Russian army attacks nine regions of Ukraine in one day - RMA report
Nine regions of Ukraine were under attack by Russian troops during the day.
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20 April 2023
Netherlands, Denmark to send 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine
The Netherlands and Denmark will hand over 14 German-made Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine.
Russia creates ‘Dnipro’ group of forces in south of Ukraine - British intelligence
Russia has organized a so-called Dnipro Group of Forces (DGF) in the occupied part of Ukraine, according to the British intelligence.
Russians hunting civilians with drones in south - Gumenyuk
In the south, the enemy continues to shell and terrorize civilians, in particular by dropping explosive grenades from drones.
Minister of Defense of Ukraine reminds about modern fighter jets before Ramstein
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov reminds that Ukraine's priority is to quickly create a multi-level air defense system. For this, we need modern fighter jets.
Three border districts come under enemy fire in Kharkiv region
On April 19, 2023, Russian troops were shelling the border areas of the Kharkiv region’s Kharkiv, Chuhuiv and Kupiansk districts.
Russian troops fire mortars border in Sumy region
In the morning, Russian troops fired mortars at the border Bilopillia community in Sumy region.
Air Force doesn’t deal with celestial bodies - AFU Air Force spokesman
Even Belarus saw yesterday's flash in the sky over Kyiv, but it was not near the ground, so no wreckage can be found.
Russians attack Kherson region 60 times, 298 projectiles fired
On April 19, 2023, Russian troops attacked the Kherson region 60 times, having fired 298 projectiles.
Russia kills one civilian, injures two in Donetsk region over 24 hours
On April 19, the Russian army killed one resident of the Donetsk region and injured two others.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to 184,420
The Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 184,420 Russian troops in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to April 20, 2023, including 670 invaders over the past day alone.
Ukrainian forces down 21 Shahed drones in past day
Over the past day, Russian forces launched 3 missile attacks and 57 airstrikes, in particular using 26 Shahed-136 UAVs. Ukrainian defenders shot down 21 of the enemy drones.
Ukraine’s Air Force launches seven strikes on Russian positions – General Staff
Units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have repelled more than 55 enemy attacks over the past day. The Ukrainian Air Force launched seven strikes on Russian manpower clusters, while units of the missile troops and artillery struck two areas where enemy personnel and equipment were concentrated.
Zelensky: We are doing everything to increase ability to defend against Russian strikes
At the state level, everything is being done in Ukraine to increase the ability to defend against Russian strikes. Air defense systems and other weapons to protect the sky are already in Ukraine, they are really powerful.
NASA says flash over Kyiv was not related to falling satellite
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said that bright flashes over the city of Kyiv were not related to a falling satellite.
Ukraine’s air defenses down 10 out of 11 incoming Shahed drones overnight
Air defense units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down 10 of 11 enemy Shahed drones launched to attack Ukraine on the night of Thursday.
Russia threatens to send weapons to DPRK if South Korea arms Ukraine
Deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev threatens South Korea after Seoul says it may provide weapons to Ukraine.
19 April 2023
Over 60 cases of rape documented in Kherson region as committed by Russian soldiers
Over 60 cases of rape have been documented in the Kherson region as committed by Russian troops. Sexual violence is used by Russian forces as a political and military tactics.
Putin’s visit to occupied areas indicates things not going well for Russia – White House
Putin’s demonstrative visit to the temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine indicates that they know things are not going well for Russia.
Pentagon announces additional security assistance for Ukraine
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine, totaling $325 million, with more ammunition for HIMARS, artillery rounds, and anti-armor capabilities.
Meetings in Ramstein format are extremely important not only for Ukraine - Maliar
The meetings of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format are extremely important not only for Ukraine.
Russians hit two districts in Dnipropetrovsk region with heavy artillery, MLRS
The Russian army has struck the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
U.S. preparing to announce new military assistance package for Ukraine - White House
The Biden-Harris administration has prepared a new military assistance package for Ukraine and is planning to announce it later on Wednesday, April 19.
Russia may have lost modern equipment, but still has Cold War-era stocks – CSIS report
Battlefield losses and Western sanctions have left the Russian military in a state of decline, but Moscow will still have enough firepower to extend the war in Ukraine, according to a report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
Ukrainian border guards repel Russian attack in Bakhmut
Ukrainian border guards have repelled an attack by Russian shock troops in Bakhmut, Donetsk region, killing three invaders.
PGO establishes evidence of Russian special services financing torture chambers in Ukraine
The Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine has established evidence pointing to the direct involvement of Russian special services in the creation of torture chambers on Ukrainian territory by the occupation forces and the commission of mass torture.
Ukrainian forces repel over 40 Russian attacks in four sectors — General Staff
Ukraine's defense forces on Wednesday repelled more than 40 enemy attacks in four areas, with the fiercest battles being fought in the cities of Bakhmut and Marinka in the Donetsk region.
Ukraine receives second German-made Iris-T air defense system
Ukraine has received the second of the four Iris-T air defense systems pledged by Germany.
AFU restrain offensive in Bakhmut, where Russia deploys largest number of forces
On the night of April 19, Ukrainian air defense units eliminated Russian manpower and equipment in the Bakhmut direction and, in addition, two more drones ZALA and Orlan.
Russia strikes at bus fleet in Kherson
The Russian army has struck a bus fleet in Kherson, damaging public transport.