Ukraine's intelligence reveals Russian brigades responsible for Sumy attack
Russia's 112th and 448th missile brigades attacked the city of Sumy with two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) reported.
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Sumy governor organized military award ceremony on day of deadly Russian attack, official claims
The event, allegedly planned by Sumy Oblast Governor Volodymyr Artiukh, posed undue risk to civilians and military personnel, Konotop Mayor Artem Semenikhin claimed.
Turkey to hold Black Sea security meeting with Russia and Ukraine
The meeting will focus on upholding peace in the Black Sea after a potential ceasefire, sources from Turkey's defense ministry told regional media outlets.
Russian attacks on Kherson kill 3, injure 2
Shelling in the city center killed a 62-year-old woman, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said. Two other Kherson residents, a 48-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman, died in the hospital after being injured in drone attacks.
US offers sympathy to Ukraine after deadly Sumy attack — but no mention of pressure on Russia
"The United States extends our deepest condolences to the victims of today's horrifying Russian missile attack on Sumy," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote on X. The statement did not include condemnation of Russia's actions or calls for increased sanctions on Moscow.
Ukraine war latest: Russian strike kills at least 34, injures 117 in Sumy on Palm Sunday
Key developments on April 12-13: * Russian strike kills at least 34, injures 117 in Sumy on Palm Sunday * 'There’s a point at which you have to either put up or shut up' — Trump says on Russia-Ukraine talks * Chinese military officers have been present behind Russian lines with Beijing's approval,
Russia used cluster munitions in deadly attack on Sumy, US ambassador says
"Reports indicate, as in Kryvyi Rih, cluster munitions were used, increasing the devastation and harm to civilians," outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink said.
'Everything was black' — Russia strikes downtown Sumy filled with people on Palm Sunday, killing dozens
The burnt shell of a red bus lied in the center of Sumy after Russia launched two ballistic missiles hurtled at city on April 13 — not one passenger survived, Anna Shpurik, a journalist at local media Cukr told the Kyiv Independent following the attack. They are just some of the
'Crosses any line of decency' — US Envoy Kellogg condemns Russian attack on Sumy
"As a former military leader, I understand targeting and this is wrong," U.S. Special Envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg wrote in response to Russia's deadly Palm Sunday missile strike on civilians in Sumy.
'A war crime' — European leaders react to Russia's Palm Sunday attack on Sumy that killed dozens
Russia launched two ballistic missiles at the city in northeastern Ukraine on the morning of Palm Sunday, when many citizens were celebrating the religious holiday.
Russian ambassador to UK doesn't deny tracking British nuclear submarines
“I am not going to deny it, but I wonder whether we really have an interest in following all the British submarines with very old outdated nuclear warheads... all these threats are extremely exaggerated,” Ambassador Andrei Kelin told the BBC.
Russian strike kills at least 34, injures 117 in Sumy on Palm Sunday
A Russian missile strike killed at least 34 people in Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy on the morning of Palm Sunday, Sumy Mayor Artem Kobzar reported on April 13.
Explosion rocks thermal plant in Russia
A fire broke out at a substation in the morning after an explosion occurred at a thermal power plant in the Russian city of Orenburg, leaving many local residents without power.
General Staff: Russia has lost 932,670 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,220 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Germany's chancellor-in-waiting backs Ukraine’s NATO, EU path — but only after war ends
"Ukraine is a very large European country, but it is a European country that is at war," Germany’s incoming chancellor, Friedrich Merz, said in an interview with Handelsblatt.
'There’s a point at which you have to either put up or shut up' — Trump says on Russia-Ukraine talks
Trump’s comments followed a high-level meeting in Russia, where his envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on April 11.
Ukraine works to repair Chornobyl containment structure damaged in Russian drone strike
"We, of course, need to restore the 'arch' so that there are no leaks under any circumstances because ensuring nuclear and radiation safety is the main task," Environment Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk said on April 12.
