Russia’s death toll in Ukraine reaches 186,420
From February 24, 2022 to April 23, 2023, Ukraine’s Armed Forces eliminated 186,420 Russian invaders, including 690 over the past day.
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23 April 2023
Ukraine’s Air Force eight times strikes Russian positions in past day - General Staff
Ukrainian war pilots eight times struck enemy positions along the front lines on Saturday.
For counteroffensive, Ukraine needs fighter jets, long-range missiles - Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs
Ukraine requires fighter jets to support a counteroffensive but allies are currently unwilling to provide them.
In occupied part of Kherson region, Russian forces evicting civilians from their homes
The Russian occupiers demand that the residents of the occupied part of Kherson region vacate their homes along the Dnipro River.
Ukraine building critical infrastructure protection system
Ukraine is starting to build a critical infrastructure protection system in line with the best global practices and current requirements of European legislation.
Ukraine Marines share video of Russian tank being destroyed
A combat unit of Ukraine’s Marines destroyed a Russian tank along with its crew in one of the frontline zones.
22 April 2023
IAEA chief "deeply concerned" about ZNPP situation
In an update released on Friday regarding the situation of Ukraine, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, said he was "deeply concerned" about the situation at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant.
Russian forces shell Kharkiv, using S-300 missiles
On the evening of Saturday, April 22, the Russian army shelled Kharkiv region, where five hits were reported.
Reznikov, Wallace talk further training of Ukrainian recruits
Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said on Saturday he had discussed with British Defense Minister Ben Wallace further strengthening of the Ukrainian Army’s capabilities.
Ukraine’s defense forces down Russian Mi-24 helicopter
On Saturday, April 22, Ukraine’s Armed Forces shot down a Mi-24 combat helicopter manned by Russian invaders, as well as four enemy drones.
Ukrainian forces repel 40 enemy attacks in three sectors – General Staff
Russian forces are focusing main efforts on conducting offensive operations in three sectors. In Donetsk region, the fiercest battles for Bakhmut and Maryinka cities are ongoing.
Russian forces shell park in Kherson, civilian injured
On the afternoon of April 22, Russian forces shelled a park in Kherson, injuring a civilian.
Ukrainian border guards repel four Russian attacks in Bakhmut
Ukrainian border guards repelled four Russian attacks in Bakhmut, Donetsk region.
Russian troops attack border areas of Sumy region three times
On the afternoon of April 22, the Russian army shelled border areas of Sumy region three times. A total of 19 strikes were recorded.
Ministry of Internal Affairs shows how Azov fighters practice assault operations
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine showed how soldiers of the Azov Regiment of the National Guard practiced landing with armored vehicles, assaulting trenches and buildings in a close-quarters battle.
Reznikov on Ramstein meeting results: Russia getting closer to Nuremberg II
The 11th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group brought Russia’s accountability closer.
Invaders redeploy ‘Z assault units’ to Marinka instead of paratroopers
The Russian military command redeployed the so-called "Z assault units" to Marinka instead of the two air assault units that were withdrawn for recovery.
Patriot systems will keep Russian planes away from Ukraine’s border – Air Force spox
Patriot air and missile defense systems received from international partners significantly strengthened Ukraine's air defense and will allow keeping Russian planes away from the border.
Ukraine appeals to G7 for help in farmland demining
Ukraine needs international assistance in demining territories, including farmlands, appealing to the Group of Seven for help in this regard.
Czechia ready to increase T-72 modernization capacity for Ukraine
The Czech Republic plans to prepare more modernized tanks for Ukraine.
Russian elites trying get security guarantees after Russia’s defeat - intel
Russian elites are wary of their future and are therefore looking for contacts with Ukraine and other countries in order to seal security guarantees for themselves after Russia loses the war.
Several dozen anti-tank minefields, barriers set up in Ukraine’s north past week
Throughout the past week alone, Ukraine’s defense forces have planted several dozen more anti-tank minefields and erected special barriers in the Northern Operational Zone, also digging nearly 3,000 meters of trenches and 4,500 meters of anti-tank ditches.
Invaders enhances checks of Ukrainians in Enerhodar ahead of expected counteroffensive
Russian troops have enhanced checks of Ukrainians in temporarily occupied Enerhodar, Zaporizhzhia region.
Enemy shells community in Sumy region twice this morning
On the morning of Saturday, April 22, Russian troops shelled Bilopillia community in Sumy region twice with mortars and artillery.
Russia keeps two submarines with Kalibr missiles in Black Sea
Eleven Russian warships are currently in combat readiness in the Black Sea, including two submarines armed with Kalibr missiles.
Russian aggression already injured 949 children in Ukraine
As a result of Russia’s full-scale armed aggression, 470 children were killed and 949 more were injured in Ukraine.
Russians drop guided bomb on Chernihiv region last night
Russian forces dropped a guided bomb from an aircraft on Chernihiv region on the night of April 22. An explosion was recorded near Orlykivka village.
One civilian killed, two more injured in Russia’s shelling of Donetsk region
One civilian was killed and two more were injured in Russian shelling of Donetsk region on April 21.
Kherson region hit 45 times in past day
Over the past day, April 21, the Russian army launched 45 strikes on Kherson region, firing 235 shells.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to 185,730
From February 24, 2022 to April 22, 2023, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 185,730 Russian military personnel, including 680 soldiers over the past day.