Ukraine, Finland sign long-term security agreement
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Finnish counterpart, Alexander Stubb, signed in Kyiv a long-term security agreement between the two countries, Zelensky announced on April 3.
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Military intelligence: Ukraine didn't attack facilities in Tatarstan with foreign-made weapons
Ukraine did not use weapons provided by Western partners for the attack on industrial facilities in Russia's Republic of Tatarstan, Andrii Yusov, a military intelligence spokesman, told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RLE) on April 3.
Blinken hopes Washington NATO summit to be 'highly focused' on roadmap for Ukraine
NATO's July summit in Washington can be "highly focused" on the creation of a roadmap for Ukraine to join the alliance in the future, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on April 2.
Border Guard: Polish protesters resume blockade at Uhryniv-Dolhobychuv crossing with Ukraine
Polish protesters resumed their blockade of the Uhryniv-Dolhobychuv crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border, Ukraine's State Border Guard Service reported on Telegram on April 2.
Ukraine's military intelligence says it disabled power substation in occupied Sevastopol
Representatives of Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) blew up a power substation in the port city of Sevastopol in Russian-occupied Crimea overnight on April 2, a source in HUR confirmed to the Kyiv Independent.
Minister says Russia to face 'maximum limitation' in Starlink terminals usage soon
Russian troops will soon face "maximum limitation" in the use of Starlink satellite terminals, Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said in an interview with Welt published on April 1.
Military intelligence: Ukraine hits drone factory in Russia's Tatarstan
Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) targeted a manufacturing facility for Shahed-type attack drones in Russia's Republic of Tatarstan, a source in HUR told the Kyiv Independent on April 2.
Russia attacks Ukraine with 10 drones overnight, causing fires
Ukraine shot down nine of 10 Shahed-type attack drones launched by Russia overnight on April 2, Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk reported.
NYT: Murder of Russian pilot in Spain bears similarities to earlier Moscow-linked killings
The murder of Maksim Kuzminov, a Russian helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine, is similar to previous attacks in Europe linked to Moscow, but no evidence of direct Kremlin involvement has emerged so far, the New York Times (NYT) reported on March 31, citing unnamed senior police officials.
Reuters: Iran warned Russia about 'major terrorist operation' ahead of Moscow shooting
Iran warned Russia of the possibility of a major "terrorist operation" on Russian territory ahead of the shooting outside Moscow last month, Reuters reported on April 1, citing three unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
Authorities: Russia uses 5 Zircon hypersonic missiles against Kyiv in 2024
Russia has launched against Kyiv five 3M22 Zircon hypersonic cruise missile within the last three months, Kyiv City Military Administration reported on April 1.
Mayor: Russia destroys 'almost all' energy infrastructure in Kharkiv
Russian attacks destroyed "almost all" of critical energy infrastructure in Kharkiv, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said in an interview with Liga.net media outlet published April 1.
SBU detains kindergarten employee over allegedly aiding Russian attacks on Kharkiv
The detainee was remotely recruited by Russian intelligence in the autumn of 2023, according to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).
Ukrainian forces intercept Russian sabotage group near border in Sumy Oblast
Border guards repelled an attack by Russian saboteurs in Sumy Oblast, Ukraine's State Border Guard Service reported on April 1.
FT: Over 50% of Russians blame Ukraine for Moscow terrorist attack, survey shows
Around 27% of respondents blamed the Islamic State (ISIS), while another 6% pointed to the U.S., U.K., and NATO, according to a survey by OpenMinds, an Anglo-Ukrainian online pollster.
ISW: Russia may focus its potential offensive only in one operational direction
Russia may focus its potential late spring or summer offensive against Ukraine on the western part of Donetsk Oblast, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote in their April 1 report.
80% of DTEK's energy capacity damaged, destroyed after Russian March attacks
In March, Russian attacks damaged or completely destroyed 80% of the thermal generating capacity of Ukraine's largest private energy company DTEK, the company's Executive Director Dmytro Sakharuk said on March 30.