Ukrainian F-16 pilot Pavlo Ivanov killed during combat mission
Pavlo Ivanov, a 26-year-old Ukrainian pilot of an F-16 fighter jet, was killed during a combat mission on April 12, Ukraine’s Air Force reported.
These parents and children were killed by Russia after Kyiv agreed to 30-day ceasefire
One month ago, Ukraine agreed to a full 30-day ceasefire in the U.S.-mediated talks in Jeddah, and Russia did not. Russia has soon intensified its attacks against Ukrainian civilian infrastructure. Russian attacks on Ukraine have killed over 160 civilians in March alone. According to the United Nations Human
Zelensky imposes sanctions on 4 pro-Russian politicians, businessmen
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree imposing sanctions on four politicians and prominent business figures on April 12.
Reuters: Chinese military officers have been present behind Russian lines with Beijing’s approval
More than 100 Chinese nationals fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine are acting as mercenaries and do not appear to have direct ties to Beijing, according to two U.S. officials cited by Reuters. However, a former intelligence official told Reuters that Chinese military officers were present behind Russian lines, with Beijing’s approval, to observe and draw tactical lessons from the war.
Russian drone attack kills 1, injures 2 in Kherson Oblast
On April 12, Russian forces attacked a civilian vehicle in the Dniprovskiy district, Kherson Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said. The drone dropped explosives on the car, fatally wounding a 27-year-old man.
Ukrainian FM: Kyiv's membership in NATO should not be off the table
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha reaffirmed Ukraine’s desire for peace but warned against the misuse of the term. “We want to end this war this year. But it is important not to manipulate,” he said.
Forget Ovechkin and Washington. The Kyiv Capitals are playing for the survival of Ukrainian hockey
It's late in the second period of game four of the Ukrainian national hockey championship on April 2, and the upstart Kyiv Capitals, only in its second season, leads against established Hockey Club (HC) Kremenchuk and its star-studded roster. The Capitals captain, Serhii Chernenko, steals the puck and sends it
Norway pledges around $940 million to train and equip Ukrainian brigade
The initiative is part of a broader Nordic-Baltic effort to support Ukraine’s land forces. Norway will take the lead role in the training component, working in close coordination with Ukrainian authorities and allied nations.
Russians preparing for assault in Kharkiv Oblast, Ukrainian military warns
In an official statement from April 12, "Khortytsia" reported that although no offensive actions were carried out by Russian troops in the Kharkiv direction over the last day, Russians are actively replenishing their units and getting ready to resume offensive operations in the region.
Domestic missile production increases eightfold in 2024, Ukrainian minister says
Ukraine has also more than doubled its production of long-range drones in 2024 compared to the previous year, which is a 22-fold increase compared to 2022. In total, 324 new types of weapons were developed in Ukraine by the end of 2024.
Ukraine downs 56 Russian drones in overnight attack, Air Force says
According to the Air Force, Russia launched a total of 88 drones, including Shahed-type loitering munitions and various decoy drones, from the directions of Kursk, Millerovo, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk in Russia.
General Staff: Russia has lost 931,450 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 931,450 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on April 12.
RFE/RL Ukraine editorial office cutting broadcasts, places employees on leave amid 'financial challenges'
The editorial office of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Ukraine announced on April 11 that it was reducing its broadcasts and placing a number of it employees on leave as the U.S. government-funded media organization continues to endure "financial challenges" amid the Trump administration's efforts to eliminate grant funding.
Trump 'frustrated with both sides' amid ongoing peace talks, White House says
"I think the president has been quite clear that he's been continually frustrated with both sides of this conflict," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said. "(Trump) wants to see this fighting end, he wants the war to end, and we believe we have leverage in negotiating a deal."
Fires, injuries reported after Russian drone attack on Kyiv
Russian forces launched drone attacks on Kyiv overnight on April 12, causing multiple fires and injuring at least two people, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
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