Kharkiv may become 'second Aleppo' without U.S. aid - mayor
Kharkiv is at risk of becoming "a second Aleppo" unless U.S. politicians vote for fresh military aid to help Ukraine obtain the air defenses needed to prevent long-range Russian attacks.
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17 April 2024
Attack on Chernihiv: German ambassador calls on other countries to provide Ukraine with Patriots
German Ambassador to Ukraine Martin Jaeger called this morning's missile attack on Chernihiv a terror of the civilian population and called on other countries to provide additional Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine.
Death toll from Russian attack on Chernihiv rises to 13
The number of those killed in Russian missile strikes on Chernihiv on April 17 has increased to 13, and the number of the injured has risen to 60.
Russia preparing provocation against Ukraine to accuse it of illegal arms trafficking in Africa - intel
As the positions of the Russian Federation and its proxy forces are weakening on the African continent, Russian special services are preparing a special information operation against Ukraine, allegedly related to the illegal circulation of Western weapons.
Russians hit Chernihiv with three Iskander missiles – regional governor
Russian troops attacked Chernihiv with three Iskander cruise missiles early on Wednesday, April 17.
11 killed, 22 wounded in Russian missile strike on Chernihiv
Russia's April 17 missile strike on Chernihiv has killed 11 and wounded 22 people, with at least three people listed as missing.
Mi-8 helicopter destroyed in Russia – Ukrainian intelligence
A Mi-8 transport helicopter has been destroyed at the Kryazh air base in the Russian city of Samara.
At least ten people killed in Russian missile attack on Chernihiv – Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has said that at least ten people have been killed and twenty more injured in a Russian missile attack on Chernihiv.
US delays in assistance limit Ukrainian forces’ defense and gives Russians flexibility in offensive - ISW
Continued US delays in security assistance to Ukraine limit Ukrainian forces’ ability to conduct effective defensive operations while giving Russian forces flexibility in conducting offensive operations.
Missile strike on Chernihiv: Nine killed, more than 20 wounded
The death toll from Russian missile strikes on the city of Chernihiv has risen to nine. More than 20 people have been injured, according to Viacheslav Chaus, the head of the Chernihiv Regional Military Administration.
Man injured in enemy drone attack on Zmiivka village in Kherson region
In the morning, the village of Zmiivka in the Kherson region came under an enemy drone attack. A local resident was injured.
Enemy launches missile attack on Chernihiv, casualties reported
The Russian forces fired missiles at the city of Chernihiv today, causing deaths and injuries.
Russian troops shell Bilopillia in Sumy region overnight: Houses, gas pipeline and power line damaged
On the night of April 17, Russian invaders shelled Bilopillia in the Sumy region with a multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), damaging apartment blocks and private houses, a gas pipeline and a power line.
Russian army lost more than 456,000 soldiers in Ukraine
Russia's total combat losses in Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to April 17, 2024 amount to about 456,050 invaders, including another 710 troops killed or wounded in action in the past day.
National Guard soldiers destroy Russian assault group in Zaporizhzhia direction
Soldiers of the National Guard of Ukraine used special thermal capes to move covertly at night and successfully eliminated an enemy assault group in the Zaporizhzhia direction.
Russians shell Ochakiv with artillery at night
Russian troops shelled Ochakiv and the waters of the Ochakiv community in the Mykolaiv region at night.
Kryvyi Rih sends UAH 32 million worth of aid to Ukrainian military
Kryvyi Rih has sent another batch of aid to the military for more than UAH 32 million.
In frontline, 68 combat engagements took place over past day
Over the past day, 68 combat engagements took place at the frontline.
Canada to allocate $1.2 billion for military aid to Ukraine
Over the next five years, Canada will allocate 1.6 billion Canadian dollars (about 1.2 billion US dollars) for various lethal and non-lethal military assistance to Ukraine.
Ukrainian paratroopers destroy Russian tank and infantry fighting vehicle
Soldiers of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces destroyed an enemy tank and infantry fighting vehicle using FPV drones.
Argentina signs agreement with Denmark to purchase 24 F-16 fighters
Argentina has signed an agreement with Denmark to purchase 24 F-16 aircraft worth $300 million.
Brigadier General Shapovalov appointed commander of Operational Command South
Brigadier General Hennadii Shapovalov has been appointed commander of Ukraine's Operational Command South.
Some 156K sq km in Ukraine potentially mine-contaminated – MOD
As of today, around 156,000 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory could be contaminated with landmines and unexploded ordnance.
Russia preparing to redeploy Wagner fighters from Africa Corps to Belgorod region - ISW
Russian officials are preparing to redeploy some former Wagner Group elements serving in Africa Corps to Belgorod Oblast.
16 April 2024
Another 49 people, including children and people with disabilities, evacuated from Donetsk region
Another 49 people were evacuated from the Donetsk region. Among them are 15 children and five people with disabilities.
Latvia preparing to send first batch of drones to Ukraine – PM
Latvia is preparing to send the first batch of drones to Ukraine as part of the drone coalition.
Russians shelling Kherson, explosions heard in city
The Russian troops are shelling Kherson from the left bank of the Dnipro River. Several explosions have been heard in the city.
War update: 50 combat clashes on front lines on Tuesday
Fifty combat engagements occurred along the front lines in Ukraine on Tuesday, April 16, with Ukrainian forces repelling most attacks in the Novopavlivka, Bakhmut and Avdiivka sectors.
Russians hit civilian infrastructure in Sumy region, wounding man
Russian troops have carried out an airstrike on civilian infrastructure in the Yampil community, Sumy region, wounding a 29-year-old man.
Russians lose up to 70% of hardware when storming Chasiv Yar - commander
Russian invaders, when attempting to storm the town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, lose 50 to 70% of their military equipment.