Emergency service: 6,883 explosive devices found and neutralized in Kyiv Oblast.

Over the past week, Russian troops have been building up forces in the Vovchansk area in an effort to take control of the town and push toward nearby settlements.

Hungary held one of the most consequential elections in its modern history on April 12, with implications far beyond its borders. The Kyiv Independent’s Francis Farrell traveled to Budapest to cover the vote at a moment of political uncertainty.

The statement followed a ceasefire deal reached by the U.S., Israel and Iran on April 8. A major stumbling block had been the lack of a ceasefire in Israel's war on the Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah but it was eventually reached on April 16.

The highest number of incidents was recorded in Kharkiv Oblast with 69 cases, followed by Kyiv with 53 and Dnipropetrovsk Oblast with 45, according to the data.

The Sting interceptor drone was remotely controlled using Hornet Vision Ctrl technology.

"Each of them has endured pressure, intimidation, and attempts to undermine their identity. Today, they are finally safe," a statement read.

"The direct involvement of these countries in the conflict, in the war surrounding Ukraine, is growing," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.

Russia could escalate its attacks to this level "in the very near future," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said, citing Ukrainian military intelligence.

What began as a film about creative life became a record of how Russia's full-scale invasion changed the capital and the people living there.

This is the Swedish king's first visit to Ukraine during Russia's full-scale invasion.

Russian forces struck critical infrastructure in the city of Chernihiv overnight on April 17, sparking fires and leaving around 6,000 residents without electricity, officials said.

The measure was imposed in response to Russia's actions that Washington said threatened U.S. international relations.

Russian forces launched 172 drones and one Iskander ballistic missile against Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said.

The new timeline marks another postponement of Moscow's objectives.