General Staff: Ukraine downs 11 of 20 Russian 'kamikaze' drones overnight
Some 15 of them targeted Kharkiv Oblast, inflicting damage and casualties in the regional center, Kharkiv, the regional military administration said.
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Russia claims 5 Ukrainian drones downed over Belgorod, Tula oblasts
Russia's Defense Ministry claimed on April 4 that its forces downed three Ukrainian drones over Belgorod Oblast and two more over Tula Oblast.
General Staff: Russia has lost 445,040 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 670 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Estonian president: Ukraine's right to attack military targets in Russia 'entirely legitimate'
During a meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal in Tallinn on April 3, Estonian President Alar Karis reaffirmed support for Ukraine's attacks on military targets in Russia, stating that it was "perfectly legitimate for the Ukrainian forces to destroy infrastructure critical to the Russian army."
Update: 4 killed, including first responders, 12 injured in Russian attacks on Kharkiv
Russian strikes on the city of Kharkiv killed at least four people and injured 12, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov said on Telegram in the early hours of April 4.
Russia attacks 4 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces attacked Sumy Oblast 46 times in 11 separate attacks throughout the day, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on April 3.
Russian attack on Kharkiv Oblast injures woman
A Russian missile strike on the city of Merefa in Kharkiv Oblast injured a 55-year-old woman, the Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office reported on April 3.
Ombudsman: 7 more children returned home from Russian-occupied territories
Seven more Ukrainian children, together with their families, were returned home from the Russian-occupied territories in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia oblasts, Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said on April 3.
Russian, French defense ministers call for first time since 2022
French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu held a call with his Russian counterpart Sergey Shoigu, and expressed "France's solidarity with the victims" of the mass shooting at the Crocus City concert hall outside Moscow on March 22, Le Monde reported on April 3.
How Ukraine hit a Russian drone factory 1,300 kilometers away
For the first time since the start of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine attacked facilities in Russia's Tatarstan Republic, some 1,300 kilometers from the country's border. On April 2, overnight, drones attacked production facilities in the cities of Yelabuga and Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan Head Rustam Minnikhanov said. A source in Ukraine's
Military intelligence: Ukraine denies Russia's potential offensive on Kharkiv, calls it 'psychological operation'
Rumors of a potential Russian offensive on Kharkiv are part of a Russian "psychological operation," Andrii Yusov, a spokesperson for Ukraine's military intelligence, said on April 3.
Ukraine war latest: Russia preparing to mobilize additional 300,000 troops by June, Kyiv says
Key developments on April 3: * Zelensky: Russia preparing to mobilize additional 300,000 troops by June * Ukraine, Finland sign long-term security agreement * Zelensky: Russia launched over 4,000 missiles, Shahed drones, guided aerial bombs on Ukraine in March * Military intelligence: Russia has roughly 200 Su-34, Su-35 jets, 7 A-50 planes
Russian attack on Kharkiv Oblast injures man
A Russian attack on Kharkiv Oblast injured a 70-year-old man, the National Police in Kharkiv Oblast reported on April 3.
Zelensky: Russia used over 4,000 missiles, Shahed drones, guided aerial bombs against Ukraine in March
Russian forces launched over 400 missiles of various types, 600 Shahed drones, and 3,000 guided aerial bombs, President Volodymyr Zelensky reported on April 3.
Military Intelligence: Russia has about 200 Su-34, Su-35 fighter jets, 7 A-50 planes
Russia has about 100 Su-35 fighter jets, more than 100 Su-34 fighter bombers, and seven A-50 early warning and control aircraft as of March, ArmyInform reported on April 3, citing data provided by Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR).
Zelensky: Russia prepares to mobilize additional 300,000 troops by June
Russia is preparing to mobilize an additional 300,000 soldiers by June 1, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 3 in Kyiv during a joint press conference with his Finnish counterpart, Alexander Stubb, Interfax-Ukraine reported.
