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General Staff: Russia has lost 461,940 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 461,940 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on April 24. This number includes 880 ca Source : kyivindependent. read more
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Drone attacks strike infrastructure in Russia's Voronezh, Lipetsk oblasts
Ukrainian drones reportedly hit an oil refinery in Voronezh Oblast and an “industrial zone” in Lipetsk Oblast overnight on April 24, according to Russian Telegram news channels. Russian media reported Source : kyivindependent. read more
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Drone attack causes fire at energy facility in Russia's Smolensk Oblast
Fires broke out at energy and fuel facilities in Russia’s Smolensk Oblast following a Ukrainian drone attack, Smolensk Oblast Governor Vasily Anokhin claimed on April 24. A drone attack reportedly cau Source : kyivindependent. read more
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Ukraine's UN envoy: Russia uses sexual violence as weapon of war
The Russian Federation uses sexual violence as a weapon against civilians and prisoners of war, Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Sergiy Kyslytsya said during a meeting of the U Source : kyivindependent. read more
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Update from Ukraine | Ukrainian Counterattack near Ivanivske Crushed Ruzzian offensive plans
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Russia attacks 11 communities in Sumy Oblast, injuring 4
Russian forces attacked Sumy Oblast 242 times in 51 separate attacks throughout the day, injuring four people, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported on April 23. The communities of Mykolaiv Source : kyivindependent. read more
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Russia launches missile attacks on Kharkiv, leaving 2 injured
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Russia launched missile attacks on Kharkiv in the early hours of April 24, damaging four residential buildings, and injuring two people, Source : kyivindependent. read more
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Russia's deputy defense minister detained on suspicions of bribery
Russia’s Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov was detained on April 23 on the suspicion of receiving a bribe, Russia’s Investigative Committee announced. Ivanov, who is Russia’s top official in charge Source : kyivindependent. read more
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Ambassador: Ukraine in talks to set up joint production of Patriot systems
Kyiv is pushing Washington for the joint production of Patriot air defense systems to help Ukraine fend off Russia’s war, Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova said in an interview with Eu Source : kyivindependent. read more
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America Has Pledged Support – And the World Reacts Immediately
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Trump praises House speaker after vote on Ukraine aid
Former U.S. President and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump voiced support for House Speaker Mike Johnson, who allowed a vote on military aid for Ukraine after months of delays, the Guardian Source : kyivindependent. read more
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Bloomberg: EU considering sanctions against foreign companies behind Russian defense tech
The EU is assessing imposing sanctions against over a dozen companies that continue to supply Russia with weapons technology, such as navigation systems for missiles, Bloomberg reported on April 23. T Source : kyivindependent. read more
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MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak: Developments in Ukraine’s parliament on economic reforms, international obligations — Issue 52
Editor’s note: This is issue 52 of Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak’s weekly “Ukrainian Economy in Brief” newsletter, covering events from April 15-22, 2024. The digest highlights steps taken in Source : kyivindependent. read more
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Denmark to allocate around $450 million for Ukraine's reconstruction, energy sector
Copenhagen will allocate around 420 million euros ($450 million) to Kyiv as part of a memorandum of understanding on long-term cooperation and reconstruction signed on April 23, Ukraine’s Economy Mini Source : kyivindependent. read more
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Government allocates additional over $200 million for fortifications
The government has allocated an additional over Hr 8 billion (around $202.3 million) for the construction of fortifications in Ukraine, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on April 23. Ukrainian authori Source : kyivindependent. read more
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The UK is providing Ukraine with the largest aid package in the history
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UK to provide record-breaking military assistance package for Ukraine
UK to unveil a significant increase in military aid for Ukraine, with an additional £500 million allocated, bringing the total to £3 billion for this fiscal year. The funds will be swiftly deployed to Source : www.weareukraine.info/uk-to-pro… read more
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Frozen Russian assets. Where’s the money?
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Poll: 62% of Ukrainians say they are prepared to fight for country
Ukrainians have the highest readiness to fight for their country among European countries, at 62% of the population, according to a survey by the Sociological Group Rating conducted in 2023 with Gallu Source : kyivindependent. read more
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Monthly chart: Ukraine braces for tough summer months as Russia renews attacks on energy infrastructure
The following is a chart based off of data originally published in the Kyiv-based Center of Economic Strategy’s “Ukraine War Economy Tracker.” The Kyiv Independent is republishing it with permission. Source : kyivindependent. read more