SBU's special forces destroy 21 targets in April
Fighters of the Special Operations Center "A" of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) from the White Wolf unit have destroyed 21 targets since the beginning of April.
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29 April 2023
Over 90% of Mariupol destroyed: Zelensky shares satellite imagery of war-torn city
There are almost no intact houses left in the Donetsk region’s Mariupol. Over 90% of the city is now lying in ruins.
Five children killed in Russia’s missile attack on Uman – Internal Affairs Ministry
The bodies of five children have been identified among those of 23 victims killed in Russia’s missile attack on a 9-storey apartment block in the Cherkasy region’s Uman.
Number of weapons matters: Zelensky expects AFU’s counteroffensive to be successful
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that the future counteroffensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) will be successful in repelling Russian forces and returning Crimea to Ukrainian control.
Two Russian missile carriers on combat duty in Black Sea
On the morning of April 29, 2023, Russia’s naval group in the Black Sea consisted of 14 warships, including two Kalibr-type missile carriers.
Russian armed aggression affects over 1,428 children in Ukraine
A total of 475 children have been killed and over 953 injured in Ukraine since the Russian invasion started.
One killed, 11 injured in Russia’s shelling of Donetsk region
One civilian has been killed and 11 injured in Russia’s shelling of the Donetsk region over the past day.
Dismantling efforts, search for survivors continue in Cherkasy region’s Uman
Dismantling works at the site of a 9-storey building, which was hit by a Russian missile in the Cherkasy region’s Uman on April 28, 2023, continue. The search for survivors who might have been trapped under the rubble is also underway.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to 190,040
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 190,040 Russian troops in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to April 29, 2023, including 580 invaders over the past day alone.
Enemy attacks Kherson region 33 times in past day, one person killed
On April 28, the Russian army attacked Kherson region 33 times, killing one person.
Ukrainian defense forces repel 48 enemy attacks in four directions – General Staff
Russian forces continue to focus main efforts on conducting offensive operations in the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Maryinka directions.
Germany planning to produce 250,000 artillery shells for Ukraine - media
Germany is planning to produce 250,000 155mm artillery shells for the Ukrainian army, which is a quarter of the total amount of ammunition the European Union intends to provide to Ukraine.
Ukraine to receive Pakistan-made Anza Mark-II MANPADS - media
Pakistan is preparing to provide Ukraine with Anza Mark-II man-portable air-defense systems of its own production.
Invaders hit hospital, private houses in Kherson region
On the evening of April 28, Russian forces shelled the territory of a hospital and a private residential building in the village of Bilozerka, Kherson region, killing a 57-year-old woman and injuring three more people.
Landmine exploded near occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP - IAEA
Experts of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) present at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (NPP) reported that a landmine had exploded near the site.
MoD: Ukraine accumulating ammunition
Defense Minister of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov notes that Ukraine is gradually accumulating ammunition, and the EU program for a million shells is designed for a longer term.
Working group on medical issues set up at MoD, headed by Tyra
The Ministry of Defense has responded to a large number of appeals from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that provide medical support to soldiers and has created a working group headed by Yulia "Tyra" Payevska to address the problems.
Invaders in Crimea redeploy military equipment to defense lines
The Russian invaders in the temporarily occupied Crimea redeployed their military equipment to the defense lines.
28 April 2023
President Zelensky: We can stop terror and save people only with a sufficient number of weapons
Ukraine needs modern aircraft, without which there is no fully effective air defense. Russian terror can be stopped and people can be saved only with a sufficient number of high-quality weapons.
Ukraine receives CAESAR howitzers from Denmark – Minister Reznikov
The French-made CAESAR self-propelled howitzers, provided by Denmark, have already arrived in Ukraine.
Number of those killed in Russia’s missile attack on Uman rises to 23
The death toll in Russia’s missile strike on an apartment block in the Cherkasy region’s Uman has increased to 23.
Ex-BBC News Ukraine journalist killed on front line
Former BBC News Ukraine journalist Oleksandr Bondarenko has been killed on the front line in Ukraine.
Russian troops launch over 40 attacks in four directions - General Staff
During the day, Russian troops carried out more than 40 assaults on the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Marinka axes.
Ukraine, Czech Republic mull projects for ammo, arms, training aircraft production - Pavel
Ukraine and the Czech Republic have prepared six key joint production projects related to the manufacture of ammunition, weapons, as well as tank repair. The potential production of training aircraft is also on the table.
First six Ukraine-bound Spanish Leopard 2 tanks arrive in Poland
The first six out of ten Spanish main battle tanks Leopard 2, vowed by the country’s government to Ukraine, have arrived on the territory of Poland.
Russian army hits power generation facility in Donetsk region
Due to the massive shelling in Donetsk region, one of the power generation facilities was hit.
Kuleba: Ukraine's counteroffensive should not be considered final battle
It is possible to say that Ukraine's counteroffensive will be the final battle only after the battle is over and if it leads to the complete liberation of Ukrainian territory.
Government opens special account for humanitarian demining - Shmyhal
Humanitarian demining remains a priority, as up to 30% of Ukraine's territory is mined by Russians.
Death toll from Russia’s missile attack on Uman rises to 19
The death toll from the Russian army's missile attack on a residential high-rise building in Uman, the Cherkasy region, has risen to 19 people.
Reznikov, Naiev discuss plans to strengthen Ukraine's border defenses
As part of a working trip to the Sumy region, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov met with Commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Serhii Naiev to discuss plans regarding the strengthening of border defenses.