Invaders attack Solonytsivka community in Kharkiv region, killing one and wounding others
The Russian army attacked the Solonytsivka community in the Kharkiv district; a man was killed, and a woman and a child were injured.
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War update: 127 clashes on front, heaviest fighting in Pokrovsk, Huliaipole sectors
Since the beginning of the day, Russian forces have attacked positions of Ukraine’s defenders 127 times. The enemy is concentrating their main efforts on the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors.
Devastating strikes on Russia: Ukraine’s forces hit five strategic plants, 10 oil facilities in March
March became one of the most extensive months in terms of the number of strategic enterprises struck in Russia – five factories and 10 oil refining facilities. The Ukrainian Defense Forces’ strikes covered areas from temporarily occupied Crimea and the Donetsk and Luhansk regions to deep rear areas in the Russian Federation.
Three children injured in Kharkiv region in Russian strike
The Russian army struck the Lozova district of Kharkiv region, injuring three children—girls aged 12, 14, and 15.
Ukraine’s USFs strike Russian drone depot, aircraft, and radar in Crimea
Operators of the 1st Separate Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces, together with the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry, carried out a series of operations against Russian military targets in temporarily occupied Crimea on April 2.
Ballistic missile strike on facility in Chernihiv kills one, injures young woman
In Chernihiv, Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on a facility, killing one person and injuring another.
Kherson RMA: Russian forces intensify use of fiber-optic drones
Russian forces have intensified their drone attacks in the Kherson region, notably increasing the use of drones on fiber-optic cables.
Russian forces attack Kharkiv for second time today; casualties reported
According to Ukrinform, the Russian army has struck the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian assault group on Lyman front
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have destroyed a Russian assault group on the Lyman axis.
Senior military command investigates actions of Skelya regiment near Pokrovsk
Senior military command is investigating the actions of an adjacent unit of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment Skelya in the Hryshyne area of the Donetsk region.
Suspilne film crew comes under mortar fire in Dnipropetrovsk region
A film crew from Suspilne Dnipro media came under mortar fire while on assignment.
Partisans scout boom barrier defenses in Sevastopol Bay
Partisans have scouted the system of boom barriers in Sevastopol Bay, as well as several piers.
Russians intensify operations in Kharkiv and Sumy regions while simultaneously actively attacking Lyman sector
Russian troops have intensified pressure on several fronts in the Kharkiv and Sumy regions, as well as in the strategically important Lyman sector; however, there are no signs of an advance.
Five killed in Ukraine as downed Russian Shahed drones detonate days after impact
In recent days, five people have been killed in Ukraine due to delayed detonations of Russian drones that survived their fall.
Russian Shahed drones attack Kharkiv
Kharkiv is under attack by Russian UAVs.
Explosions heard in Crimea overnight, part of peninsula is without power
Explosions were heard overnight on April 2 in the temporarily occupied Crimea. Part of the peninsula, as well as the occupied Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, were left without power.
Civilian infrastructure and high-rise buildings damaged in Chornomorsk due to Russian attack
In Chornomorsk, Odesa region, civilian infrastructure and high-rise buildings were damaged as a result of a Russian attack on the night of April 2.
Russians injure three residents of Donetsk region
Over the past 24 hours, on April 1, Russian invaders wounded three residents of the Donetsk region.
War update: 146 clashes on front lines, fiercest battles are in Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk, and Huliaipole sectors
Over the past 24 hours, on April 1, there were 146 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops on the front lines. The enemy attacked most intensely in the Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk, and Huliaipole sectors.
Russian drones attack port infrastructure in Odesa region overnight, causing damage
On the night of April 2, Russian drones attacked port infrastructure in the Odesa region.
One Month of War with Iran: The Collapse of Classical Victory Paradigms
An unexpected “victory–defeat” now appears to be the most likely scenario for all parties involved
Today marks fourth anniversary of liberation of Kyiv region from Russian invaders
Four years ago, on April 2, 2022, the Ukrainian Defense Forces completely drove Russian troops out of the Kyiv region.
Russian attacks hit three districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, one killed, several injured
Russian forces attacked three districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region more than ten times with drones and artillery as of the morning of April 2, killing one person and injuring two others.
Russia loses 1,300 troops in war against Ukraine over past day
Russia's total combat losses in its full-scale war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to April 2, 2026 have reached approximately 1,300,030 personnel, including 1,300 soldiers killed or wounded in action over the past 24 hours.
Russian drones strike Kharkiv, cars catch fire
Russian drones hit Kharkiv's Kyivskyi district overnight, with several cars catching fire in the city.
Ukrainian intelligence intercepts reveal Russian commanders systematically killing their own soldiers
Ukrainian intelligence officers have intercepted a conversation indicating systematic killings of Russian servicemen by their own commanders.
Russian drone hits apartment building in Chuhuiv, fire breaks out, three women injured
In Chuhuiv, Kharkiv region, a Russian drone struck a residential building, sparking a fire on two floors and injuring three women.
Warhead from Russian Kinzhal missile discovered in field in Kyiv region
Explosive ordnance disposal experts from the State Emergency Service defused the warhead of a Russian Army Kh-47 Kinzhal hypersonic aeroballistic missile found in a field in the Kyiv region.
Unmanned Systems Battalion commander: Drones eliminate 80% of occupiers
Eighty percent of cases involving the detection and destruction of Russian occupiers are carried out using unmanned aerial systems.