CinC Syrskyi: AFU have destroyed over 11,500 enemy vehicles since start of year
Since the beginning of 2025, the Russian army has lost 11,583 units of automotive and special equipment.
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Death toll from Russian missile attack on Sumy rises to 35
The death toll from a Russian ballistic missile strike on Sumy has risen to 35 people.
Russia may simulate successes on front line by May 9 – Austrian expert
By May 9, in order to create the impression of success at the front, Russia may try to advance southwest of Pokrovsk in the direction of the Dnipro region, which is only a few kilometers away from the administrative border of the Russian-occupied areas.
Man killed on spot as enemy drone strikes while he worked in field in Zaporizhzhia
An enemy FPV drone hit a man who was working in a field near the village of Novoyakovlivka, Zaporizhzhia region.
Presidential Envoy: Russian Shaheds now contain fewer non-Chinese components
Compared to 2023, Russian Shahed UAVs have significantly fewer non-Chinese components.
In Sumy, drone strike hits parking lot, injuring one person
In Sumy, a Russian “Shahed” hit one of the parking lots, injuring one person.
Russian troops intensify attacks in southern Ukraine – military spokesperson
Russian occupation forces have significantly increased their firepower on the southern front, with the heaviest activity observed in the Huliaipole sector.
Russia used nearly 2,800 bombs, 1,400 drones, 60 missiles against Ukraine in April – Zelensky
Since the beginning of April, Russian forces have launched nearly 2,800 aerial bombs, over 1,400 attack drones, and about 60 missiles of various types, including ballistic missiles, against Ukraine.
Russian strike on Sumy: 11 people in critical condition, including three children
Following a Russian missile strike on the city of Sumy, 11 people remain in critical condition, including three children.
Umerov announces additional EUR 10M from Lithuania for long-range weapons production
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has announced an additional EUR 10 million in aid from Lithuania to support the production of advanced Ukrainian long-range weaponry.
Russian drones attack Stepnohirsk, Zaporizhzhia, causing fires
Russian forces targeted the settlement of Stepnohirsk and the city of Zaporizhzhia with FPV drones on April 14, causing fires in both locations.
Russian drones target passenger train in Chernihiv region
On April 14, Russian forces attacked a passenger train in the town of Semenivka, Chernihiv region, using strike drones just 30 minutes before its scheduled departure.
Russia kills 618 children in Ukraine
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russian forces have killed 618 children in Ukraine.
Ukrainian Defense Forces down 40 Russian drones, 11 others lost from radar
The Defense Forces of Ukraine shot down 40 Russian drones overnight, while 11 other enemy UAVs were lost from radar tracking.
War update: 158 combat clashes on frontline over past day
Over the past day, April 13, there were 158 combat clashes between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the frontline.
Since beginning of year, AFU have destroyed over 2,000 Russian armored vehicles
Since the beginning of the year, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have destroyed 2045 armored vehicles and 931 tanks of the Russian invaders.
Enemy drone strike on Zaporizhzhia ignites fire at gas station
In the morning, enemy drones attacked Zaporizhzhia. The attack resulted in a fire at a gas station.
Russian Army loses another 1,310 troops and two air defense systems in Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to April 14, 2025, amount to about 933,980 people, including another 1,310 people over the past day.
Russians shelled two districts in Dnipropetrovsk region overnight, wounding man
On the night of April 14, Russian troops fired on two districts of the Dnipro region, injuring a man and causing fires.
Russian troops launched 105 attacks in Sumy region over past day
Russians fired 105 times at Sumy region, 285 explosions were heard.
Drone hits hospital in Odesa, damaging infrastructure and injuring five people
During an enemy drone attack in Odesa, a drone hit a hospital, damaged infrastructure, and injured five people.
AFU destroy two howitzers and self-propelled artillery systems in Donetsk region using drones
Drone operators of the Ivan Franko Group unit in the Donetsk region destroyed two D-30 howitzers and a self-propelled artillery unit of the Russian invaders in one day, and hit several enemy Ural trucks.
Ukrainian troops hit Russian tank with Javelin in Donetsk region
Soldiers of the 141st Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully destroyed a Russian tank using a Javelin anti-tank missile system, as the enemy attempted to breach Ukrainian defenses in the Pokrovsk sector.
Children's medical institution damaged in Kherson shelling
A children's medical institution in Kherson sustained damage due to Russian shelling.
13 April 2025
Injuries, damages reported as Russians attack Odesa with drones
A Russian drone attack on the city of Odesa has resulted in damaged civilian infrastructure, vehicles, and fires, according to preliminary reports. At least four people were injured.
War update: 117 clashes on frontline, fighting in Pokrovsk sector most intense
On April 13, as many as 117 combat clashes occurred on the frontline, with the Pokrovsk sector accounting for 38 enemy assaults on Ukrainian Defense Forces positions, resulting in 196 Russian casualties.
Over 60 people injured in Sumy missile strike remain in hospital, some in critical condition – Zelensky
As of now, 68 people injured in the April 13 Russian missile strike on Sumy remain in medical facilities.
Russian strike on Sumy damages 48 buildings, some homes left without gas, electricity
As a result of the Russian missile strike on Sumy, residents of several residential buildings have been left without gas, heating, and electricity. In total, 48 residential and non-residential buildings were damaged.
Leaders of 15 countries condemn Russian missile strike on Sumy – President Zelensky
Many world leaders, diplomats, and ordinary people have already expressed their condolences to Ukraine and condemned the Russian missile strike on Sumy on April 13.