War update: 151 combat clashes on front line over past day
On April 17, there were 151 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops along the front line.
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Russians attack energy facility in Chernihiv region, 380,000 consumers left without power
In the Chernihiv region, 380,000 consumers were left without electricity as a result of a Russian attack on the morning of April 18.
Russia loses 1,080 troops, 82 artillery systems in war against Ukraine over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces from February 24, 2022, to April 18 2026 in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,317,150 personnel, including 1,080 over the past day.
Putin believes now is best moment to 'destabilize' EU and NATO to reduce support for Ukraine – CCD
Russia is preparing to intensify information and hybrid attacks against the EU and NATO, as Vladimir Putin has been convinced that now is the right moment to "destabilize" them in order to reduce their support for Ukraine.
Russian troops starve due to inability to deliver supplies to positions – intelligence
Intelligence officers intercepted a conversation between servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces who complained about the lack of food and water at their positions, indicating serious logistical difficulties.
Russian drone hits house in Bohodukhiv, leaving two injured
On the night of April 18, Russian forces struck a residential building in the city of Bohodukhiv in the Kharkiv region with a drone.
National Guard destroys Smerch MLRS, enemy equipment in Luhansk region
In early April, a unit of the National Guard, Lasar's Group, carried out a special operation in the Luhansk region, destroying a BM-30 Smerch multiple launch rocket system and other Russian military equipment deep behind enemy lines.
Drones attack oil depot in Sevastopol
Drones struck an oil depot in the area of Kozacha Bay in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Budanov says Russia worried about its contingent in Transnistria
The Russian authorities are concerned about the condition of their military contingent in Transnistria and want to strengthen it in some way.
Mandatory evacuation: 34 children remain in Sloviansk districts
In Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, 34 children remain in the districts of Sloviansk where the mandatory evacuation of families with children is underway.
Police notify of suspicion co-owner of tobacco company, who turned legal factory into clandestine workshop in Kremenchuk
The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU) in the Chernivtsi region has notified 11 participants of a large-scale scheme for the illegal production of excisable goods of suspicion. Among them are a co-founder, company employees, and their accomplices who organized the underground manufacture of tobacco products in the Poltava region.
Police detain Russian agent for preparing strike on air defense positions in Odesa region
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has detained a woman who, allegedly on orders from Russia's FSB, was preparing coordinates for a new series of missile and drone strikes on the Odesa region.
Russian drone with warhead retrieved from Dnipro River in Kyiv
In Kyiv, police explosives experts recovered a Russian drone equipped with a warhead from the Dnipro River.
Sea of Azov on brink of ecological disaster as Russia planning mass jellyfish harvest
The National Resistance Center has warned that the Sea of Azov is facing a potential environmental disaster, as Russian authorities are preparing a large-scale jellyfish harvest.
17 April 2026
Ukraine, US discuss expanding Reconstruction Investment Fund capabilities
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko and Ben Black, CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), have discussed expanding the capabilities of the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund (URIF).
War update: 118 clashes on frontline, Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk axes hottest
Russian forces have launched 118 attacks on Ukrainian forces' positions since midnight, with the heaviest fighting concentrated in the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk sectors.
Magyar unlikely to fully reverse Hungary's Ukraine policy – expert
A change in Hungary's political leadership may lead to some improvement in relations with Ukraine, but a full reset remains unlikely for now, according to an expert.
School shooting in Zakarpattia: 15-year-old suspect charged with attempted murder
Law enforcement officers have formally charged a 15-year-old teenager who opened fire at a school in Chop, western Ukraine.
'Drone sanctions' inflict noticeable losses on Russia but don't halt war financing – expert
Ukraine's sustained strikes on Russia's economic infrastructure are already causing significant damage, but have not yet undermined Moscow's ability to finance the war.
Russian drone strike hits warehouses near Kherson, sparks fire
On Friday, April 17, Russian forces launched a drone attack on warehouse facilities in Zelenivka, a suburb of Kherson, causing a fire that spread to a nearby house.
Russian forces massing on southern outskirts of Myrnohrad – military
Russian troops are concentrating personnel and equipment on the southern outskirts of Myrnohrad in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.
Svyrydenko discusses Ukraine's key defense needs with U.S. Congress members
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko held meetings with members of the Ukraine Caucuses in the United States Congress during her visit to the United States, focusing on Ukraine's key defense needs and increasing pressure on Russia.
Zelensky after Syrskyi's report: Russia once again tries to drag Belarus into its war
In Belarus, roads toward the territory of Ukraine are being developed and artillery positions are being established. It is believed that Russia will once again try to drag Belarus into its war.
Decisions on Hormuz shape future conflicts – Zelensky
The international community must unite efforts to eliminate threats in the Strait of Hormuz, as current decisions will affect the security of global shipping and the behavior of aggressive actors in the future.
Russian forces attack Dnipro, three districts of Dnipropetrovsk region more than 40 times since morning, leaving one dead and 12 injured
The Russian army attacked the city of Dnipro and the Dnipro, Nikopol, and Synelnykove districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region more than 40 times over the course of the day, leaving one person dead and another 12 injured.
Russians shell Kherson region since morning, leaving four injured
Four people were injured in Russia's shelling in the Kherson region over the course of the day. As a result, criminal proceedings have been initiated.
War update: 40 combat engagements on front line since morning, Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk directions remain most active
Since the start of the day, the Russian army has attacked the positions of Ukraine's Defense Forces 40 times. The enemy is showing the greatest activity in the Kostyantynivka and Pokrovsk directions.
Ukraine ready to share defense technologies and experience with Sweden – Zelensky
Ukraine is interested in a long-term and mutually beneficial partnership with Sweden and is ready to share its experience and technologies, as well as expand cooperation in the defense-industrial sector.
Umerov, Indian FM discuss frontline situation, prospects for peace negotiations
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov held a meeting with India's Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.