Russian forces fire over 83 missiles, use 17 Shahed drones to attack Ukraine

6:25 PM

Kyiv Independent's Francis Farrell shortlisted for European Press Prize 2024.

A story by the Kyiv Independent's reporter Francis Farrell, "One Night in Bakhmut: Civilians Wait for the End as Russia Draws Closer," has been shortlisted for the European Press Prize 2024 in the "Distinguished Reporting" category.

6:02 PM

Reuters: Italy's UniCredit expecting push from ECB to reduce business in Russia.

The news follows a similar warning received by Austria's Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) on April 18 that the ECB was requesting an accelerated wind-down of its business in Russia.

5:53 PM

Poland detains Belarusian, two Poles over attack on Navalny's aide.

"A Belarusian working for Russia who ordered two Poles to assassinate Navalny's associate – detained," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on X. The two attackers are also in custody, he added.

5:13 PM

Russian shelling of Mykolaiv Oblast kills elderly woman, injures 2 civilians.

Russia launched an artillery attack against the Kutsurub community in Mykolaiv Oblast on April 19, killing an elderly woman and injuring her husband, Governor Vitalii Kim reported.

4:58 PM

Blinken: China 'primary contributor' to Russia's military-industrial complex.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that China is supplying Russia with semiconductors and other dual-use technologies that can be used for military purposes.

4:22 PM

Russian missile attack on Odesa Oblast port injures civilian.

Russia launched a missile attack against Odesa Oblast on April 19, injuring a civilian and damaging port infrastructure, Governor Oleh Kiper reported.

3:49 PM

German drone manufacturer opens factory in Ukraine.

Quantum Systems, a German drone manufacturer, opened a drone factory and development hub in Ukraine on April 18, the company announced.

3:28 PM

Reintegration Ministry: 17-year-old girl illegally deported to Russia returns to Ukraine.

Myroslava, a 17-year-old girl from Ukraine, returned home after she was illegally deported to Russia a year and a half ago, the Reintegration Ministry reported on April 19.

2:44 PM

G7 foreign ministers vow to boost Ukraine's air defense capabilities.

The Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers promised on April 19 to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities to protect civilians and critical infrastructure from Russian attacks.

2:13 PM

UK allocates over $180 million to bolster Ukraine's energy sector.

The U.K. has allocated nearly 150 million pounds (over $180 million) to support Ukraine's energy sector after recent Russian attacks, the head of the U.K.'s delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Neil Holland, said on April 18.

1:58 PM

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Russian military uniforms reveal inequality between forces

1:48 PM

European Investment Bank to allocate $596 million to Ukraine in 2024.

Ukraine will receive 560 million euros ($596 million) from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for a number of projects this year, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said during a visit to the U.S. on April 19.

1:30 PM

Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 12, injure 35 over past day.

Russia targeted a total of nine Ukrainian oblasts – Odesa, Mykolaiv, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Kherson, and Donetsk. Casualties were reported in the latter five regions.

1:01 PM

Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked by fellow lawmaker's extreme Ukraine aid bill amendments.

A U.S. lawmaker has mocked Marjorie Taylor Greene by adding an amendment to the Ukraine aid bill requiring that she be appointed "Vladimir Putin’s Special Envoy to the United States Congress."

12:55 PM

Zelensky visits soldiers undergoing medical treatment in Donetsk Oblast.

President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the 95th Separate Air Assault Brigade's medical company in Donetsk Oblast on April 19, Ukraine's Presidential Office reported.

12:00 PM

Tusk urges Polish farmers to stop blockade at Ukrainian border as 'fate of war' at stake.

"We cannot in any way harm Ukraine in a situation where the fate of the war is being decided... I am counting on reflection and rejection of this form of protest," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.

11:46 AM

Stoltenberg: NATO working to give Ukraine more air defense systems.

NATO members are discussing sending some of their air defense systems to Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in a press conference after the Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers meeting in Capri on April 18.

11:24 AM

Air Force: Ukraine downs Russian Tu-22M3 bomber for first time.

Ukrainian anti-aircraft units shot down a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber for the first time, Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk said on April 19.

10:39 AM

Air Force: Ukraine downs 29 of 36 Russian aerial targets overnight.

Ukrainian air defenses downed 15 missiles and 14 Shahed-type drones during a Russian attack overnight on April 19, reported Ukrainian Air Force commander Mykola Oleschuk.

8:10 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 457,830 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 870 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

7:30 AM

Humeniuk dismissed as press chief for southern military command.

The General Staff's announcement did not mention the reason for Humeniuk's dismissal, but said that the search for her replacement is underway.

6:28 AM

UPDATE: Russian attacks on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast kill 7, including children, injure over 30.

Russian forces attacked Dnipropetrovsk Oblast with missiles in the morning of April 19, killing at least seven people, including two children, and injuring at least 34 others, local authorities reported.

5:00 AM

Shmyhal: Both major US parties support aid package for Ukraine.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said at the close of a visit to the United States that he received "assurances of support" for the proposed military aid package to Ukraine from both Democrats and Republicans in Congress.

4:09 AM

Ukrainian-born Republican Spartz proposes reducing military aid for Ukraine.

Republican Representative Victoria Spartz, the only U.S. lawmaker born in Ukraine, has submitted amendments reducing the proposed Ukrainian aid package set to be voted on this Saturday in the U.S. House.

2:59 AM

Russia attacks 5 communities in Sumy Oblast, injuring 1.

Russian forces attacked five border areas and settlements of Sumy Oblast on April 18, firing 14 times and causing at least 82 explosions, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.