UK Defense Ministry: Russia mobilizing around 30,000 soldiers monthly
“(Russia) can highly likely continue to absorb losses and continue attacks aiming at wearing down Ukrainian forces,” the U.K. Defense Ministry said in its latest report.
Centrenergo: Russia's March 22 strike destroys biggest power plant in Kharkiv Oblast
Russian troops destroyed the Zmiiv thermal power plant in Kharkiv Oblast during the recent large-scale attack, the state-owned energy company Centrenergo reported on March 29.
Prosecutor's Office: Russian attack on Krasnohorivka kills elderly man, woman
A 73-year-old man was killed in one of the houses, and his injured 50-year-old daughter was hospitalized, according to the Prosecutor General's Office. A 70-year-old woman was killed by shelling in her house on a neighboring street.
Governor: Almost 10,000 'dragon's teeth' anti-tank structures built in Kyiv Oblast
In early March, Zelensky announced that Ukraine was building 2,000 kilometers of fortifications. According to the governor, the construction in Kyiv Oblast includes an extensive system of trenches, dugouts, anti-tank ditches, and other non-explosive barriers.
Russian media: FSB claims to foil 'terrorist attack in crowded place' in Russia
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) claims to have prevented "a terrorist attack in a crowded place" in Stavropol Krai in southern Russia, the Russian state-owned news agency TASS wrote on March 29.
Zelensky tasks authorities to find solution to online gambling following petition
President Volodymyr Zelensky tasked Ukrainian authorities to propose a solution to online gambling after a petition demanding restrictions on their operation passes the threshold for presidential consideration in a few hours on March 29.
Zelensky: Liberation of Ukraine's territories occupied after 2022 may force Putin to negotiate
The liberation of Ukraine's territories occupied by Moscow after a full-scale invasion in February 2022 could push Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with CBS News published on March 28.
Zelensky appoints eх-security council secretary Danilov as ambassador to Moldova
President Volodymyr Zelensky approved on March 29 Oleksiy Danilov, the former National Security and Defense Council secretary, as the next Ukrainian ambassador to Moldova.
Top US general says sending ATACMS to Ukraine not as risky as before
The risk of escalation related to the supply of long-range Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles to Ukraine is not as high as it used to be, U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Charles Brown said on March 28, according to Defense One.
Polish FM: Transport of shells under Czech initiative 'already being organized'
The transport of artillery shells for Ukraine secured through the Czech-led initiative is already "being organized," Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on March 29, according to Wnp.pl media outlet.
Zelensky: Russia targets Kaniv, Dnister hydroelectric power plants overnight
Russian troops targeted the Kaniv Hydroelectric Power Plant in Cherkasy Oblast and the Dniester Hydroelectric Power Plant in Chernivtsi Oblast during an attack on March 29, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Bloomberg: US in talks with Turkey for more explosives to boost shell production
The U.S. is negotiating to increase purchases of explosives from Turkey to boost the production of artillery shells amid allies' efforts to provide Ukraine with ammunition, Bloomberg reported on March 27, citing unnamed officials familiar with the matter.
Ukraine war latest: Russia attacks civilians in Kharkiv; Zelensky inspects fortifications
Key developments on March 27: * Russian attack on Kharkiv residential area kills 1, injures at least 19, including children * At least 8 people injured in Russian attack on Mykolaiv * Zelensky visits northern Sumy Oblast, inspects fortifications * Parliamentary committee blocks bill that would allow demobilization after 36 months of service without
Air Force: Ukraine can down Zircon hypersonic missile with Patriot, SAMP/T
Air Force spokesperson Ilia Yevlash's statement came after reports that Russian troops had used Zircon ballistic missiles in a March 25 attack on Kyiv. The researchers continue to examine the debris to determine what type of missile was launched.
Defense Ministry list key points in updated mobilization bill
The draft law on mobilization, which is being amended by lawmakers, proposes to lower the enlistment age and introduce basic military training for adults, according to Ukraine's Defense Ministry.
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