Ukraine War: Yesterday's Attacks Were the Worst in Weeks
Latest Night in Ukraine Marks Most Vicious in Four Weeks
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12:26 Ukraine: Last Night Was the Most Brutal in WeeksThe Russian assault last night, utilizing rockets and drones, was the largest of its kind in weeks as per Ukrainian authorities. President Volodymyr Zelensky raises questions about the intentions of Russian President Vladimir Putin to seek a peaceful resolution. "Such attacks are Putin's response to all international diplomatic efforts," Zelensky wrote on Telegram. "Every one of our partners - America, all of Europe, the whole world - has seen that Russia will continue to fight and kill." The pressure on Russia must not lessen. According to the Ukrainian count, Russia has utilized over 1460 guided bombs, nearly 670 combat drones, and more than 30 rockets against Ukraine in the past week.
11:55 Ukrainian Air Force Destroyed 11 Kremlin DronesThe Ukrainian Air Force claims to have shot down 13 out of 23 Russian missiles since yesterday, alongside 40 out of 109 drones. Moreover, 53 drones were knocked out, either diverted or jammed electronically. The Ukrainian authorities regard this as one of the largest attacks by Russia in weeks.
11:37 US Neo-Nazi Group Calls for Attacks on Ukrainian InfrastructureA US-based neo-Nazi terror group, with a leader residing in Russia, is urging attacks and sabotage on Ukraine's critical infrastructure. The group, The Base, is aiming to weaken the country during peace talks with the Kremlin. The British Guardian reported this. The group has been around since 2018 and is now for the first time aligning itself with the geopolitical goals of the Kremlin. Experts believe it is likely that the group will be involved in Russian sabotage acts throughout Europe. In Telegram posts, the group offers money to volunteers and recruits who carry out attacks on "electricity plants, military and police vehicles, military and police personnel, government buildings, or politicians," specifically in Kyiv and other cities in Ukraine. The plan was posted online last week and also includes the establishment of a white nationalist enclave in the Ukrainian region of Transcarpathia, as the mountainous terrain is favorable.
10:55 Ukraine Reports 5450 Russian Attacks Since YesterdayThe Ukrainian army reports 178 skirmishes between units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and Russian invaders yesterday, with the majority of these incidents occurring in the Pokrovsk sector. Russian troops carried out 99 air strikes on Ukrainian units' positions and settlements, including 163 strikes with guided air bombs. Additionally, the enemy performed almost 5450 attacks and used 2237 kamikaze drones.
10:42 Finnish Foreign Minister Against Talks with PutinFinnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen is against talks between Europe and Russian President Vladimir Putin as long as Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine. "At some point, Europe will also enter into dialogue. But more important than when and who will speak is what we want to achieve with this dialogue," Valtonen said in an interview with the public broadcaster Yle. Finland doesn't view Russia as an enemy, but rejects its violations of international law. "The news yesterday about the launch of a ballistic missile at a civilian target, killing children, shows that the dialogue should be postponed," Valtonen said. Finland shares a border of over 1000 kilometers with Russia.
09:58 Unlike Yesterday: US Ambassador in Kyiv Names Russia as AggressorThe US Ambassador to Ukraine, Bridget Brink, mentioned Russia as the aggressor in her latest post on the large missile attack on Kyiv on X. Brink stated that "Kyiv and the rest of Ukraine continue to be under ballistic and cruise missile attack from Russia." Yesterday, Brink mourned the deaths in Kryvyi Rih without naming Russia as the aggressor, which many users and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized as a weak response.
09:37 Ukrainian Army Reports 1330 Losses on Russian SideSince yesterday, the Russian army has lost 1330 soldiers - wounded and killed - in the Ukraine war, according to the Ukrainian General Staff's tally. Additionally, 13 tanks, 20 armored combat vehicles, 56 artillery systems, and four multiple rocket launchers were destroyed. 68 drones were reported as destroyed, and 96 transport and tank vehicles were also lost.
