Ukraine
russia is improving kamikaze drones and missiles, taking into account the experience of shooting them down by Patriot. Ukraine shares information with partners to modernize air defense.
During the night attack, air defense forces managed to shoot down only one of six ballistic missiles. Also, 12 Kalibr-type cruise missiles and Kh-101 missiles were destroyed.
Snow fell in the western regions of Ukraine, in particular, in Volyn, Lviv, Rivne, Khmelnytsky, Ternopil, Frankivsk and Zakarpattia regions. The Ukrhydrometeorological Center warned about ice.
A fake photo with the inscription "My dad is a draft dodger" on a badge with the logo of the Mykolaiv gymnasium is spreading online. The gymnasium denied the information about the existence of such badges.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia has increased air attacks, launching over 1460 air bombs, 670 drones, and 30 missiles in a week. He emphasized the need to increase pressure on Moscow.
Ukrzaliznytsia reported that trains continue to run on schedule, despite the snowfall in many regions. The bad weather also visited Lviv and Odesa region.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called on the world to increase pressure on Moscow to stop terrorist attacks. Russia responded to US proposals with new missiles and drones.
In the Kharkiv region, a 53-year-old man was detained for displaying his genitals on a suburban train Kharkiv-Merchik. A criminal proceeding has been opened under the article of hooliganism.
A man's body was found in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv, who died as a result of the night attack. According to preliminary data, three more people were injured.
Air defense forces shot down 6 Kh-101/Kh-55SM missiles, 6 Kalibr missiles, 1 Iskander-M ballistic missile, and 40 Shaheds. Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Khmelnytsky, Cherkasy, and Mykolaiv Oblasts were under attack.
Bridget Brink stated that Kyiv and other cities in Ukraine were subjected to ballistic and cruise missile strikes by Russia. This morning, the enemy launched a ballistic missile attack on the capital.
Ukraine is in mourning for those killed in Kryvyi Rih. The number of injured has risen to 75, 37 of them are in hospitals, 19 are in serious condition, the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration reported.
An infectious disease specialist explained where the greatest risk of encountering ticks is, how to protect yourself and what to do if a tick does bite.
As a result of the enemy shelling of Kyiv, three districts were affected. There are destructions, fires, damaged buildings and cars, three people were injured, two of them were hospitalized.
According to the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, on April 5, the Russian army lost 1,330 soldiers and 13 tanks. Total enemy losses since the beginning of the war amounted to over 923,000 people.
In the west, in Zhytomyr and Vinnytsia regions, wet snow will fall during the day, ice on the roads, temperature 1-4° above zero. Rain and wet snow in the rest of the territory.
Due to the intense activity of Russian aviation, which is striking Ukraine, Poland has activated military aviation in the airspace.
ISW analysts emphasize that a strong Ukrainian army, supported by the West, is the key to peace. France and Britain are working on measures to deter Russia after the conclusion of a peace agreement.
According to the head of the HUR, russia will not significantly reduce the size of the army after the war, as this contradicts its defense strategy. A large budget will be released after the end of hostilities.
British intelligence reports a slowdown in the pace of Russian advance in Ukraine. In March 2025, they captured 143 km², mostly in the Donetsk region, but without improving their positions.
It snowed in Lviv on April 5. Residents were urged to be careful on the streets due to bad weather.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are introducing positions for officers, sergeants and soldiers of social support. They will assist military personnel, their families and commanders in various matters.
Putin demonstrates dual approaches by sending negotiators to the US while simultaneously building up military might. His strategy is aimed at prolonging negotiations and advancing on the battlefield.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces held talks with the military of Great Britain and France regarding guaranteeing the security of Ukraine. They discussed steps for lasting peace in Ukraine and Europe.
During April 5, 152 combat clashes took place at the front, the hottest situation is observed in the Pokrovsky, Limansky, Toretsky and Kursk directions. The enemy launched 73 air strikes.
Tomorrow, a Day of Mourning will be declared in Ukraine for those killed as a result of the Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih on April 4. In solidarity, flags will be lowered throughout the country.
Russian Telegram channels are spreading deepfake videos about the alleged encirclement of Ukrainian soldiers in the Kursk region. The Center for Counteracting Disinformation refutes the fake and declares that there is no encirclement.
The President stated that the whole of Ukraine has united in support of Kryvyi Rih after the Russian attack. He urged people to remember that the war continues.
Russian military personnel in the Kherson region have been banned from using mobile phones due to significant losses in personnel. The ban has led to a fall in the morale of the occupiers.
The advance of Russian troops in Ukraine has slowed down since the beginning of 2025, and the number of attacks has decreased. In March, the occupiers captured only 143 square kilometers of territory.