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.
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20 April 2023
Pentagon chief arrives at Ramstein Air Base
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has arrived at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany where a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group will be held on Friday, April 21.
War update: Enemy attempts to conduct offensive in five directions
Russian troops are focusing efforts on conducting offensive actions in five directions, such as Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Marinka and Shakhtarsk. Ukrainian defenders have repelled over 40 enemy attacks in the past 24 hours.
Tank Coalition members to meet during Ramstein
As part of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense meeting in the Ramstein format, a gathering of defense ministers of the countries that are members of the so-called tank coalition will be held on Friday, April 21.
Civilian injured, power supply interrupted as Russians open fire on Kherson region’s Beryslav
Russian troops have opened fire on the Kherson region’s Beryslav. As a result, one civilian was injured, and power supply services were interrupted.
NATO stands with you, Ukraine will prevail - Stoltenberg
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Ukraine will win the war unleashed by Russia and that the Alliance will support the country in its fight against aggression.
Arms and ammunition: Ukraine's CinC, NATO's supreme allied commander discuss priorities
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, and NATO's supreme allied commander and commander of U.S. forces in Europe, General Christopher Cavoli, have discussed priority areas regarding weapons, equipment and ammunition.
Kuleba: EU's inability to implement decisions on ammunition for Ukraine is frustrating
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said that the inability of the European Union to implement its own decisions on the joint purchase of ammunition for Ukraine is frustrating.
Every Ukrainian community should have partnership in democratic countries - Sadovyi
Each, even the smallest, Ukrainian community should build cooperation and have ties with partner communities in all democratic countries of Europe and the world.
310 civilians killed during de-occupation of Kherson community
Since the beginning of the de-occupation of the Kherson community, 310 civilians have died as a result of constant shelling by Russian troops.
No contact with residents of occupied Kinburn Spit - Mykolaiv Mayor
The situation on the Kinburn Spit, which is temporarily occupied by Russian forces, is complicated, and there is currently no communication with residents.
Long-range weapons for Ukraine should be discussed at Ramstein meeting - Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he believes that at a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at the Ramstein Air Base on April 21, it is important to discuss the issue of providing the Ukrainian army with long-awaited long-range weapons.
It's early to talk of mass evacuation from occupied part of Zaporizhzhia - Mayor of Melitopol
The Russian occupation authorities recommend residents of some occupied settlements in Zaporizhzhia region move out to Crimea or Melitopol, but there is no talk of a mass evacuation.
NATO ready to start new chapter in relations with Ukraine - Zelensky
The Ukrainian authorities interpret NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's visit to Kyiv as a sign of the Alliance's readiness to open a new chapter in its relations with Ukraine.
Civilian killed as Russians attack village in Kherson region
A man was killed in Russia’s shelling of Kizomys village, Kherson region.
Paris, Warsaw spar over ammunition supplies to Ukraine
France and Poland had a dispute, and as a result, the EU ambassadors failed to settle their differences over joint EU contracts to purchase ammunition for Ukraine.
Russians shell border areas of Chernihiv region, casualties reported
As of 12:00 on April 20, Russian troops shelled border areas of Chernihiv region with mortars twice. Civilian casualties were reported.
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.
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.