Seven people injured in Russian drone strike on residential building in Kharkiv
Seven people have been injured in a Russian drone strike on a residential building in Kharkiv's Osnovianskyi district.
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20 April 2026
Europol identifies 45 Ukrainian children taken to occupied territories, Russia, Belarus
Europol, together with the Netherlands, carried out a coordinated effort on April 16-17 to identify and trace children forcibly transferred or deported to temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, as well as to the Russian Federation and Belarus.
Mudra: Next steps toward just peace for Ukraine discussed in Netherlands
Deputy Head of Ukraine's Presidential Office Iryna Mudra has said that during her visit to the Netherlands last week, she held a substantive meeting with Director-General for European Cooperation at the Dutch Foreign Ministry Heleen Bakker and the Dutch team working on accountability issues.
Ukraine defines framework with EU to unblock aid – Zelensky
Ukraine has defined a framework for cooperation with the European Union aimed at unblocking a support package for the country and extending restrictions on Russia.
Tymoshenko in court says she does not know MPs named in bribery case
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court will continue on April 21 at 10:30 the hearing of the defense team's appeal filed by Batkivshchyna parliamentary faction leader Yulia Tymoshenko against the notice of suspicion served on her over allegedly offering undue benefits to members of parliament.
German FM summons Russian ambassador in Berlin over threats to German companies
Germany's Foreign Ministry has summoned Russian Ambassador Sergey Nechayev over direct threats by Russia to strike targets on German territory, which Berlin views as an attempt to weaken support for Ukraine.
France to join Steering Committee of Special Tribunal on Russia's aggression – Barrot
France has announced its support for the creation of a Special Tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine and its intention to join its Steering Committee, while also calling on the Council of Europe to remain a bastion of the rule of law, democracy, and human rights.
Russian forces strike residential building in Kharkiv with drone, leaving six injured
In the Osnovianskyi district of Kharkiv, three people were injured on April 20 as a result of a Russian drone strike on a residential building.
Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region nearly 70 times in one day, leaving three killed, eight injured
Over the course of the day, Russian forces carried out nearly 70 attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region using drones, artillery, and an aerial bomb, targeting the Nikopol, Kryvyi Rih, and Synelnykove districts. Three people were killed and eight others were injured.
Gas cylinder explodes at enterprise near Rivne, injury toll rises to nine
A gas cylinder exploded at an enterprise near Rivne, increasing the number of injured to nine, two of whom are in serious condition.
Enemy increases pressure in Hryshyne, Donetsk region, situation worsens — 7th Corps of Air Assault Forces
Russian invaders have stepped up pressure and are attempting to develop an offensive in the central and northern parts of Hryshyne in the Donetsk region.
Czech FM protests to Russian ambassador over threats to strike EU defense enterprises
The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a protest to the Russian ambassador over threats directed at the country and reminded of international law.
Russians strike gas station in Kharkiv region, three injured
As a result of a Russian strike on a gas station in Bohodukhiv, Kharkiv region, three men were injured.
Russians increase assault activity in Huliaipole direction — Voloshyn
After the so-called "Easter truce," Russian forces gradually ramped up the intensity of combat operations, particularly in the Huliaipole sector, where about 80 assaults were recorded over the week along with an increase in airstrikes.
Ukraine denies reports of Russian forces capturing Zybyne in Kharkiv region
Servicemen of the 16th Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine demonstrated how they are defeating Russian invaders in the Kharkiv region and emphasized that information circulating on Russian media outlets regarding the alleged capture of the settlement of Zybyne is untrue.
Russia heavily mines Crimea coastline over fears of Ukrainian landing – military
Russian units in temporarily occupied Crimea are carrying out large-scale mining of the coastline and adjacent waters in an attempt to prevent a possible landing operation by Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
Dutch government recognizes geopolitical necessity of Ukraine’s EU membership – FM Berendsen
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen has said that the Dutch government recognizes the geopolitical necessity of Ukraine’s membership in the European Union.
Russia preparing to breach Ukrainian minefields for counterattacks on Oleksandrivka axis – military
Russian units on the Oleksandrivka axis have received engineering munitions for remote demining of Ukrainian positions, in an attempt to resume counterattacks and regain the initiative.
Ukrainian forces thwart Russian breakthrough attempt via gas pipeline on Kursk axis
On the Kursk axis, troops of Ukraine’s 71st Separate Airmobile Brigade of the Air Assault Forces, together with other units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, have stopped an attempted breakthrough by Russian invaders through a gas pipeline, as well as assaults using quad bikes and motorcycles.
Ukraine must stay in focus, Dutch FM tells Rubio during U.S. visit
Maintaining strong international support for Ukraine, particularly in the military sphere, and increasing pressure on Russia were among the key issues during the recent visit of a Dutch government delegation to the United States.
Russian light armor movements seen in south, no sign of major offensive – military
Ukraine’s Defense Forces are observing the redeployment of Russian light armored vehicles, including units of the airborne troops, but these movements are aimed at rotation and replenishing losses rather than preparing for a large-scale offensive.
Russian forces attempting to open new front sector on Orikhiv axis – Voloshyn
On the Orikhiv axis, Russian troops have intensified assault operations near Shcherbaky and Pavlivka, attempting to expand the frontline.
No movement of equipment or troop buildup near border in Belarus, SBGS spox says
Ukrainian border guards are not recording any movement of military equipment or troop buildups near the border on the territory of Belarus.
Tom Berendsen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands
Ukraine is standing up for values and security of all of Europe
Ukraine dismisses ‘encirclement’ claims: Russian troops held far from Sumy
Russian invading forces have seized several settlements directly along the border in the Sumy region, but all attempts to infiltrate deeper into Ukrainian territory are being promptly thwarted.
General Staff confirms strikes on Tuapse refinery, two Russian landing ships, oil depot
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has confirmed renewed strikes on the Tuapse oil refinery, two large Russian landing ships, an oil depot, and ammunition storage facilities.
Ukrainian commander confirms new strike on Tuapse oil refinery
Commander of the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Brovdi has confirmed a new strike on an oil refinery in Tuapse, Russia's Krasnodar region.
Ukrainian commander confirms new strike on Tuapse oil refinery
Commander of the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces Robert Brovdi has confirmed a new strike on an oil refinery in Tuapse, Russia's Krasnodar region.
Odesa City Council deputy Ivanytskyi found dead
In Odesa's Prymorskyi district, city council deputy Oleksandr Ivanytskyi was found dead on the morning of April 20.
Around 20% of Shahed drones equipped with real-time control from Russia – defense minister's advisor
About 20% of Shahed-type attack drones used by Russia are equipped with real-time (online) control capabilities via networks operating from Russian territory.