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Russians injure six residents of Donetsk region

Over the past 24 hours, on April 8, Russian invaders injured six residents of the Donetsk region.

Russian attack on Balabyne: Injury toll rises to four, one dead

Following the attack on Balabyne in the Zaporizhzhia region, the number of injured has risen to four, with one person confirmed dead.

ADF neutralizes 99 out of 119 drones launched by Russia overnight

Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 99 out of 119 unmanned aerial vehicles used by Russian troops to attack Ukraine starting from the evening of April 8.

Russia loses 1,040 troops, 64 artillery systems in war against Ukraine over past day

The total combat losses of Russian forces from February 24, 2022, to April 9 2026 in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,307,540 personnel, including 1,040 over the past day. 

Russian forces strike settlement in Zaporizhzhia region, leaving one injured

The enemy attacked the Zaporizhzhia district, injuring a woman. 

Classification of Russia's crimes against journalists should be carried out in four categories – IMI director

In Ukraine, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, at least 428 editorial offices have been affected by Russian crimes, and their classification should be organized into four categories.

Paratroopers destroy Russian D-30 howitzer in Myrnohrad, Donetsk region

Drone operators from the unmanned systems battalion “Combat Hawks” of the 25th Separate Sicheslav Airborne Brigade of the 7th Rapid Response Corps of the Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a Russian D-30 howitzer in the area of Myrnohrad, Donetsk region.

Russia plans to restrict international calls for citizens — intelligence

In Russia, authorities plan to ban incoming international calls from certain "unfriendly" countries for ordinary citizens without prior subscriber consent, and to introduce mandatory labeling of such calls.

Russian government uses 'whitelists' during internet restrictions to promote players loyal to the authorities – intelligence

In Russia, the register of resources that remain accessible even during internet restrictions, the so-called "whitelists", is increasingly turning from a technical regulatory tool into an instrument of economic coercion and market redistribution in favor of players loyal to the authorities.

Russian propaganda spreads more than 500 fake publications portraying Ukraine as 'terrorist state' – SPRAVDI

Russian information resources have intensified a campaign promoting the narrative that Ukraine is allegedly a "terrorist state," using topics such as strikes on Russian territory, accusations against Baltic countries, and speculation around Ukraine's diplomatic initiatives.

Partisans carry out sabotage on railway and disrupt Russian supply lines in Kupiansk sector

Agents of the partisan movement "ATESH" conducted two simultaneous acts of sabotage on a railway section between Stary Oskol and Urazove in the Kharkiv region.

Russian airline Azimuth nearing bankruptcy – intelligence

Russian airline Azimuth is rapidly approaching bankruptcy.

Kremlin waging propaganda campaign marking 12th anniversary of so-called “DPR” – CCD

Russia has launched a large-scale propaganda campaign in the temporarily occupied territory of the Donetsk region to mark the 12th anniversary of the proclamation of the so-called “DPR” (Donetsk People’s Republic), while concealing the role of Russian militants and special forces who in 2014 arrived en masse from Russia and took part in the seizure of administrative buildings in the region.

Ukrainian paratroopers destroy multiple Russian shelters on Kupiansk axis

Paratroopers from the 77th Separate Air Assault Naddniprianska Brigade of the 7th Rapid Response Corps of Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces carried out operations to destroy Russian shelters along with enemy personnel on the Kupiansk axis.

Falling global oil prices increase pressure on Russia – Zelensky

The decline in global oil prices following the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East is a positive signal for markets and increases sanctions pressure on Russia.

Zelensky: Ceasefire paves way to diplomacy and ending war

A transition by the United States to diplomacy in the military conflict in Iran, along with a ceasefire, creates additional opportunities to end conflicts and strengthen security.

Russian forces attack energy facility in Odesa region

Russian forces attacked an energy facility in the Odesa region with drones in the evening of April 8.

Ukrainian forces hold line in Chasiv Yar, prevent enemy advance toward Kostiantynivka – military

Ukrainian troops in Chasiv Yar continue to hold back Russian invaders, preventing them from advancing toward Kostiantynivka.

Russian propaganda spreading fakes about ‘Ukrainian woman marrying Colombian’ and ‘woman robbed by soldier’

Russian propagandists have fabricated news reports, distorting facts and adding their own false claims

Ukrainian interceptor drones destroy over 33,000 enemy UAVs in March – Defense Minister

In March 2026, Ukrainian interceptor drones destroyed more than 33,000 Russian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of various types – twice as many as in the previous month.

Leaked recordings suggest Szijjártó offered sensitive EU accession document to Russia

According to audio recordings released on Wednesday, Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Péter Szijjártó, offered his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, to send a document related to Ukraine’s accession to the European Union.

Satellite images show fuel storage tanks at oil terminal on fire in Feodosia following Ukrainian strikes

Satellite images show a large-scale fire following Ukrainian drone strikes on the oil depot "Marine Oil Terminal" in occupied Feodosia (Autonomous Republic of Crimea).

Marta Kos welcomes adoption of important laws in Ukraine

Progress in passing legislation related to ongoing reforms demonstrates the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine's commitment to the path toward the European Union.

Loss of Ukraine means end for Europe – Lithuanian colonel

The European Union must more actively support Ukraine, as allowing Russia to win on the battlefield could lead to further attacks on European countries, including the forced use of Ukraine's mobilization resources.

JD Vance says Europe has not made sufficient efforts to end war in Ukraine

The U.S. vice president stated that the United States is disappointed with European leaders who, in his view, are not showing much interest in resolving the war.

Blind Empire: Inside Ukraine’s Campaign to Degrade Russia’s Air Defense Architecture

Russian forces carry out nearly 40 attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region since, leaving four people injured

Throughout the day, Russian troops used drones and artillery to strike the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts.

Russia seeks to restore Soviet Union – Lithuanian colonel

For Russia, which aims to regain control over former Soviet territories, capturing Ukraine is critically important, as without it the idea cannot be realized.

Since beginning of full-scale invasion, 147 media workers killed, and 28 journalists still in captivity – NUJU

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, 147 media workers have been killed, and 28 journalists are still in captivity, according to the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine.