Ukraine’s USFs hit Russian chemical plant in Cherepovets
Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces have struck a Russian plant in Cherepovets that produces components used in explosives.
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13 April 2026
Drone strikes on Moscow serve as pressure tool against Russia, expert says
Ukraine is deliberately striking economically sensitive targets in Russia, creating significant financial losses for the aggressor state.
Russian drone strike leaves four people injured in Kherson
Four people were injured in Kherson as a result of a Russian drone attack, three of whom are in moderate condition.
Sloviansk under day-long attack by Russian drones
Russian FPV drones have been attacking the town of Sloviansk in the Donetsk region throughout the day on April 13, damaging a multi-story residential building.
Ukraine’s forces strike Russian logistics in occupied Zaporizhzhia region
Fighters of the Raid regiment of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces carried out a strike on Russian military logistics deep inside the temporarily occupied territories of the Zaporizhzhia region, using domestically produced drones.
Ukraine repositions troops to strengthen defense near Myropilske in Sumy region
Ukraine’s Defense Forces have moved to new defensive positions near the settlement of Myropilske in the Sumy region in order to preserve personnel, the military reports.
Russian forces strike Velykyi Burluk in Kharkiv region: one killed, three injured
The Russian army carried out a drone strike on the settlement of Velykyi Burluk in Kupiansk district, killing one person and injuring three others.
Injury toll after Russian strike on Bohodukhiv rises to four
The number of casualties from the Russian attack on Bohodukhiv in the Kharkiv region has increased to four, with medics providing assistance to a 7-year-old boy and an elderly man.
War update: 53 combat engagements on front line since morning, Pokrovsk direction remains most active
Since the start of the day, the Russian army has attacked the positions of Ukraine’s defenders 53 times, with the heaviest pressure in the Pokrovsk sector.
Military shows how it carries out operation to liberate Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia
Fighters of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense, together with other units of the Defense Forces, are conducting a comprehensive operation to liberate and clear the settlement of Stepnohirsk in the Zaporizhzhia sector.
Russians attempt to intensify their offensive in Pokrovsk agglomeration — Defense Forces
In the Pokrovsk sector, the situation remains difficult: Russian troops are trying to step up their offensive in the Pokrovsk agglomeration, but Ukrainian units are holding back the pressure and destroying enemy assault groups.
Russia uses hybrid air defense systems due to shortage of 'Pantsir' systems — 'Flash'
Due to a lack of Pantsir surface-to-air missile systems, Russia has begun using hybrid air defense solutions, including ground-based launchers for air-to-air missiles.
AFU thwarts Russian attempts to set up pontoon crossing in Lyman direction
In the Lyman sector, fighters of the Signum unmanned systems battalion destroyed an enemy vehicle and prevented Russian invaders from establishing a pontoon crossing.
Russian troops strike Bohodukhiv: Two people injured, homes damaged
The Russian army carried out drone strikes on the city of Bohodukhiv in the Kharkiv region. Two women were affected, and ten private houses were damaged.
Russian drone attacks police vehicle in Sumy region, leaving one injured
Russian forces struck a police car in Bilopillia, Sumy region, injuring a law enforcement officer.
Drone attack in Kherson region kills woman, injures another
In the Kherson region, an 89-year-old woman from the village of Osokorivka was killed in a drone attack, and another man—a 65-year-old resident of Kherson—was injured.
Russian forces strike Derhachi in Kharkiv region, wounding at least five
According to preliminary reports, five people were injured as a result of a Russian strike on the town of Derhachi in the Kharkiv region, two of whom are in critical condition.
Russian airstrikes on Riasne in Kharkiv region wound two
The Russian army struck the village of Riasne in the Kharkiv region with guided aerial bombs, injuring two women, one of whom is in critical condition.
Enemy strike hits area near freight train locomotive in Dnipropetrovsk region
In the Dnipropetrovsk region, during a morning air threat, railway workers stopped a commuter train in time and evacuated the passengers, after which an enemy strike occurred near a freight locomotive.
Military: Russian forces near Vovchansk attempt assaults in small groups
In the area of Vovchansk, Lyptsi, and Vovchanski Khutory, Russian troops continue to make active attempts to advance in small groups, but these efforts have been unsuccessful.
Russian forces intensifying offensive in Sumy region – Tregubov
Russian forces have intensified offensive operations and are attempting to expand their zones of control near the border, advancing over short distances.
Battles intensifying near Kupiansk as Russia trying to regain foothold across Oskil River – military
The situation inside Kupiansk itself is currently relatively calm; however, on its outskirts Russian forces have resumed active assault operations, attempting to push back Ukrainian troops and advance toward the town.
Heavy Russian armor limited by ‘kill zone,’ infantry losses being replenished, military spox says
Russian forces in certain sectors of the front are mostly replenishing personnel losses rather than increasing troop numbers, while heavy equipment is used only in a limited way due to the nature of modern warfare.
Russian offensive pressure unchanged during “Easter ceasefire”, Ukrainian military says
The intensity of combat operations on the frontline during the so-called “Easter ceasefire” declared by Russia did not actually change, with Russian forces using certain periods to rotate and regroup.
Five settlements in Kharkiv region come under enemy fire over past day, casualties reported
Over the past day, April 12, five settlements in the Kharkiv region came under Russian strikes, resulting in casualties.
War update: 107 combat clashes on frontline over past day
On April 12, 107 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded.
ADF neutralizes 87 out of 98 Russian drones during nighttime attack
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 87 out of 98 drones used by Russian forces to attack Ukraine on the night of April 13.
Russian forces strike 13 settlements in Kherson region over past day, leaving two injured
In the Kherson region, two people were wounded over the past 24 hours as a result of Russian aggression.
Russia loses 960 troops, one air defense system in war against Ukraine over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces from February 24, 2022, to April 13 2026 in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,312,140 personnel, including 960 over the past day.
Russians carry out 456 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day, one person injured
Over the past 24 hours, occupying forces launched 456 attacks on 28 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. One woman was injured as a result of an enemy strike in the Zaporizhzhia district.