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25 April 2026
Injuries, widespread damage reported as Russia attacks Odesa region overnight
Russian forces carried out a large-scale drone attack on the Odesa region overnight, leaving two people injured.
Russian drone attack on Mykolaiv region leaves two injured, power line damaged
In the Mykolaiv region, two people were injured over the past day as a result of Russian drone attacks, and power outages were caused by damage to a power transmission line.
Ukraine downs 610 aerial targets used by Russia in overnight attack
Ukraine’s air defense forces have neutralized 30 Russian missiles and 580 drones since the evening of April 24.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,230 over past day
Total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022, to April 25, 2026, amount to approximately 1,324,690 personnel, including 1,230 in the last 24 hours.
Injury toll in Russia’s massive overnight attack on Dnipro rises to 14, including minor
The number of people injured in a massive overnight attack on Dnipro has risen to 14, including a child. Homes, vehicles, and businesses in the city were damaged.
Russian strikes hit residential building, transport infrastructure in Kharkiv
In the Saltivskyi district of Kharkiv, an enemy drone struck a multi-story residential building.
Russian strike spotter in Odesa jailed for 15 years for treason
A court has sentenced an agent of Russian intelligence services who directed missile and drone strikes on Odesa to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property.
Ukraine’s envoy urges global sanctions on Russia’s nuclear industry at UN Commemoration of Chornobyl
Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Andrii Melnyk has called on countries to impose coordinated sanctions on Russia’s nuclear energy sector in response to Moscow’s actions involving Ukrainian nuclear facilities.
Russian attack on Dnipro leaves four people injured, house destroyed
In Dnipro, a combined missile-and-drone attack partially destroyed a residential building and injured four people.
Ukraine to fund nationwide resilience services in 2027 budget, PM says
Pilot projects introducing resilience support services in local communities have proven effective, and the program will now become permanent, with funding allocated in the 2027 state budget.
Second phase of “Easter exchange” returns defenders born in 2000s
During the second phase of the “Easter exchange,” defenders born in the 2000s, as well as wounded servicemen, were successfully returned.
SSU detains Russian agent coordinating shelling of Kramatorsk
The Security Service of Ukraine has exposed another agent of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (GRU) in the Donetsk region, who directed the shelling of Kramatorsk and tracked down armored vehicles of the Defense Forces to set them on fire.
Severe weather leaves more than 100 communities in 10 regions without power
As of the morning of April 24, more than 100 communities in 10 regions were without power due to adverse weather conditions; Russian attacks have left users in five regions without power.
Kremlin ramping up war propaganda ahead of May 9 celebrations
Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD) under the National Security and Defense Council reports an intensification of propaganda campaigns in Russia ahead of Victory Day, including the expansion of the “Victory Dictation” campaign and other influence tools.
24 April 2026
Estonian PM urges EU to impose tariffs on Russian goods to fund Ukraine’s reconstruction
Europe should finance Ukraine’s reconstruction by imposing taxes on Russian imports.
UN Deputy Secretary-General: Chernobyl became mega-crisis that transformed approaches to disaster response
UN Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu emphasized the importance of preserving the memory of the Chernobyl disaster, which marked a turning point for the international community in the field of emergency response.
Azov fighters present Duke and Duchess of Sussex with gift in appreciation of support for Ukraine
Soldiers from the National Guard’s 12th Special Forces Brigade “Azov” met with Prince Harry and presented the Duke and Duchess of Sussex with a symbolic gift as a token of gratitude for their support of Ukraine.
Death toll from April 14 Russian strike on Dnipro rises to seven
A 47-year-old man who was wounded during a Russian attack on Dnipro on April 14 has died in the hospital.
Opposition figure: Independent Belarusian attack on Ukraine unlikely despite militarization
Belarus is actively militarizing, reforming its mobilization system, and psychologically preparing society for war; however, an independent attack by its army on Ukraine is currently unlikely.
UN Headquarters opens exhibition marking anniversary of Chornobyl disaster
An exhibition dedicated to the anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster has opened at the United Nations Headquarters.
Russian forces strike fire station in Zaporizhzhia region
Russian forces hit a fire and rescue station in one of the frontline settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Pro-Russian forces’ victory in Bulgaria poses risks for Ukraine, but should not be overstated, analyst says
The victory of pro-Russian forces in Bulgaria led by Rumen Radev creates additional challenges for Ukraine, but the level of threat should not be exaggerated.
Russian fake targets Odesa official with fabricated “Hitler birthday” post
Russian propaganda has fabricated a fake post
SBU releases exclusive footage of latest prisoner swap
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has released exclusive footage showing the return of Ukrainian defenders freed from Russian captivity as part of a prisoner exchange on Friday, April 24.
Ukraine underestimated ties with Global South, Ukrainian diplomat says
Ukraine overestimated the willingness of its partners to act decisively and underestimated the importance of engagement with countries of the Global South.
President Zelensky, Saudi Crown Prince discuss three key areas of cooperation
In Jeddah, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, outlining three priority areas of cooperation between Ukraine and Saudi Arabia.
Chornobyl employee, five National Guards still detained by Russia, plant chief says
One employee of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and five National Guard servicemen who were guarding the site remain in Russian captivity.
Erdogan could be key go-between with Putin, says Crimean Tatar leader
Türkiye’s experience in mediation and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s ability to maintain dialogue with Russian leader Vladimir Putin could make him an effective negotiator – both in peace efforts and in securing the release of Ukrainian detainees.
CinC Syrskyi meets NATO, EU military chiefs to discuss Ukrainian forces urgent needs
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, held talks with the heads of the military committees of NATO and the European Union – Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone and General Seán Clancy – to discuss the Ukrainian military’s most urgent needs.