The SES denied information about the hospitalization of two rescuers with chemical poisoning after inspecting drone fragments in Poltava region. They stated that this is not true.
On the night of April 16, Russia attacked Ukraine with 97 "Shahed" drones and other UAVs. Air defense forces shot down 57 drones in the eastern, northern, and southern regions.
On the night of April 16, in the Reshetylivska community of the Poltava region, debris from an enemy UAV damaged a power line. As a result, two settlements were left without electricity, and restoration work is ongoing.
Overnight on April 15, the Russians attacked Kharkiv region with guided aerial bombs and drones. They hit a civilian enterprise that was engaged in the production and storage of food.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports enemy activity in the Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, and Poltava regions.
Following the horrific Russian attack on Sumy, many cities in Ukraine have declared Days of Mourning. Kyiv, Poltava, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Lviv regions are lowering flags in memory of the victims.
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.
Due to snow and wind, there was an emergency power outage in 12 settlements of the Myrhorod and Lokhvytsia communities. 1505 domestic and 155 legal consumers were left without electricity.
The President of Ukraine heard a report from the head of the SBU on countering sabotage and enemy agents. The special service is actively countering attempts to involve Ukrainian children in terrorist activities.
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.
The TCC stated that Kovalyuk's statements about losses do not contribute to defense capability. It is assumed that his opinion could have been influenced by personal circumstances or fatigue from service.
The third case of leptospirosis due to water was recorded in the Lviv region, the patient is in intensive care. There is also a case in the Poltava region. It is important to avoid infected bodies of water and vaccinate animals.
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.
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.
Russia continues to attack energy facilities, despite the ceasefire agreement. This morning, a strike damaged a facility in Kherson, leaving 45,000 residents without electricity.
In Zinkiv, a group of children aged 10-14 brutally abused a 10-year-old boy. Criminal proceedings have been opened, Ombudsman Lubinets is monitoring the situation.
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.
Russian drones attacked the Poltava region at night, in the Myrhorod district, debris damaged the hangar premises of the enterprise. Two employees were injured, one was hospitalized.
In Zaporizhzhia, private houses and multi-story buildings were damaged as a result of the attack, and preliminary three people were injured. The alarm continues, residents are urged to stay in safe places.
The head of the Center for Counteracting Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council reported on the launch of Shaheds. The Air Force has recorded groups of enemy drones, an alert has been declared in Poltava, Kharkiv, Cherkasy and other regions.
On the night of March 20, 2025, Russia attacked Ukraine with 171 UAVs. Ukrainian air defense shot down 75 drones in 12 regions, 63 simulators — locationally lost. Kirovohrad region, Sumy region, and Donetsk region were affected.
240,340 people fell ill during the week, including 124,960 children. Influenza is circulating in 21 regions, 14 deaths have been recorded, one in a pregnant woman.
At night, air defense worked in the Poltava region due to an attack by enemy drones. In the Myrhorod district, debris damaged a warehouse, and straw caught fire, but there were no casualties.
At night, the enemy attacked the Poltava region, but air defense shot down the targets. The wreckage fell in the Lubensky district, damaging houses and causing a fire in the grass.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports the movement of strike drones over several regions. Special attention is paid to the Kyiv region, where there is a high threat of strikes.
On the night of March 17, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 174 drones. Ukrainian defenders shot down 90 UAVs in 10 regions, 70 decoy drones were lost locationally.
At night, the enemy attacked the Poltava region, but air defense worked on the targets. Due to the fall of UAV fragments, emergency power outages occurred in the Kremenchuk district, and energy workers are working to restore it.
According to Zelenskyy, Russia launched over 1020 strike drones and almost 1360 guided aerial bombs. He called for increased pressure on the aggressor to end the war.
On the night of March 16, Russia attacked Ukraine with 90 drones, 47 of which were shot down by air defense forces. Chernihiv, Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa regions were under attack.
On the night of March 15, air defense forces repelled a massive attack. 130 UAVs were destroyed, 38 imitation targets did not reach their targets. There is destruction of infrastructure in 6 regions.