Ukrainian forces down 51 Russian drones overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces shot down 51 Russian drones on the night of April 4-5, while another 31 enemy UAVs vanished from radars and failed to reach their targets.
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05 April 2025
Russian attacks on Kryvyi Rih: 68 civilians injured, 19 killed
Two children who were injured during yesterdayєs strike on Kryvyi Rih have been transported to Mechnikov Hospital in Dnipro in extremely critical condition.
War update: 145 combat clashes on front lines in past day, most attacks near Pokrovsk
On April 4, Ukrainian forces engaged in 145 combat clashes with Russian invaders along the front line, with the highest number of enemy attacks recorded in the Pokrovsk sector.
Enemy launches 497 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region in past day
Russian forces carried out 497 strikes across 13 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region over the past 24 hours.
Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine climbs by 1,390 in past day
Russia suffered approximately 922,340 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and April 5, 2025, with 1,390 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Russian drone attack on Kryvyi Rih kills one, several injured
One person has been killed and several others injured in Kryvyi Rih as a result of a Russian drone attack.
FSB, Russia's Investigative Committee involved in torture of Ukrainians – UN Commission
The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine has determined that the Federal Security Service (FSB), the Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN), and the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation carry out torture of Ukrainians as part of a coordinated state policy.
Drone attack on Kyiv: Falling debris caused fire
During a Russian drone attack on Kyiv, falling debris was reported in several districts of the city, causing a fire.
Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih kills 18, including nine children; injures 61
The number of people injured in a Russian ballistic missile strike on Kryvyi Rih has risen to 61. Eighteen people have been killed, including nine children.
CCD: Russian propaganda escalates fakes about "AFU atrocities in Kursk region"
Russian propaganda is intensifying its disinformation campaign and increasing the number of fakes about “atrocities of the Armed Forces in the Kursk region”.
Vilkul: Russians struck Kryvyi Rih with missile that exploded mid-air
Today, Russian troops struck Kryvyi Rih with a missile that deliberately exploded in the air to hit more people.
04 April 2025
Zelensky on hit to Kherson CHP: Such Russian strikes cannot be accident
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that such Russian attacks as the one on Kherson CHP on Friday could not be an accident.
Strike on Kryvyi Rih damages over 20 high-rise buildings, educational institution, and 30 cars
In Kryvyi Rih, a missile strike damaged about 20 multi-story buildings, more than 30 cars, and other civilian objects.
President: Defense forces hold back 64,000 Russians in Kursk sector
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding back a Russian group of 64,000 troops in the Kursk direction.
Zelensky: Final decision on military contingent deployment in Ukraine to be made within month
The arrangements for the deployment of the military contingent on the territory of Ukraine will be finalized in a month. The partners' assistance will include presence on the ground, in the sky, at sea, and in providing air defense.
Zelensky on Kryvyi Rih strike: Face of "Russians" hasn't changed since war began
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his condolences to the families of those killed in the Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih and stressed that attacks on civilians are the face of the Russians.
Death toll from Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih rises to 14, including five children
The number of fatalities following a Russian ballistic missile strike on Kryvyi Rih has risen to 14, including five children.
Russian ballistic missile strike on Kryvyi Rih kills 12, injures over 50
A Russian ballistic missile has struck the city of Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk region, killing 12 people and injuring more than 50.
One injured, hospital damaged as Russians fire about ten shells at Kherson
Russian forces shelled Kherson's Dniprovskyi district on Friday, damaging a hospital and several apartment buildings.
Russian troops waiting for favorable weather for assault on Chasiv Yar - military
Russian invasion forces are waiting for weather conditions to become more favorable in order to launch assault operations in the Chasiv Yar area.
Russian drone hits car carrying Ukrainian journalist in Kharkiv region
In Kharkiv region, some 20 km from the front line, a Russian drone attacked a Nissan Navara pickup truck as Ukrainian military were accompanying Ukrainian Witness journalist Oleksa Zhovtyi, accompanied on a mission to film a firing position.
Russia intensifies drone attacks on Ukraine by 52% since start of ceasefire talks - media
The number of Russian drone strikes across Ukraine has increased by over 50% since the start of U.S.-led ceasefire talks launched in mid-February.
Drone attack damages regional council building in Dnipro
The building of the regional council in Dnipro was damaged as a result of an attack by Russian drones that took place at night.
AFU: Kharkiv direction not current priority for Russians, but situation may change
The Kharkiv direction of the front is not currently a priority for Russian troops, but the situation may change.
Russian army attacks civilians with drones in town, village in Kherson region
Russians attacked two residents of Kherson region with drones: A 69-year-old woman in the city of Beryslav and a 45-year-old resident of the village of Chervonyi Maiak, a man in serious condition.
Russian troops launch over 3,000 strikes in Donetsk region in 24 hours, killing one and wounding five
On April 3, Russian troops struck 3,088 times in Donetsk region yesterday, and 56 civilian objects were damaged.
Death toll from Russian drone attack on Kharkiv rises to five
An 88-year-old man who was critically injured in a Russian drone attack on Khaarkiv's Novobavarskyi district has died in hospital, bringing the total number of fatalities to five.
Pokrovsk sector: Ukrainian forces repel massive Russian armored assault near Andriivka
In the Pokrovsk sector, near the village of Andriivka, Ukrainian forces successfully repelled a large-scale Russian assault involving 19 armored vehicles.
Ukrainian Navy commander meets with Latvian counterpart
Vice Admiral Oleksiy Neizhpapa, Commander of the Ukrainian Navy, met with his Latvian counterpart, Rear Admiral Maris Polencs, to brief him on Russian maritime tactics and the current security situation in the Black Sea region.
One killed, three injured as Russian forces shell Kostiantynivka with MLRS
One person was killed and three others were injured as a result of a Russian attack on Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, on the evening of April 3.