Soldiers of the 72nd Brigade eliminated two Msta-S self-propelled artillery systems and two D-30 howitzers in the Russian Federation. The Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the successful destruction of enemy equipment abroad.
In the border village of Kozacha Lopan, a 50-year-old man was blown up by an unknown device. Law enforcement officers are investigating the circumstances of the tragedy in the Kharkiv district.
The Belarusian dictator accused the US of human rights violations due to military interventions. According to him, the US only talks "about some democracy, about human rights – all this is just talk."
Russia has tasked Belarus with keeping Ukrainian forces on edge at the border. Lukashenka is building roads and preparing artillery positions for possible provocations.
Intelligence recorded military activity in the border area of Belarus. Zelenskyy instructed to warn Minsk about Ukraine's readiness to defend its territories.
The aggressor concentrated efforts on the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk directions. Failed assaults near the Antonivsky Bridge and shelling of Sumy region were recorded.
At the border, a banknote with a radiation level 1905 times higher than the norm was found on the woman. Due to the dangerous find, the Ukrainian woman was denied entry to Poland.
Over the past day, 132 combat engagements took place, the enemy used 9,701 kamikaze drones. The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed 114 artillery systems and over 2,400 enemy drones.
During Russia's night drone attack on Ukraine, one of the targets entered Romanian territory. An alarm was declared in Tulcea county and a search party was raised.
The Isaccea border crossing point will be restricted on April 17 from 08:00 to 14:00. Citizens are advised to choose alternative routes across the border in advance.
The court changed the pre-trial detention measure for the MP from OPZZh in the case of treason and financing of the Russian Guard. Shufrych is obliged to wear an electronic bracelet.
Starting April 18, traffic will be restricted in the Solomianskyi district due to repair work on a section of the avenue. Vehicle passage will follow an updated scheme.
Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has been most active in attacking the Pokrovsk direction and unsuccessfully stormed the Antonivskyi Bridge. Border areas were subjected to massive artillery and air shelling.
For the past 10 days, the occupiers have been trying to advance 500-1000 meters in the border areas. Settlements have been evacuated, and active hostilities are ongoing.
Polish aviation and air defense systems have been put on alert due to Russian bomber strikes. The military has taken preventive measures to protect the border.
The HACC extended the procedural obligations of the former head of Odesa until June 3, 2026. The accused must wear a bracelet and not leave the region.
Due to the repair of the bridge over the Tysa, from April 15 to May 15, traffic restrictions for cars will be in effect on weekdays. Pedestrians will be able to cross the border without any obstacles.
The occupiers are actively advancing in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. The General Staff recorded three unsuccessful attempts to storm towards the Antonivsky Bridge.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have regained control over 50 km² of territories and struck 76 strategic targets in Russia. The enemy has intensified its offensive along a 1200 km front line.
The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has extended the detention of the former Minister of Energy for another two months. He is suspected of money laundering and participation in a criminal organization.
The President stated that youth outside of mobilization age have the right to be abroad. Responsibility for defense rests only with individuals according to the criteria.
Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has attacked the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 40 times, concentrating forces on Pokrovsk. In Sumy region, Ukrainian units had success during active operations.
Friedrich Merz called Ukraine's measures regarding mobilization resources necessary for defense. Berlin supports Kyiv's efforts to preserve the country's unity.
Due to the shelling of Ukrainian Vylkove, an alert was declared in Tulcea County and aircraft were scrambled. No violations of Romanian airspace were recorded.
Volyn customs officers seized 8 undeclared luxury bags from bus passengers at the Yahodyn checkpoint. The offenders will pay a fine of 30 percent of the goods' value.
The occupiers are making assault attempts in the border areas of Sumy region without an offensive on the regional center. A group of 29 people was eliminated during an attempt to infiltrate through a gas pipeline.
Ukraine produces millions of FPVs and shells, and drones hit targets at a distance of 1750 km. Domestic interceptors are already protecting the skies of Middle Eastern countries.
The General Staff reports active fighting in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions. The enemy is launching airstrikes on Sumy Oblast and conducting assaults in the south.
Foreign Minister Sybiha announced that signals had been sent to Hungary regarding a meeting of the leaders. Kyiv seeks to unblock EU accession and discuss sanctions.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine recorded 55 combat engagements at the front as of 4:00 PM. The enemy shelled border areas.
