Social media report explosion in occupied Sevastopol
An explosion was heard in temporarily occupied Sevastopol on Wednesday, April 26.
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26 April 2023
Poland expands production of Krab self-propelled artillery systems to be transferred to Ukraine
Warsaw is expanding the production of 155-mm Krab self-propelled tracked gun-howitzer (SPA), which Poland is also transferring to Ukraine, by deploying a new production line at the Bumar-Labedy defense enterprise in Gliwice, southern Poland.
Russians shoot 38-year-old man in occupied part of Kherson region
In the occupied territory of the Kherson region, the Russian military shot a 38-year-old man for his pro-Ukrainian position.
Maintenance hub for Ukrainian Leopard 2 tanks in Poland will open in May - Blaszczak
A hub to service Leopard 2 tanks that Ukraine is receiving from its allies will start operating at the Bumar-Labedy defense enterprise in Gliwice, Poland, already in May.
Russians launch rocket attacks on Druzhkivka, Avdiivka at night
In the Donetsk region, as of the morning of April 26, residential and administrative buildings were destroyed by Russian shelling.
Russia holds two Kalibr missile carriers in Black Sea
Four Russian warships, including two Kalibr cruise missile carriers, are on combat duty in the Black Sea.
Blasts in Crimea don't violate terms of grain deal - intelligence
The blasts in the temporarily occupied Crimea do not in any way violate the terms of the grain deal.
World’s “moral duty” to hold Russian leaders accountable for abduction of Ukrainian children - U.S. Embassy
The international community has a moral obligation to hold Russian leaders accountable for the abduction of Ukrainian children.
Control over Zaporizhzhia NPP must be returned to Ukraine - EU Ambassador
The illegal occupation by Russian troops of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant significantly increases the risk of an accident so the invaders must return the plant to Ukraine.
Heavy short-range fighting ongoing in Bakhmut - British intelligence
In the western districts of the town of Bakhmut, Donetsk region, heavy, short-range combat is underway.
Ukraine’s paratroopers boast of high-precision hit destroying Russian military hardware
Ukrainian Airborne Assault forces destroyed a Russian BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle and an Ural military truck in Luhansk region’s war zone.
In Russian-occupied Kreminna, residents suspected of Ukraine ties locked up at local farm
Invaders are holding at a farm in Kreminna, Luhansk region, those suspected of cooperation with Ukraine’s forces.
Russia’s nuclear terror: PM Shmyhal recalls Chornobyl tragedy and its consequences
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal emphasizes that the demilitarization of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and sanctions against the entire Russian nuclear industry should be the first step in the fight against Russian nuclear terror.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to 188,410
From February 24, 2022 to April 26, 2023, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 188,410 Russian military personnel, including 640 soldiers over the past day.
Russians hit Kherson region 75 times in past day, injuring civilian
The Russian army launched 75 strikes on Kherson region over the past day, April 25.
Special Operations Forces commander visits Bakhmut
During the visit, Brigadier General Viktor Khorenko familiarized himself with the current situation in the city and talked to the soldiers of the Special Operations Forces units defending this settlement.
Ukraine’s Air Force launches six strikes on enemy positions, hits missile system
Over the past day, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched six strikes on the areas of concentration of personnel and military equipment of the Russian invaders and an anti-aircraft missile system. Two enemy reconnaissance UAVs were also shot down.
Ex-Swedish MP joins Ukrainian army
Former Swedish MP Caroline Nordengrip has signed a contract with the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Enemy strikes Marhanets with artillery, two women injured
On the evening of April 25, the Russian army struck the cities of Marhanets and Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk region with heavy artillery. Civilians have been injured.
25 April 2023
Russia destroyed hundreds of churches, more than 60 museums and galleries in Ukraine - Zelensky
Russia destroyed more than 60 museums and galleries, as well as hundreds of churches in various regions of Ukraine
Ukrainian forces destroy three Russian observation posts in south
In the south, the Defense Forces of Ukraine destroyed three Russian observation posts, a Murom autonomous surveillance and thermal imaging system, a radio e-warfare station and dozens of units of enemy equipment.
Russians shell four communities in Sumy region
Russian forces shelled four territorial communities of Sumy region on Tuesday, April 25, firing a total of 70 mines and projectiles.
Government to introduce new standards of services for military - Shmyhal
The Cabinet of Ministers is actively working on the introduction of new standards of services for the military.
Russia doubles number of missile carriers in Black Sea
Russia has doubled the number of missile carriers on combat duty in the Black Sea, with a potential volley of 24 missiles.
Ukraine Army CinC shows work of artillery scouts on front lines
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, has shown the work of artillery intelligence units resisting the enemy around the clock along the entire front line.
Russian troops strike Orikhiv again
The front-line town of Orikhiv, Zaporizhzhia region, came under attack by Russian invaders again.
Russians fire mortars at border of Sumy, Chernihiv regions
On April 25, in the afternoon, Russian troops fired three times with mortars at the border areas of Sumy and Chernihiv regions.
Ukraine's defense forces repelled 36 Russian attacks in three areas - General Staff
Ukraine's defense forces repelled 36 attacks by Russian invaders in the Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Marinka areas on Tuesday, April 26.
Italy starts collecting signatures in support of arms supplies to Ukraine
During their visit to Ukraine, representatives of the Radicali Italiani movement announced that they will start collecting signatures in support of Italy's supply of weapons to counter Russian aggression.
Border guards repel Russian attack in close combat in Bakhmut
Soldiers of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine repelled another attack of Russian invaders in Bakhmut, Donetsk region, in close combat.