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.
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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.
Russians attack Nikopol district with drones, one civilian injured
Russian forces launched a series of kamikaze drone attacks at Nikopol district in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region throughout the day. As a result, one civilian was injured and infrastructure was damaged.
Ukrainian SOF capture 14 Russian military in Kursk region, including three officers
Over the past few days, Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) have captured 14 Russian military personnel, including three officers, during missions carried out in Russia’s Kursk region.
Zelensky arrives in Kryvyi Rih to visit site of Russian missile strike
President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Kryvyi Rih and went to the site of the tragedy where a Russian missile strike on April 4 claimed the lives of 19 people.
General Staff reports 75 battles on frontline since morning, third of them in Pokrovsk sector
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 75 combat clashes between Ukrainian defenders and Russian forces, with fighting still ongoing in seven sectors of the front. The most intense attacks continue in the Pokrovsk area.
Russians attack Shostka community in Sumy region with drones, causing damage
The Russian military attacked the Shostka community of Sumy region with drones, damaging the premises of an agricultural enterprise, equipment, and power lines.
AFU defeat enemy armored convoy carrying troops in Kupiansk sector
Soldiers of the 429th separate regiment of unmanned systems “Achilles”, the 43rd separate mechanized brigade and the 40th separate artillery brigade named after Grand Duke Vytautas jointly defeated an enemy column of armored vehicles with troops in the Kupiansk direction.
Kherson shelling: number of casualties rises to five
The number of wounded has increased to five as a result of the shelling of the Dnipro district of Kherson by the Russian military.
Russian drones attack frontline communities in Zaporizhzhia
Hostile Russian drones attacked Polohiv and Zaporizhzhia districts. Cars and houses were damaged.
Russian troops launch air strikes on border community in Kharkiv region
According to preliminary data, Russian aviation struck the border community of Zolochiv, Bohodukhiv district, Kharkiv region, without causing any casualties.
Estonia to provide 10,000 artillery shells to Ukraine
Estonia is set to transfer 10,000 155mm artillery shells and 750,000 food rations to Ukraine either this week or next week.
Ukraine reports increased enemy air activity in Kharkiv region
Ukraine's Defense Forces have reported increased enemy air activity in the Kharkiv sector.
Lithuania to allocate EUR 20M to buy ammunition for Ukraine
Lithuania intends to allocate an additional EUR 20 million for the procurement of ammunition for Ukraine.
EU commits EUR 23B in military aid to Ukraine for 2025 – Kallas
As of this year, EU member states have already committed to providing EUR 23 billion in military aid to Ukraine, exceeding last year's contributions. However, more must still be done to provide Ukraine with the urgent support it needs.
Ukrainian, Norwegian defense ministers discuss ammunition, advanced weapons supply
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and his Norwegian counterpart Tore O. Sandvik have discussed the equipping of Ukrainian forces with modern weaponry and the delivery of high-quality ammunition to the front lines.
Netherlands to allocate EUR 150M to strengthen Ukraine's air defense
The Netherlands has announced the allocation of EUR 150 million to bolster Ukraine's air defense capabilities.
Norway officially joins drone coalition for Ukraine
Norway has officially joined the drone coalition for Ukraine, which is led by the United Kingdom and Latvia.
Zelensky on Ramstein meeting: We need to address shortage of air defense systems
The priority of today's meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format, held in Brussels, must be air defense.
Russians strike Kupiansk with glide bombs, injuries reported
In Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, three people were reportedly injured due to Russian glide bombs, according to preliminary data.
Russians intensify assaults along Zaporizhzhia front
Russian forces have intensified their assaults on Ukrainian defensive positions along the Zaporizhzhia front.