Maliar: Russian troops advancing in some areas in Bakhmut
Fierce fighting is taking place in Bakhmut, Donetsk region, with Russian troops advancing in some areas.
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21 April 2023
Ukraine, Estonia defense ministers sign memorandum on cooperation
The defense ministers of Ukraine and Estonia signed a memorandum on cooperation between the departments.
Russia sends nine warships to Black Sea, two armed with cruise missiles
As of 10 a.m., nine enemy ships, including two Kalibr cruise missile carriers, are on combat duty in the Black Sea, with a total volley of up to eight missiles.
Marines eliminate 131 invaders in past week
Ukrainian marines have eliminated 131 Russian invaders over the past week.
Allies discuss supplying Ukraine with various types of combat aircraft - Stoltenberg
NATO allies have already supplied certain types of combat aircraft to Ukraine, such as the Mig-29s provided by Poland, but discussions are underway among NATO allies and their partners to provide Ukraine with other types of aircraft.
Nighttime drone attack: Infrastructure facility hit in Vinnytsia
An infrastructure facility was hit, and a fire broke out in Vinnytsia as a result of a nighttime drone attack. The fire at the facility has now been extinguished.
Russia strikes at three border districts of Kharkiv region, destruction reported
Russian invaders shelled the border and frontline settlements of the Kharkiv, Kupiansk, and Chuhuiv districts of the Kharkiv region yesterday.
Pentagon chief says three key topics for today's Ramstein
The members of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group will focus on three key issues during a meeting on Friday: air defense, ammunition and logistics.
Contact Group members have provided $55B in security assistance for Ukraine - Austin
The members of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (the so-called Ramstein format) have already provided $55 billion in security assistance for Ukraine.
Patriot air defense system already on combat duty in one sector — Ukraine's Air Force
Ukrainian Air Force Commander, Lieutenant General Mykola Oleschuk has inspected the combat positions of the Patriot air defense system in one sector.
Russians shell Zaporizhzhia region 75 times in one day
Over the past day, April 20, the Russian army fired 75 times at 18 peaceful towns and villages in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Danilov on explosion in Belgorod: Russian army intimidating its own population
Oleksiy Danilov, the secretary of the Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council, has reacted to yesterday's explosion in Belgorod, noting that the Russian army continues provocative shelling of its own cities in order to intimidate the civilian population and incite escalation.
Ukrainian Air Force: Air defense forces destroyed 8 out of 12 Shahed drones last night
The Ukrainian Air Force Command has specified that 12 Shahed-136/131 UAVs attacked Ukraine last night, and eight of them were destroyed.
Russian troops shell community in Sumy region with artillery
Last night, Russian troops fired on a community in the Sumy region, causing no casualties or damage.
Russia plans to maintain checkpoints with temporarily occupied areas in Ukraine - ISW
Checkpoints between Russia and temporarily occupied territories in eastern Ukraine significantly slow the supply of Russian ammunition to the front lines, but Moscow does not plan to stop their operation for security reasons.
Mykolaiv paratroopers destroy enemy T-90 tank with mine trawl
Soldiers of the 79th separate airborne assault brigade of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces destroyed a Russian T-90 tank with a mine trawl.
Slovenia joins joint procurement of ammunition for Ukraine
The Slovenian government has decided to join the joint procurement of ammunition for Ukraine as part of the European Defense Agency (EDA) project, in which 23 EU member states and Norway already participate.
Partners have trained 60,000 Ukrainian soldiers - German MP
Ukraine's Western partners have trained more than 60,000 Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers, which is a great contribution.
One civilian killed, one injured in Russia’s shelling of Donetsk region
One civilian has been killed and one injured in Russia’s shelling of the Donetsk region over the past day.
Enemy opens fire on Dnipropetrovsk region’s Nikopol district
On the night of April 21, 2023, Russian troops shelled the Dnipropetrovsk region’s Nikopol district.
Russian military death toll in Ukraine rises to about 185,050 troops
Russia has already lost about 185,050 troops in Ukraine (+630 over the past day).
Russians attack Kherson region 63 times, 247 projectiles fired
On April 20, 2023, Russian troops attacked the Kherson region 63 times, having fired 247 projectiles.
Eight out of 10 Shahed-136 drones destroyed by Ukraine’s air defense last night
On the night of April 21, 2023, Russia used 10 Shahed-136 drones to attack the territory of Ukraine. Eight of them were destroyed by Ukrainian defenders.
War update: Ukraine Army repels over 60 enemy attacks in four directions
Russian troops are focusing efforts on conducting offensive actions in the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Marinka directions. Ukraine’s Defense Forces have repelled over 60 enemy attacks in the past 24 hours.
Married couple killed in Russia’s shelling of Zaporizhzhia region
A married couple has been killed in Russia’s shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region. One more woman was reported injured.
20 April 2023
Group of Republicans calls on Biden to stop sending aid to Ukraine
A group of 19 far-right Republicans on Thursday sent an official letter to President Joe Biden in which they laid out pro-Russian narratives and called on the U.S. government to stop sending military aid to Ukraine.
Ukrainian, Latvian commanders discuss importance of strengthening Ukrainian air defenses
Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Valerii Zaluzhnyi has met with Chief of the National Armed Forces of Latvia, Lieutenant General Leonids Kalnins and emphasized the importance of strengthening Ukrainian air defense forces.
Russians fire 44 rounds on border area in Sumy region
On Thursday, April 20, Russian troops struck the Velyka Pysarivka and Bilopillia communities in the Sumy region, firing 44 shells from various types of weapons.
Russians hit community in Dnipropetrovsk region with heavy artillery fire
The Russian army has shelled the Velykomykhailivka community in the Dnipropetrovsk region with heavy artillery fire.
Ukrainian border guards repel two Russian attacks in Bakhmut
Soldiers of Ukraine's State Border Guard Service have repelled two attacks by Russian troops in Bakhmut, Donetsk region, and neutralized at least nine invaders.