Ukrainian forces kill 4,000 invaders within week
Ukraine's defense forces eliminated 4,000 Russian soldiers and destroyed 224 pieces of enemy weapons and military equipment this week.
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03 April 2023
02 April 2023
Four communities in Sumy region come under enemy fire
On April 2, 2023, Russian troops opened fire on four territorial communities in the Sumy region.
President Zelensky: Rashism must face a total defeat
Rashism must face a total defeat: military, economic, political and legal.
Russia may soon reshuffle senior military command due to failed winter offensive – ISW
Russia may soon reshuffle its senior military command due to the failed winter offensive.
Next week will be especially important for our defense – Zelensky
Next week will be important on the way to victory, Ukraine is preparing for scheduled events and decisions.
Ukrainian Air Force launches eight strikes on Russian positions
The Ukrainian Air Force launched eight strikes on the positions of Russian invaders on Sunday, April 2.
Maliar about Bakhmut: Enemy trying to involve not only Wagner mercenaries, but also paratroopers
The situation in Bakhmut, Donetsk region, remains very tense, according to Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar.
Enemy shelling damages equipment of thermal power plant
A thermal power plant of DTEK Energy stopped operation after enemy shelling damaged plant’s equipment.
Prosecutors show aftermath of Russian strikes on Kupiansk district
Law enforcement officers have documented the consequences of Russia's shelling of the Kupiansk district, Kharkiv region, in which one person was killed and the building of an agricultural enterprise was damaged.
Russia's shelling of TPP in Donetsk region disrupts power supply to Pokrovsk district
Russia's shelling of the Kurakhove thermal power plant has disrupted power supply to the Pokrovsk district.
No oppression of Hungarians in Zakarpattia region – regional governor
There is no oppression of Hungarians in Ukraine's Zakarpattia region, with the state taking care of representatives of all national communities in the region.
Zelensky: We will return Ukrainian flag to all our cities
One year ago, the Ukrainian people stopped the greatest anti-human force of our time - Russian terrorist forces.
Ukraine starts producing new fragmentation ammunition for drones
Ukraine has started manufacturing new fragmentation ammunition for unmanned aerial systems.
Second group of Ukrainian artillerymen completes training on AS90 gun
The second group of Ukrainian gunners has completed training on the AS90 self-propelled gun in the United Kingdom.
Four civilians injured in Russia's shelling of Toretsk
Russian troops struck a multi-story apartment building in Toretsk, Donetsk region, early on April 2, injuring four civilians.
Heavy artillery blasts heard at Mariupol Port – Andriushchenko
Heavy artillery blasts and machine-gun bursts have been heard at Mariupol Port.
Hostomel’s liberation: How AFU decimated elite Russian paratroopers a year ago
A year ago, the Armed Forces of Ukraine defeated an elite Russian landing force unit in the Kyiv region’s Hostomel.
Yermak updates on Russia’s shelling of Kostiantynivka: Six killed, eight injured
The death toll in Russia’s shelling of the Donetsk region’s city of Kostiantynivka has increased to six.
Anniversary of Kyiv region’s liberation: 15 communities used to be under Russian occupation
The Kyiv region’s liberation from Russian invaders has become a symbol of Ukraine’s ability to win the war unleashed by Russia.
Explosions in Melitopol affect depot used by Russians to repair military equipment – mayor
This morning at least six explosions have occurred within a locomotive depot in the Zaporizhzhia region’s temporarily occupied city of Melitopol, which is used by Russian troops to repair their military equipment.
Donetsk region’s Kostiantynivka comes under enemy fire, casualties reported
On April 2, 2023, Russian troops struck the central part of the Donetsk region’s city of Kostiantynivka. Three civilians were reported killed and six injured.
Ukrainian paratroopers eliminate Russian unit
Fighters of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated a unit of Russian invaders in one of the sectors.
Alcohol consumption among leading causes of Russia’s non-combat casualties - British intelligence
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s total casualties have reached up to 200,000 troops, a significant minority of these have been due to non-combat causes. There have been extremely high numbers of incidents linked to alcohol consumption.
Enemy retreats from some positions in Donetsk sector - Defense Forces
Due to the coordinated and skillful actions of the Ukrainian defenders in the Donetsk sector, the enemy has retreated from some positions, now the Ukrainian forces are preparing for defensive operations.
Explosions rock occupied Melitopol
Explosions rang out in the Russian-occupied city of Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia region.
Russia keeps three warships armed with 20 Kalibr missiles in Black Sea
Twelve enemy ships are on combat duty in the Black Sea, including three missile carriers armed with about 20 Kalibr missiles.
One killed, one injured in Russian shelling of Kharkiv region
In Kharkiv region, Russian invaders shelled at least 14 border settlements over the past day. One civilian was killed and another one was injured.
Kremlin fails to achieve its goals in Ukraine by end of March - ISW
The Russian winter offensive operation has failed to achieve the Kremlin’s goal of seizing Donetsk and Luhansk region administrative borders by March 31.
One killed, two injured in Russia's shelling of Kherson region
Russian troops shelled the Kherson region 60 times in the past day, killing one civilian and injuring two others.
Russia's military death toll in Ukraine climbs to 174,550
Ukraine's defense forces eliminated about 174,550 Russian soldiers between February 24, 2022, and April 2, 2023, including 560 in the past day alone.