Russian drone strike damages port infrastructure in Izmail
Port infrastructure facilities in Izmail were damaged as a result of a drone attack overnight on April 8.
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Residents report explosions in three Russian regions, ammunition arsenal targeted – media
On Tuesday, April 7, residents of Russia's Moscow, Vladimir, and Yaroslavl regions reported at least three explosions at the same time. An engineering munitions arsenal may have been among the targets.
Russians attack 19 settlements in Chernihiv region over past day
Over the past day, Russian forces shelled 19 settlements in the Chernihiv region, with 30 attacks and 57 explosions recorded.
Russia plans to create buffer zone in Vinnytsia region — Palisa
Russia is considering plans to establish a buffer zone in the Vinnytsia region from the side of the unrecognized Transnistria, but currently lacks the forces to implement this.
Sybiha welcomes ceasefire in Middle East: 'Time to show determination to compel Moscow'
Ukraine welcomes the agreements between the United States and Iran on a ceasefire.
Fuel depot on fire after shelling in Feodosia – social media
In Feodosia, in temporarily occupied Crimea, a fuel depot caught fire as a result of shelling during the night of April 8.
Ukraine importing necessary volumes of fuel – Zelensky
Ukraine is importing the necessary volumes of fuel, with supply efforts continuing in cooperation with European partners and countries in the Middle East.
Russians attack 17 settlements in Kharkiv region, leaving two civilians injured over past day
On April 7, 17 settlements in the Kharkiv region were under Russian strikes, leaving two people injured.
Russian strikes leave 4,500 consumers without electricity in Zaporizhzhia region
Yesterday evening, Russian attacks cut power to about 4,500 subscribers in two settlements of the Zaporizhzhia region.
ADF neutralizes 146 out of 176 Russian drones
Air Defence Forces intercepted 146 of the 176 UAVs launched by Russia against Ukraine starting from the evening of April 7.
Russian army strikes 30 settlements in Sumy region over past day, leaving one killed and three injured
Over the past day, Russian forces carried out attacks on 30 settlements in the Sumy region. One person was killed and three others were wounded.
War update: 170 clashes on frontline over past day, Russian forces intensifying assaults in three sectors
Over the past day, April 7, a total of 170 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the frontline.
Russian attacks on Kherson region leave four civilians killed, 21 injured over past day
On April 7, Russian attacks on the Kherson region left four people killed and 21 others injured, including one child.
Russian drones strike southern Odesa region overnight, damaging civilian and port facilities
Overnight on April 8, Russian forces attacked the southern part of the Odesa region with strike drones.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,030 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces from February 24, 2022, to April 8, 2026, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,306,500 personnel, including 1,030 losses over the past day.
Rivne resident jailed for spying on Ukrainian airfields for Russian missile strikes
A resident of the Rivne region who directed enemy missiles at Ukrainian airfields has been sentenced to eight years in prison.
Ukrainian scientists install new air quality monitoring devices in Antarctica and World Ocean
Ukrainian scientists have installed additional air quality monitoring instruments at the Akademik Vernadsky Station and aboard the Noosfera research icebreaker.
Ukraine’s National Guards destroy Pantsir-S system deep behind enemy lines
Pilots of the 23rd Khortytsia Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine have destroyed a Pantsir-S surface-to-air missile and gun system deep in the enemy’s rear.
Over 9,000 frontline missions in March: Ukraine’s Defense Forces expanding use of ground robots
In March, Ukraine’s Defense Forces carried out more than 9,000 combat and logistics missions using unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), significantly increasing their use on the frontline compared to previous months.
U.S. and Iran preparing for in-person peace talks – CNN
In the coming days, in-person talks may take place between the U.S. administration and representatives of Iran, aimed at finalizing the terms of a lasting peace.
Ukraine’s support in strengthening Gulf air defense valuable contribution to regional security – Fatih Ceylan
Ukrainian assistance to reinforcing anti-missile and anti-drone capacity of the Gulf states will be an extremely valuable contribution to regional defense. Thanks to the experience gained on the battlefield, Ukraine is reshaping the nature of modern warfare.
Lubinets: Over 169,000 Ukrainians left without pensions in April
Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada’s Human Rights Commissioner, stated that more than 169,000 Ukrainians were left without pension payments in April due to bureaucratic delays.
SSU detains engineer at defense plant in Dnipropetrovsk region for spying for Russians
The counterintelligence directorate of the Security Service of Ukraine has detained an engineer at a strategic defense plant in the Dnipropetrovsk region who was spying for two Russian intelligence agencies: the FSB and military intelligence (better known as the GRU).
Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine foils procurement abuses at defense enterprise
The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine has filed an indictment with the court against a former official of a state-owned enterprise in the defense-industrial complex; he is accused of abuse of office.
Ukraine sees growth in new truck sales – Ukrautoprom
Sales of new commercial vehicles in Ukraine grew by 23% in March 2026.
Russia positions itself as 'major space power' in countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America – CCD
Through the network of "Rossotrudnichestvo" and so-called "Russian Houses," the Kremlin is attempting to "sell" the myth of Russia as a "great space power" in dozens of countries across these regions.
Court sentences Russian agent who attempted to derail a Ukrzaliznytsia train to up to 15 years in prison
A Russian agent, exposed in May 2025 in the Kyiv region while attempting to derail a freight train, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property.
07 April 2026
Zelensky: Russians try to scale up their 'safari' against our people
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russian forces are carrying out brutal and cynical drone strikes against Ukrainian civilians.
Ukrainian military take part in consultations on situation in Strait of Hormuz – Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukrainian military personnel are participating in consultations on how the Strait of Hormuz will operate going forward.