Positional battles ongoing in Rubizhne and Popasna, enemy suffering losses
In the towns of Rubizhne and Popasna in Luhansk region, positional battles are currently taking place, but the Russian invaders are unable to do anything.
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19 April 2022
Russia's leadership orders to raze Azovstal steelworks to the ground – intercept
The Security Service of Ukraine released an interception of a phone call in which a Russian serviceman talks about the leadership’s order to raze Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol to the ground.
919 settlements in eight regions of Ukraine liberated from occupation
More than 900 settlements have been liberated from occupation in Zhytomyr, Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv, Mykolayiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Kherson, and Chernihiv regions.
Bucha massacre: More than 420 bodies already found
More than 420 bodies of citizens have already been found in Bucha, Kyiv region.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces smash ammunition depot of Russian troops
The 10th Mountain Assault Brigade destroyed an ammunition depot of Russian troops and released a relevant video.
Russians’ crimes in Kyiv region: 13 graves of residents found in Irpin
The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) documented the crimes committed by Russian invaders in Irpin town, Kyiv region. Investigators found 13 graves of residents.
Russian shelling of Mykolaiv region: Ten civilians injured over past day
Russian troops continue launching attacks on residential areas in Mykolaiv region, wounding 10 civilians in the past 24 hours.
Haidai: 70,000 civilians remaining in Luhansk region
The evacuation of civilians from Luhansk region will be continued even if a ceasefire regime is not established.
Ukrainian paratroopers destroy Russian motor rifle brigade
Ukrainian paratroopers destroyed a separate motor rifle brigade of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation from the city of Tomsk.
Ukrainian Army shot another enemy drone near Odesa
At about 09:00 on April 19, Ukraine’s air defense unit shot down the 12th enemy drone near Odesa.
Press conference on organization of evacuation of temporarily displaced persons from combat zone
On April 20, at 14:00, a press conference will be held on the topic: “Organization of evacuation of temporarily displaced persons from the combat zone. Interaction of the state with public organizations and international structures." (Hall 2, Zoom)
Russia’s combat losses reach almost 20,800 personnel - General Staff
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the estimated enemy combat losses have reached 20,800 personnel.
572 children suffered in Ukraine since Russian invasion started
As many as 572 children have suffered in Ukraine since the start of the Russian full-scale armed aggression, according to data provided by the Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office.
PGO: 585 Russia war crimes suspects identified
There are already 585 suspects in the main case of the Russian aggression against Ukraine, according to the Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine.
War update: Ukrainian forces repulse seven Russian attacks in Donetsk, Luhansk regions
In Donetsk and Luhansk regions, Ukraine's defenders repulsed seven enemy attacks, destroying ten main battle tanks, eighteen armored units, and eight vehicles, an artillery system, and a mortar.
All Russian Marine brigades suffer casualties in Ukraine - CIT
Analysts with Conflict Intelligence Team report that all Russian Marine brigades sustained casualties in Ukraine.
Ceasefire “not on the horizon” in Ukraine – UN official
The Russians have launched a major offensive in Ukraine’s east so there are no preconditions for anyone to expect that hostilities will be suspended anytime soon.
Pentagon to train Ukrainian troops on U.S. howitzers
The U.S. Department of Defense will train Ukrainian troops on how to use howitzer artillery systems sent to Ukraine, a senior U.S. defense official said Monday.
EU condemns Russia for intensifying missile attacks in Ukraine
The EU has condemned Russian invaders for intensifying missile attacks against Ukraine, which resulted in numerous civilian casualties and the destruction of civilian infrastructure.
Russian strikes on Lviv show campaign of terror against people of Ukraine - State Department
The US Department of State says recent Russian missile strikes on Lviv, the suburbs of Kyiv and other cities illustrate that Putin's forces are undertaking a campaign of terror and "despicable aggression" against the civilian population in Ukraine.
Six million Ukrainians have limited access to drinking water - UNICEF
Over 4.6 million people in Ukraine have limited access to water as a result of intense hostilities in the country, with over six million people struggling every day for access to drinking water.
Ukrainian air defense forces destroy seven air targets in past day
The air defense units of the Ukrainian Air Force and the Ukrainian Ground Forces destroyed seven air targets of the Russian army on April 18.
US may designate Russia as state sponsor of terrorism - State Department
The US Department of State does not rule out the possibility of labeling Russia a state sponsor of terrorism, which provides for the imposition of additional sanctions and restrictions.
Zelensky: Liberation of all of Ukraine is only a matter of time
It is only a matter of time when the entire territory of the Ukrainian state will be liberated.
Several explosions heard in Mykolaiv - mayor
Several explosions were heard in Mykolaiv tonight.
Commander of Azov Regiment urges world leaders to organize humanitarian corridor from Azovstal
The commander of the Azov Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Denys Prokopenko, has called on world leaders to organize a humanitarian corridor in order to evacuate civilians and the wounded who stay at the Azovstal plant in Mariupol.
Ukrainian president, Croatian PM discuss importance of increasing sanctions pressure on Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic the importance of ratcheting up sanctions pressure on Russia.
18 April 2022
Russian invaders begin battle for Donbas they have long been preparing for – President Zelensky
Russian invaders have started the battle for Donbas they have long been preparing for, but Ukraine will be defending itself.
Escalation of hostilities in eastern Ukraine to affect talks with Russia – Podoliak
The escalation of hostilities in eastern Ukraine may affect the negotiation process between Ukraine and the Russian Federation.
Ukrainian defenders repulse seven enemy attacks, destroy 36 vehicles and Su-30 in JFO area
Ukrainian defenders have repulsed seven enemy attacks within the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area, destroying 36 Russian military vehicles, one artillery system, one Su-30 fighter and four Orlan-10 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).