Death toll from attack in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district rises to seven – Klitschko
The number of people killed in the shooting in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv on April 18 has increased to seven.
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20 April 2026
Drones attack Sevastopol, air defense systems were active near Belbek airfield – media
In the evening prior, machine-gun fire and anti-aircraft artillery explosions were heard in various districts of temporarily Russian-occupied Sevastopol during an air raid alert.
Russians shell railway infrastructure in Kharkiv region
On the night of April 20, the Russian army struck railway infrastructure facilities in the Kharkiv region; no casualties were reported.
Oil refinery on fire following drone attack in Tuapse
A large-scale fire broke out in the tank farm of an oil refinery in the city of Tuapse, Krasnodar Krai, Russia, as a result of a nighttime drone strike.
Intelligence shows how two large Russian landing ships were hit in Crimea
Fighters of the special unit Prymary of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine carried out successful strikes on two Russian large landing ships in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Russians attack Kryvyi Rih, two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, leaving six injured
Russian forces carried out nearly 20 strikes using drones, aerial bombs, and artillery against Kryvyi Rih, as well as the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region. Six people were wounded.
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War update: 206 frontline clashes over past day, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk, Huliaipole sectors
Over the past day, April 19, a total of 206 combat engagements took place between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops on the frontline.
Russian drone strike hits residential building in Velykyi Burluk, three injured
Three people were injured overnight on April 20 after Russian drones struck a residential building in Velykyi Burluk, Kharkiv region.
Ukraine’s air defenses down 113 out of 142 Russian drones in overnight attack
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 113 out of 142 drones launched by Russian forces since the evening of April 19.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,050 over past day
Russia’s total combat losses in its war against Ukraine have reached approximately 1,319,270 personnel from February 24, 2022, to April 20, 2026, including 1,050 troops lost over the past day.
Ukraine pushing for Special Tribunal at PACE spring session
Ukraine’s delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) will focus on intensifying efforts to establish a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine during the Assembly’s spring plenary session, which begins on April 20 in Strasbourg.
Russian drone hits infrastructure facility in Kryvyi Rih
A Russian drone struck an infrastructure facility in Kryvyi Rih, damaging residential buildings.
UN Security Council to discuss Russia’s attacks on Ukraine
The United Nations Security Council is set to meet on Monday to discuss the latest Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Kyiv region attacked by Russian drones, damage, injuries reported
Kyiv region is under attack by Russian strike drones; in the Brovary district, homes are damaged and one person is injured.
Ireland preparing payments for Ukrainians who return home
The Irish government is preparing special payments for Ukrainians who return to their home country and is planning to scale back its accommodation program, Irish Migration Minister Colm Brophy has said.
Mykolaiv attacked by Russian drones, houses, cars, power lines damaged
Residential buildings, cars, and power lines were damaged in Mykolaiv as Russian drones attacked the city.
Authorities urge evacuation of children from Kherson suburbs amid intensified shelling
Authorities in the Kherson community are urging parents to evacuate their children from dangerous suburban areas as Russian shelling intensifies.
Ukraine police chief: 9,000 officers fighting on front lines out of 100,000
The head of the National Police of Ukraine, Ivan Vyhivskyi, has said that more than 100,000 officers currently serve in the force, with around 9,000 fighting on the front lines.
Ukrainian polar explorers capture underwater encounter with leopard seal
Ukrainian scientists from the “Akademik Vernadsky” station have shared a video of their underwater encounter with one of Antarctica's top predators—the leopard seal.
Syrskyi: Development of Military Law Enforcement Service's potential proves its effectiveness as combat component
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi emphasized that the Military Law Enforcement Service (VSP) is much more than a body of control or response: the development of its potential has shown that it is capable of acting not only as a law enforcement structure, but also as an effective combat component.
European Commission believes elections in Hungary serve as warning for allies of Trump and Putin
Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Teresa Ribera stated that the election defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is a warning for conservative European leaders who may be tempted to pursue closer cooperation with U.S. President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin.
19 April 2026
Ukraine agrees on ten-year defense deals with three Gulf states, receives interest from 11 more countries – Zelensky
Ukraine has reached agreements on ten-year cooperation deals with three key countries in the Gulf region – Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar – and has received interest from 11 additional states.
IMF acknowledges sensitivity of VAT tax proposal for sole proprietors – Svyrydenko
The International Monetary Fund has shown understanding regarding the sensitivity of introducing VAT taxation for sole proprietors, according to Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko.
Russian forces shell Izium with MLRS, three civilians injured
Russian forces shelled the city of Izium in the Kharkiv region using a multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), injuring three civilians.
Zelensky announces new security agreements with partners
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Ukraine is preparing new security cooperation agreements with international partners next week.
Ukraine estimates $2.3B losses for Russia's oil sector in March due to long-range strikes – Zelensky
Russia's oil industry suffered at least $2.3 billion in losses in March 2026 as a result of Ukraine's long-range strikes, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Zelensky calls for overhaul of police response protocols after Kyiv terror attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine must revise police response protocols, recruitment, and training procedures following the April 18 terrorist attack in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district.
Zelensky, Stubb discuss frontline situation in Ukraine, security challenges from Iran war
Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and Alexander Stubb of Finland have discussed the situation on the front lines in Ukraine and security challenges related to the war in Iran.
Kyiv shooter was former Ukrainian military serviceman, police reveal new details
The man behind the deadly terrorist attack in Kyiv on April 18 was a former serviceman who had served in the Ukrainian Armed Forces since 1992, primarily in logistics units in the Odesa region, before retiring in 2005.