Kharkiv opens fourth underground school for 1,000 students
On April 22, a new underground school was opened in Kharkiv's Shevchenkivskyi district, designed to accommodate up to 1,000 students.
Society and Culture
22 April 2025
Ukraine rescues 18-year-old orphan from Russian-occupied territory
An 18-year-old orphan has been rescued from Russian-occupied territory as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative.
Taras Kremin, Commissioner for Protecting the Official Language
The Ukrainian language is a weapon of national resistance
Overall postoperative mortality rate at Kharkiv Military Hospital 0.1% – head of facility
The overall postoperative mortality rate among patients at Kharkiv Military Hospital stands at 0.1%, which is considered a relatively low figure.
Russians set to resume ‘Immortal Regiment’ march in Washington, D.C.
A group of Russian activists in Washington, D.C. is planning to hold the first in several years "Immortal Regiment" march on May 3, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the so-called “Great Patriotic War”.
21 April 2025
Kharkiv military hospital expects to raise UAH 7 M in six months to repair CT scanner
By November, Kharkiv's military hospital will have to find at least UAH 7 million to ensure the operation of a computed tomography (CT) scanner.
Head of Kharkiv hospital: Post-tourniquet syndrome is main issue facing military medics
One of the main problems faced by military medics in the treatment of wounded soldiers is post-turnover syndrome.
Pope Francis dies
The Vatican has announced the death of Pope Francis.
CCD: Kremlin's information operation to accuse Ukraine of breaking "ceasefire" has failed
The Russian information operation aimed at accusing Ukraine of breaking the “ceasefire” has failed, including in the Western information field.
Yusov: Preparations underway for next operations to bring Ukrainians home
After a large exchange of prisoners on the eve of Easter, the next operations to return Ukrainians are being prepared.
In TOT of Zaporizhzhia region, Russians increase number of youth propaganda organizations
In the temporarily occupied territories (TOT) of Zaporizhzhia region, around 20,000 children have joined Russian youth propaganda movements aimed at erasing Ukrainian identity.
20 April 2025
One hundred wild animals released into wild at Ecopark near Kharkiv
On April 20, Feldman Ecopark near Kharkiv held a large-scale campaign to return wild animals to the wild.
Food Train arrives in Kherson region at Easter time
On Easter Sunday, a special kitchen train known as the Food Train arrived in Kherson region to provide humanitarian aid.
Fox News labels Kyiv "Russian" city – Ukraine’s MFA calls for apology and investigation
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has called on Fox News to investigate a situation in which Kyiv was labeled as a "Russian" city during a broadcast.
Holy Fire has arrived in Ukraine
The Holy Fire has arrived in Ukraine, on Easter night it was met by border guards at the international checkpoint “Ustyluh”.
Zelensky on Easter: Ukrainians believe for 1,152 days that evil will retreat and life will win
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has congratulated Ukrainians on Easter.
CinC Syrskyi congratulated Ukrainian defenders on Easter
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi expressed special greetings to the defenders who celebrate Easter on the front line of the war for freedom and independence of Ukraine: “It is thanks to you that the Ukrainian people can celebrate this great holiday in relative safety in the rear.”
Christians of Eastern and Western rites celebrating Easter
In 2025, Christians of both Eastern and Western rites are celebrating Easter on the same day — Sunday, April 20.
Zelensky: Russian army one of biggest threats to Christian churches, believers
Over the years of full-scale war, 67 Ukrainian priests, pastors, and monks have been killed or tortured by Russian occupiers, 640 religious sites have been destroyed by the enemy.
Photo exhibition dedicated to Sviatohirsk Lavra opens in Donetsk region
The photo exhibition “Heritage is not / doomed to destruction” dedicated to the Sviatohirsk Lavra was opened in Donetsk region.
Children's park in Simferopol being destroyed under pretext of ‘reconstruction’
In Simferopol, a children's park is being destroyed under the pretext of 'reconstruction,' according to the National Resistance Center.
19 April 2025
SSU releases exclusive footage of 277 more Ukrainians freed from captivity
The Security Service of Ukraine released exclusive photos and videos of the release of 277 Ukrainians from captivity on Saturday, April 19.
Germany refrains from commenting on future payments for Ukrainian refugees under the next government
Germany has refrained from commenting on how social assistance will be provided in the future for Ukrainians who sought refuge in the country following Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Zelensky promoted Levchenko to brigadier general to head of Military Law Enforcement Service
President Volodymyr Zelensky has promoted Colonel Vitaliy Levchenko to the rank of brigadier general, the head of the Military Law Enforcement Service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Defense Ministry reveals timeline for withdrawal of troops fighting since 2022 from front
Servicemen who have been fighting since 2022 will be withdrawn from the front.
18 April 2025
More than 6,000 rescuers will be on duty on Easter in Ukraine
More than 6,000 employees of the State Emergency Service (SES) and 2,500 units of equipment will be on duty throughout Ukraine during the Easter holidays.
On Easter, Ukraine will be warm as in summer, but it will rain in west
This weekend, Ukraine will be under the influence of spring warmth, but rain is possible in the western regions. The temperature will rise above the climatic norm in almost all regions.
President appoints new heads of regional state and military administrations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed new leaders of state and military administrations in several regions of Ukraine.
17 April 2025
Zelensky presents awards to energy workers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has presented state awards to energy sector workers who have kept Ukrainian power plants and grids running even under enemy fire.