War

One of the defense lines of the Russian troops in the captured territory of Zaporizhzhia region stretches continuously for a distance of more than 70 km. The Center for Journalistic Investigations spotted the invaders’ fortified area on Sentinel-2 satellite imagery, reports Ukrinform. "The extreme points of the Russian fortified area in the west, spotted thanks to the Sentinel-2 satellite imagery, are located on the outskirts of Semenivka village. It is approximately 9 km from the center of Melitopol which the occupation authorities of the Russian Federation designated as its capital in the region. In the east, the extreme point of…

The explosions that were reported in the Melitopol district late on April 6 have been recorded in the village of Vesele, Melitopol district, Zaporizhzhia region, where the invaders had been bringing their military equipment and personnel for four days. Read also: Explosion rocks Melitopol Air Base at night Melitopol Mayor Ivan Fedorov stated this on national television, according to an Ukrinform correspondent. "Yesterday, at about 20:30, explosions were heard in the east of Melitopol and the Melitopol district. It was in the village of Vesele. Several days before the explosions took place there, we reported that the enemy had been…

Russian invaders are bringing prosecutors from Russia to the temporarily occupied territories of the Luhansk region. The Luhansk regional military administration announced this on Facebook, according to Ukrinform. In late May, the Russians will try to organize preliminary voting in the so-called "LPR" before the September "elections." The invaders deprived a significant number of settlements, including large towns, of internet and mobile communications. However, the residents who remained there were offered to take part in "non-expression of will, including online," the report said. "It has been announced that the Russians are planning to bring an additional batch of prosecutors to…

Russian commanders are reportedly constructing specialized company-size units within key frontline formations engaged in urban combat to reinforce the diminished combat effectiveness of most Russian units. That's according to the Washington-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Ukrinform reports. According to ISW analysts, a reliable Ukrainian reserve officer released a reportedly captured document on April 6 detailing the recruitment of personnel (who receive the status of BARS reservists) to form new "Storm Z" companies within elements of the 8th Combined Arms Army (Southern Military District) and the 1st Army Corps, the armed forces of the "Donetsk People's Republic." Read…

Russian troops have again attacked the Kherson region with guided bombs. The relevant statement was made by Kherson Regional Military Administration Head Oleksandr Prokudin on Telegram, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. In his words, on April 6, 2023, Russia launched three air strikes on Beryslav, two – on Novoberyslav, and one – on Kozatske. As a result, seven local residents were reported injured. Six civilians were affected by Russian attacks in Zmiivka, and one in Kozatske. Information about casualties and the damage caused is yet to be updated. A reminder that, according to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has named the units of the Ukrainian defense forces that, with their resilience, are bringing Ukraine's victory closer. According to Ukrinform, he said this in a new video address on Thursday, April 6. "Today, as always, there are some of our divisions worth mentioning. Paratroopers of the 80th [Brigade] and fighters of the 57th separate motorized infantry brigade... the 30th separate mechanized brigade... The firmness of your defense, guys, and resilience are inspiring. Powerfully inspiring. Inspiring the world not to lose momentum in supporting Ukraine. Thank you, warriors! The 35th and 36th separate marine infantry brigades,…

Russian troops have again opened fire on the Sumy region’s border areas with artillery. The relevant statement was made by the North Operational Command on Telegram, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. Between 04:30 p.m. and 04:50 p.m., April 6, 2023, the enemy launched 11 strikes, presumably with cannon artillery, near the Sumy region’s village of Rivne. “No casualties among local residents or damage caused to civil infrastructure were reported,” the North Operational Command noted. A reminder that, as of 12:00 (noon), April 6, 2023, Russian troops attacked the border areas of the Chernihiv and Sumy region with mortars and artillery four…

An enterprise of Ukraine's state defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom and Poland's arms manufacturer Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ S.A.) have concluded an agreement on cooperation in the joint production of 125 mm tank ammunition. The conglomerate's press service reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. "The deployment of new production lines designed for the production of a large number of ammunition for 125 mm tank guns is planned. Given the high risks of Russian missile attacks on an Ukroboronprom enterprise, only Polish cities are being considered for the creation of new production," the report said. Ukroboronprom specified that both parties would work…

Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anusauskas has announced EUR 41 million as a new military aid package for Ukraine. He said this on Twitter, according to Ukrinform. "The value of the new Lithuanian military support package for Ukraine will reach about 41 million euros. It will consist of sent equipment, new acquisitions, contributions to international funds," Anusauskas wrote. Read also: FM Kuleba: More U.S. military aid on its way to Ukraine Anusauskas earlier visited Kharkiv where he met with Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov. Lithuania's previous military aid package included 155 mm ammunition, vehicles and military rations.

In the Republic of Poland, a team of Canadian military engineers teach Ukrainian defenders how to overcome the mine threat on the battlefield. The First Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksandr Pavliuk wrote this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.  "While Russia's war continues, Ukrainian military and civilians face an explosive threat on the battlefield. A detachment of Canadian combat engineers under the command of Lieutenant Jacques helps Ukraine overcome the mine threat on the battlefield as part of the Canadian Armed Forces' UNIFIER training operation," Lieutenant General said. According to Pavliuk, Canadian sappers help Ukrainian servicemen acquire many skills necessary…