Enemy hits Nikopol district with heavy artillery
The Russian army has struck the city of Nikopol and the Marhanets community.
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06 April 2023
Ukrainian forces push back enemy on Kinburn Spit – military spokesperson
Ukraine's defense forces have pushed back the enemy on the Kinburn Spit, but the enemy sporadically fires on the Dnieper-Bug estuary.
Russians attack Sumy region’s border areas: 11 strikes in twenty minutes
Russian troops have again opened fire on the Sumy region’s border areas with artillery.
Ukraine needs F-16 fighter jets to effectively defend against Russian high-explosive bombs – Ihnat
Ukraine needs the F-16 fighter jets, as well as more Patriot and SAMP/T air defense systems, in order to effectively defend against the Russian aircraft dropping modernized high-explosive bombs.
War update: Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Marinka remain the hottest spots in eastern Ukraine
Russian occupation troops are conducting the most active hostilities near such settlements as Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Marinka. In the past 24 hours, Ukrainian defenders have repelled over 20 enemy attacks.
Details of Poland’s defense order for Ukraine revealed
Ukraine will buy from Poland 150 Rosomak armored personnel carriers, over 50 Rak self-propelled mortars, and 100 Piorun MANPADS. As of today, the relevant agreements are being finalized for signing.
Russians clearing area around Azovstal to erect fortifications
In the temporarily occupied Mariupol, Russian invaders began clearing the area outside the Azovstal steelworks to set up a fortification network.
Ukraine to return all children abducted by Russia - NSDC secretary
All children, whom the Russian Federation removed from the territory of Ukraine, will be returned.
Ukrainian border guards show footage of close combat with Russians in Bakhmut
Ukraine's State Border Guard Service has released footage showing a close fight with the Russian military in the city of Bakhmut, Donetsk region.
Zaluzhnyi thanks Ukrainian defenders on first anniversary of liberation of Chernihiv region
As Ukraine marks the one-year anniversary of the liberation of the Chernihiv region, General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, has thanked all those who participated in the defense of the region from Russian invaders.
Poland to push for provision of NATO-standard jets to Ukraine - Duda
Poland will lobby for the provision of NATO-standard fighter jets to Ukraine and will continue the gradual transfer of its own MiG-29 aircraft to the country.
Ukraine, Poland to produce 125 mm tank ammunition
An enterprise of Ukraine's state defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom and Poland's arms manufacturer Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ S.A.) have concluded an agreement on cooperation in the joint production of 125 mm tank ammunition.
Lithuania to provide Ukraine with new military aid package
Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anusauskas has announced EUR 41 million as a new military aid package for Ukraine.
Step of desperation: military spox about why Russians use aircraft with guided bombs
The Head of the Joint Coordinating Press Center of Security and Defence of South of Ukraine Natalia Humeniuk called the Russian army launching guided bombs with aircraft a step of desperation.
Donetsk region under enemy fire: Vuhledar hit by air strike, Zvanivka shelled with artillery
Russian troops have launched an air strike on the Donetsk region’s city of Vuhledar and massively shelled the village of Zvanivka. Casualties among civilians were reported.
Bulgaria closes ports to all Russian ships
Bulgaria has decided to close ports to all ships that have a certificate from the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping.
Canadian sappers train Ukrainian military in Poland
In the Republic of Poland, a team of Canadian military engineers teach Ukrainian defenders how to overcome the mine threat on the battlefield.
Russian invaders attack four districts in Kharkiv region, civilian injured
On April 5, 2023, Russian troops were shelling the border areas of the Kharkiv region’s Kupiansk, Kharkiv, Izium and Chuhuiv districts. One civilian was reported injured.
Urban warfare through the eyes of soldiers: SOF show how they work in Bakhmut
In the Donetsk region’s Bakhmut, hostilities are underway. The Ukrainian military continue fighting for the city.
Explosion rocks Melitopol Air Base at night
In the temporarily occupied Melitopol, an explosion occurred at the airfield where the Russian army set up its military base.
Kherson region comes under enemy fire 42 times, civilian injured
On April 5, 2023, Russian troops opened fire on the Kherson region 42 times. The enemy fired 151 projectiles, having injured one civilian.
More senior military dismissals are likely as Russian army continues to fail in Ukraine – UK intel
Russia’s defence ministry has highly likely dismissed Colonel-General Rustam Muradov as commander of the Eastern Group of Forces (EGF) in Ukraine.
Russian troops kill five residents in Donetsk region
Russian army has killed five civilians and wounded nine others over the previous day in the Donetsk region.
Russian army carry out four air strikes in Zaporizhzhia region
Russian soldiers carried out four air strikes, 58 artillery attacks and three UAV attacks in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to about 176,630 troops
Russia has already lost about 176,630 troops in Ukraine (+390 over the past day).
German defense industry gets second breath amid ongoing war - media
After Vladimir Putin unleashed a full-scale war in Europe, the German government was forced to respond by providing military aid to Ukraine, Germany's defense industry is now going through a manufacturing boom.
Bulgaria’s defense ministry: Russia committing systematic war crimes in Ukraine
The Russian army is committing systematic war crimes in Ukraine, according to a 2022 report by Bulgaria’s defense ministry published by the Council of Ministers this week.
Destruction in Sumy region as Russians continue shelling border areas
On April 5, the Russian forces 17 times shelled the communities in Sumy region close to the border.
Russia reduces Black Sea naval grouping on combat duty
Russia has shrunk to four the number of missile carriers deployed off the coast of occupied Crimea.
War update: Ukraine Air Force strikes Russian positions 17 times on Wed
Over the past day, Ukraine’s Air Force delivered 17 strikes on Russian manpower and weapons clusters.