Invaders attack Solonytsivka community in Kharkiv region, killing one and wounding others
The Russian army attacked the Solonytsivka community in the Kharkiv district; a man was killed, and a woman and a child were injured.
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War update: 127 clashes on front, heaviest fighting in Pokrovsk, Huliaipole sectors
Since the beginning of the day, Russian forces have attacked positions of Ukraine’s defenders 127 times. The enemy is concentrating their main efforts on the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors.
Russians carried out 129 attacks on Naftogaz facilities during heating season
During the 2025/2026 heating season, Russians carried out 129 attacks on the Naftogaz Group’s gas infrastructure.
Devastating strikes on Russia: Ukraine’s forces hit five strategic plants, 10 oil facilities in March
March became one of the most extensive months in terms of the number of strategic enterprises struck in Russia – five factories and 10 oil refining facilities. The Ukrainian Defense Forces’ strikes covered areas from temporarily occupied Crimea and the Donetsk and Luhansk regions to deep rear areas in the Russian Federation.
Three children injured in Kharkiv region in Russian strike
The Russian army struck the Lozova district of Kharkiv region, injuring three children—girls aged 12, 14, and 15.
Ukraine’s USFs strike Russian drone depot, aircraft, and radar in Crimea
Operators of the 1st Separate Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces, together with the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry, carried out a series of operations against Russian military targets in temporarily occupied Crimea on April 2.
Ballistic missile strike on facility in Chernihiv kills one, injures young woman
In Chernihiv, Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on a facility, killing one person and injuring another.
Ukraine’s MFA launches 24/7 broadcast to rebut Orbán’s statements
Due to the large number of what it describes as absurd statements by Hungarian officials about Ukraine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched a 24/7 online broadcast called “Hungarian Radio Ukraine.”
Russia bans gasoline exports until end of July
On Thursday, the Russian government imposed a ban on gasoline exports for producers until the end of July.
Orbán vs. Magyar: Former MP outlines three scenarios after Hungary’s election
Despite recent opinion polls in Hungary showing a solid lead for the Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, over the ruling Fidesz party of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, even an opposition victory could, under certain circumstances, paralyze the functioning of the government for a long time.
Kherson RMA: Russian forces intensify use of fiber-optic drones
Russian forces have intensified their drone attacks in the Kherson region, notably increasing the use of drones on fiber-optic cables.
Russian sabotage: Poland charges five suspects over arson of Warsaw shopping center
Polish prosecutors have charged five individuals, including a Ukrainian citizen, in connection with the arson of the Marywilska 44 shopping center in Warsaw in 2024, which authorities have connected to a broader Russian sabotage campaign targeting supporters of Ukraine.
Russian forces attack Kharkiv for second time today; casualties reported
According to Ukrinform, the Russian army has struck the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv.
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian assault group on Lyman front
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have destroyed a Russian assault group on the Lyman axis.
Tusk calls Trump and Orbán’s latest statements “Putin’s dream plan”
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called the latest statements and actions by U.S. President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán “Putin’s dream plan.”
Senior military command investigates actions of Skelya regiment near Pokrovsk
Senior military command is investigating the actions of an adjacent unit of the 425th Separate Assault Regiment Skelya in the Hryshyne area of the Donetsk region.
Lithuanian parliament speaker delivers new aid package to Ukraine's military intelligence
The Speaker of the Seimas of Lithuania, Juozas Olekas, has delivered another package of assistance to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR).
Parliament of Moldova votes to withdraw from CIS founding agreements
On Thursday, April 2, the Parliament of Moldova denounced the Agreement on the Creation of the Commonwealth of Independent States, the relevant protocol, and the organization’s charter.
Trump threatens to halt arms supplies to Ukraine to pressure Europe on Hormuz Strait – FT
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to halt arms supplies to Ukraine in order to pressure European allies to join his coalition aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Suspilne film crew comes under mortar fire in Dnipropetrovsk region
A film crew from Suspilne Dnipro media came under mortar fire while on assignment.
Partisans scout boom barrier defenses in Sevastopol Bay
Partisans have scouted the system of boom barriers in Sevastopol Bay, as well as several piers.
Russians intensify operations in Kharkiv and Sumy regions while simultaneously actively attacking Lyman sector
Russian troops have intensified pressure on several fronts in the Kharkiv and Sumy regions, as well as in the strategically important Lyman sector; however, there are no signs of an advance.
Five killed in Ukraine as downed Russian Shahed drones detonate days after impact
In recent days, five people have been killed in Ukraine due to delayed detonations of Russian drones that survived their fall.
Ukrenergo: Power outages implemented in seven regions due to massive Russian attack
As of the morning of April 2, users in seven regions are without power due to a massive drone attack on energy infrastructure.
Russian Shahed drones attack Kharkiv
Kharkiv is under attack by Russian UAVs.
Explosions heard in Crimea overnight, part of peninsula is without power
Explosions were heard overnight on April 2 in the temporarily occupied Crimea. Part of the peninsula, as well as the occupied Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, were left without power.
Civilian infrastructure and high-rise buildings damaged in Chornomorsk due to Russian attack
In Chornomorsk, Odesa region, civilian infrastructure and high-rise buildings were damaged as a result of a Russian attack on the night of April 2.
Russians injure three residents of Donetsk region
Over the past 24 hours, on April 1, Russian invaders wounded three residents of the Donetsk region.
War update: 146 clashes on front lines, fiercest battles are in Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk, and Huliaipole sectors
Over the past 24 hours, on April 1, there were 146 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops on the front lines. The enemy attacked most intensely in the Kostiantynivka, Pokrovsk, and Huliaipole sectors.
Russian drones attack port infrastructure in Odesa region overnight, causing damage
On the night of April 2, Russian drones attacked port infrastructure in the Odesa region.