2 killed, 16 injured as Russia attacks 8 Ukrainian regions over past day

6:39 AM

Ukraine's UN envoy: Russia uses sexual violence as weapon of war.

Citing testimony from people released from Russian captivity, Ukraine's UN envoy Sergiy Kyslytsya said that over 50 percent of detainees suffered torture, rape, or other forms of sexual violence.

5:43 AM

ISW: Russia may shift to attacking Ukraine's transportation systems.

"Russian forces may shift their target set to hit Ukrainian transportation infrastructure, logistics, and military storage facilities," analysts said.

4:47 AM

BREAKING: US Senate passes $61 billion in aid to Ukraine.

The U.S. Senate passed the foreign aid bill in a vote on April 23, paving the way to provide $60.84 billion for Ukraine.

2:27 AM

Russia attacks 11 communities in Sumy Oblast, injuring 4.

Russian forces attacked Sumy Oblast 242 times in 51 separate attacks throughout the day, injuring four people, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on April 23.

1:31 AM

Russia launches missile attacks on Kharkiv, leaving 2 injured.

Russia launched missile attacks on Kharkiv in the early hours of April 24, damaging four residential building, and injuring two people, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported on Telegram.

12:52 AM

Russia's deputy defense minister detained on suspicions of bribery.

Russia's Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov was detained on April 23 on the suspicion of receiving a bribe, Russia's Investigative Committee announced.

11:58 PM

Ambassador: Ukraine in talks to set up joint production of Patriot systems.

Kyiv is pushing Washington for the joint production of Patriot air defense systems to help Ukraine fend off Russia's war, Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova said in an interview with European Pravda on April 23.

11:39 PM

Bloomberg: EU considering sanctions against foreign companies behind Russian defense tech.

The EU is assessing imposing sanctions against over a dozen companies that continue to supply Russia with weapons technology, such as navigation systems for missiles, Bloomberg reported on April 23.

11:32 PM

Trump praises House speaker after vote on Ukraine aid.

Former U.S. President and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump voiced support for House Speaker Mike Johnson, who allowed a vote on military aid for Ukraine after months of delays, the Guardian reported on April 23.

11:05 PM

Ukraine aid bill passes procedural vote in Senate, paving way for final vote.

The U.S. Senate passed a procedural vote to advance the long-awaited foreign aid bill on April 23, paving the way for the $60.8 billion package of aid for Ukraine.

10:48 PM

What Ukraine lost while waiting for the US aid bill to pass

10:13 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Russian forces using chemical weapons to storm Ocheretyne

9:26 PM

MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak: Developments in Ukraine’s parliament on economic reforms, international obligations — Issue 52

9:20 PM

Denmark to allocate around $450 million for Ukraine's reconstruction, energy sector.

Copenhagen will allocate around 420 million euros ($450 million) to Kyiv as part of a memorandum of understanding on long-term cooperation and reconstruction signed on April 23, Ukraine's Economy Ministry reported.

8:20 PM

Government allocates additional over $200 million for fortifications.

The government has allocated an additional over Hr 8 billion (around $202.3 million) for the construction of fortifications in Ukraine, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on April 23.

7:07 PM

Poll: 62% of Ukrainians say they are prepared to fight for country.

Ukrainians have the highest readiness to fight for their country among other European countries, at 62% of the population, according to a survey by the Sociological Group Rating conducted in 2023 together with Gallup International and published on April 23.

6:48 PM

Governor: Over 20 Russian missiles targeted Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant in 2024.

Russian forces have launched over 20 missiles at the Dnipro Hydroelectric Power Plant (HPP) since the beginning of this year, Zaporizhzhia Oblast Governor Ivan Fedorov said on national television on April 23.

6:23 PM

Reuters: US preparing $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine.

The U.S. is preparing a military aid package for Ukraine worth $1 billion, Reuters reported on April 23, citing two unnamed American officials.

5:35 PM

Latvian schools to stop teaching Russian as foreign language.

Children in Latvia will no longer learn Russian as a foreign language in schools from 2026, but instead will be required to learn a language of the European Union or the European Economic Area, Latvia's Education Ministry announced on April 23.

5:05 PM

National Guard: Russia needs years to capture Kharkiv.

Russian forces would need years to occupy the city of Kharkiv, Oleksandr Pivnenko, a commander of Ukraine’s National Guard, said in an interview with the Liga.net media outlet on April 23.

4:38 PM

CNN: Some US military aid for Ukraine already in Poland, Germany.

Some of the U.S. military aid for Ukraine is already in Germany and Poland, cutting down the time needed for the weapons and equipment to reach the front line, CNN reported on April 22, citing a source familiar with the provision of aid.

4:21 PM

SBU detains man suspected of directing Russian attacks on Ukrainian special forces base.

He was arrested in his home and his mobile phone which allegedly contained incriminating messages with Russian security services was seized.

4:10 PM

Ukraine's parliament passes law adapting education policy to match EU standards.

Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov wrote that the law will help introduce a number of changes to help university students have more flexibility and autonomy in higher education.

4:06 PM

Governor: 5 injured in Russian attack on Kostiantynivka.

Russian forces struck the city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast on the morning of April 23, wounding five people, Governor Vadym Filashkin reported.

3:31 PM

Military: Russian forces using chemical weapons to storm Ocheretyne, situation 'difficult'.

Russian forces are deploying chemical weapons in an attempt to capture the village of Ocheretyne in Donetsk Oblast, Nazar Voloshyn, the spokesperson for Ukraine's Khortytsia Group of Forces, said on April 23.