08:44 Starlink Alternative Plans to Ramp Up Offering "Within a Few Weeks"Eutelsat, a French provider of satellite communication, aims to increase its connection to the Ukraine network from less than 1000 terminals currently to 5000 to 10,000 within a few weeks. Eutelsat CEO Eva Berneke told Reuters news agency. Eutelsat offers the same service as Starlink, Elon Musk's company, but at a lower level. While Starlink support for Ukraine was suspended, Eutelsat helped mitigate the consequences. In the long run, Ukraine is to become more independent of US aid through Eutelsat. However, it is still unclear whether the EU or individual states will pay for the additional deployment.
08:07 Kyiv's Intelligence Service Sees Broad Russian Propaganda CampaignThe Ukrainian intelligence service (FIS) sees strong Russian efforts to turn supporters of Ukraine against Kyiv. "For this purpose, Russia uses foreign proxy media that pose as independent sources. These include Réseau International in France, Magyar Hírlap in Hungary, L'Antidiplomatico in Italy, Ereport in Slovakia, and others," the report says, citing the portal New Voice of Ukraine. At the same time, Russia is also attacking the Ukrainian information space with anonymous Telegram channels, pseudopatriotic TikTok pages, and YouTube content that imitates soldiers or "independent analysts." "Lack of democracy" is a message of such campaigns, the West is disappointed with Kyiv, and "peace is only possible after a change of government."
07:28 Ukraine Mourns Nine Children from Kryvyj RihYesterday, the Russian army attacked the Ukrainian industrial city of Kryvyj Rih with cluster munitions, resulting in significant damage over a wide area. Nine children lost their lives, and today has been declared a national day of mourning.
06:55 Poland Deploys Aircraft to Protect AirspaceFollowing Russian air attacks on the western part of Ukraine, the Polish armed forces have reportedly deployed aircraft to protect Polish airspace. "The measures taken aim to ensure the safety of regions adjacent to the threatened areas," the Polish armed forces' operational command announced. Allied forces are also providing air support.
06:20 Russian Air Strike in South Injures Three PeopleA Russian air strike on the southern Ukrainian region of Mykolajiw has injured three people, according to local authorities. Houses were also damaged, the governor of Mykolajiw reported on Telegram. The Ukrainian state emergency service reported that a woman is being treated in hospital. Russia has not yet commented.
05:17 Rocket Attack on Kyiv - Several FiresThe Ukrainian air defense is reportedly engaging a Russian rocket attack on Kyiv, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. "Explosions in the capital. Air defense is functioning. Stay in shelters!", he wrote on Telegram. Firefighters are battling fires in several districts. At least two people are reported injured.
01:53 US Treasury Secretary Praises Commodity Deal, Criticizes ZelenskyUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised the proposed US-Ukraine commodity deal as a "win-win" situation. He accused the Ukrainian leadership of sabotaging the deal for personal gain. "It's a real economic partnership," Bessent told right-wing host Tucker Carlson. "We don't make money if they don't make money, and you know who doesn't like that? People with their hands in the till," Bessent claimed, referring to Zelensky. Bessent expressed confidence that the deal will still go through, solving several problems: "First, it makes the US and Ukraine partners, strengthening our bond. Second, it sends a message to the Russian leadership that the US isn't abandoning Ukraine. And, importantly, third, it shows the American people that we have an economic interest, not just a massive handout."
00:26 Bombing of Kryvyj Rih: Zelensky Disappointed by US ResponseAfter the devastating Russian rocket attack in his hometown, with a total of 18 deaths, Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed disappointment with the US embassy's response. Several embassies in Kyiv condemned the Friday attack and blamed Russia, Zelensky wrote on Telegram. However, the US embassy's statement did not mention Russia. "Such a strong country, such a strong people, yet such a weak response," Zelensky wrote in English. "They're afraid to even utter the word 'Russian' when it comes to the rocket that murdered children."
23:13 Swarms of drones fly over UkraineThe Russian military has sent swarms of drones over Ukraine again in the evening. Larger groups of drones have been spotted in various parts of the country, which are being targeted by air defense. Initial reports of impacts have been received from the city of Mykolaiv in southern Ukraine, where two residential buildings have been set on fire, according to regional military administrator Vitali Kim on Telegram. No information on possible casualties has been provided yet.
