Section: News & Summaries
Patriot air defense systems from the USA and the Netherlands arrived in Ukraine
Oleksandr Pavlyuk, First Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine reported on April 19, 2023, that Ukraine received Patriot anti-aircraft missile complexes from the USA and the Netherlands. Source: Oleksandr Pavlyuk, the First Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine “Patriot air defense systems from the USA, the Netherlands and Germany have...
More than 60 cases of rape during the Russian occupation of Kherson were recorded
The Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andriy Kostin noted on April 19, 2023, that more than 60 cases of rape of Ukrainian civilians were documented in the Kherson region, sexual violence was used as a political and military tactic by Russian troops. Source: The Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andriy Kostin “In Kherson, as in other cities, sexual...
Russians attacked Ukraine with Shahed drones at night
Natalia Humeniuk, the head of the joint press center of the Operational Command Pivden (South) informed that Russia received a new batch of Iranian kamikaze drones and it used them to attack the territory of Ukraine at night on April 20, 2023. Source: Natalia Humeniuk, the head of the joint press center of the Operational Command Pivden (South)...
Russian troops shelled a city in the Zaporizhzhia region: photos
The Head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration Yuriy Malashko noted on April 20, 2023, that Russian soldiers again shelled Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region (south of Ukraine). Civil infrastructure was damaged. Source: The Head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration Yuriy Malashko “Gulyaipole suffered from...
USA announced the provision of $325 million worth of ammunition to Ukraine
The US Department of Defense noted on April 19, 2023, that the USA announced the provision of new weapons to Ukraine as part of another package of military aid. US President Joe Biden signed a memorandum on arms reduction, the cost of which reaches 325 million dollars. Weapons will be sent to help Ukraine. Source: The US Department of Defense...
General Staff operational report April 19, 2023 on the Russian invasion of Ukraine
The 420th day of the Russia-Ukraine War: official operational information by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on 19.04.2023. The Russian Federation continues to ignore the International Humanitarian Law, launching strikes and shelling the positions of Ukrainian troops, and the civilian infrastructure of various settlements alike,...
At least 20,000 Ukrainian civilians are in Russian captivity
The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets noted on April 17, 2023, that not only servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine but also civilians are in Russian captivity. Yes, at least 20,000 Ukrainian civilians are currently being held hostage by Russia. Source: The Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights...
Ukrainian troops eliminated 147 Russian soldiers in the Donetsk region
The Spokesman of the Eastern Group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Serhiy Cherevatyy reported on April 19, 2023, that 34 combat clashes took place in the Donetsk region (east of Ukraine). The Armed Forces of Ukraine killed 147 Russian servicemen and injured 232, one was taken prisoner. Source: The Spokesman of the Eastern Group of the Armed Forces...
Russian soldiers shelled 3 directions in the Donetsk region, 1 civilian was killed: photos
The Head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration Pavlo Kyrylenko noted on April 19, 2023, that at night, Russian troops launched a rocket attack on Druzhkivka, and Avdiivka was also shelled by Grad rocket launcher and artillery. Source: The Head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration Pavlo Kyrylenko Around midnight, Russians...
G7 promises a tough and unified position in Russia’s war against Ukraine
The communique on the results of the G7 summit published on April 18, 2023, states that the ministers of the Group of Seven are supporters of strengthening sanctions against Russia. Source: The communique on the results of the G7 summit The Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Great Britain and the United States, as well as...