Trump gives Iran 48 hours to reopen Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran of "hell" if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
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Exhibition 'Target Destroyed: Sky of Kyiv Region' opens in Kyiv
An exhibition titled "Target Destroyed: Sky of Kyiv Region" has opened in Kyiv at the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War.
Ukraine peace talks on hold until end of Middle East war – presidential advisor
The political and military track of peace negotiations has been put on hold due to the war in the Middle East, while the humanitarian track continues to function.
Ukrainian Navy denies involvement in Russian An-26, Su-30 incidents in Crimea
The Ukrainian Navy has denied involvement in incidents with Russian An-26 and Su-30 aircraft in temporarily occupied Crimea, suggesting the causes may have been accidents or malfunctions within Russia's own systems.
War update: 55 clashes since morning, fiercest fighting near Kostiantynivka
Since the beginning of the day, Russian forces have launched 55 attacks on Ukrainian defensive positions, with the heaviest fighting taking place in the Kostiantynivka sector.
Russian forces use chemical-agent munitions nearly 400 times in March
In March 2026, nearly 400 cases were recorded of Russian forces using special munitions equipped with irritant chemical agents.
Ukrainian demining units clear nearly 900 hectares of liberated territories in March – Defense Ministry
Demining units of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine cleared 876 hectares of territory in March.
Defense Forces strike two Shahed launch bases in Russia's Kursk and Bryansk regions
Two launch sites for Shahed drones were hit in Navlya and at the Khalino airfield, located in Russia's Bryansk and Kursk regions.
AFU adjusts training to counter Russian drones – Syrskyi
The AFU are making changes to the content of their training for combating Russian unmanned aerial vehicles and are strengthening the technological component.
Zelensky imposes sanctions on entities supporting Russia's defense industry
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has enacted a decision of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) to impose sanctions on Russian entities that support the country's military-industrial complex, help circumvent sanctions, and conduct illegal business activities in temporarily occupied territories.
Fire in Kyiv office building after Russian drone strike fully extinguished
A fire that broke out in a three-story office and warehouse building in Kyiv's Darnytskyi district following a Russian drone attack early on April 4 has been extinguished.
Ukraine downs 260 of 286 Russian drones in overnight attack
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 260 out of 286 drones launched by Russian invaders in an overnight attack that started on the evening of April 3.
War update: 157 combat clashes on frontline over past day, Pokrovsk sector remains hottest
On the front line on April 3, as many as 157 combat clashes between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders were recorded.
Russian strikes kill three, injure dozens in Sumy region over past day
In the Sumy region, three people were killed and 22 others injured over the past day as a result of Russian aggression.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,110 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, up to April 4, 2026, amount to approximately 1,302,370 personnel, including 1,110 over the past day.
Russian forces drop nearly 8,000 glide bombs on Ukraine in March – Defense Ministry
In March 2026, Russian forces significantly increased their use of guided aerial bombs, deploying 7,987 GABs – more than 1,500 higher than in February.
In Kyiv, office building on fire after drone debris falls – Klitschko
As a result of falling debris from a Russian drone in Kyiv’s Darnytskyi district, a fire broke out in an office building.
Russia justifying mass shelling of Zaporizhzhia by claiming ‘almost no civilians left’ there – CCD
Russian propaganda has launched an information campaign aimed at justifying the systematic shelling of Zaporizhzhia, claiming that there are “almost no civilians left” in the city.
Canada allocates nearly USD 40 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The Government of Canada has allocated more than 51 million Canadian dollars (approximately $39 million USD) for the implementation of various humanitarian aid projects in Ukraine.
Air Assault Forces training center adapts program to modern warfare – commander
At the 199th Air Assault Forces Training Center, the focus is currently on life-saving training.
Ukrainian Film Days will be held in Vilnius in April
From April 9 to 12, the Lithuanian capital will host the “Days of Ukrainian Cinema” festival, which will showcase the latest achievements of Ukrainian cinema to the local public and community.
Russia plans to keep wartime internet controls and restrictions after war – CCD
Russia intends to retain "wartime laws," including strict internet controls and expanded powers for security agencies, even after the war ends.
03 April 2026
Russians bomb Kramatorsk again, killing four and wounding two
Russian invaders dropped aerial bombs on the city of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region this evening, killing four people and wounding two others.
Russian propaganda spreading fake claims about alleged preparations for mass mobilization of women in Ukraine
Russian propaganda manipulates facts and takes statements by Ukrainian politicians out of context.
Ukraine’s Defense Forces hit over 151,200 enemy targets in March
In March 2026, the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck more than 151,200 enemy targets and neutralized 35,351 Russian invaders.
Oleh Apostol — Hero of Ukraine, Commander of the Air Assault Forces, Major General
Air Assault Forces: Training Built for Survival in Combat
Zelensky: Russia suffers over 35,000 losses in March – highest since start of war
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that in March 2026 Russia suffered its largest losses since the beginning of the full-scale war – more than 35,000 invaders were killed or severely wounded.
Wadephul: NATO’s shared interest is Ukraine’s victory over Russia
NATO countries are united in their interest in Ukraine winning its defensive war against Russia, while the Alliance itself is the strongest military alliance in the world.
Palisa discusses battlefield situation, successful technological solutions in Ukraine’s military with former CIA Director
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Pavlo Palisa discussed the situation on the battlefield and successful technological solutions that should be scaled up during a meeting with former U.S. Central Command chief and ex-CIA Director David Petraeus.
Zelensky: Strait of Hormuz can be reopened only through joint international action
President Volodymyr Zelensky is convinced that, when it comes to lifting the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, only joint action by nations can yield results.