No signs of Russia’s promised ‘ceasefire’ – SBGS spox
During the so-called Easter ceasefire announced by Russia, Ukrainian border guard units recorded numerous shellings along the border and enemy assault attempts.
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Ukrainian troops repel Russian motorcycle assault in Toretsk sector
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have thwarted an attempt by the Russian invaders to break through on motorcycles in the Toretsk sector of the front.
One person killed, another injured in Russian drone attack in Kherson region
In Kherson region, Russian forces attacked residents of Bilozerka with a drone while they were walking down the street — an elderly woman was killed, and a 47-year-old man was injured.
Ukrainian paratroopers capture nine Russian servicemen in Kursk region
Troops from the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in cooperation with other units, captured nine Russian servicemen in Russia’s Kursk region.
Ukraine’s forces down 42 Russian drones overnight, 47 others lost from radar
At nighttime on April 21, Ukrainian Defense Forces shot down 42 Russian combat drones over the Ukrainian territory, while 47 other enemy UAVs (drone decoys) were lost from radar tracking without causing any damage.
‘Easter truce’ proves no ceasefire regime will work without clear terms, monitoring – ISW
The snap “Easter truce” proposed by Russia underscores the need for any ceasefire or peace agreement to be publicly available, officially agreed upon in advance by all parties, and to include robust monitoring mechanisms.
War update: 96 clashes on frontline over past day, most intense fighting in Pokrovsk sector
Over the past day, April 20, there were 96 combat clashes between Ukrainian defenders and Russian forces, with the heaviest fighting occurring in the Pokrovsk sector.
Russian army attacks three districts in Dnipropetrovsk region over past day, causing damage
Russian troops struck the Dnipro, Synelnyk and Nikopol districts of the Dnipro region yesterday, causing fires, damage to infrastructure and other buildings.
Russian army loses another 670 soldiers in Ukraine over last day
The total combat losses of Russian troops since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to April 21, 2025, amount to about 941,770 people, including 670 people in the last day.
Russian troops attack Mykolaiv with missiles
Russian troops attacked Mykolaiv with missiles at dawn on April 21, without causing any damage or casualties.
Enemy conducted 25 air strikes in Zaporizhzhia region on Easter
On Easter, the occupiers launched 133 strikes on 7 settlements of Zaporizhzhia region, 25 of them were air strikes.
Air Force reports activity of enemy reconnaissance drones in Sumy region
The activity of Russian reconnaissance UAVs is observed in Sumy region.
Motorcyclist injured by mine explosion in Kherson region
In the Kherson region, a 31-year-old man was injured after his motorcycle struck a mine.
Russians appropriate over 114,000 real estate properties in occupied Luhansk region
In the temporarily occupied territories of the Luhansk region, Russian authorities have "nationalized" more than 114,000 Ukrainian real estate properties.
SSU fighters destroy over 600 Russian positions, 15 ammunition depots in two weeks
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) fighters have destroyed 610 Russian positions and fortifications, as well as 15 ammunition depots over the past two weeks.
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Russian forces violated ceasefire over 2,000 times since start of day – Zelensky
Since the beginning of the day, the Russian army has violated the ceasefire declared by Vladimir Putin more than 2,000 times.
Kremlin refuses to extend Easter truce
The Kremlin has announced plans to resume combat operations from 00:00 on April 21, disregarding President Volodymyr Zelensky’s initiative to prolong the Easter ceasefire, which Moscow unilaterally declared the day before.
National Guard repels Russian assault at Pokrovsk direction
Soldiers of the Spartan Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine prevented Russian troops from making a breakthrough in the Pokrovsk direction, and during the battle the soldiers captured one of the invaders.
Air strike on Kostiantynivka: bodies of two people recovered from rubble of house
On Sunday, April 20, in the morning, the bodies of a man and a woman were removed from the rubble of a house in Kostiantynivka.
Over 400 FPV drone attacks recorded today – Zelensky
As of 16:00 on Easter Sunday, Russians have conducted 46 assault operations and over 900 attacks, including more than 400 uses of FPV drones.
During "Easter truce", Russians attempting to clear crossing over Chornyi Zherebets river
Russian forces are attempting to clear a crossing over the Chornyi Zherebets river of destroyed equipment remnants during the so-called "Easter truce" in preparation for new assault operations.
War update: 45 combat clashes along frontline, battles ongoing in three sectors
On Sunday, April 20, a total of 45 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops have occurred so far, with ongoing battles currently taking place in three sectors of the front. The enemy is showing the greatest activity in the Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors.
Ukrainian forces down three Russian Iskander missiles, nearly 700 drones throughout week
From April 14 to 20, Ukraine’s Defense Forces have destroyed three Iskander-K cruise missiles and 696 Russian drones of various types used in attacks against Ukraine.
Russians stage attacks in Donetsk to accuse Ukraine of violating "Easter truce" – CCD
Russian forces staged a provocation in Donetsk to falsely accuse Ukraine of violating the so-called “Easter truce” declared by Russia.
Russian forces attack evacuation vehicle of Proliska humanitarian mission – media
Russian troops attacked with FPV drones an evacuation vehicle belonging to the Proliska humanitarian mission, while a staff member was evacuating a couple from the village of Zoria near Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region.
Border guards report ceasefire violations by Russians in three regions – Demchenko
Despite Russia’s declared ceasefire, its forces continue to attack Ukrainian positions along the entire front line, with small arms fire recorded in the Sumy sector.
Ballistic missile strike on Kharkiv: 17 still hospitalized, including three children
Following a ballistic missile attack on Kharkiv by Russian forces on Friday, April 18, 17 individuals remain hospitalized, including a 12-year-old boy, a 15-year-old girl, and a 5-year-old boy, all in moderate condition.
Russian forces have already carried out 26 assaults today - Zelensky
Between 00:00 and 12:00 on Sunday, April 20, Russian forces carried out 26 assault operations along the front.
Russian forces most active in using 'anti-drone corridors' in Kursk region
Ukrainian border guards have observed the highest use of the so-called anti-drone corridors within Russia’s Kursk region.