Partisans disable key railway section in Sumy direction
Agents of the partisan movement "ATESH" disabled a relay cabinet on a railway line running from the Russian city of Bryansk toward the Sumy region.
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Drones attack Russia's Leningrad and Nizhny Novgorod regions: Oil refinery on fire, pipeline damaged
In the Russian city of Primorsk in the Leningrad region, a section of an oil pipeline near the port was damaged as a result of a drone attack on April 5.
Russian drone damages enterprise in Poltava region
As a result of the drone crash, a company building sustained damage.
War update: 149 clashes on front lines in past day
A total of 149 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the frontline on Saturday, April 4.
Ukraine air defenses down 76 of 93 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces have neutralized 76 drones launched by the Russian army since the evening of Saturday, April 4, with enemy strikes recorded at ten locations.
Injury toll from Russian drone attack on Odesa rises to three
The number of people injured in an overnight Russian drone attack on Odesa has risen to three, with residential buildings damaged in the Khadzhybeyskyi district.
Russia loses 1,180 troops in war against Ukraine over past day
Russia's total combat losses in its full-scale war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to April 5, 2026 have reached approximately 1,303,550 personnel, including 1,180 soldiers killed or wounded in action over the past 24 hours.
Over 100,000 sq km of Ukrainian land still potentially dangerous due to mines – Presidential Office
More than 100,000 square kilometers of Ukraine's territory remain potentially hazardous.
Intercepted call reveals Russian commanders threatening troops over refusal to attack
Ukrainian intelligence has intercepted a conversation in which a Russian commander threatens his subordinates with reprisals for refusing to go on the attack.
Erdogan, Rutte discuss Ukraine, Iran wars, preparations for NATO summit
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Russian drone attack sparks fires in Odesa, two injured
Fires broke out and people were injured in Odesa as a result of a Russian drone attack.
Ukrainian drone operators destroy Russian Solntsepyok flamethrower system in Kharkiv region
In Dvorichna, Kharkiv region, soldiers of the 129th Separate Heavy Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces hit a Russian heavy flamethrower system of the Solntsepyok type.
Ukraine boosts farm equipment compensation to 40% for farmers in war-affected areas
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved changes to support programs for agricultural producers in frontline areas, including increasing compensation for Ukrainian-made farm equipment to 40% for farmers operating in combat zones.
Syrskyi discusses counter-drone measures and military training with airborne assault units
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, met with sergeants and soldiers of airborne assault and assault units to discuss their needs, challenges, frontline perspectives, and supply issues.
Russia carries out 14 massive combined attacks during winter – Ihnat
In addition to daily air strikes, Russia conducted 14 large-scale combined attacks over the winter period.
Ukraine extradites foreign fighter who fought for Russia to Azerbaijan
Ukrainian law enforcement authorities have extradited to Azerbaijan a native of Hajigabul who took part in combat operations with Russian military units.
Russian propaganda spreading narratives portraying Ukraine as “terrorist state” over strikes on Russian facilities
Russian information resources have intensified the spread of narratives portraying Ukraine as a “terrorist state,” using reports of strikes on oil terminals, refineries in Ufa, and other facilities on Russian territory.
Georgia extends aid for Ukrainian refugees by three months
Georgia has extended the provision of medical services and financial assistance to Ukrainian citizens continuously residing in the country for an additional three months.
04 April 2026
War update: 128 clashes on front line, Ukrainian forces neutralize over 110 invaders in Pokrovsk direction
During April 4, there were 128 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops. The enemy was most active in attempts to attack in the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk directions.
Syrskyi discusses priority needs under PURL program with NATO commander
Oleksandr Syrskyi, in a phone call with NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, discussed the importance of stable weapons supplies and Ukraine's priority needs under the PURL program.
Delegation led by Witkoff and Kushner may visit Ukraine after Easter – Budanov
A U.S. delegation headed by White House special envoy Steve Witkoff and President's son-in-law Jared Kushner is expected to visit Kyiv after April 12.
Ukrenergo forecasts no power outages on Sunday
On Sunday, April 5, no electricity supply restrictions are planned in Ukraine.
Kirovohrad region leads in roadwork progress – Kuleba
As of April 4, more than 62% of planned roadworks have been completed in the Kirovohrad region – the highest indicator among all regions.
Zelensky meets with Patriarch Bartholomew
Volodymyr Zelensky and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew discussed the fate of Ukrainian children suffering due to Russian aggression, as well as the development of the church in Ukraine during a meeting in Istanbul.
Russian forces attack Sumy with drones, leaving one injured
Russian troops struck the Kovpakivskyi district of Sumy with unmanned aerial vehicles. A 52-year-old man was injured, and two cars were damaged.
Erdogan assures of continued support from Turkey for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia
Turkey's support for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will continue, as the region needs greater peace and stability.
Slovak PM Fico calls on EU to lift sanctions and resume dialogue with Russia after conversation with Hungarian PM Orban
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, following talks with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, urged the European Union to lift sanctions on imports of Russian oil and gas and to take steps to restore oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline.
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to reopen Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran of "hell" if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
Russian missile strike hits Sumy region, two civilians injured
Russian forces carried out a missile strike on the Popivka community in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region, injuring two people.