War update: 231 combat clashes on frontline over past day, over 50 attacks in Pokrovsk sector
Over the past day, April 21, a total of 231 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded on the front line.
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22 April 2026
Air defense forces neutralize 189 out of 215 Russian drones since yesterday evening
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 189 of the 215 drones launched by Russian invaders starting from the evening of April 21.
Russian drone attack leaves port facilities damaged in Odesa region
In the Odesa region, port infrastructure was damaged during a large-scale overnight attack by Russian strike drones on April 22.
Russia loses 1,140 troops and 38 artillery systems in war against Ukraine over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces from February 24, 2022, to April 22 2026 in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,321,450 personnel, including 1,140 over the past day.
Digital officers already operate in several AFU units — Ministry of Defense
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have already selected and deployed digital officers in a number of key units, where they will be responsible for implementing digital solutions in the military.
USF strikes Russian Grad system in Zaporizhzhia region
Crews of the 429th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade Achilles hit a BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system used by Russian invaders in the Zaporizhzhia direction.
Ukraine to resume oil supplies via Druzhba pipeline on Wednesday — Reuters
Ukraine will resume pumping oil through the Druzhba pipeline on Wednesday, April 22.
Russians strike transport infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia, leaving one killed, another injured
Russian forces carried out a strike on transport infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia, killing a man and injuring another person.
Russian drone attacks infrastructure facility in Kharkiv
Russian forces struck an infrastructure site in the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv using a Molniya-type UAV.
Police detain 17-year-old student who prepared two explosions in Kremenchuk
Counterintelligence officers of the Security Service of Ukraine detained a minor who, on orders from Russian special services, was preparing two explosions near a police department in the Poltava region.
US lifts or eases sanctions against Russia and Belarus about 16 times last year – Vlasiuk
Vladyslav Vlasiuk, the Presidential Commissioner for Sanctions Policy, stated that over the past year approximately 16 cases were recorded in which the United States lifted or eased sanctions against Russian and Belarusian companies and individuals.
Large-scale fire extinguished in Hlukhiv following nighttime Russian attack
Rescue workers extinguished a large-scale fire that broke out as a result of a massive nighttime attack on the Hlukhiv community in the Sumy region.
Film director Ihor Malakhov killed in action
Film director Ihor Malakhov was killed on the front lines; he had been listed as missing in action since 2023.
Over 100 generators supplied to schools and hospitals since start of year
Since the beginning of the year, 110 generators with a total value exceeding UAH 61 million have been delivered, including to hospitals and schools.
21 April 2026
Russian drone attack on Kharkiv region leaves 11 civilians injured
Eleven people were injured in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region as a result of a massive Russian attack on settlements in the Bohodukhiv district.
Russian drones hit agricultural enterprise in Chernihiv region
Russian forces attacked an agricultural enterprise in Ukraine’s Chernihiv region with drones.
War update: 194 frontline clashes, Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors remain hottest
Since the beginning of the day, Russian forces have launched 194 attacks on the positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces, with the heaviest fighting concentrated in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors.
Frozen Russian assets could fund Special Tribunal, Ukrainian lawmaker says
The main obstacle to launching a Special Tribunal on Russia’s Crime of Aggression against Ukraine remains securing funding, and one of the most obvious solutions could be the use of frozen Russian assets.
Russian strikes on Novomykolaivka in Zaporizhzhia region leave seven civilians injured
Russian troops carried out six strikes on the village of Novomykolaivka in the Zaporizhzhia district, leaving seven people injured.
Zelensky approves new “long-range sanctions” against Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had approved another set of so-called “long-range sanctions” targeting Russia.
Zelensky on €90B EU loan: No grounds for blocking it anymore
Ukraine has fulfilled all requirements to unlock €90 billion in support from the European Union.
‘World Parliament’ platform used by Russia to spread propaganda – Ukrainian Vice Speaker
Russia continues to use the platform of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the so-called “World Parliament,” to promote its own narratives and maintain its international legitimacy.
Zelensky, Merz discuss current priorities in bilateral and international cooperation
President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz have identified current priorities for cooperation both at the bilateral level and within multilateral formats with partners.
Russia unable to sharply increase number of drones used in its strikes on Ukraine – expert
The main limiting factor in attacks using Shahed drones, besides the availability of munitions, remains the number of launch sites available to the aggressor state.
Zelensky discusses EUR 90B loan in conversation with von der Leyen
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the unblocking of a EUR 90 billion support package for Ukraine with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Zelensky, Costa agree to meet to discuss cooperation in Drone Deal format
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the unblocking of €90 billion in aid and cooperation in the Drone Deal format with the President of the European Council António Costa.
Russian strike in Dnipropetrovsk region leaves three people injured, damages minibus
In the Pokrovske community of Dnipropetrovsk region, a Russian attack damaged a scheduled minibus, and three people were injured.
Zelensky discusses areas of cooperation between Ukraine and Chile with President Kast Rist
President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Chilean President José Antonio Kast Rist on areas of cooperation between the two countries.
Ukraine completes repairs on Druzhba oil pipeline, it can resume operations - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine has completed repair works on a section of the Druzhba oil pipeline that was damaged by a Russian strike, and it can now resume functioning.
Russians strike Bohodukhiv in Kharkiv region again, two people wounded
As a result of a repeated Russian strike on the city of Bohodukhiv in the Kharkiv region, two women were injured.