Ukraine returns another group of children from Russian-occupied Kherson region
Another group of children has been successfully returned from the temporarily occupied part of the Kherson region to Ukrainian-controlled territory.
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17 April 2026
Ukrainian Air Assault Forces' training center helps recruits overcome fear of weapons
At the 199th Training Center of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces, instructors help recruits overcome their fear of weapons by explaining their role in protecting life.
699 children killed in Ukraine since start of full-scale war
Since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine, 699 children have been killed and 2,457 have been injured.
16 April 2026
Rescue operations completed in Odesa after building struck three times by Russian drones
Emergency rescue operations have been completed in Odesa at a high-rise building that was struck twice by Russian drones over the past 24 hours and once the day before.
21,400 civilians remain in active combat zone in Donetsk region
There are currently 21,400 civilians remaining in the Donetsk region within the active combat zone.
Russian forces destroy historic wooden school in occupied Mariupol – city council
In temporarily occupied Mariupol, Russian forces have destroyed a unique historical landmark – the Gogol wooden school, built in 1911.
15 April 2026
Ukrainian consulates issued nearly 200,000 passports abroad in 2025 – consul general
One of the most popular consular services for Ukrainians abroad is the issuance of international passports, with 196,000 such documents processed in 2025.
Over 400,000 Ukrainians live in northern Poland, Consul General says
Approximately 420,000 Ukrainian citizens currently reside in four voivodeships in northern Poland (West Pomeranian, Pomeranian, Kuyavian-Pomeranian, and Warmian-Masurian).
National Language Commission: Creating single guide for feminine forms is impossible
Creating a universal reference for feminine forms is impossible due to the complexity and diversity of linguistic processes.
14 April 2026
Language commission does not monitor compliance with spelling rules
The National Commission on State Language Standards does not monitor compliance with spelling rules.
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Canada meets with Mayor of Toronto
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Canada Andrii Plakhotniuk held a meeting with Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow.
Two Ukrainian postage stamps receive international recognition
The stamps “Taxes. Army. Victory” and “Melitopol Is Ukraine!” have won awards at international competitions.
Large-scale exhibition marking 40th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster opens in Germany
On Saturday, April 11, at 12:00, the opening of the multimedia exhibition “Die Tschornobyl-Katastrophe: 40 Jahre her und dennoch sehr aktuell” took place at St. Nicholas Church (St. Nikolaikirche) in Potsdam, Germany.
13 April 2026
Zelensky presents awards to defense industry workers on Ukrainian Weaponsmith Day
On the occasion of Ukrainian Weaponsmith Day, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presented state awards to employees of Ukraine’s defense industry.
Court orders mother of soldier Dmytro Panchuk from Rivne region to return UAH 3.8 M to him
The mother of Ukrainian serviceman Dmytro Panchuk from the Rivne region must return about UAH 3.8 million that she received while her son was in captivity.
Wall of Hope with portraits of prisoners and missing soldiers unveiled in Sarny, Rivne region
In the town of Sarny, Rivne region, a Wall of Hope featuring photos of captured and missing servicemen was unveiled on Easter.
Ukrainian team of veterans and civilians in wooden wheelchairs takes part in Paris Marathon
On Sunday, a Ukrainian team of seven participants set off in the 2026 Paris International Marathon. All of them are war veterans and civilians who will cover the 42-kilometer course in wooden wheelchairs they built themselves earlier during their rehabilitation in Lviv.
Sculptures of Kyiv's founders dressed up for Easter
In the capital, on Poshtova Square, the sculptures of Kyiv’s founders—Kyi, Shchek, Khoryv, and their sister Lybid—have been dressed as children in traditional Ukrainian attire and adorned with Easter baskets.
12 April 2026
Pope Leo mentions Ukrainian people in Easter message
On Sunday, April 12, Pope Leo XIV addressed the Ukrainian and Lebanese peoples while greeting Christians celebrating Easter according to the Eastern calendar.
Ukrainian marine returns home after four years in Russian captivity
During a prisoner exchange, Yevhenii Demchuk, a marine from the village of Lvove in the Kherson region, has returned to Ukraine after spending four years in captivity.
Sweden detains dry cargo ship en route from Russia
On Sunday, April 12, Sweden reported that it had detained the Panamanian bulk carrier Hui Yuan, which is suspected of violating environmental laws—the coast guard’s aircraft recorded the bulk carrier dumping coal residues into the sea.
President and first lady greet Ukrainians on Easter
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife, Olena Zelenska, greeted Ukrainians on Easter.
Eastern-rite Christians celebrate Easter
On Sunday, April 12, Orthodox Christians and Greek Catholics celebrate one of the most important holidays of the year – Easter, also known as the Resurrection of Christ.
Twelve Ukrainian defenders from Azov and Kara-Dag brigades return from Russian captivity
Eleven members of the 1st National Guard Corps Azov Brigade and one serviceman of the Kara-Dag brigade have been released from Russian captivity.
Germany provides NG with five armored ambulances
Germany has provided five Mediguard armored ambulances to the Ukrainian National Guard.
11 April 2026
Zelensky: We hope to continue prisoner exchanges in near future
Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address that Ukraine hopes to continue prisoner exchanges in the near future.
SSU releases exclusive footage of latest prisoner exchange
The Security Service of Ukraine has published exclusive footage showing the return of Ukrainians freed from Russian captivity as part of a prisoner exchange held on Saturday, April 11.
Holy Fire descends at Holy Sepulchre Church in Jerusalem
At the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, the Holy Fire descended on Holy Saturday, April 11.
Lubinets reports on health condition of Ukrainians released from Russian captivity
Seven men abducted by Russian invaders in 2022 in the Kharkiv, Kyiv, Kherson, and Donetsk regions have returned to Ukraine from Russian captivity.
Zelensky: 182 Ukrainians return from Russian captivity
As part of a prisoner exchange, 175 Ukrainian servicemen and 7 civilians have returned from Russian captivity.