Combined attack on Ukraine: air defense downs 20 missiles, 349 drones
From 09:00 to 22:00 on April 15, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 21 missiles and 361 strike drones. As of 22:00, 20 missiles and 349 drones had been shot down or suppressed.
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15 April 2026
War update: 133 combat clashes on front since dawn
Russian forces attacked Ukrainian defensive positions 133 times since the beginning of the day, with 33 assaults recorded in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian strike on Odesa high-rise leaves one dead, six wounded
In Odesa, a Russian attack on a residential high-rise building has left one person dead and six others injured.
Ukraine to create drone-assault units – Defense Ministry
Ukraine will introduce drone-assault units that integrate unmanned systems with ground forces.
Police: Remote mining of residential areas increasing in Kherson
In Kherson, there has been a reported increase in the intensity of remote mining of residential neighborhoods by Russian forces; currently, the most common types of mines used by the enemy for this purpose are the “Peliustky” and “Prianyk.”
Russian military strikes energy facility in Chernihiv region
Russian troops attacked an energy facility in the Nizhyn district of Chernihiv region.
Russians attack Odesa, nine-story building reportedly hit
The Russian army has attacked Odesa; preliminary reports indicate that a nine-story residential building has been hit.
Four injured in Kherson region today, including child
Four civilians, including a child, were wounded in the Kherson region today as a result of shelling.
Russians strike Zaporizhzhia for second time today, explosion reported
Another explosion has been heard in Zaporizhzhia. This is the second attack today.
Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces strike petrochemical plant in Bashkortostan – commander
The Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces have struck a petrochemical plant in Sterlitamak in Russia's Bashkortostan region, which produces aviation fuel, components for aviation kerosene, and synthetic rubber.
Germany to supply Patriot missiles, IRIS-T systems, EUR 300M for long-range drones to Ukraine – Pistorius
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has said that Germany will increase its support for Ukraine's air defense and its capability to conduct long-range strikes, including allocating EUR 300 million for long-range drones.
Fedorov at UDCG meeting: Ukraine now intercepts 80% of missiles, 90% of drones
Ukraine has significantly strengthened its air defense, with interception rates for cruise missiles reaching nearly 80% and for drones rising to 90%.
Kharkiv region expands mandatory evacuation zone for families with children
The Kharkiv Region Defense Council has expanded the zone of mandatory evacuation of families with children to include 23 additional settlements in the Kupiansk district.
Ukraine strikes Russian radar systems, drone depots, logistics hubs
Units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces carried out strikes on a number of Russian military targets on April 14 and during the night of April 15, including radar systems, logistics facilities, and concentrations of personnel in Russia and temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
Russian losses exceed mobilization rate as Ukraine increases battlefield pressure – DM Fedorov
Russia’s losses have reached a record level, exceeding its monthly mobilization rate.
Ukrainian forces regain control of nearly 50 km² in March – CinC Syrskyi
Russian forces have intensified offensive operations across nearly the entire front line, while Ukraine’s Defense Forces are conducting active defense and regained control of almost 50 square kilometers of territory in March.
Drones target military-linked petrochemical site in Russia’s Bashkortostan
In the city of Sterlitamak in Bashkortostan – one of Russia’s key centers of chemical and petrochemical production – an attack targeting facilities associated with the production of components for military equipment has been reported.
Up to 60 explosions reported in Chernihiv region over past 24 hours, casualties reported
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces carried out 33 strikes on populated areas in the Chernihiv region, with 59 explosions recorded: two people were wounded, and damage was reported at various locations.
Missile strike on Dnipro: 19 wounded remain hospitalized, 13 in intensive care
Nineteen people injured in the Russian strike on the afternoon of April 14 remain in hospitals in Dnipro.
Five injured in Kharkiv region over past 24 hours from Russian strikes
In the Kharkiv region over the past 24 hours, on April 14, five people were injured as a result of Russian strikes.
Number of injured in Cherkasy drone attack rises to four
Four people were injured in Cherkasy as a result of an attack by Russian drones.
Russian forces drop FAB-1500 on Sloviansk, injuring one and destroying historic landmark
This morning, Russian forces struck the central part of Sloviansk with a FAB-1500 aerial bomb.
War update: 212 clashes on front lines in past day
A total of 212 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the frontline on April 14.
Russian drones strike port infrastructure in Odesa region
Russian forces have once again attacked port infrastructure in the Odesa region using strike drones.
Russia loses 1,010 troops, four MLRS in war against Ukraine over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces from February 24, 2022 to April 1415 2026 in the war against Ukraine are estimated at about 1,313,970 personnel, including 1,010 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Ukraine downs 309 of 324 Russian drones in overnight attack
Ukraine's air defense forces have neutralized 309 out of 324 drones launched by Russian forces in an overnight attack that started on the evening of April 14.
Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia kills woman, damages homes, business
A woman was killed in Zaporizhzhia as a result of a Russian strike, which also damaged residential buildings, a business, and a parking area.
Russian drone attack on Cherkasy injures at least three people
At least three people were injured in Cherkasy as a result of a Russian drone attack overnight.
Russian attack on Dnipro sparks fire, woman injured
A Russian attack on the city of Dnipro caused a fire in an administrative building and left a woman injured.
14 April 2026
Zelensky warns that large-scale air attack can take place overnight
Zelensky said that a large-scale air attack could be possible overnight.