War update: 165 clashes on front lines in past 24 hours, most in Pokrovsk sector
As many as 165 combat engagements were recorded on the front lines in Ukraine on April 21, with the highest number recorded in the Pokrovsk sector.
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One person killed, seven injured as Russians launch strikes at Kherson region on Monday
In Kherson region, Russian aggression claimed the life of one person and left seven others injured over the past 24 hours.
Damage reported as Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region with drones overnight
Russian invaders launched drone attacks at Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of Dnipropetrovsk region overnight, damaging a power line, residential buildings, and vehicles.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,130 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to April 22, 2025, amount to approximately 943,060 personnel, with 1,130 soldiers lost in the past 24 hours alone.
Russians launch over 550 strikes at Zaporizhzhia region over past day
Over the past day, Russian invading forces launched 552 attacks at 12 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukrainian troops strike two launch units of Russia’s Buk-M2 system
Soldiers of the 15th Separate Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade Chornyi Lis (Black Forest) of the Ukrainian Ground Forces successfully struck a loading-launch vehicle and a launch vehicle of the Russian Buk-M2 multifunctional surface-to-air missile system.
Russia widely using AI in information warfare – CCD
Russia is increasingly deploying artificial intelligence (AI) in its information warfare against Ukraine. Since the beginning of the year, 191 Russian information operations involving AI-generated content have been recorded on social media platforms.
Three people injured, civilian infrastructure damaged as Russians attack Odesa
The enemy attacked Odesa with strike drones. As a result of the attack, three people were injured, and civilian infrastructure was damaged, including residential buildings, an educational institution, and vehicles. Fires also broke out.
In Russia, Ukrainian soldier sentenced to 15 years for role in Kursk operation
On April 21, the driver of the 22nd Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Serhiy Yeremeyev, was sentenced to 15 years in prison by the 2nd Western District Military Court of Moscow (Russia) on charges related to the invasion of the Kursk region.
Partisans report large-scale movement of Russian equipment in Crimea
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, Russian troops are massively moving equipment. This process is often chaotic and uncoordinated.
Partisans call on Crimeans to help gather intelligence for destruction of Kerch Bridge
The Atesh partisan movement has called on Crimean residents to help gather information needed to destroy the Kerch (Crimean) Bridge.
Guerrillas record transport of missiles for air defense systems in Kerch
In Kerch, located in temporarily occupied Crimea, guerrillas have documented the transport of missiles for air defense systems.
21 April 2025
Nearly 3,000 combat actions recorded in half a day, enemy dropped around 90 bombs – Zelensky
As of 13:00 on April 21, Russian forces carried out 3,000 shelling attacks and assault operations and dropped almost 90 aerial bombs.
One killed, one injured in Russian strikes on Kharkiv region
On the evening of April 21, Russian forces launched strikes on the Kupiansk and Bohodukhiv districts of the Kharkiv region, killing one person and injuring another.
Ceasefire must be first step toward secure and durable peace – Zelensky
Ukraine maintains its proposal to refrain from striking at least civilian infrastructure. A lasting ceasefire must be the first step toward a reliable peace.
The Times: Russia increasing chemical weapon attacks against Ukrainian forces
Russian forces have significantly escalated their use of banned chemical weapons against Ukrainian troops across the front lines in recent months.
Ukrainian NGs capture Russian infantrymen in Kupiansk sector
In the Kupiansk sector of the front, soldiers of the 15th Operational Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) have captured a group of Russian infantrymen.
Putin admits Russia targeting civilian sites in Sumy, Kryvyi Rih
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has admitted that during missile strikes on Sumy and Kryvyi Rih, civilian infrastructure was intentionally targeted.
Two new Russian military bases appear in Mariupol in March–April
Two new Russian military bases have appeared in the temporarily occupied city of Mariupol during March and April, according to the Center for the Study of Occupation.
Russians attack logging company in Chernihiv region with drones
On April 21, Russian forces launched a drone attack at a logging enterprise in Semenivka community of Novhorod-Siverskyi district, Chernihiv region.
Russians building new line of fortifications in northwest Mariupol district
Russian occupying forces are constructing a new line of fortifications in the northwest of Mariupol district.
Military: Russians use chemicals almost daily to "smoke out" Ukrainian fighters from shelters
The use of banned substances by the Russian military has become systematic: in particular, the enemy uses chemicals to “smoke” Ukrainian soldiers out of their shelters almost every day.
CinC Syrskyi visits brigades in Sumy region that repel Russia's attempts to seize border
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed the situation in Sumy region and the build-up of combat capabilities with commanders and chiefs of military services.
Air Force strikes attack drone launch site in Kursk region
The Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have successfully struck a place near the village of Tiotkino, Kursk region, from where the Russian military launches attack drones.
Ukrainian rugby player Ihor Vlasiuk killed on frontline
Ukrainian rugby player Ihor Vlasiuk was killed in action on April 17, 2025, while carrying out a combat mission.
GRU agent preparing strikes on military airfields detained in Khmelnytskyi region
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), in cooperation with the police, detained a woman in the Khmelnytskyi region who was collecting intelligence for Russia to facilitate missile and drone strikes on military facilities in western Ukraine, particularly airfields.
Enemy used 'ceasefire' to bring in reserves – disinfo watchdog
Russian forces used an "Easter ceasefire" to bring in additional reserves and equipment in preparation for further assault operations.
Russian forces retreating from western outskirts of Pokrovsk – military spokesperson
Russian troops are gradually retreating from the western outskirts of Pokrovsk following an unsuccessful attempt to cut off the route from the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russian forces shell kindergarten in Kherson
Russian forces shelled a kindergarten in Kherson's Dniprovskyi district this morning.