Three civilians killed in Russia’s shelling of one more district in Kharkiv
Russian invaders have shelled Kharkiv’s Nemyshlianskyi District, killing three civilians.
War - Latest news
18 April 2022
Russian troops begin offensive operations in eastern Ukraine
In Russia’s Rostov region, the invaders continue to form additional units and plan to complete them by April 24. Meanwhile, helipads are rolled out in Belgorod region.
Ukrinform to hold briefing on results of service and combat missions of Ukraine’s Interior Ministry
On April 21 at 12:00 a briefing will be held on the topic: "Results of service and combat missions of the services of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine for the current week: statistics and effectiveness." (Hall 2, Zoom)
Three-year-old boy, evacuated from Kharkiv with his mother, injured in missile strike on Lviv
A three-year-old boy, who earlier had evacuated with his mother from Kharkiv, was injured in a missile strike on Lviv on Monday.
Evacuation amid shelling: Russian forces open fire on Kreminna residents, killing four
In Luhansk region, as residents tried to leave Kreminna settlement, Russian forces opened fire on cars carrying civilians, killing four.
Air defense forces destroy enemy UAV in Odesa region
On April 18, the Air Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down an enemy drone in Odesa region.
People have the right to just live: Zelensky shares photos of Ukrainian resistance
Ukraine is fighting for people can simply live and not be instruments of some regimes and dictators, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said in a Telegram post.
Ukrainian Armed Forces liberated several settlements around Izium
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have liberated a number of settlements around the town of Izium in Kharkiv region.
Death toll from Russian missile strikes on Lviv grows to seven
Seven people were killed and 11 injured after Russia launched at least four missile strikes on Lviv.
Invaders focusing assault on Rubizhne and Popasna in Luhansk region – governor
The focus of a new offensive by Russian forces will be Rubizhne and Popasna in Luhansk region.
Enemy rocket fragment hit territory of orphanage in Lviv
During enemy rocket attacks in Lviv, a fragment has hit the territory of an orphanage, where orphans evacuated from different regions are staying.
Briefing on organization of rescue measures to assist population in eliminating consequences of war
On April 19, at 12:00, a briefing will be held on the topic: "Organization of rescue measures to assist the population in eliminating the consequences of the war." (Hall 2, Zoom)
Culture Ministry: 200 cultural heritage sites destroyed by Russian invaders
As many as 200 cultural heritage sites in Ukraine have been destroyed by Russian aggressors, according to Minister of Culture and Information Policy Oleksandr Tkachenko.
Presentation of English-language video address of youth of Ukraine
On April 19 at 10:30 a presentation of the English-language video address of the youth of Ukraine "Ukraine 2022 through the eyes of Ukrainian youth" to the youth of the world will take place. (Hall 2, Zoom).
Ukraine’s top military spy comments on tactical mistakes of "world’s second-strongest army”
Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate, believes that Russia's offensive on Kyiv failed due to the incompetent approach of the Russian command to conducting such a large-scale operation.
Military intel chief believes Russia not to achieve any wins in Ukraine by Easter as Kremlin wishes
The Russians are intensively preparing for a decisive battle that will unfold in the east of Ukraine, expecting to gain ground by Easter. However, the occupiers won’t succeed, says Ukrainian military intelligence chief, Major General Kyrylo Budanov.
Russian invaders dream of getting wounded, going home, and getting paid (intercept)
While Putin has been dreaming for the past 54 days of capturing Ukraine “in three days,” his soldiers' wishes are more mundane: to get wounded and receive compensation upon returning home.
Russians holding up to 27,000 people in “filtration camps” near Mariupol
The invaders are believed to be forcibly holding more than 20,000 people in filtration camps along the Mangush-Nikolske-Yalta line.
Invaders wiping out settlements in Luhansk region, being unable to advance
In Luhansk region, due to Russian invaders failing to penetrate the cities, they keep pummeling them from afar.
Ukraine’s Army liquidates commander of Russia’s 49th Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have liquidated Commander of Russia’s 49th Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade, Colonel Ivan Grishin of Smolensk.
Russian troops in Mariupol using same tactics as in Chechnya, Syria - UK Ministry of Defense
Shelling populated areas within Mariupol, Russian troops are using the same tactics that were previously used in Chechnya and Syria.
Russian invaders take control of Kreminna in Luhansk region - Haidai
Russian invaders have taken control of the town of Kreminna in the Luhansk region.
Ukrainian defenders killed about 20,600 Russian invaders - General Staff
Ukrainian defenders have already killed about 20,600 Russian soldiers.
Six people killed in missile attacks on Lviv
At least six people were killed and eight more, including a child, were injured in missile attacks on Lviv early on Monday.
Civilian infrastructure damaged by missile strikes on Lviv - Podoliak
Civilian infrastructure was damaged as a result of five powerful missile strikes on Lviv.
Russian forces begin offensive in Luhansk region, street fighting reported in Kreminna
The offensive by Russian troops has begun in the Luhansk region, and street fighting is taking place in Kreminna.
Russian forces fire five missiles at Lviv
The Russian army fired five missiles at Lviv early on Monday, April 18.
Russian military kill 205 children in Ukraine
A total of 205 children have been killed in Ukraine since the Russian invasion started.
Rescuers extinguish large fire caused by Russian missile in Kharkiv
On April 17, 2022, Russia’s missile hit a building with office and business premises, causing a large fire.
Russia planning to shell Kherson with Grad systems and accuse Ukraine Army
Russian troops are likely to shell the city of Kherson with the Grad multiple rocket launcher systems and accuse the Armed Forces of Ukraine of that. The main goal is to hold a pseudo-referendum in Kherson Region.