Three injured in Kramatorsk drone attacks
Three people, including a child, were injured in Kramatorsk during nighttime drone strikes carried out by Russian forces.
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09 April 2025
Kharkiv reveals aftermath of massive drone strike
The Prosecutor's Office of the Kharkiv region has released a video showcasing the aftermath of a large-scale Russian strike on Kharkiv.
At least 14 injured in drone attack on Dnipro
A drone attack on the city of Dnipro has left 14 people injured,
National Guard soldiers destroy three Russian howitzers using drones
Operators of attack UAVs from the specialized "Omega Wings" detachment, part of the National Guard of Ukraine's Special Forces Center, successfully destroyed three Russian howitzers in the eastern sector.
France at UN: Russia's aims for Ukraine's surrender, not peace
Russia still intends to achieve Ukraine’s complete surrender rather than to agree on a ceasefire and lasting peace.
Russian airstrike damages fire station in Sumy region
A fire and rescue unit of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) sustained damage in the Krasnopillia community, Sumy region, during a Russian airstrike.
Russian Black Sea Fleet hides ships in Holland Bay, Sevastopol – reports
The Russian Black Sea Fleet is hiding ships in Holland Bay in the temporarily occupied Sevastopol.
08 April 2025
Russian strike causes fire in Kharkiv
On the evening of April 7, the Russian invasion army attacked Kharkiv, where a fire broke out as a result of the strike.
Kryvyi Rih attack deadliest strike harming children in three years of war – UN
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has identified Russia’s missile strike on Kryvyi Rih on April 4 as the deadliest attack harming children since the onset of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine. The strike caused multiple fatalities and injuries among children.
Ukrainian Air Force targets Russian military depots in Kursk region
The Ukrainian Air Force has targeted a complex of warehouses in Ozerki, located in Russia's Kursk region, which has been actively deployed by Russian forces.
Russian troops shell Kupiansk residential areas
Russian forces have targeted residential buildings in Kupiansk with artillery fire.
Belgium's PM announces F-16 fighter jets delivery to Ukraine
Belgium plans to provide Ukraine with two F-16 fighter jets for spare parts this year, with another two to follow next year. However, the timeline depends on Belgium receiving newer F-35 jets first.
Defense forces repel massive assault on Bohdanivka in Donetsk region, killing 50 Russian soldiers
In Donetsk region, the Ukrainian Defense Forces prevented an attempt by Russian invaders to seize Bohdanivka and eliminated two assault groups, two tanks, two armored combat vehicles, four ATVs and four motorcycles.
Defense Forces eliminate Russian paratrooper Omaralinov, involved in war crimes in Bucha
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have eliminated 24-year-old Russian soldier Ruslan Omaralinov, who committed war crimes in Bucha as part of the 234th Pskov Air Assault Regiment.
SES completes rescue operations at site of missile attack in Kyiv
Employees of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine have already completed rescue operations in the Obolon district of the capital at the site of the April 6 missile attack.
Zelensky: Ukrainian soldiers captured two Chinese soldiers in Donetsk region
President Volodymyr Zelensky says that Ukrainian soldiers engaged six Chinese soldiers in the Donetsk sector, two of them were captured. Zelensky insists on urgently discussing this situation with partners.
Enemy military equipment movement toward Zaporizhzhia region spotted in Mariupol
In the temporarily occupied Mariupol, the movement of Russian military equipment towards Zaporizhzhia region is again being recorded.
Rescuers continue clearing rubble after Russian missile strike in Kyiv
In Kyiv's Obolonskyi district, emergency crews are continuing efforts to clear debris and restore the area following a Russian missile strike on the morning of April 6.
Man injured in Russian drone attack in Vovchansk
In Vovchansk, Kharkiv region, Russian forces dropped explosives from a drone, injuring a 64-year-old man.
Kryvyi Rih mourns victims of Russia’s April 4 missile strike
In Kryvyi Rih, people say farewell to the victims of the Russian missile strike on April 4. Among the victims were three-year-old Tymofiy, who died from injuries in the hospital, seven-year-old Arina, and her grandfather, Serhiy.
SSU: Since start of year, Russian special services increasingly involve teenagers in explosive terrorist attacks
Almost a fifth - 22% - of those recruited by Russian special services for their tasks in Ukraine are minors, they were used to prepare sabotage or terrorist attacks.
AFU: Enemy attempts to advance to western bank of Oskil in Kupiansk sector
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian invaders continue to try to move to the western bank of the Oskil River.
Russian army killed two and wounded two more residents of Donetsk region yesterday
Yesterday, April 7, the Russian army killed two residents of Donetsk region and wounded two others.
During settlement clearing, SOF soldiers eliminated enemy personnel and captured documents
Rangers of the 4th Regiment of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed Russian manpower, seized enemy documentation and captured one Russian soldier during the clearing of a part of the settlement.
Ukrainian forces shoot down nine Russian drones, 31 UAVs vanish from radar
Ukrainian forces shot down nine Russian drones overnight, while 31 enemy decoy UAVs disappeared from radar without causing damage.
War update: Over 150 combat engagements on front lines in past 24 hours
Ukrainian forces reported 159 combat engagements over the past 24 hours, as Russian troops carried out intense attacks across multiple fronts.
Eight wounded as Russian forces shell 31 settlements in Kherson region over past day
Russian forces shelled 31 settlements in Ukraine's southern Kherson region over the past day, injuring eight people, including a child.
Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine climbs by 1,290 in past day
Russia suffered approximately 922,340 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and April 8, 2025, with 1,290 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Canadian forces demonstrate use of drones in training Ukrainian soldiers
The Canadian Armed Forces have showcased how their military personnel are using drones to train Ukrainian defenders in modern combat techniques.
Ukrainian fighters destroy Russian EW antenna, enemy positions near Vovchansk
Fighters from Ukraine's Hart Brigade have destroyed a Russian electronic warfare antenna and enemy positions in the Vovchansk sector.