Ukraine

Ukraine's Armed Forces repelled over 50 attacks by Russian-terrorist forces at the Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Lyman directions, 91 combat engagements were registered over the day, with the enemy launching 14 missile and 48 air strikes.

The process of forced passportization in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine is causing resistance among the population, despite the efforts of Russian propaganda.

In the occupied territories of Ukraine, the Russian authorities are forcing college students to make trench candles, counting it as a credit and threatening to call their parents for truancy.

Russia will have to change its tactics and increase the range of its missiles after Ukraine shot down its Tu-22MZ strategic bomber.

President Zelenskyy criticized Western allies for demonstrating double standards by helping Israel shoot down Iranian missiles and drones but not providing the same level of support to Ukraine against Russian air attacks.

The government has approved the transfer of Mezhyhiria to state ownership, and all profits from its operation as a park-monument of landscape art will go to the state budget and the Armed Forces of Ukraine, starting with the official opening in May 2014.

Zelenskyy believes that allied countries can help Ukraine shoot down Russian missiles by deploying their air forces in neighboring countries and shooting down missiles aimed at Ukraine, as was done to protect Israel.

Ukraine is interested in Brazilian President Lula da Silva taking an active part in the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland in June, as his presence would indicate a desire for a just peace for Ukraine.

Significant rains and wind gusts of up to 15-18 m/s are expected in Kyiv and Kyiv region over the next day. The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center warns of a yellow level of danger.

President Zelenskyy believes that Putin is very afraid of Ukraine because he is an insecure person, as confident leaders with powerful armies and nuclear weapons do not threaten the world.

Ukraine is nearing the signing of a major security agreement with the United States that will be a strong security guarantee alongside agreements with Nordic countries such as Sweden and Norway in May-June, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

"The State Logistics Operator has signed contracts with three new companies - Adeline LLC, Okhtyrka Meat Product LLC, and Agroprodprom-Service Trading Company LLC - to supply food to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, replacing suppliers that were unable to deliver.

russians are spreading disinformation to sow discord between Kharkiv and other regions of Ukraine, claiming that Kyiv is doing nothing to strengthen Kharkiv's defense.

Outraged by their government's refusal to provide military aid to Ukraine, Slovaks raised nearly 2 million euros this week to help Kyiv fight the russian invasion.

russian MiG-31K fighter jets take off from an airfield in russia, prompting an air alert in Ukraine due to a potential missile threat.

The SBU Military Counterintelligence Department destroyed 11 tanks, 24 armored personnel carriers, 36 artillery systems, 4 air defense systems, 21 military vehicles, 35 firing positions and shelters, 4 ammunition and fuel depots, and a long-range radar in Russia using attack drones in coordination with Ukrainian artillery.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Dnipropetrovs'k region will receive over UAH 3. 2 billion as part of the Made in Ukraine economic platform to support business and domestic production in times of war.

Ukraine shoots down a russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber with old Soviet S-200 missiles for the first time, marking a successful attack on the russian air force and the loss of at least 100 combat aircraft.

A police officer was killed and another wounded when passengers opened fire on a car they had stopped for inspection near the village of Yalanets in Vinnytsia region, with two soldiers suspected of involvement.

The UK Ministry of Defense has not used more than half of the £900 million international military fund earmarked for Ukraine due to bureaucratic delays in processing contracts, having allocated or spent only £404 million so far.

The head of the Dnipropetrovs'k Regional Military Administration reported explosions in Kamianske district of Dnipropetrovs'k region during an air raid alert.

Germany is considering the purchase of 8 Patriot air defense missile systems worth about 2. 6 billion euros, which is twice the initial order for 4 systems placed in March.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi met in Kyiv with the newly appointed Commander of the Danish Defense Forces, General Michaela Viggers Hildgaard, to discuss the urgent needs and further support of Ukraine's defense efforts.

The russian occupiers launched a ballistic missile at Odesa from Crimea, hitting an infrastructure facility, and the air defense forces destroyed 3 enemy reconnaissance groups in Kryvyi Rih, Mykolaiv and Odesa regions.

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against Russian singer Philipp Kirkorov in his case against Lithuania for a travel ban over his statements in support of Russia's occupation of Crimea.

During a night attack on April 20, the Ukrainian Air Force shot down two Russian X-59/X-69 missiles and three reconnaissance drones.

The documentary In Search of Nika, about Russia's crimes against animals during its invasion of Ukraine, premiered on April 19 and will be available on YouTube in Ukraine.

Ukrainians Ksenia Bailo and Sofia Lyskun won bronze medals in synchronized diving from the 10-meter tower at the World Diving Championships in Xi'an, China.

Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 458,580 personnel and 7,213 tanks.

Russia continues to spread disinformation about peace talks with Ukraine in order to discredit any peace initiatives and gain time to gather forces for further aggression.