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Today marks fourth anniversary of liberation of Kyiv region from Russian invaders
Four years ago, on April 2, 2022, the Ukrainian Defense Forces completely drove Russian troops out of the Kyiv region.
Russian attacks hit three districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, one killed, several injured
Russian forces attacked three districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region more than ten times with drones and artillery as of the morning of April 2, killing one person and injuring two others.
Russia loses 1,300 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 2, 2026 have reached approximately 1,300,030 personnel, including 1,300 soldiers killed or wounded in action over the past 24 hours.
Russian drones strike Kharkiv, cars catch fire
Russian drones hit Kharkiv's Kyivskyi district overnight, with several cars catching fire in the city.
Trump says war with Iran 'nearing completion,' could conclude within weeks
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the war with Iran is "nearing completion" and could last another two to three weeks.
Ukrainian intelligence intercepts reveal Russian commanders systematically killing their own soldiers
Ukrainian intelligence officers have intercepted a conversation indicating systematic killings of Russian servicemen by their own commanders.
SBU detains Irpin builder for registering Starlink terminals on orders from Russian intelligence
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained a construction worker from Irpin in the Kyiv region who, on orders from Russian intelligence services, registered Starlink satellite terminals.
Russian drone hits apartment building in Chuhuiv, fire breaks out, three women injured
In Chuhuiv, Kharkiv region, a Russian drone struck a residential building, sparking a fire on two floors and injuring three women.
Warhead from Russian Kinzhal missile discovered in field in Kyiv region
Explosive ordnance disposal experts from the State Emergency Service defused the warhead of a Russian Army Kh-47 Kinzhal hypersonic aeroballistic missile found in a field in the Kyiv region.
In March, nearly thousand individuals attempting to illegally cross Ukraine’s border detained
In March, border guards detained nearly a thousand people attempting to illegally cross the state border.
Unmanned Systems Battalion commander: Drones eliminate 80% of occupiers
Eighty percent of cases involving the detection and destruction of Russian occupiers are carried out using unmanned aerial systems.
Intel identifies Russian archaeologists behind illegal excavations in TOT
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has released information regarding 20 Ukrainian cultural artifacts looted by the Russians, as well as seven individuals involved in illegal archaeological work, the distortion of history, and the justification of the occupation of Ukrainian territories.
01 April 2026
Boychenko: Mariupol Justice initiative records 12,500 civilian deaths in Mariupol
Thanks to the human rights initiative Mariupol Justice, it has been possible to verify 12,500 unique cases of civilian deaths in Mariupol and document the destruction, which served as the basis for a separate criminal investigation.
Kharkiv hit by another enemy attack, casualties reported after apartment building strike
Russian forces shelled the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv; two people were injured when a building was hit.
Fire at critical infrastructure facility in Bukovyna extinguished after Russian attack
Rescuers from the State Emergency Service extinguished a 100-square-meter fire in the Chernivtsi region caused by a Russian attack.
Enemy drone strikes residential building in Chuhuiv, causing fire
In Chuhuiv, a Russian drone struck a residential building, causing a fire on two floors.
CinC Syrskyi: Defense forces repel Russian offensive on multiple settlements in Pokrovsk direction
Defense forces have halted a Russian offensive against several settlements in the Pokrovsk-Myrnohrad urban area.
Special Operations Center 'Alpha' preemptively eliminate Russian drone operators
Fighters from the Special Operations Center "Alpha" carried out a unique operation targeting Russian UAV operators.
Russian drones attack civilian vehicles in Kherson, leaving one dead, five injured
Russian forces dropped explosives from a drone onto a car in Kherson, killing one passenger and injuring the driver and another passenger.
Coordination with partners to end war: Zelensky holds conversation with UK Prime Minister Starmer
President Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed coordinating Ukraine's actions with partners, including the United States, to bring the war to an end.
Syrskyi discusses frontline situation, air defense needs with Inspector General of Bundeswehr Breuer
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed the frontline situation and air defense needs with the Inspector General of the Bundeswehr Carsten Breuer.
Drone crash in Poltava region: Injury toll rises to six, including three children
The number of people injured in the attack in the Poltava community has increased to six, including three children.
Ukraine's EU accession: Zelensky discusses unblocking negotiation process with Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee
The key topic of the meeting between President Zelensky and Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence, Helen McEntee, was Ireland's priorities during its presidency of the European Union in the second half of 2026.
Air Force neutralizes 345 out of more than 360 Russian drones since morning
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 345 unmanned aerial vehicles launched by the Russian army starting from the morning of April 1. A total of 14 hits were recorded.
Defense Forces strike missile components facility in Bryansk region
Ukraine's Defense Forces hit a manufacturing components facility for "Strela" cruise missiles in Russia's Bryansk region, as well as a number of enemy targets in territories temporarily occupied by Russian forces.
US believes in possibility of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia despite war in Iran — Bloomberg
Despite the escalation around Iran, the U.S. remains optimistic about the prospects for meaningful talks between Ukraine and Russia.
Russian drone injures bus passengers in Cherkasy region
In the Cherkasy district, four people were injured due to falling debris from an enemy drone, and there is damage to critical infrastructure.
War update: 64 clashes on front lines, most clashes reported in Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors
Since the start of the day, 64 combat clashes have taken place between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops, with the enemy concentrating its forces in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Huliaipole sectors.
Russians attack Nikopol with drones; ten people wounded
Russian forces attacked Nikopol in the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery. Ten people were wounded.