ADF neutralizes 190 of 219 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine overnight
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 190 out of 219 unmanned aerial vehicles launched by Russian troops since the evening of April 17.
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Russian forces attack port, industrial infrastructure in Odesa region, leaving one injured
During the night, Russian troops attacked port and industrial infrastructure in the Odesa region using strike drones. Administrative buildings, warehouses, buses, and storage tanks were damaged, and one person was injured.
War update: 151 combat clashes on front line over past day
On April 17, there were 151 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops along the front line.
Russia loses 1,080 troops, 82 artillery systems in war against Ukraine over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces from February 24, 2022, to April 18 2026 in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,317,150 personnel, including 1,080 over the past day.
Putin believes now is best moment to 'destabilize' EU and NATO to reduce support for Ukraine – CCD
Russia is preparing to intensify information and hybrid attacks against the EU and NATO, as Vladimir Putin has been convinced that now is the right moment to "destabilize" them in order to reduce their support for Ukraine.
Budanov says Russia worried about its contingent in Transnistria
The Russian authorities are concerned about the condition of their military contingent in Transnistria and want to strengthen it in some way.
Russian drone with warhead retrieved from Dnipro River in Kyiv
In Kyiv, police explosives experts recovered a Russian drone equipped with a warhead from the Dnipro River.
Sea of Azov on brink of ecological disaster as Russia planning mass jellyfish harvest
The National Resistance Center has warned that the Sea of Azov is facing a potential environmental disaster, as Russian authorities are preparing a large-scale jellyfish harvest.
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Ukraine, US discuss expanding Reconstruction Investment Fund capabilities
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko and Ben Black, CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), have discussed expanding the capabilities of the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund (URIF).
War update: 118 clashes on frontline, Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk axes hottest
Russian forces have launched 118 attacks on Ukrainian forces' positions since midnight, with the heaviest fighting concentrated in the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk sectors.
Magyar unlikely to fully reverse Hungary's Ukraine policy – expert
A change in Hungary's political leadership may lead to some improvement in relations with Ukraine, but a full reset remains unlikely for now, according to an expert.
'Drone sanctions' inflict noticeable losses on Russia but don't halt war financing – expert
Ukraine's sustained strikes on Russia's economic infrastructure are already causing significant damage, but have not yet undermined Moscow's ability to finance the war.
Russian drone strike hits warehouses near Kherson, sparks fire
On Friday, April 17, Russian forces launched a drone attack on warehouse facilities in Zelenivka, a suburb of Kherson, causing a fire that spread to a nearby house.
Svyrydenko discusses Ukraine's key defense needs with U.S. Congress members
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko held meetings with members of the Ukraine Caucuses in the United States Congress during her visit to the United States, focusing on Ukraine's key defense needs and increasing pressure on Russia.
Zelensky after Syrskyi's report: Russia once again tries to drag Belarus into its war
In Belarus, roads toward the territory of Ukraine are being developed and artillery positions are being established. It is believed that Russia will once again try to drag Belarus into its war.
Decisions on Hormuz shape future conflicts – Zelensky
The international community must unite efforts to eliminate threats in the Strait of Hormuz, as current decisions will affect the security of global shipping and the behavior of aggressive actors in the future.
Russians shell Kherson region since morning, leaving four injured
Four people were injured in Russia's shelling in the Kherson region over the course of the day. As a result, criminal proceedings have been initiated.
War update: 40 combat engagements on front line since morning, Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk directions remain most active
Since the start of the day, the Russian army has attacked the positions of Ukraine's Defense Forces 40 times. The enemy is showing the greatest activity in the Kostyantynivka and Pokrovsk directions.
EU to announce fourth element of security guarantees for Ukraine
The European Union will announce a fourth element of security guarantees for Ukraine on April 21 during a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg, where further pressure on the aggressor state will also be discussed.
Zelensky: Conflict in Iran poses risks to Ukraine’s weapons supply
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that due to the war in Iran, there are risks to the supply of weapons to Ukraine; at the same time, European partners are ready to help find a way out of this situation.
Ukraine’s Navy to have five mine countermeasure vessels by June
As of June 2026, the Ukrainian Navy will have five mine countermeasure vessels in service. In particular, the Netherlands is currently training the crew of the minehunter Zr. Ms. Makkum, which will be renamed Henichesk and transferred to Ukraine in June.
Over 50% of Russian aerial targets neutralized by EW systems – Ground Forces
Ukrainian electronic warfare (EW) systems play a key role in air defense, neutralizing more than half of enemy aerial targets.
Ukraine receives 90% of funds backed by revenues from Russia’s frozen assets – Finance Ministry
Ukraine has received about $45 billion, or 90% of the expected funding backed by revenues from frozen Russian assets.
Ukrainian Air Assault Forces' training center helps recruits overcome fear of weapons
At the 199th Training Center of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces, instructors help recruits overcome their fear of weapons by explaining their role in protecting life.
Ukrainian Special Forces strike Russia's Rubikon drone base near Mariupol
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SOF) have released footage showing a strike on a logistics base of Russia's secretive drone technology center Rubikon in occupied Manhush, Donetsk region, carried out overnight on April 17.
Russia preparing new spring-summer offensive in southeastern Ukraine – intelligence
Russia is preparing a new ground offensive in southeastern Ukraine and aims to capture the entire Donbas region by September.
Ukrainian Defense Forces strike Russian 'Podlyot' and 'Nebo-M' radar systems, command posts, and storage base for Russian boats
The Defense Forces of Ukraine hit "Podlyot" and "Nebo-M" radar stations, command posts, a storage facility for boats, and other logistical assets of the Russian army in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine and in the Russian Federation.
Ivan Stupak, former SBU officer
Ukraine Outmatches Russia in Operations on Enemy Soil
Svyrydenko after visit to US: Bessent supports Ukraine, progress made in IMF negotiations
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said during meetings in the United States that she felt strong support for Ukraine from Washington.
Power outages in effect in seven regions due to Russian attacks on energy facilities
As a result of Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, as of the morning of April 17, there are electricity outages in seven regions.