Ukraine

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal inspected the construction of military engineering and fortifications near the state border in Volyn region, which is part of Ukraine's efforts to build defense facilities, for which UAH 38 billion has been allocated, including UAH 3. 4 billion for Volyn.

The body of a man was found under the rubble of a private house in the city of Vovchansk in Kharkiv region after a morning Russian shelling. It was also reported that two S-300 missiles hit a psychiatric hospital in Kharkiv.

Russia launched a nighttime missile attack, one of the first after a brief lull, using powerful weapons such as hypersonic Kinzhal missiles that are difficult to shoot down in areas lacking effective air defense systems.

In Balakliya, Kharkiv region, a local resident cooperated with the Russian occupiers, voluntarily working as the "chief accountant of the education department" during the occupation.

The Southern Region Defense Forces shot down 10 air targets targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, including 3 in Mykolaiv region and 7 in Dnipropetrovs'k region, but an enemy missile hit a power facility in Kryvyi Rih district, injuring one person and causing water supply disruptions.

Russian submarines carrying Kalibr missiles are afraid to enter the Black Sea because of Ukraine's air defense capabilities, reports Dmytro Pletenchuk, spokesman for the Southern Defense Command.

Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed 21 of 34 Russian missiles launched overnight in a combined attack, including cruise missiles from strategic bombers, guided missiles, anti-aircraft missiles, and Kalibr cruise missiles from the Black Sea.

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 465,054 personnel and 7,268 tanks.

Russia has attacked and severely damaged equipment at four thermal power plants in Ukraine, resulting in human casualties. According to preliminary information, there are casualties.

Russian troops attacked energy infrastructure facilities in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovs'k, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Lviv regions overnight, damaging equipment and injuring a power engineer with a concussion.

A medical complex in Kharkiv with more than 1,000 people was nearly hit by Russian missile strikes, causing one person to be lightly injured and damaging buildings and infrastructure.

Several explosions occurred in Kherson as the Russian army attacked from the temporarily occupied left bank, with the coastal zone coming under fire, according to the mayor, who called on residents to move to safer areas.

Today, on the last Saturday of April, all pet owners can thank the people who keep their pets alive and healthy and join the celebration of World Veterinary Day.

On the weekend of April 27-28, Ukraine will experience warm weather with temperatures of up to +23°C during the day, and light precipitation is expected in some regions.

Russian occupiers are issuing Russian passports to 14-year-old orphans in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, trying to erase their Ukrainian identity.

Russia is rapidly rebuilding its armed forces, and its aggression against Ukraine has become an international problem, according to General Charles Brown.

Poland has scrambled its fighter jets in response to the Russian missile attack on Ukraine, monitoring the situation and taking the necessary measures to ensure airspace safety.

A dog named Richard refused to eat or drink after a Russian airstrike destroyed his owners' home in Kharkiv region, mourning the loss of his home and warmth, reminding us that the Russian invasion hurts everyone, even animals.

Canada allocates an additional $15 million for drones, artillery ammunition, armored vehicles, and inflatable vessels for Ukraine's defense needs.

Ukraine's Air Force issued an air alert for a ballistic missile threat from the northeast and detected two hostile cruise missiles, one heading northwest over Vinnytsia region near the border with Moldova, and the other initially targeting Kropyvnytskyi but later changing course to Cherkasy region.

Estonian Member of Parliament Kristo Ann Vaga started a 1700-kilometer bike ride from Tallinn to Kyiv to raise funds for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, demonstrate solidarity and call for further assistance to Ukraine.

The National Bank of Ukraine has issued a commemorative 5-hryvnia coin "Chornobyl. Revival. Black Stork", dedicated to the 38th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster and the revival of wildlife in the Chornobyl reserve.

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met in Kyiv with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže to discuss further support for Ukraine, including military assistance, EU and NATO integration, increased sanctions against Russia, and confiscation of Russian assets.

Belgium will supply Ukraine with up to 4 F-16 fighter jets by the end of 2023, earlier than the previously planned delivery date of 2025, with the costs covered by taxes on Russian assets.

Zelenskiy holds a security meeting in Slavutych to discuss the city's security, development prospects, civilian infrastructure, jobs, protection of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant, and border security.

Spain will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine, which will arrive at the logistics base within four days, and provide other military assistance, including machine guns, vehicles, anti-tank weapons, and howitzers over the next two months.

The $6 billion U. S. military aid package for Ukraine includes ammunition for Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems, artillery shells, small arms, unmanned aerial vehicles, radars, and equipment to integrate Western systems into Ukraine's air defense system.

The U. S. will provide Ukraine with the largest military aid package ever, worth $6 billion, including vehicles, air defense systems, artillery ammunition, anti-drone weapons, and air-to-ground missiles for fighter jets, to significantly improve the situation in Ukraine.

Due to a potential missile threat from Russia, two hospitals in Kyiv, including a children's hospital, are evacuated as a precautionary measure, despite no confirmed plans for such attacks.

Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba discussed with his Spanish counterpart Jose Manuel Albares further military assistance and steps to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.