Effectiveness of instruments of influence on Russia determines how long war will last – Zelensky
The effectiveness of instruments of influence on the Russian Federation determines how long the war will last.
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16 April 2022
Zelensky: 918 populated areas liberated from Russian invaders
As many as 918 populated areas in Ukraine have been liberated from Russian invaders.
Ukrainian forces repel 10 enemy attacks in JFO area over past day
Ukrainian troops repulsed ten attacks, destroyed three tanks, several artillery systems and one armored personnel carrier of the enemy in the area of the Joint Forces Operation in eastern Ukraine over the past day.
15 April 2022
Russia amassing troops, preparing medical infrastructure for new offensive, Ukraine’s senior defense official says
The Russian Federation continues to actively amass its troops and prepare medical infrastructure for a new assault on Ukraine.
Ukraine’s military studying Russia's readiness to use weapons of mass destruction
Russia's actions are unpredictable and often irrational, so it can’t be ruled out that the Russians will actually use chemical or tactical nuclear weapons.
War update for eastern regions: Ukraine repulses Russian offensive, kills two dozen servicemen, destroys equipment
In the operational area of the Shid (East) Tactical Group repulsed an enemy offensive, destroying more than 20 invaders, a main battle tank, an artillery system, two unmanned aerial vehicles, and other military equipment.
Pentagon confirms Russia’s Black Sea fleet flagship struck by two Ukrainian missiles
Two Ukrainian Neptune missiles hit the Moskva – Russia’s flagship in the Black Sea – earlier this week, a U.S. senior defense official said Friday.
Russian woman, who “allowed” husband deployed in Ukraine to “rape” local women, identified
RFE/RL’s Skhemy project, together with the Russian service of Radio Svoboda identified the two interlocutors in an intercepted phone call between the Russian military serviceman deployed in Ukraine and his wife, in which the latter encourages her husband to "rape Ukrainian women."
Ukraine's actions in response to Russia's unprovoked war “justified” - Presidential Office chief’s advisor
Any action in response to Russia's aggressive and criminal actions against Ukrainians is both legally and morally justified.
5 killed, 15 injured in Russia’s attack on Mykolayiv
Five people were killed, 15 more were injured as Russia fired cluster munitions on Mykolayiv city.
7 killed, 34 injured in enemy shelling of Kharkiv
Seven people were killed, 34 more were injured as a result of the enemy shelling of one of the residential areas of Kharkiv city.
Russia launches three missile strikes on Kyiv region
The Russian army launched three missile attacks on Kyiv region during the day. The threat of new strikes remains.
Enemy making futile attempts to storm Marinka
Russian invaders are trying to launch an offensive in some areas. In Donetsk direction, the enemy made futile attempts to storm Marinka.
New US military aid for Ukraine to arrive in next 24 hours – CNN
The first tranche of weapons and equipment from the new $800 million aid package sealed by U.S. President Biden two days ago will arrive in Europe in the next 24 hours.
Production of tanks halts in Russia – intel reports
The production of new tanks in the Russian Federation is halted due to financial problems and lack of imported components.
Forced mobilization plan thwarted in occupied areas of Donetsk, Luhansk regions
The plan to mobilize 26,000 "reservists" in certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions to the land forces of the Russian Federation has been practically thwarted.
Russian Tu-22M3 bombers strike Mariupol
For the first time since the beginning of military aggression against Ukraine, Russian troops have attacked the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol using long-range Tu-22M3 bombers.
Zelensky sees lives of Ukrainians and Russians as clash of two different worlds
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he considers Ukraine and Russia to be a clash of two worlds - ordinary people and people who have been intentionally humiliated by their state.
Russian military killed about 900 civilians in Kyiv region - police
The number of identified Ukrainian citizens killed by Russian soldiers in the Kyiv region will reach 900 as of April 15, including 350 in Bucha.
Russian forces not able to take Mariupol – Ukrainian Defense Ministry spokesperson
Heavy fighting continues in Mariupol, and Russian invaders are not able to completely capture this city.
Russian army damaged 324 hospitals in Ukraine - Denisova
The Russian army has damaged 324 hospitals, including 14 children's hospitals, since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began on February 24.
Enemy shelled Luhansk region 26 times over past day – National Police
The enemy fired at almost all settlements in the Luhansk region over the past day, with Ukrainian law enforcement officers recording 26 such attacks.
Russians again attack Ukrainian border guards in Chernihiv region
The Russians fired again from Russian territory at the positions of Ukrainian border guards in the Chernihiv region.
Italy appeals to International Criminal Court over Russian atrocities in Ukraine
Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio has said that atrocities committed by Russian troops in Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion are evident.
Russian forces shell Mykolaiv using MLRS, casualties reported
Russian invaders have shelled residential districts of Mykolaiv city, using the multiple launch rocket system (MLRS). Casualties have been reported.
Ukrainian defenders shot down Russian helicopter ‘Alligator’
Ukrainian servicepersons from the separate mechanized brigade Kholodnyi Yar destroyed a Russian helicopter on the night into April 15.
Ukraine, South Korea foreign ministers discuss implementation of sanctions against Russia
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and Minister for Foreign Affairs of South Korea Chung Eui-yong have discussed the implementation of sanctions against Russia.
Russians fired at evacuation buses in Kharkiv region: 7 civilians killed, 27 wounded
On April 14, Russian forces fired at evacuation buses in Kharkiv region, killing 7 people and injuring 27.
Two civilians killed, three others wounded in Russian shelling in Kherson region
Two civilians were killed and three others were wounded in the morning shelling in Tavriyske, Kherson region, which is temporarily occupied by Russian troops.
Russians destroying Donetsk region: almost all frontline cities and villages under attack
In Donetsk region, almost all frontline cities and villages are currently under attack by the Russian aggressor.