukraine. The funds will be used for security needs, restoration and construction of shelters.
In Ukraine, some regions have already turned off heating due to warming. Local authorities are ready to restore heat supply to social facilities in case of bad weather.
The grant amount has been increased to UAH 300,000 for one job and up to UAH 500,000 for two. Already 25,000 entrepreneurs have received grants for UAH 12 billion.
Ukrainian farmers have sown 926,000 hectares of spring crops, and the leaders in terms of sowing rates are Odesa, Ternopil, Poltava, Mykolaiv, and Vinnytsia regions. They plan to increase the area under wheat.
Ivan Vyhivskyi declared UAH 1,465,392 in income for 2024, his salary amounted to UAH 1,455,920. The couple owns land, a rented house and significant funds in their accounts.
As of March 28, 2025, Ukrainian farmers have sown 551. 8 thousand hectares of spring grains. Barley has been sown the most – 315.5 thousand hectares.
Overnight on March 28, Russia attacked Ukraine with 163 Shahed-type drones and others. The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down 89 "Shaheds" in the south, north, and center of the country.
The occupiers attacked the city of Voznesensk, Mykolaiv region, with "Shahed"-type drones. As a result of the hit, a fire broke out at a warehouse facility, but fortunately, no one was injured.
