Russians attack evacuation convoy with drones, kill own prisoners in Donetsk region
Russian invaders attacked a group of wounded soldiers in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, with drones during the declared ceasefire.
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12 April 2026
Russians attack evacuation convoy with drones, kill own prisoners in Donetsk region
Russian invaders attacked a group of wounded soldiers in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, with drones during the declared ceasefire.
Hungarian parliamentary elections: voter turnout exceeded 66%
In Hungary, as of 3:00 p.m. local time on Sunday, 66.01% of voters—or 4,968,713 people—had cast their ballots in the parliamentary elections.
Russian forces launch 55 attacks since start of day, most in Pokrovsk direction
Since the start of the day, the Russian army has attacked the positions of the Ukrainian Defense Forces 55 times. The enemy is most active in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors.
Observers: No major violations reported in Hungary’s parliamentary elections as of noon
As of noon, no significant violations have been reported during the parliamentary elections in Hungary.
Center for Study of Occupation: Russians moving military equipment en masse from Berdiansk area to northern Donetsk region
Russian invaders are currently moving military equipment en masse from the Berdiansk area to the north of Donetsk region.
Lubinets to appeal to UN and Red Cross over shooting of Ukrainians during ceasefire
Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, will appeal to the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross regarding the execution of four Ukrainian prisoners of war and an evacuation team during the Easter truce.
Over 3.5 million square meters of roads repaired in Ukraine this year
In 2026, 3.5 million square meters of road surface on national highways in Ukraine were repaired.
Seven new towers equipped with Pantsir systems built around Putin's residence in Valday
In March 2026, seven new towers equipped with Pantsir air defense systems were built around Vladimir Putin's residence in Valday.
Sweden detains dry cargo ship en route from Russia
On Sunday, April 12, Sweden reported that it had detained the Panamanian bulk carrier Hui Yuan, which is suspected of violating environmental laws—the coast guard’s aircraft recorded the bulk carrier dumping coal residues into the sea.
China announces partial resumption of ties with Taiwan
China has announced the resumption of certain previously suspended ties with Taiwan, including direct flights to cities across mainland China and the import of Taiwanese aquaculture products.
Russian forces shell Zolochiv in Kharkiv region; two people injured
On the morning of April 12, Russian forces shelled the village of Zolochiv in the Kharkiv region; two people were injured.
Hungarian elections see record turnout in first hours of voting, BBC reports
In the Hungarian parliamentary elections taking place today, nearly 17% of voters cast their ballots in the first three hours.
Ten police officers wounded in drone attack on Novooleksandrivka in Zaporizhzhia region
Ten police officers and one civilian were wounded in a Russian drone attack on Novooleksandrivka in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Saudi Arabia restores full pumping capacity to East-West pipeline
Saudi Arabia has restored full pumping capacity to its East-West pipeline, bringing it back to 7 million barrels per day.
Budanov: New prisoner exchange to be prepared by end of next week
Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Office of the President, stated that following the return of 182 Ukrainians, another prisoner exchange is being prepared by the end of next week.
Iran states that agreement with U.S. not reached due to “two or three" key issues
Esmaeil Baqaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that disagreements over “two or three" key issues prevented the conclusion of an agreement with the United States in Islamabad.
No power outages scheduled in Ukraine today
No measures to restrict electricity consumption are planned in any region of Ukraine on Sunday, April 12.
Russian forces shell 19 settlements in Sumy region; casualties reported
Russian forces shelled 19 settlements in the Sumy region more than 70 times over the past 24 hours; there are casualties.
War update: 120 clashes and 2,299 ceasefire violations recorded on front lines
Over the past 24 hours, 120 combat clashes took place between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian troops. As of 7:00 a.m. on April 12, 2,299 ceasefire violations had been recorded.
President and first lady greet Ukrainians on Easter
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife, Olena Zelenska, greeted Ukrainians on Easter.
Russian forces shell four settlements in Kharkiv region, causing damage
Russian forces shelled four settlements in the Kharkiv region over the past 24 hours, on April 11.
Partisans sabotage key transit hub for Russian military cargo to Zaporizhzhia front
Agents of the ATESH partisan movement destroyed a diesel locomotive near the Likhovskaya railway station in Russia’s Rostov region – a key transit point for military cargo heading toward the Zaporizhzhia front.
President and first lady greet Ukrainians on Easter
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife, Olena Zelenska, greeted Ukrainians on Easter.
Russians injure 15 people in Donetsk region
Over the past 24 hours, on April 11, Russian forces wounded 15 civilians in the Donetsk region.
Partisans sabotage key transit hub for Russian military cargo to Zaporizhzhia front
Agents of the ATESH partisan movement destroyed a diesel locomotive near the Likhovskaya railway station in Russia’s Rostov region – a key transit point for military cargo heading toward the Zaporizhzhia front.
Eastern-rite Christians celebrate Easter
On Sunday, April 12, Orthodox Christians and Greek Catholics celebrate one of the most important holidays of the year – Easter, also known as the Resurrection of Christ.
Russians attack ambulance with drone in Sumy region at night, three medics injured
Russian forces attacked an ambulance with a drone overnight in the Hlukhiv community, injuring three medics.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,070 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces from February 24, 2022, to April 12, 2026, in the war against Ukraine amount to approximately 1,311,180 personnel, including 1,070 over the past day.
Ukraine’s USFs eliminate over 82,000 Russian troops in 10 months
The Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have eliminated more than 82,000 Russian personnel in the 10 months since their creation.