22:20 Ukraine declares national day of mourning after Russian attack on Kryvyi RihThe 6th of April has been declared a national day of mourning in Ukraine for the victims of the Russian rocket attack on Kryvyi Rih. This was announced by Mykola Kalashnyk, head of the Kyiv regional administration (KRSA), and Oleksiy Kuleba, deputy minister for reconstruction, on Telegram. "As a sign of solidarity with the victims and their families, a day of mourning will be declared in the communities tomorrow. From Kyiv to Odessa, from Kramatorsk to Uzhhorod, flags will be lowered and there will be silence in the cities," writes Kuleba. A period of mourning has been declared in Kryvyi Rih from Monday to Wednesday, i.e. on the 7th, 8th, and 9th of April, for the victims of the attacks by the Russian army.
22:02 Zelensky: Silence encourages Russia to further attacksAfter a Russian attack on his hometown of Kryvyi Rih, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns the world not to remain silent. "This attack is one of the darkest moments for Kryvyi Rih," says Zelensky in his evening video address about the rocket attack. The global reactions show that many stand clearly "against Russian terror." One must not turn a blind eye, says Zelensky. "It is wrong and dangerous to remain silent about the fact that it is Russia that is killing children with ballistic missiles," he says. "It only encourages the scum in Moscow to continue the war and ignore diplomacy." Weakness has never ended a war.
21:23 Report: Ukraine hits rare Russian Tirada-2 systemUkrainian forces have reportedly destroyed one of the rare Russian Tirada-2 systems, according to Defense Express, citing footage published by the Ukrainian military showing the hit on the system. The Tirada-2 was developed by the Russian Ministry of Defense. The Tirade electronic warfare system, also known as Tirada-2 or Tirada-2S, is a mobile complex for suppressing electronic radio communications.
20:32 "The Guardian": U.S. Neo-Nazi Group Calls for Attacks on UkraineThe U.S.-based neo-Nazi terror group "The Base" is calling for targeted assassinations and attacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure. This is reported by "The Guardian". Targeted attacks are intended to destabilize Ukraine during peace talks with the Kremlin. "The Base" is a terror group with a network of cells around the world. It was founded in 2018 and has already been the subject of an FBI investigation into terrorism, which led to several arrests. Its leader is based in Russia. "The Guardian" writes: "Now that the FBI under the Trump administration is stepping back from pursuing the far-right, the uncontrolled Base is trying to export its violence abroad."
20:00 Ukraine Expands Cooperation with RheinmetallThe deputy defense ministers of Ukraine, Valerii Churkin and Sergiy Boev, met with Björn Bernhard, the CEO of the German defense conglomerate Rheinmetall. This was announced by the Ministry. The talks focused on improving cooperation between Ukraine and the defense company: "Given the current threats, new technologies and production capacities are of great importance to Ukraine," says Churkin. "We are grateful to our German partners for their support in strengthening the technical capabilities of the Ukrainian military and advancing our defense industry. The settlement of defense companies in Ukraine and the production of modern weapons to high technological standards remain a top priority for strengthening the defense of our country." Rheinmetall is one of the first Western defense companies to produce in Ukraine.
EconomyProduction to Start in 24 Months Rheinmetall Builds Munitions Factory in UkraineRead all previous developments [here].
This continues the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides suffering significant losses and ongoing skirmishes. The Ukraine war is marked by escalating attacks, diplomatic efforts, and international involvement to bring about a resolution to the conflict.
- The Ukrainian army has reported the destruction of 11 Kremlin drones by the Ukrainian Air Force, a part of the intense aerial skirmishes in recent weeks.
- The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, raised concerns about Russian President Vladimir Putin's intentions for peace, stating that such attacks like the one last night are Putin's response to all international diplomatic efforts.
- The Ukrainian General Staff reported that the Russian army has lost 1330 soldiers and destroyed 13 tanks, 20 armored combat vehicles, 56 artillery systems, 4 multiple rocket launchers, 68 drones, and 96 transport and tank vehicles since yesterday, highlighting the ongoing intensity of the Ukraine war.
