Unmanned aerial vehicle
Through the Caspian Sea, the Russian Federation secretly transfers drones and ammunition to Iran by turning off vessel radars. The route is also used for exporting grain and fuel.
121 combat engagements occurred over the past day; the enemy deployed over 4,700 kamikaze drones. The most difficult situation is in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors.
245 combat engagements were recorded over the past day, with the highest number of attacks occurring in the Pokrovsk direction. The AFU struck 10 areas of enemy concentration and an occupiers' warehouse.
Since the beginning of the day, 200 combat engagements have been recorded at the front. The enemy used nearly 5,000 kamikaze drones and carried out over 1,200 shellings.
Russia plans to manufacture 7. 3 million FPV drones by 2026. Additionally, the Russians are deploying another 4 regiments, 24 divisions, and 162 batteries to counter Ukrainian drones. Meanwhile, in April, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck over 160,000 enemy targets.
208 combat engagements took place over the past day; the enemy lost 1,130 personnel. The Defense Forces struck six command posts and 91 artillery systems.
Over the past day, Russian troops lost 1,130 soldiers and 1,817 drones. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released updated statistics on the enemy's combat losses.
The occupiers have established a network of 210 camps and 400 cadet classes for the assimilation of youth. 600,000 Ukrainian children have already been recruited into propaganda movements.
156 combat engagements took place over the past day. The enemy deployed 4,869 kamikaze drones, 178 guided aerial bombs, and carried out over 2.1 thousand shellings of Ukrainian troop positions.
The enemy attacked the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv with UAVs, damaging houses, cars, and a kiosk. Six civilians were injured, including girls aged 7 and 15.
157 combat engagements took place over the past day; the enemy launched over 9,000 drones. The AFU eliminated 890 occupiers and destroyed 61 enemy artillery systems.
Since the beginning of 2024, 11,000 fires have occurred in Ukraine's ecosystems, resulting in 27 deaths. More than 1,600 violators have already been fined for burning dry vegetation.
Since the beginning of the day, 120 combat engagements have taken place. The enemy used over 5.6 thousand kamikaze drones and carried out 1.8 thousand shellings of UAF positions.
An unofficial network for technology exchange and drone supplies operates between the countries. Taiwan is studying the experience of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to prepare its own society for war.
In the Mukachevo district, 15 hectares of forest litter are on fire. 60 specialists, specialized equipment, and drones for monitoring the situation have been deployed for the containment efforts.
Over the past day, 149 clashes were recorded at the front; the enemy lost 970 soldiers. The AFU struck three command posts and 80 enemy artillery systems.
In Kirishi, a fire erupted at the KINEF oil refinery after a drone attack. NASA data confirms a fire on the territory of one of Russia's largest oil refineries.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that there have been no official proposals regarding a truce. He considers a one-day ceasefire to be unserious against the backdrop of constant attacks.
Iranian General Hatami warned of missile and drone strikes against US aircraft carriers. Tehran called claims of the successful passage of American vessels a lie.
Due to fear of a coup, Putin is hiding in bunkers and has restricted his travel. Russian intelligence services have tightened control over his inner circle and political elites.
During the day, 138 combat engagements took place, and the enemy deployed nearly 10,000 kamikaze drones. The AFU eliminated 1,240 invaders and destroyed 73 artillery systems.
Over the past day, Ukrainian defenders liquidated 1,240 occupiers and 2,305 enemy UAVs. Additionally, 73 artillery systems and 265 units of motor vehicles were destroyed.
The URIF fund, with a capital of $150 million, received 282 applications from companies in 15 countries. The first investment has already been directed toward the development of UAV technologies.
138 battles took place over the day; the enemy lost 1,420 personnel and 100 artillery systems. The occupiers launched 9,499 kamikaze drones and 255 guided aerial bombs.
The SBU struck the AVT-4 unit and columns at the Lukoil oil refinery in Perm, Russia, 1,500 km from the Ukrainian border. Additionally, the station supplying the plant with oil was attacked for the second time. The occupiers were reminded that they no longer have any safe havens.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 177 combat clashes over the day of April 29. At the same time, the Russian occupiers lost 1,470 personnel, 7 tanks and 7 armored vehicles, 119 artillery systems, and 1,327 UAVs.
Zelenskyy and Minister of Defense Fedorov discussed strikes at a range of 150 km. The goal is for the occupiers' losses to exceed the pace of their mobilization.
General Staff confirmed strikes on air defense systems, an oil depot in Crimea, and UAV control points in the Russian Federation. Ammunition depots and enemy workshops were also destroyed.
The first defense package from the €45 billion EU loan will arrive this quarter. Approximately €6 billion of these funds will be directed toward the procurement of drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
As a result of a night attack on the Odesa region, two people were injured and a hospital was destroyed. Patients were evacuated, and a fire broke out in the Danube Biosphere Reserve.