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Each, even the smallest, Ukrainian community should build cooperation and have ties with partner communities in all democratic countries of Europe and the world. Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi, chairman of the Chamber of Local Authorities of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities under the President of Ukraine, said that during a briefing held as part of the International Summit of Cities and Regions, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. "I am generally convinced that every Ukrainian community, even the smallest one, should have partner communities in all democratic countries of Europe and the world. This is how I see the task…

Since the beginning of the de-occupation of the Kherson community, 310 civilians have died as a result of constant shelling by Russian troops. Suspilne Kherson reported this on Telegram with reference to Serhii Oriekhov, the deputy head of the Kherson city military administration, Ukrinform reports. "Since the beginning of the de-occupation of Kherson and the settlements of the community, 310 people have died as a result of Russian shelling, including one child, 312 more people have been injured, including eight children," the message says. Read also: Russians attack Kherson region 60 times, 298 projectiles fired It is also noted that…

The situation on the Kinburn Spit, which is temporarily occupied by Russian forces, is complicated, and there is currently no communication with residents. The Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration Vitaliy Kim said this at a briefing at the International Summit of Cities and Regions, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. "The situation on the Kinburn Spit, which is still under occupation, is difficult, but we cannot contact people there to find out precisely what is happening. That is why we monitor the situation using satellite images. I can indirectly say that the situation there is getting better when the shelling of Ochakiv decreases.…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he believes that at a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at the Ramstein Air Base on April 21, it is important to discuss the issue of providing the Ukrainian army with long-awaited long-range weapons. He said this at a joint briefing with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Kyiv on Thursday, April 20, according to an Ukrinform correspondent. Read also: NATO ready to start new chapter in relations with Ukraine - Zelensky "This is an important Ramstein [meeting]. You know what Ukraine is preparing for. In terms of the preparation of the…

The Russian occupation authorities recommend residents of some occupied settlements in Zaporizhzhia region move out to Crimea or Melitopol, but there is no talk of a mass evacuation. Mayor of Melitopol Ivan Fedorov said this during a briefing held at the International Summit of Cities and Regions, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. "In the villages around Tokmak and Molochansk, cars with loudspeakers are driving around, announcing that they recommend moving out to Crimea or Melitopol. They also say that it is necessary to submit forms for children. They are going to evacuate them on May 5-7. However, we cannot say that…

The Ukrainian authorities interpret NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's visit to Kyiv as a sign of the Alliance's readiness to open a new chapter in its relations with Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky said this during a joint briefing with the NATO chief in Kyiv, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. "We interpret this visit of the NATO Secretary General, the first since the full-scale war, as a sign that the Alliance is ready to start a new chapter in relations with Ukraine - a chapter of ambitious decisions," the Head of State said. He noted that Stoltenberg began his visit to Ukraine…

France and Poland had a dispute, and as a result, the EU ambassadors failed to settle their differences over joint EU contracts to purchase ammunition for Ukraine. That's according to Politico, Ukrinform reports. As mentioned, France wants to keep the contracts within the EU - not to include US and UK companies in the program, which has delayed the negotiations. France wants to keep the funds within the bloc, irking some of its EU colleagues. EU ambassadors have been trying to break the impasse over the implementation plan of a joint ammunition purchase for Ukraine. The idea is that EU…

In the south, the enemy continues to shell and terrorize civilians, in particular by dropping explosive grenades from drones. This was reported by Natalia Gumenyuk, head of the Joint Coordination Press Center of the Southern Defense Forces, during the United News telethon, Ukrinform reports citing Armyinform. According to her, on the Left Bank, Russian invaders are taking up firing positions and firing in the directions from which the Ukrainian Defense Forces are trying to push them back. "At the same time, the enemy continues to use both aviation to carry out attacks with guided aerial bombs and unmanned aerial vehicles…

On April 19, 2023, Russian troops were shelling the border areas of the Kharkiv region’s Kharkiv, Chuhuiv and Kupiansk districts. The relevant statement was made by Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Head Oleh Syniehubov on Telegram, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.  “Strilecha, Ohirtseve, Vovchansk, Petropavlivka, Kupiansk, Dvorichna and other settlements came under enemy fire,” the report states. According to Syniehubov, demining efforts are underway in the Kharkiv region. Over the past day, the explosives experts of the Ukrainian State Emergency Service have inspected more than 15 hectares and neutralized 283 dangerous objects. The Main Department of the Ukrainian State Emergency Service in…

In the morning, Russian troops fired mortars at the border Bilopillia community in Sumy region.  The Sumy Regional Military Administration wrote this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports. "At night and in the morning, Russians fired two mortar attacks on the territory of the Bilopillia community. Twelve strikes were recorded. Preliminary - without consequences," the statement reads. Read also: Ukrainian forces repel over 60 Russian attacks in four sectors As reported yesterday, the Russian army fired in Sumy region at five border communities of Yunakivka, Bilopillia Shalyhyne, Nova Sloboda, and Khotin. Recorded 52 attacks with mortars, artillery and grenade launchers.