Injury toll from Russian drone attack on Odesa rises to three
The number of people injured in an overnight Russian drone attack on Odesa has risen to three, with residential buildings damaged in the Khadzhybeyskyi district.
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Russia loses 1,180 troops in war against Ukraine over past day
Russia's total combat losses in its full-scale war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to April 5, 2026 have reached approximately 1,303,550 personnel, including 1,180 soldiers killed or wounded in action over the past 24 hours.
Intercepted call reveals Russian commanders threatening troops over refusal to attack
Ukrainian intelligence has intercepted a conversation in which a Russian commander threatens his subordinates with reprisals for refusing to go on the attack.
Erdogan, Rutte discuss Ukraine, Iran wars, preparations for NATO summit
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Russian drone attack sparks fires in Odesa, two injured
Fires broke out and people were injured in Odesa as a result of a Russian drone attack.
Ukrainian drone operators destroy Russian Solntsepyok flamethrower system in Kharkiv region
In Dvorichna, Kharkiv region, soldiers of the 129th Separate Heavy Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces hit a Russian heavy flamethrower system of the Solntsepyok type.
Syrskyi discusses counter-drone measures and military training with airborne assault units
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, met with sergeants and soldiers of airborne assault and assault units to discuss their needs, challenges, frontline perspectives, and supply issues.
Russia carries out 14 massive combined attacks during winter – Ihnat
In addition to daily air strikes, Russia conducted 14 large-scale combined attacks over the winter period.
Ukraine extradites foreign fighter who fought for Russia to Azerbaijan
Ukrainian law enforcement authorities have extradited to Azerbaijan a native of Hajigabul who took part in combat operations with Russian military units.
Russian propaganda spreading narratives portraying Ukraine as “terrorist state” over strikes on Russian facilities
Russian information resources have intensified the spread of narratives portraying Ukraine as a “terrorist state,” using reports of strikes on oil terminals, refineries in Ufa, and other facilities on Russian territory.
04 April 2026
War update: 128 clashes on front line, Ukrainian forces neutralize over 110 invaders in Pokrovsk direction
During April 4, there were 128 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops. The enemy was most active in attempts to attack in the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk directions.
Syrskyi discusses priority needs under PURL program with NATO commander
Oleksandr Syrskyi, in a phone call with NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, discussed the importance of stable weapons supplies and Ukraine's priority needs under the PURL program.
Delegation led by Witkoff and Kushner may visit Ukraine after Easter – Budanov
A U.S. delegation headed by White House special envoy Steve Witkoff and President's son-in-law Jared Kushner is expected to visit Kyiv after April 12.
Zelensky meets with Patriarch Bartholomew
Volodymyr Zelensky and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew discussed the fate of Ukrainian children suffering due to Russian aggression, as well as the development of the church in Ukraine during a meeting in Istanbul.
Russian forces attack Sumy with drones, leaving one injured
Russian troops struck the Kovpakivskyi district of Sumy with unmanned aerial vehicles. A 52-year-old man was injured, and two cars were damaged.
Erdogan assures of continued support from Turkey for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia
Turkey's support for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will continue, as the region needs greater peace and stability.
Kyiv’s Middle Eastern Gambit: Ukraine Steps In as a Security Provider
Zelensky’s Gulf Tour Boosts Ukraine’s Global Standing, Triggers Unease in Washington
Slovak PM Fico calls on EU to lift sanctions and resume dialogue with Russia after conversation with Hungarian PM Orban
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, following talks with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, urged the European Union to lift sanctions on imports of Russian oil and gas and to take steps to restore oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline.
Russian missile strike hits Sumy region, two civilians injured
Russian forces carried out a missile strike on the Popivka community in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region, injuring two people.
Five killed, 27 injured as Russia launches over 50 attacks on Dnipropetrovsk кegion
Russian forces carried out more than 50 attacks on three districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region on Saturday, April 4, with the city of Nikopol suffering the most.
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.
Deadly strike on Nikopol market: Injury toll rises to 25, five killed
The number of people injured in a Russian morning strike on a market in Nikopol has risen to 25, while five were killed.
Ukrainian USFs strike Russian air defenses, hit radar systems in occupied territories
Units of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck two radar stations, a Tor surface-to-air missile system, and an anti-aircraft installation of Russian forces in temporarily occupied Crimea, as well as in occupied parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
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.
Russian forces attack Naftogaz facilities in Poltava region again
Russian troops struck Naftogaz Group facilities in the Poltava region, with no casualties reported.
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.
Child injured in Kharkiv as result of Russian drone crash
In Kharkiv, a child was injured after an enemy drone fell in the Slobidskyi district.