Russo-Ukrainian war, day 785: Patriot quest for Ukraine picks up steam
EU, NATO leaders urge Allies not to stockpile their air defense systems but send them to Ukraine; Germany hopes to find seven
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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 784: Russian strike kills 17 in Chernihiv as US House readies $ 61B Ukraine aid vote
President Biden supported a $61 billion Ukraine aid bill, set to be voted on by the US House of Representatives on 20 April, as nation reels from a deadly Russian missile strike in Chernihiv that claimed 17 lives and injured 78 others.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 783: Russians lose up to 70% of equipment in Chasiv Yar assault as Ukraine may lose ground near Bakhmut without US aid
In their latest assault on Chasiv Yar, Russian troops lost up to 70% of their equipment, a local commander reported. President Zelenskyy stated that the Trypilska power station was destroyed after its air defenses ran out of missiles. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Defense Ministry has introduced 344 new weapon systems, 244 made domestically, in the past six months. Also, Ukraine's Security Service has dismantled 11 Russian spy networks in 2024.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 782: The UK avoids downing Russian drones in Ukraine over escalation fears, despite downing Iranian drones targeting Israel.
While Russia has swiftly repaired oil refineries targeted by Ukrainian drones, reducing idled capacity, the UK remains cautious about downing Russian drones in Ukraine over escalation fears.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 781: Zelenskyy urges US to “strengthen allies” as Russia aims to capture Chasiv Yar by 9 May
Today intelligence officials have also confirmed Ukraine's successful strike against a Russian command post in occupied Luhansk.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 780: Ukraine bolsters air defenses with new Patriot system from Germany
NATO has warned that Russia's military has grown larger and more capable since its invasion of Ukraine two years ago, posing a challenge to the country's defenses. This comes as Ukraine continues to receive vital aid from its allies, including an additional Patriot air defense system from Germany and the initiation of F-16 fighter jet training for its pilots in France.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 779: Russia’s new Kh-69 missiles better than Kinzhals
Ukrainian Railways has begun constructing a European-gauge rail line to enable direct passenger routes from Uzhhorod to cities like Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest. This development comes as Ukrainian soldiers continue to face Russian aggression, with some relying on a captured Soviet-era howitzer and makeshift shells in Kherson.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 778: Russian missile attack devastates Kyiv’s main power plant
Russia hit key energy facilities in Lviv, Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts. The assault, which involved 82 air targets, left 200,000 consumers in Kharkiv without power and severely damaged Kyiv's Trypilska Thermal Power Plant.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 777: NATO backs Ukraine’s attacks on Russia, while US cautions on oil refineries
NATO chief Stoltenberg supports Ukraine's right to strike Russian military targets abroad, while the US warns that attacking oil refineries could disrupt global energy markets.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 776: Ukrainian drones hit aviation training center in Russia; Zelenskyy visits Kharkiv
Zelenskyy says that Russia aims to drive people our of Kharkiv while Baerbock calls for more Patriots for Ukraine amid fears of Russian bombardment of Kharkiv to the ground.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 775: EU trade limitations could cost Ukraine €331 million; Russian airstrikes claim civilian lives
The European Union's decision to extend free trade with Ukraine comes with a catch – increased limitations that could lead to €331 million in losses for Ukraine. Russia has allegedly reached out to Kazakhstan for gasoline supplies as it faces shortages due to Ukrainian drone attacks.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 774: Russians kill 3 Ukrainian POWs; drone attack on Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
The Ukrainian prosecutor's office investigates the atrocity against the POWs, and Ukrainian intelligence officials assert Kyiv's non-involvement in any provocations at the ZNPP.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 772: Ukraine’s drone strikes inflict damage on Russian airbases
Ukraine's drone assault at Russia's Morozovsk airbase reportedly destroys six aircraft and damages eight. In other developments, Czechia pledges significant ammunition support to Ukraine, aiming to deliver 800,000 rounds by June. Furthermore, UK Intel highlights Russia's seizure of Ukrainian companies worth $11.5 billion since the invasion.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 771. Drones, sanctions wear down Russian oil and gas
German firms help Russia rebuild demolished Mariupol as Ukraine leaves a NATO summit with promises of air defense but not membership
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 770: Russia understands nothing but force, says Zelenskyy, as Ukraine prepares F-16 pilots
President Zelenskyy stressed that "Russia understands nothing but force" after the UN condemned Ukraine's strikes on a Russian drone factory. Meanwhile, Ukrainian F-16 pilots are training abroad, and technical crews are preparing to train others in Ukraine as the war persists.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 769: Ukrainian AI drones cut off Russia’s fuel supply in precision strikes
Ukraine's deployment of AI-driven drones has dealt a significant blow to Russia's oil refining capabilities, disrupting a vital revenue stream for Moscow's invasion.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 768: Russia’s disinformation war continues as over half of Russians accuse Ukraine of Moscow attack
A recent survey by Anglo-Ukrainian online pollster OpenMinds reveals that over 50% of Russians aged 31 to 50 believe Ukraine was involved in the attack at Crocus City near Moscow, highlighting the effectiveness of Russia's disinformation campaigns.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 767: Russia’s errant bombings at home as MEPs urge probe into Russia’s bribing of EU politicians
Russian aircraft accidentally dropped more bombs on Russia's Belgorod region, totaling 14 incidents in March. France will send the Aster 30 surface-to-air missile system, the European equivalent of the Patriot system, to Ukraine. Members of the European Parliament are calling for an investigation into a Russian scheme to bribe European politicians.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 766: Odesa at risk if Ukraine war persists, but Russia can’t take entire country, Elon Musk predicts
Elon Musk predicts that Odesa could fall to Russia if the war in Ukraine drags on, but he believes Russia cannot conquer the entire country.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 765: Zelenskyy warns of retreat as Russian forces outgun Ukraine 6-to-1 amid stalled US aid
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that without critical US military aid Ukraine may have to retreat against Russian forces, which now outgun them 6-to-1, according to Ukraine's new Armed Forces Commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi.