Russian drone attack on civilian car in Kherson causes one death, two injuries
A Russian drone attacked a civilian car in Kherson’s Dniprovskyi district, resulting in the death of one man and injuries to two others.
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Two civilians injured in Krasnopillia as Russians attack vehicle with drone
On Saturday, April 12, in the town of Krasnopillia in Sumy region, Russian invaders attacked a vehicle with a drone, injuring both the driver and a passenger.
War update: 58 combat engagements along frontlines since day-start
As of 16:00, April 12, as many as 58 combat engagements have taken place along the front lines, with the heaviest fighting occurring in the Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors.
Ukrainian forces repel another Russian armored assault near Kupiansk
Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully repelled another Russian armored attack in the Kupiansk sector of the front, destroying two tanks and damaging two infantry fighting vehicles.
Russian forces shell Zelenivka in Kherson region
On Saturday, Russian occupying forces shelled the village of Zelenivka in Kherson region, damaging residential homes, a civilian vehicle, and engineering infrastructure.
Elderly woman killed in Russian drone attack on Bilozerka
An 86-year-old woman was killed in Bilozerka, Kherson region, as a result of a Russian drone strike.
Russians trying to destroy Ukrainian defenders’ shelters, trenches in border areas – SBGS spox
Russian forces continue to shell the border areas of Sumy, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv regions and are attempting to destroy the shelters and trenches of Ukrainian defenders. Using small assault groups, the enemy is trying to penetrate as deeply as possible into Sumy region.
Two injured as Russian forces shell medical facility in Kherson region
Russian forces have shelled a medical facility in Ukraine's southern Kherson region with artillery, injuring two construction workers.
UK intelligence says inflation in Russia will increase pressure on its ability to sustain high defense spending
British intelligence predicts that long-term inflationary pressure in Russia is likely to affect its ability to sustain high defense spending for conducting the war.
Russian army has lost 140,650 troops since start of 2025 – Syrskyi
Since the beginning of 2025, Russian forces have suffered 140,650 personnel losses.
Russian drone attack on Kyiv: Fires in Sviatoshynskyi district extinguished
Emergency crews have extinguished fires in Kyiv's Sviatoshynskyi district following a Russian drone attack on the city early on Saturday, April 12.
Two men injured in Russian artillery strike on Kherson region
Two men have been injured in a Russian artillery strike on the village of Stepanivka in Ukraine's southern Kherson region.
Four injured in Russian strikes on Kharkiv, suburb of Slatyne
Four people have been injured following Russian strikes on the city of Kharkiv and the nearby village of Slatyne.
About 200 Chinese nationals fighting for Russia as mercenaries in war against Ukraine – Reuters
Around 200 Chinese nationals are fighting as mercenaries for Russia in its war against Ukraine.
Russians preparing for renewed assaults in Kharkiv region – military
In Kharkiv region, the enemy did not carry out assault operations on the previous day. The aggressor's army is reinforcing its units and preparing to resume assault actions.
Russian shelling causes damage in Kharkiv region
Throughout the day, shelling in Kharkiv region caused damage to homes, garages, and vehicles.
Houses, cars damaged in Kyiv region due to Russian drone attack
In Boryspil district of Kyiv region, nine private houses were damaged as a result of a Russian drone attack overnight on April 12.
Ukrainian forces down 56 Russian drones, 24 others lost from radar
On the night of April 12 (from 20:00 on April 11), Ukraine’s Defense Forces shot down 56 enemy drones, while 24 other drones were lost from tracking without causing any damage.
Russians attack Sumy with drones overnight, damages reported
As a result of a Russian drone attack on the city of Sumy, warehouses and vehicles of a local enterprise were damaged.
War update: 149 combat clashes on frontline over past day, fighting most intense in Pokrovsk, Kursk sectors
On April 11, 2025, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 149 combat clashes with Russian troops across multiple sectors of the frontline.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,240 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to April 12, 2025 amount to approximately 931,450 personnel, with 1,240 lost in the past 24 hours.
Russians launch 447 strikes at Zaporizhzhia region over past day
Russian forces launched 447 attacks at 12 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region over the past 24 hours.
No enemy warships in Ukrainian seas
There are no enemy warships currently present in the Sea of Azov or Black Sea. However, in the Mediterranean Sea, the Russian Navy continues to maintain three vessels equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles, with a total salvo capacity of up to 26 missiles.
Fires break out as drones attack Kyiv, injuries reported
Fires broke out in two districts of the capital following an attack by enemy strike drones. Preliminary reports indicate that two people have been injured.
Sumy region increases number of settlements subject to evacuation
The Sumy region has increased the number of settlements subject to evacuation up to 17 kilometers from the border, with a respective decision made at a meeting of the regional defense council.
IAEA detects eight drones flying close to South Ukraine NPP
On the night of April 9, eight drones were spotted flying just four kilometers from the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant.
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Ukrainian strategic communications must become more aggressive – Ukrinform director
In the face of the aggressor's growing influence in Ukraine's information space, it is crucial to return to the best practices of strategic communications from 2022.
Ukraine produced $9B worth of weapons, military equipment in 2024 – Smetanin
In 2024, Ukraine's domestic production of weapons and military equipment reached UAH 365 billion, or about $9 billion, tripling the output of 2023.
Ukraine, allies launch EW coalition
Ukraine and its partners announced the launch of the Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Coalition during a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.