Stoltenberg: Long-term NATO support for Ukraine can show Russia it cannot win the war
NATO's transition to a longer-term commitment to support Ukraine could eventually push Moscow to a peace agreement, where Russia realize "that they cannot win the war," NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on April 3 ahead of the NATO meeting in Brussels.
German customs detains ship loaded with sanctioned Russian uranium, lumber
The cargo ship, named Atlantic Navigator II, is registered in the Marshall Islands, but has a largely Russian crew. It was forced to stop in Rostock due to propeller damage, where it encountered trouble with German customs agents due to its cargo of sanctioned goods.
Opinion: NATO is not a hegemonic burden
TORONTO – As NATO marks its 75th anniversary, the idea that it is free-riding on the United States remains a live issue. While former U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized America’s transatlantic allies for spending too little on defense, it is worth remembering that presidents going back to
Ruling party in Georgia will again try to pass 'foreign agents' law withdrawn following protests in 2023
The bill, popularly known in Georgia as the "Russian law" for its resemblance to similar legislation passed there, was introduced previously in early 2023 by the Georgian Dream party.
US lifts sanctions against former European branch of Russia's VTB Bank
Ost-West Handelsbank has been removed from the list, according to the information on the office's website. The names under which the bank used to operate earlier – VTB Bank Deutschland and VTB Bank Europe – were also struck down.
Politico: Ukrainian officers complain of pattern of receiving Western weapons systems 'when they're no longer relevant'
Russia has been steadily adapting its defensive capabilities to counter new Western weapons as they arrive, unnamed Ukrainian military officials told Politico.
Netherlands allocates $11 million to help Ukraine investigate Russian war crimes
The Netherlands pledged to make available 10 million euros ($10.8 million) to help Ukraine investigate Russian war crimes, Dutch Foreign Minister Bruins Slot said on April 2 at the Restoring Justice for Ukraine Conference.
General Staff: Russia has lost 444,370 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 710 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Air Force: Ukraine downs 4 out of 4 Shahed drones launched overnight
Russian forces launched three S-300 anti-aircraft guided missiles and four Shahed attack drones at Ukraine overnight, the Air Force reported the morning of April 3.
ISW: Tatarstan attack marks turning point in Ukraine's long-range strike capacity
"(T)he distance of the targets from Ukraine's borders represents a significant inflection in Ukraine's demonstrated capability to conduct long-range strikes far into the Russian rear," the ISW said.
Allies demand international tribunal to hold Russia accountable for crimes in Ukraine
Over 40 countries called for a special tribunal to hold Russia accountable for war crimes committed in Ukraine at the Restoring Justice for Ukraine conference held in the Netherlands on April 2.
Washington Post: US warned Russia that Crocus City Hall was potential attack target
Citing unnamed U.S. officials, the Washington Post said that the U.S. specifically identified Crocus City Hall as a possible ISIS target in their briefings to Moscow. The disclosure calls into question the Kremlin's claims that U.S. warnings were too "general" to prevent an attack.
Russia claims drone attack damages residential buildings in Kursk
A fire broke out in Russia's city of Kursk late on April 2, according to videos sent by eye-witnesses to several Telegram monitoring channels. Kursk Oblast Governor Roman Starovoit claimed that four drones were shot down over the city and surrounding areas.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine hits drone factory, oil refinery deep inside Russia
Key developments on April 2: * Ukraine hits drone factory, oil refinery in Russia's Tatarstan * Zelensky signs several laws on mobilization, making younger men eligible for draft * Putin appoints new Black Sea Fleet commander * Russia's missile attack against Dnipro injures 18, including 5 children * Government allocates additional $144 million for fortifications
Media: Estonia considers joining Czech-led initiative to buy artillery shells for Ukraine
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said that Tallinn is considering joining the Czech-led initiative to buy critically-needed artillery shells for Ukraine, Czech media outlet Ceske Noviny reported.
Bloomberg: NATO considers establishing $100 billion fund to aid Ukraine over 5 years
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg suggested creating an allied fund worth $100 billion over five years for Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on April 2, citing unnamed sources with knowledge of the issue.
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