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Over the past day, 143 combat clashes took place at the front, almost half of them in the Pokrovsk direction. 21 combat clashes were recorded in the Kursk region.
In the 25th round of the UPL, "Oleksandria" will try to break away from "Shakhtar", and "Vorskla" will try to get out of the relegation zone. In the evening, "Dynamo" and "Obolon" will meet in the capital derby.
Over the past day, Ukrainian soldiers eliminated 1,530 Russian soldiers, and also destroyed 8 tanks and a large number of artillery systems and armored combat vehicles of the enemy. Most of the combat clashes took place in the Pokrovsky direction.
As of April 18, 2025, no enemy ships were recorded in the waters of the Black and Azov Seas. Three Russian missile carriers with Kalibr cruise missiles are on duty in the Mediterranean Sea.
On Friday, April 18, it will be warm in Ukraine, up to +24 degrees. Only in Transcarpathia and the Carpathian region are possible short-term rains with thunderstorms.
April 18 is the Day of Monuments of History and Culture, as well as the International Day of Monuments and Landmarks. Western Christians celebrate Good Friday and World Amateur Radio Day.
Russian special services are recruiting Ukrainian teenagers through Telegram, promising money for simple tasks, and then blackmailing them. The most vulnerable are students in grades 7-9, parents should be vigilant.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is working on a register of mental health professionals for the military. The register will contain verified information about qualifications, capabilities and services.
The French President announced upcoming peace talks on Ukraine in London next week. He emphasized European support for US efforts to end the war.
On the night of April 18, traffic on the Crimean bridge was temporarily closed. All those on the bridge were urged to remain calm.
Russia has intensified propaganda in schools in the occupied territories. Children are told that the Ukrainian language and symbols are "extremism", which is punishable.
Negotiations between delegations from Ukraine, the USA and coalition countries took place in Paris. They discussed a ceasefire, security guarantees and the return of Ukrainian children.
Russia claims Ukraine is violating the ceasefire by attacking energy infrastructure. Nebenzya stressed that under such circumstances it is impossible to talk about a ceasefire.
A fire with an area of 700 sq. m, caused by an enemy drone, was extinguished in Mykolaiv. The fire broke out in warehouses with household goods, 50 rescuers were involved.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed an order dismissing Roman Mrochko from the position of head of the Kherson City Military Administration. Mrochko held this position since 2023.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Brian Fitzpatrick, discussing efforts for peace and security guarantees. Fitzpatrick plans to travel to the front to meet with Ukrainian soldiers.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree dismissing Volodymyr Artyukh from the post of Head of Sumy Regional State Administration. The decision was made based on his submitted application.
Ukraine and the USA signed a memorandum of agreement on minerals, which confirms the joint work of the teams. Preparations are also underway to create a Fund for investments in the reconstruction of Ukraine.
On April 17, 2024, the President of Ukraine appointed Oleksiy Kharchenko as the head of the Luhansk Regional State Administration. Prior to this, he headed the Sievierodonetsk MVA.
Since the beginning of 2025, 50 tests of new military equipment have been conducted at the "Iron Polygon". Mostly drones, electronic warfare equipment and engineering support were tested.
On April 17, the President of Ukraine appointed Oleh Hryhorov as the head of the Sumy Regional State Administration.
During April 17, 114 combat clashes took place at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched missile and air strikes, used kamikaze drones and carried out shelling.
There is a congestion of transport at the "Krakivets" checkpoint for entry and exit from Ukraine. Border guards advise choosing other checkpoints to avoid delays.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emmanuel Macron coordinated further diplomatic contacts and meetings regarding the establishment of peace. Zelenskyy thanked Macron for his leadership.
US Special Representative Keith Kellogg announced the productivity of the meetings in Paris regarding the end of the war in Ukraine. He met with Yermak and Umerov at the Élysée Palace.
Donald Trump said he does not consider Zelenskyy guilty of the war, but he does not like what the Ukrainian president is doing. According to Trump, Biden and Zelenskyy are to blame for the war.
Donald Trump has announced the signing of an agreement between Ukraine and the United States on mineral resources as early as next Thursday, April 24. Previously, Volodymyr Zelenskyy had stated the possibility of signing a memorandum on April 17.
Donald Trump announced that he expects a response from Russia regarding peace talks in the near future. According to Trump, the process is slow, and he hopes for a quick reaction.
President Zelenskyy stated that in 1992, Ukraine had 225 air defense systems, but by 2019 their number had decreased to about 60. Most disappeared between 2000 and 2019.
