War

The Russian forces have destroyed the bridge across the Sudost River on the border of Chernihiv region in Ukraine and Bryansk region in Russia. Former People's Deputy Boryslav Bereza reported the news on Telegram, Ukrinform saw. "The russians struck the bridge across the Sudost River in Chernihiv region, explaining the move by claiming that it will be more difficult for saboteurs to cross into Bryansk region," wrote Bereza. Read also: Ukraine forces down Russian drone over Sumy region As Ukrinform reported earlier, today, at around 11:54, an explosion was reported, in the area of Hremyach, Chernihiv region, which was caused…

In Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, the intensity of Russian shelling is increasing. Now the enemy is actively employing aerial bombs. That’s according to the head of Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Yuriy Malashko, who spoke at the national telethon, Ukrinform reports. "The intensity of shelling is increasing, the enemy is actively using aerial bombs," he said. Read also: Enemy deliberately shelling infrastructure in Kherson region - military spokesperson The head of the region added that Orikhiv and Hulyaipole have been particularly affected by airstrikes. Yesterday, April 8, a man, 77, was killed in one of such bombings targeting Orikhiv. Earlier it was…

Australia’s Bushmaster armored personnel carriers have proven effective for Ukraine’s assault units in the Bakhmut direction. That’s according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Ukrinform reports. "These vehicles have proven themselves well as a vehicle for transporting infantry and evacuation. They are quite maneuverable and passable, which is important for performing combat tasks assigned. And they do help save our guys’ lives," noted the serviceman with the Armed Forces, “Andriy.” Read also: Ukraine to get remote weapon systems from Australia As Ukrinform reported earlier, in October 2022, the Australian government approved the transfer of another 30 Bushmaster armored…

The Russian army fired a missile at the border area of Chernihiv region. “Around 11:54 on April 9, an explosion was reported, caused by a missile fired from a Russian aircraft from the territory of the Russian Federation at the area of Hremyach village,” the Operational Command “North” posted on Telegram. "The reason for the attack is the destruction of the infrastructure of the settlement. No information about civilian casualties was received," the report reads. As reported, the Russian army attacked eight regions of Ukraine over the past day.

Russian troops continue to attack Kherson region with guided aerial bombs. "The enemy continues to attack Kherson region with guided aerial bombs – another attack was recorded in Beryslav district. Yesterday evening, the Russian aircraft dropped explosives on an elevator in Beryslav. The building was severely damaged," the Kherson Regional Military Administration reports. Read also: Enemy deliberately shelling infrastructure in Kherson region - military spokesperson It is also noted that the Russian army struck the village of Lvove in Tiahynka community with aircraft. An administrative building and about five houses of local residents were damaged in the enemy attack. Also,…

The Ukrainian troops in Bakhmut are supplied with everything necessary although the invaders blew up the bridge in the direction of the nearby village of Khromove. "Now our engineers and logisticians are doing everything possible. And cases of this kind, including attempts to take fire or direct control of the routes, showed that we find a way out of the situation and ensure the supply of ammunition, equipment, products, and everything necessary to Bakhmut and we also take away our wounded," Serhiy Cherevaty, Spokesperson for the Eastern Group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said during the national news telethon,…

Russia forces are fighting all along the entire frontline, but their overall offensive is approaching culmination, and Russian occupiers are using artillery to offset their degraded offensive capabilities. This is said in a report issued by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), according to Ukrinform. In particular, Council of Reservists of the Ukrainian Ground Forces Head Ivan Tymochko reported on April 8 that Russian forces are fighting along the entire frontline, but that Russian offensive potential continues to decline. According to him, Russian troops are not making serious advances anywhere on the frontline, noting that the pace of…

The Russian army attacked the Marhanets and Myrove communities in the Nikopol district, Dnipropetrovsk region. Mykola Lukashuk, the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council, wrote this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports. "It was restless again in the Nikopol district: the aggressor attacked the district with UAVs and heavy artillery. The Marhanets and Myrove communities were targeted," he wrote. Read also: Russians shell Kupiansk district in Kharkiv region, casualties reported A gas pipeline and a fence were damaged. The aftermath of the attack is being clarified. People were not injured. In other districts of the region, no enemy shelling was recorded today.…

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine posted a video of Ukrainian recruits acquiring live-fire skills in a defensive battle as part of training on British soil under the guidance of Norwegian instructors. The General Staff uploaded the video on Facebook, as seen by Ukrinform. "Instructors of the Heimevernet as part of the Norwegian mission to train the Ukrainian military in Great Britain under the program of basic military training conduct classes on fire control by the small arms section in a defense. Under the expert guidance of the instructors of the Norwegian National Guard, the recruits gained…

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, posted a video showing AHS Krab self-propelled howitzers, handed over to Ukraine by Poland as part of defense assistance to Ukraine, successfully performing combat tasks at the front. Zaluzhnyi uploaded the said video on Telegram, Ukrinform reports. "Our soldiers have quickly mastered Western hardware; moreover, they have the experience that is valuable for partners and arms manufacturers," commander-in-chief noted. According to Zaluzhnyi, Krab self-propelled howitzers have proven effective both in terms of aiming speed and firing range. Read also: Details of Poland’s defense order for Ukraine revealed "We have studied resources…