Air Force reports activity of enemy reconnaissance drones in Sumy region
The activity of Russian reconnaissance UAVs is observed in Sumy region.
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21 April 2025
Motorcyclist injured by mine explosion in Kherson region
In the Kherson region, a 31-year-old man was injured after his motorcycle struck a mine.
Russians appropriate over 114,000 real estate properties in occupied Luhansk region
In the temporarily occupied territories of the Luhansk region, Russian authorities have "nationalized" more than 114,000 Ukrainian real estate properties.
SSU fighters destroy over 600 Russian positions, 15 ammunition depots in two weeks
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) fighters have destroyed 610 Russian positions and fortifications, as well as 15 ammunition depots over the past two weeks.
20 April 2025
Russian forces violated ceasefire over 2,000 times since start of day – Zelensky
Since the beginning of the day, the Russian army has violated the ceasefire declared by Vladimir Putin more than 2,000 times.
Kremlin refuses to extend Easter truce
The Kremlin has announced plans to resume combat operations from 00:00 on April 21, disregarding President Volodymyr Zelensky’s initiative to prolong the Easter ceasefire, which Moscow unilaterally declared the day before.
National Guard repels Russian assault at Pokrovsk direction
Soldiers of the Spartan Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine prevented Russian troops from making a breakthrough in the Pokrovsk direction, and during the battle the soldiers captured one of the invaders.
Air strike on Kostiantynivka: bodies of two people recovered from rubble of house
On Sunday, April 20, in the morning, the bodies of a man and a woman were removed from the rubble of a house in Kostiantynivka.
Over 400 FPV drone attacks recorded today – Zelensky
As of 16:00 on Easter Sunday, Russians have conducted 46 assault operations and over 900 attacks, including more than 400 uses of FPV drones.
During "Easter truce", Russians attempting to clear crossing over Chornyi Zherebets river
Russian forces are attempting to clear a crossing over the Chornyi Zherebets river of destroyed equipment remnants during the so-called "Easter truce" in preparation for new assault operations.
War update: 45 combat clashes along frontline, battles ongoing in three sectors
On Sunday, April 20, a total of 45 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops have occurred so far, with ongoing battles currently taking place in three sectors of the front. The enemy is showing the greatest activity in the Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors.
Ukrainian forces down three Russian Iskander missiles, nearly 700 drones throughout week
From April 14 to 20, Ukraine’s Defense Forces have destroyed three Iskander-K cruise missiles and 696 Russian drones of various types used in attacks against Ukraine.
Russians stage attacks in Donetsk to accuse Ukraine of violating "Easter truce" – CCD
Russian forces staged a provocation in Donetsk to falsely accuse Ukraine of violating the so-called “Easter truce” declared by Russia.
Russian forces attack evacuation vehicle of Proliska humanitarian mission – media
Russian troops attacked with FPV drones an evacuation vehicle belonging to the Proliska humanitarian mission, while a staff member was evacuating a couple from the village of Zoria near Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region.
Border guards report ceasefire violations by Russians in three regions – Demchenko
Despite Russia’s declared ceasefire, its forces continue to attack Ukrainian positions along the entire front line, with small arms fire recorded in the Sumy sector.
Ballistic missile strike on Kharkiv: 17 still hospitalized, including three children
Following a ballistic missile attack on Kharkiv by Russian forces on Friday, April 18, 17 individuals remain hospitalized, including a 12-year-old boy, a 15-year-old girl, and a 5-year-old boy, all in moderate condition.
Russian forces have already carried out 26 assaults today - Zelensky
Between 00:00 and 12:00 on Sunday, April 20, Russian forces carried out 26 assault operations along the front.
Russian forces most active in using 'anti-drone corridors' in Kursk region
Ukrainian border guards have observed the highest use of the so-called anti-drone corridors within Russia’s Kursk region.
Military reports no signs of Russian troops’ exhaustion in Toretsk sector
There are currently no indications that Russian forces near Toretsk are facing depletion.
34 civilian facilities damaged in Russian strikes on Donetsk region in past day
In the Donetsk region, Russian shelling over the past day has caused significant destruction, damaging 34 civilian structures.
AFU destroy state-of-the-art Russian tank with drones in Lyman sector
The operators of the Signum unit of the 53rd separate mechanized brigade named after Prince Volodymyr Monomakh destroyed a state-of-the-art enemy T-80BVM tank in the Lyman sector using drones.
Russians kill two civilians in Donetsk region last day, wound five more
Russian invaders killed two residents of Donetsk region yesterday, April 19, and injured five other people.
Enemy attacked Kupiansk three times in one day, wounding three people
Russian troops fired three times at Kupiansk with multiple rocket launchers yesterday, injuring three people.
War update: 127 combat engagements on frontline in past 24 hours, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk sector
On April 19, the Ukrainian military recorded 127 combat engagements with Russian forces, with the heaviest fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk sector.
One person killed, four injured as Russians shell Kherson region on Saturday
On April 19, Russian shelling in Kherson region resulted in the death of one person and injuries to four others.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 950 over past day
As of April 20, 2025, the total combat losses of the Russian Armed Forces since the start of the full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, are estimated at approximately 941,100 personnel, including 950 troops eliminated over the past day alone.
Russia trying to create illusion of ceasefire, yet continuing attempts to advance – Zelensky
Russia is attempting to create the general impression of a ceasefire, but in some areas, it is continuing to make isolated attempts to advance and inflict losses on Ukraine.
Ukrainian border guards destroy four Russian positions, two shelters in Kharkiv region
Aerial reconnaissance units from the 4th Detachment of Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service used Baba Yaga drones to destroy four Russian positions and two shelters in Kharkiv region.
Korsar battalion fighters destroy two Russian IFVs, tank in Pokrovsk sector
Operators from the Korsar strike drone battalion of the 38th Separate Marine Brigade destroyed two Russian infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) and a tank in the Pokrovsk sector of the front.
Zelensky talks about real situation on front lines following CinC report
The Easter statements by Putin did not extend to the territories of Kursk and Belgorod regions, combat operations continue on some fronts.