Over 36.000 objects of damaged and destroyed property already registered
As of April 9, 2023, the Register of Damaged and Destroyed Property contains information on 36,162 affected objects.
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12 April 2023
In occupied settlements, invaders stripping libraries of Ukrainian books
The Russians continue to destroy everything that’s Ukrainian on temporarily seized lands, including Ukrainian literature.
Important not to lose sense of path we have to walk - President Zelensky
We are now at such a stage of the war where it is important for our society and partners not to lose a sense of the path we have to walk.
11 April 2023
Russians turn part of Bakhmut into Syria’s Aleppo - deputy defense minister
As a result of Russia’s scorched earth tactics, part of Bakhmut, a town in Donetsk region holding defense for months, has turned into a kind of Syria’s Aleppo, which was also destroyed by massive bombing.
Wagner’s forces near Bakhmut to be depleted in two months if they don't change tactics - army spox
If there are no changes in Wagner Group’s war tactics around Bakhmut in Donetsk region, their forces will be exhausted within two months.
Ukraine’s counteroffensive could kick off this summer - PM
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal of Ukraine says a large-scale counteroffensive by Ukraine’s Armed Forces to push back Russian invaders could begin as early as this summer.
Canada announces new military aid for Ukraine
Canada will send tens of thousands of small arms and several million rounds of ammunition to Ukraine.
Ukraine Defense Contact Group to hold next meeting on Apr 21 – U.S. Air Force
The next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group will be held at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany on April 21.
War update: Ukrainian forces launch 13 air strikes on enemy positions
Ukrainian forces on Tuesday launched 13 air strikes on Russian military personnel and equipment concentration areas and repelled more than 50 enemy attacks in four areas.
Ukraine needs missile defense to prevent Russia from using guided bombs - Yermak
Ukraine needs modern fighter jets and air defense systems to prevent Russia from using guided bombs on Ukrainian territory.
Battle in Bakhmut: Border guards hold positions, repel enemy attack
Ukrainian defenders from the State Border Guard Service have repelled another offensive attempt by Russian invaders in the Donetsk region’s Bakhmut.
Zelensky holds meeting on situation at front and ammo supplies
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy chaired a regular meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff on Tuesday.
Russians seize bank, set up "passport office" in Kherson region
In temporarily occupied Kakhovka, Kherson region, the Russian military seized the premises of an Alfa-Bank branch and set up a "passport office" there.
Most victims killed deliberately: 717 civilians shot dead in Kyiv region during Russian occupation
A total of 1,374 civilians were killed in the Kyiv region during Russian occupation, and 717 of them were shot dead with small arms.
Italy may provide new military assistance to Ukraine - Kuleba
The Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Italy, Dmytro Kuleba and Antonio Tajani, discussed new military assistance that Rome could provide to Kyiv during a telephone conversation.
Russians launch mortar strikes on two border villages in Sumy region
On April 11, 2023, Russian troops launched mortar strikes on two border villages in the Sumy region.
AFU receives another batch of 122mm artillery shells from Ukroboronprom
Ukroboronprom State Concern has handed over another batch of 122mm artillery shells to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).
Ukraine downs another Russian drone in war zone
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have shot down another Russian unmanned aerial vehicle in Kharkiv region.
Ukraine CinC praises Sumy defenders on region’s liberation anniversary
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, thanked everyone who last year liberated Sumy region from the Russian invaders and now continues to bring the victory closer.
No response from Russia to inquiries from int’l organizations about captured Azov soldiers - Coordination Center
The Russian side is not responding to inquiries filed by international organizations regarding the captured soldiers with the Azov Brigade.
Order to start counteroffensive to be “last minute call” - NSDC Secretary
The Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will make the decision to launch a counteroffensive at the last minute.
Massive NATO arms depots to be built in Poland - Morawiecki
Warsaw, in collaboration with Washington, will continue to construct NATO weapons depots in Poland where thousands of tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, and other military equipment will be stored.
Russian aircraft launch strikes on Beryslav, many houses destroyed
On the evening of April 10, Russian aircraft launched strikes on Beryslav, Kherson region.
Russians bombard Kherson church
Overnight Tuesday, the Russian troops shelled the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Kherson.
Defense minister reveals role of Danish Harpoon systems in Black Sea coast defense
Harpoon anti-ship systems received from Denmark play an important role in protecting the city of Odesa and Ukraine’s Black Sea coast.
Finnish instructors train Ukrainian border guards in battlegroup command
Officers of the Volyn Border Guard Detachment of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS) completed the training course in battlegroup command. Finnish instructors conducted the course for them.
Russians seize 20 nature reserves in Ukraine, turn them into hunting grounds – President’s Office
Russian invaders have temporarily occupied 20 nature reserves in Ukraine and are turning them into hunting grounds, mines and “parking lots” for tanks.
Russians launch airstrike on Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia region
On Tuesday morning, the Russian military launched an airstrike on Huliaipole, Zaporizhzhia region.
Russian army attacks nine regions of Ukraine in 24 hours
The Russian Federation's troops attacked nine regions of Ukraine in one day, using aircraft, artillery, and drones.
Defense official recalls 30 Ukrainian SOF soldiers hampering Russia’s advance toward Kyiv
In February 2022, some 70,000 Russian forces invaded Kyiv region from Belarus. After swiftly covering a 115-km distance, they made a pause to refuel. That’s when Ukraine’s defense forces focused on a 64km-long convoy of fuel tankers, never allowing it to reach the forward units.