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.
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04 April 2025
Ukrainian forces down 42 out of 78 drones launched by Russia overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces shot down 42 Russian drones overnight, while another 22 disappeared from radars and caused no damage.
War update: 156 clashes on front lines in past day, half in Pokrovsk, Toretsk sectors
As many as 156 combat engagements were recorded on the front lines on Thursday, April 3, with the majority taking place in the Pokrovsk and Toretsk sectors.
Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine climbs by 1,380 in past day
Russia suffered approximately 920,950 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and April 4, 2025, with 1,380 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Drone attack death toll in Kharkiv up to 4
The number of civilian deaths caused by the drone attack in Kharkiv has increased to four.
Ukraine’s border guards destroy Russian MLRS, floating bridge in Luhansk region
In the area of Serebryansk forestry in Luhansk region, drone operators with the border guards’ Phoenix recon and attack UAV unit destroyed a Russian BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system, a 120mm mortar, and a floating bridge.
Car dealership, parking lot affected in Russian drone attack on Kyiv region
A civilian was injured in a drone strike in Kyiv region’s Brovary district, which also caused a fire in a car dealership and a parking lot.
Ukraine’s Navy does not confirm reports on U.S. being “surprised” with Moskva cruiser sinking
The Ukrainian Navy does not confirm a recent media reports that partners in the U.S. were allegedly surprised after the Ukrainian forces attacked and sank Russia’s flagship missile cruiser Moskva amid allegations that such kind of an attack was crossing some “red lines”.
03 April 2025
Ukraine to receive additional F-16 fighter jets - General Cavoli
Additional F-16 fighter jets are set to be deployed in Ukraine as Ukrainian pilots continue their training.
Residential building ablaze after Shahed strike in Kharkiv
The Russian army attacked Kharkiv with Shahed drones, causing a fire at one of the impact sites.
President receives report on progress of Kursk operation
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced he had received a report on the progress of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk region.
Zelensky meets with combat units in Sumy region
President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the Sumy region today to meet with combat units and assess their battlefield needs for defeating the enemy.
Two injured in Russian drone attack on car in Kherson
On Thursday evening, Russian forces dropped an explosive device from a drone onto a civilian vehicle in Kherson's Korabelnyi district, injuring a 53-year-old woman and a 55-year-old man.
Zelensky says Ukraine allocating additional funds to support border, frontline communities
Following a working visit to the Sumy and Chernihiv regions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has decided to allocate additional funds to support communities on the border with Russia and those on the frontline.
US, Russia continue private talks on full ceasefire – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that private discussions between the United States and Russia regarding a full ceasefire are ongoing. He believes that, with sufficient pressure on Russia, an agreement could be reached within weeks or months.
UK intelligence analyzes Putin's recent conscription decree
Russian conscripts recruited during the ongoing spring draft will likely be pressured into signing contracts for deployment to the war in Ukraine.
Russians trying to expand combat zone toward Novenke, Zhuravka – border guards
Most of the strikes by Russian troops on the border areas is recorded in Sumy region.
Ukraine’s military denies Russian allegations of breaching energy ceasefire
The Ukrainian Defense Forces abide by the terms of the "energy ceasefire" therefore any reports of Ukrainian attacks on energy facilities either on the territory of Russia or within the temporarily occupied areas are false.
Denmark announces nearly $1B military aid package for Ukraine
The Danish government has approved its 25th military aid package for Ukraine, valued at 6.7 billion Danish kroner ($970 million), to provide sustained support from 2025 to 2027.
Enemy conducts assault operations in southern directions, targets island areas in Dnipro River
Russian forces are intensifying assault operations on the southern frontline in an attempt to advance.
Zelensky visits Yahidne in Chernihiv region
President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the village of Yahidne in the Chernihiv region, where Russian forces held all residents in the basement of a school for nearly a month in 2022.
Ukrainian forces defeat Russian armored column near Andriivka in Donetsk region
Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled an enemy column attempting an assault near the village of Andriivka in the Donetsk region.
Russians attempting to cross road and break through to Pokrovsk from east – military spox
The situation along the Pokrovsk-Kostiantynivka road remains critical as Russian forces intensify efforts to cross it.
Ukraine downs 28 Russian drones, seven decoy UAVs cause no damage
Ukraine’s air defense intercepted 28 drones Russia launched since Wednesday evening.
War update: 216 clashes, including 80 in Pokrovsk axis
A total of 216 combat engagements have been recorded along the Ukrainian frontlines over the past 24 hours.
Four civilians injured in Russian strikes on Kherson region in past day
Four civilians were injured in the Kherson region on April 2 due to Russian attacks.
Ballistic missile strike on Kryvyi Rih: Injury toll rises to 17
A Russian ballistic missile strike on an industrial facility in Kryvyi Rih on the evening of April 2 has left 17 people injured and four dead.
Russia's war casualty toll in Ukraine climbs by 1,390 in past day
Russia suffered approximately 919,570 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and April 3, 2025, with 1,390 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Around 284,000 civilians remain in Donetsk region – regional administration
About 284,000 civilians, including nearly 22,000 children, remain in the Ukrainian-controlled part of the Donetsk region, where mandatory evacuation is still ongoing.
Ukrainian border guards destroy two Russian surveillance systems
Strike drone pilots from the 105th Border Detachment named after Prince Volodymyr the Great have struck two Russian surveillance systems -- Murom-P and Murom-M.