Ukraine

As a result of hitting a residential building, a fire broke out. Rescuers evacuated two residents and provided psychological assistance to victims of the enemy attack.

The Telegram messenger was fined 7 million rubles for refusing to remove content with calls for terrorist attacks and protests. The platform, founded by Pavel Durov, remains popular in russia and Ukraine.

A fatal fire occurred in a private house in Pisochyn, Kharkiv region. During the extinguishing of the fire, rescuers found the bodies of a 43-year-old man and a three-year-old child.

On the eve of Easter, Pope Francis sent four ambulances to Ukraine.

The Defense Forces of Ukraine counterattacked near Shevchenko, forcing the enemy to retreat. Russian terrorists advanced near Huyevo, Novolyubivka and Chasovoy Yar.

Donald Trump has stated his concern about the intensity of Russian bombings of Ukraine. He noted that the US is in talks with both sides of the conflict, but there has been no specific progress yet.

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports activity of enemy strike UAVs in the Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. Residents are urged to take shelter during alarms.

During the day, there were 120 combat clashes, 57 air strikes and over 4,000 shellings. Most attacks were recorded in the Pokrovsk direction, where the enemy tried to break through the defense 42 times.

The President of Ukraine has appointed Oleksandr Nechytailo, former Ambassador to Malaysia, as Ambassador to China. He has extensive experience in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and speaks Chinese.

The Prime Minister of Belgium and the Minister of Defense will visit Kyiv to express support for Ukrainians.

Victor Ponta said he would stop exporting Ukrainian grain through Romanian ports to protect local farmers. He also plans to increase defense spending and support Moldova in the event of aggression.

Air defense is reported to be active in the Zaporizhzhia region. The head of the OVA, Ivan Fedorov, called on residents to stay in safe places until the alarm is canceled.

Oleksandr Nechytailo became the ambassador to China, and Andriy Melnyk became the representative to the UN. There were also changes in the embassies of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and others.

Andriy Kostin, recently dismissed from the post of Prosecutor General, has become the Ambassador of Ukraine to the Netherlands. He will also be Ukraine's representative to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyi reported on the front and actions in the Kursk and Belgorod regions. Active operations are ongoing to protect Ukraine.

Zelenskyy emphasized at the Headquarters on increasing the production of drones of all types, including the development of ground robotic complexes. He noted progress in the production of drones with fiber optics and "deep strikes".

In 2025, Norway will provide 332 million euros to the Czech initiative for the purchase of ammunition and 83 million euros to the European Peace Facility. The funds will be used to purchase artillery ammunition.

In Bilyi Kolodyaz, an FPV drone chased a patrol car. The police managed to jump out of the car before the impact, but suffered contusions. A criminal proceeding has been opened.

DOD fined suppliers of products for the Armed Forces for more than 6 million hryvnias. The reason was counterfeit dairy products that did not meet state standards, found in military units.

Russia benefited from buying up gold before the war, which allowed it to compensate for a third of its frozen reserves. The value of gold reserves increased by 72%, or $96 billion, since 2022.

The Russian ballistic strike on Kryvyi Rih claimed the lives of nine children, the highest number of child victims since 2022. Ukraine initiated an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council to respond.

In March, the Defense Forces of Ukraine hit over 77,000 enemy targets with drones, which is 10% more than in February. The main priority is to increase the capabilities of unmanned systems.

In Vinnytsia-Khutorsky Lyceum, students rallied in support of the teacher who hit the student. The police are investigating the incident, and the teacher faces up to 5 years of imprisonment.

The HACC confiscated over 550,000 tons of bauxite and alumina worth UAH 2 billion, which belonged to sanctioned oligarch Deripaska, in favor of Ukraine. The raw materials were used to manufacture weapons.

Ukraine initiated an urgent OSCE meeting due to Russia's ballistic strike on Kryvyi Rih. The attack killed 20 people, including 9 children, and injured 33.

Anitta Hipper stated that Russia demonstrates disrespect for negotiations.

Since the beginning of the day, 77 combat clashes have taken place at the front. Most attacks were recorded in the Pokrovsky direction, where the occupiers made 30 attempts to break through.

The European Commission is considering various options regarding Ukrainian refugees, including the extension of temporary protection. The EU aims for a common solution for predictability and stability.

Dmitry Peskov stated that Putin supports a ceasefire in Ukraine. However, according to him, there are questions about Kyiv's control over extremist units and plans for militarization.

The resolution on reducing drug prices was adopted without proper approval - the Ministry of Justice and the Ombudsman were not involved.