Drone strikes minibus in Nikopol: Three dead, injury toll climbs to 16
In Nikopol, the number of casualties has increased to 16 after a drone struck a city minibus.
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Russian forces launch 27 attacks on Chernihiv region, damaging energy infrastructure
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces carried out 27 strikes in the Chernihiv region, resulting in 67 explosions.
Defense Forces strike at least 30% of the oil storage tanks in Ust-Luga, says CCD
In the Russian Baltic port of Ust-Luga, the Defense Forces have struck at least 30% of the oil storage tanks.
Ukrenergo: Power outages reported in 15 regions due to shelling and severe weather
As of the morning of April 7, users in 170 settlements across nine regions were without power due to severe weather; Russian attacks have caused new power outages in seven regions.
Shmyhal inspects power facility damaged by Russian attacks
Ukraine's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Denys Shmyhal visited a power generation facility damaged by Russian strikes.
Russians strike minibus in Nikopol: Three dead, 12 wounded
The Russian military attacked a minibus in Nikopol with a drone. Three people were killed, and 12 were wounded.
No Russian ships or boats present in Azov-Black Sea region, says Pletenchuk
There are no enemy ships or even boats in the waters of the Azov-Black Sea region.
Russian forces carry out 60 strikes on Sumy region; one man injured
Over the past 24 hours, from the morning of April 6 to the morning of April 7, Russian forces carried out 60 strikes on 23 settlements in 14 territorial communities of the Sumy region; one man was injured.
Air Defense Forces shoot down 77 of 110 Russian drones
Air Defense Forces shot down 77 of the 110 drones used by Russian forces to attack Ukraine since the evening of April 6.
War update: 150 combat engagements on front line over past day, Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors remain most active
On the front line yesterday, April 6, 150 clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded.
Russians attack four districts of Dnipropetrovsk region since yesterday evening, leaving one dead and five injured
Russian forces struck Kryvyi Rih, Nikopol, Pavlohrad, and Synelnykove districts more than 10 times using drones. An 11-year-old boy was killed, and five others were wounded.
Russia loses 980 troops, two air defense systems in war against Ukraine over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces from February 24, 2022, to April 7 2026 in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,305,470 personnel, including 980 over the past day.
Russians carry out 788 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region, injuring three people
A total of 788 attacks targeted 43 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Almost 26,000 Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel undergo advanced training in Germany – General Staff
Since mid-2022, about 26,000 Ukrainian servicemen have been trained in Germany under the coordination of the Multinational Special Training Command.
Partners provide Ukraine with medical humanitarian aid worth UAH 31M in March – Ministry of Health
In March, Ukraine received shipments of medical humanitarian aid from partners with a total value of about UAH 31 million.
Occupiers unable to restore their air defense system in time after strikes by Ukraine's Defense Forces in Crimea — partisans
In temporarily occupied Crimea, Russian forces are failing to quickly restore their air defense system following attacks by Ukraine's Defense Forces.
Police notify two Russian servicemen of crimes during occupation of Bucha
Investigators from the National Police have notified two servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces of suspicion for attempted murder and torture of civilians during the temporary occupation of Bucha.
Ukraine, Sweden strengthen cultural cooperation during wartime
Ukraine's Vice Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy and Minister of Culture, Tetiana Berezhna, met with Sweden's Minister of Culture, Parisa Liljestrand.
Russian plant 'Kremniy El' still not resumed production after strike by Defense Forces – partisans
The Bryansk plant "Kremniy El," after being hit by the Ukrainian Defense Forces on March 10, is operating in emergency recovery mode – production at the enterprise has been halted.
Sikorski comments on hints about Ukraine's involvement in TurkStream incident
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski reacted skeptically to the explosives incident near the TurkStream pipeline, suggesting that the alleged "mining" at this moment could benefit current Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of parliamentary elections in Hungary.
Over 50 women held in Crimean detention centers, says human rights activist
Over 50 women have been held in Crimean detention centers. Most of the cases show signs of persecution on ethnic, political, or religious grounds, and the number of “cases involving women” has risen sharply since 2022.
SSU detains Russian agent coordinating airstrikes on Kramatorsk
The counterintelligence of the Security Service of Ukraine has detained a Russian agent in the Donetsk region who coordinated airstrikes on Kramatorsk.
Ukraine Energy Support Fund receives EUR 3.2M in March
The Ukraine Energy Support Fund received EUR 3.2 million in contributions in March 2026, bringing the total amount of donations to EUR 1.854 billion.
UAH 295M losses: Fraud scheme exposed in procurement for Ukrgasvydobuvannya
Ukrainian law enforcement has uncovered a scheme involving the embezzlement of state funds through procurement at Ukrgasvydobuvannya, causing losses to the state exceeding UAH 295 million.
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Russian attacks cause power outages across border communities in Chernihiv region
In the Chernihiv region, Russian attacks have damaged power facilities in the Novhorod-Siverskyi and Koriukivka districts, leaving settlements in most border communities without power.
Zelensky on new diplomatic agreements: Ukraine is sought-after partner
Ukrainian diplomacy is working to reestablish a permanent presence in Syria and deepen cooperation with countries in the region. At the same time, the government is striving for global stability and working on new security agreements with its partners.
Media: Drones attack major chemical plant in Voronezh region
On April 6, a group of drones attacked the joint-stock company “Minudobreniya,” one of the largest chemical plants in the Voronezh region of the Russian Federation.
Zelensky: Ukraine proposes energy truce to Russia
If Russia is willing to stop its attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector, Ukraine is ready to respond in kind. A proposal to that effect has been conveyed to the aggressor country via the Americans.
Zelensky: Russian attack on Odesa kills three, including child, and injures 18
In Odesa, 18 people were wounded and three killed as a result of a nighttime attack by the Russian Federation; among the dead is a small child.