Five settlements in Kharkiv region come under enemy fire over past day, casualties reported
Over the past day, April 12, five settlements in the Kharkiv region came under Russian strikes, resulting in casualties.
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13 April 2026
War update: 107 combat clashes on frontline over past day
On April 12, 107 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded.
ADF neutralizes 87 out of 98 Russian drones during nighttime attack
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 87 out of 98 drones used by Russian forces to attack Ukraine on the night of April 13.
Russian forces strike 13 settlements in Kherson region over past day, leaving two injured
In the Kherson region, two people were wounded over the past 24 hours as a result of Russian aggression.
Russia loses 960 troops, one air defense system in war against Ukraine over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces from February 24, 2022, to April 13 2026 in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,312,140 personnel, including 960 over the past day.
Russians carry out 456 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day, one person injured
Over the past 24 hours, occupying forces launched 456 attacks on 28 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. One woman was injured as a result of an enemy strike in the Zaporizhzhia district.
Russian drones attack Zaporizhzhia, residents report explosions
Zaporizhzhia is experiencing explosions as the city is being targeted by hostile drones.
Zelensky congratulates Magyar on his victory in elections in Hungary
The President of Ukraine congratulated Péter Magyar and the TISZA party on their victory in the parliamentary elections in Hungary.
Russia resumes night attacks: 12,000 people without electricity after enemy strike in Chernihiv region
Following a Russian attack on an energy facility in the Chernihiv district, more than 12,000 consumers have been left without power.
Budget deficit for two months exceeds annual target in Russia — intelligence
Russia's federal budget for January–February 2026 recorded a deficit of $69.9 billion, which is almost twice the Ministry of Finance's earlier estimate of $43.3 billion.
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.
Kremlin planning to cut support for agricultural sector amid budget crisis, intel reports
Amid a growing budget deficit, Russia, is moving to reduce state support for its agro-industrial sector – one of the few sectors the authorities had positioned as a strategic priority.
12 April 2026
Magyar receives first congratulations on election victory from European leaders
The first congratulations on the election victory in Hungary for the Tisza party have been sent by Ursula von der Leyen, Emmanuel Macron, and Friedrich Merz.
War update: 91 clashes on frontline, 7,696 ceasefire violations recorded since truce begins
A total of 91 combat clashes have been recorded along the frontline. Since the ceasefire was declared, Russian forces have generally adhered to its terms, but continue combat operations in certain areas, particularly using drones.
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.
First results of Hungary’s parliamentary election released, Tisza party leads Orbán’s party
The National Election Office has released the first results of Hungary’s parliamentary election.
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.
Ukrainian gymnast Chepurnyi wins World Cup
After securing a bronze medal at the final stage, Nazar Chepurnyi claimed overall victory in the current season’s Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in the vault event.
Ukraine’s USFs hit over 24,000 pieces of Russian military equipment in 10 months
Over the 10 months since their establishment, the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have struck more than 24,000 pieces of Russian military equipment.
Military tax revenue rises 27.5%, budget receives over UAH 43B in Q1
In January–March 2026, Ukrainians paid UAH 43.5 billion in military tax to the state budget, which is UAH 9.4 billion more than during the same period last year.
High turnout: Over 74% of voters cast ballots in Hungary
As of 5:00 p.m. local time on Sunday, 74.23% of voters—equivalent to 5,587,935 people—had cast their ballots in the Hungarian parliamentary elections.
Ukrenergo forecasts power restrictions on Monday, but only for industrial customers
On Monday, April 13, power rationing schedules will be in effect for industrial consumers across all regions of Ukraine from 4:00 p.m. to midnight.
In Kharkiv region, bomb disposal experts destroy over 40 WWII-era munitions
Explosive ordnance disposal experts from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the Kharkiv region have recovered and destroyed 43 pieces of ammunition dating back to World War II.
Unexploded drone munition safely disposed of in Finland
The Finnish Armed Forces and the police detonated an unexploded drone component found in a remote area of the municipality of Iitti.
Russians attack evacuation convoy with drones, kill own prisoners in Donetsk region
Russian invaders attacked a group of wounded soldiers in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, with drones during the declared ceasefire.
Russians attack evacuation convoy with drones, kill own prisoners in Donetsk region
Russian invaders attacked a group of wounded soldiers in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, with drones during the declared ceasefire.
Hungarian parliamentary elections: voter turnout exceeded 66%
In Hungary, as of 3:00 p.m. local time on Sunday, 66.01% of voters—or 4,968,713 people—had cast their ballots in the parliamentary elections.
Russian forces launch 55 attacks since start of day, most in Pokrovsk direction
Since the start of the day, the Russian army has attacked the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces 55 times. The enemy is most active in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors.