General Staff reports 108 frontline clashes
Throughout April 5, 108 combat clashes took place along the frontline between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders. In particular, the enemy launched 24 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector.
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05 April 2026
Ukraine, Syria agree to reopen embassies in Kyiv and Damascus
Following talks between Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani, the two sides reached an agreement to reopen embassies in Kyiv and Damascus.
Zelensky holds trilateral talks in Damascus with Syria and Türkiye
During Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Damascus, a trilateral meeting took place involving the teams of Ukraine, Syria, and Türkiye.
OPEC+ members increase oil production quotas again
Members of OPEC+ – the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and their partners — have for the second time in a row decided to raise oil production quotas.
Ukraine denies involvement in explosives incident near gas pipeline in Serbia
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi stated that Kyiv has no connection to the incident in Serbia, where explosives were discovered near the TurkStream pipeline.
Russian attacks on Kharkiv region leave three people injured
In the Kharkiv region, three people were injured throughout the day as a result of enemy strikes.
Border guards destroy three MLRS and rare 'Zoopark' radar in Zaporizhzhia sector
Fighters of the "Phoenix" unmanned aerial systems unit of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine destroyed three enemy multiple launch rocket systems and a rare "Zoopark" radar system in the Zaporizhzhia direction in a single night.
Zhytomyr RMA reports on condition of victims and restoration of housing after enemy strike on April 3
In Korosten, Zhytomyr region, eight people remain hospitalized in moderate condition following the Russian strike. Another three are receiving outpatient treatment.
Border guards destroy three MLRS and rare 'Zoopark' radar in Zaporizhzhia sector
Fighters of the "Phoenix" unmanned aerial systems unit of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine destroyed three enemy multiple launch rocket systems and a rare "Zoopark" radar system in the Zaporizhzhia direction in a single night.
Ukrenergo forecasts no power outages on Monday
On Monday, April 6, no electricity supply restrictions are planned in Ukraine.
Russian troops shell Nikopol since morning, damaging homes and kindergarten
In the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Russian forces have been shelling the city of Nikopol since the morning, damaging residential buildings and a kindergarten.
Iran allows Iraqi vessels to use Strait of Hormuz
Iranian military officials said that Iraqi ships are exempt from navigation restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Former UK ambassador to Ukraine responds to Russia over damaged church in Tehran
Former United Kingdom Ambassador to Ukraine, now Ambassador to Poland, Melinda Simmons, pointed out Moscow's hypocrisy after the Russian Foreign Ministry expressed outrage over a church damaged during hostilities in Tehran.
Injury toll after Russian strike of bus stop in Kherson rises to six
In Kherson, the number of people injured as a result of enemy shelling of a public transport stop in the Korabelnyi district on April 4 has risen to six. A local resident sought medical assistance with a concussion and blast injury.
Ukraine and Syria agree to cooperate for security and societal development – Zelensky
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa have agreed to cooperate to provide greater security and opportunities for the development of their countries.
War update: 41 combat clashes since morning, Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors remain most active
Since the start of the day, Russian troops have attacked the positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces 41 times, with the most intense fighting recorded in the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk sectors.
Jet-powered Shahed drone strikes near apartment block in Kharkiv, injuries reported
A jet-powered Shahed drone struck in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv on Sunday, April 5.
Ukrainian president arrives in Damascus
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in the Syrian capital, Damascus, where he will hold important meetings.
Enemy leaflets spread fear in Nikopol as authorities warn of psychological operation
Russian leaflets containing threats of an offensive have appeared in Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, aimed at intimidating residents.
Civilian car hits Russian mine in Kherson, one injured
A civilian car struck a Russian mine in Kherson on the morning of April 5, leaving one man injured.
Lviv officials deny claims of mass absenteeism among IDP children due to bullying
Lviv officials have denied claims that internally displaced children are not attending school due to bullying or lack of Ukrainian language skills.
Pope Leo XIV urges world leaders to choose peace in Easter message
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday, April 5, delivered his Easter message following Holy Mass in St. Peter's Square, calling on world leaders to choose peace.
False flag operation: Expert tells how Orban could undermine Hungarian election with Russia, Vucic's help
On Thursday, a prominent Hungarian expert on Russia Andras Raсz published a forecast of possible actions by Viktor Orban's government to disrupt an election in Hungary through a false flag operation, possibly masterminded by Russia, where Ukraine could be accused of an attempted sabotage on a pipeline carrying gas from Serbia.
Woman injured in Russian shelling of Kherson dies in hospital
A woman injured in a Russian shelling attack in Kherson has died from her wounds.
Russian drones strike Naftogaz facilities in Poltava, Sumy regions overnight
In the early morning hours of April 5, Russian drones attacked facilities of the Naftogaz Group in the Poltava and Sumy regions.
General Staff confirms strikes on key Russian oil refinery and Baltic port
Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a number of important targets on the territory of Russia and in temporarily occupied Crimea overnight on April 5.
Ukrainian Antarctic expedition records close encounter with humpback whales
The Ukrainian Antarctic expedition encountered several pairs of resting humpback whales during a sea outing.
Ukrainian Antarctic expedition records close encounter with humpback whales
The Ukrainian Antarctic expedition encountered several pairs of resting humpback whales during a sea outing.
Deadly strike on Nikopol market: City declares day of mourning
A day of mourning has been declared in Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, for those killed as a result of a Russian strike on a local market.
Ukraine not asked to intervene in Strait of Hormuz, only to share expertise – Zelensky
Ukraine has experience in unblocking a grain corridor in the Black Sea and could share it. However, no one asked Ukraine to come and assist directly with the Strait of Hormuz – partners only asked Ukraine to share expertise.