
ukrinform21m ago
Russians cross 'kill zone' of up to 10 km to launch assaults in Zaporizhzhia sector – Voloshyn
In the Zaporizhzhia sector, Russian troops are attempting to traverse a so-called "kill zone" up to 10 kilometers long to reach forward positions and carry out assaults, but Ukraine's Defense Forces are striking troop concentration points and actively destroying enemy equipment.
ukrinform57m ago
SSU drones hit one of Russia's largest oil refineries more than 1,500 km from Ukraine
Unmanned aerial vehicles operated by the SSU's Alpha Special Operations Center struck the Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez oil refinery located over 1,500 km from Ukraine's border.
ukrinform1h ago
Russians shell Donetsk region over 1,400 times in one day, leaving one killed, several injured
Over the past day, Russian forces carried out 1,437 shelling attacks in the Donetsk region, damaging 21 civilian objects. One person was killed and three were injured.
ukrinform2h ago
Russians attempting to break through to Kupiansk from two directions – military
Russian forces are attempting to advance toward the town of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region from both the right and left banks of the Oskil River.
ukrinform3h ago
Transnistrian direction remains security priority – SBGS spox
The Transnistrian direction remains one of the key priorities for ensuring security along critical sections of the border.
ukrinform4h ago
Explosions rock Russia’s Dzerzhinsk
Explosions were reported in Dzerzhinsk, Nizhny Novgorod region of Russia, after which smoke rose in the area of an explosives plant. In addition, local residents reported repeated explosions in Perm.
ukrinform5h ago
Air defenses down 172 out of 206 drones launched by Russia in overnight attack on Ukraine
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 172 out of 206 drones launched by Russian invaders in an attack that began in the evening of April 29.
ukrinform6h ago
U.S. ambassador: Discussion on Ukraine’s reconstruction must begin now for success
Roman Popadiuk, the former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, is convinced that Ukraine’s recovery must be discussed now, despite the war, because planning should be done in advance.
ukrinform8h ago
Enemy strikes infrastructure and residential areas in Odesa, casualties reported
A massive attack by Russian drones in Odesa damaged residential buildings, an administrative building, and a parking lot.
ukrinform11h ago
Border guards detain 26 SBGS servicemen, 69 civilians for corruption this year
In 2026, border guards detained 26 servicemen of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and 69 civilians over corruption-related offenses, with 53 individuals brought to criminal liability.
ukrinform14h ago
Occupiers want to 'nationalize' nearly 8,000 apartments in Luhansk
In temporarily occupied Luhansk, Russian forces have declared nearly 8,000 apartments as ownerless — meaning they are subject to "nationalization."
ukrinform15h ago
Zelensky: Middle strikes among Ukraine’s top priorities in coming months
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that one of Ukraine’s key priorities in the coming months would be so-called middle strikes.
ukrinform16h ago
Putin announces his readiness to declare ceasefire on May 9
Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, said that Russia was ready to declare a ceasefire on May 9.
ukrinform17h ago
Deputy PM Kuleba: Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro are the focus of thermal decentralization
Deputy Prime Minister for Recovery and Minister of Community and Territorial Development Oleksii Kuleba noted that in the process of implementing thermal decentralization, attention is being focused on Kharkiv, Kyiv, and Dnipro—large urban areas that rely on centralized heating systems.
ukrinform19h ago
Syniehubov: Russians probing new directions for offensive in Kharkiv region
Russian troops are testing new potential routes for future offensives in the Kharkiv region, but Ukrainian forces are in control of the situation and repelling the attacks.
ukrinform21h ago
Zelensky imposes new sanctions against Russia for abduction of children, against shadow fleet vessels
The president announced new sanctions targeting Russian officials and collaborators in temporarily occupied territories who are involved in the abduction of Ukrainian children, as well as 23 vessels of Russia's shadow fleet.
ukrinform21h ago
Jean Reno publishes thriller novel Escape about Russia's abduction of Ukrainian children
The legendary French actor authored a crime-thriller-style novel titled Escape, focusing on the kidnapping of Ukrainian children by Russia.
ukrinform22h ago
Estonian FM comments on President Karis's statements about dialogue with Russia
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that President Alar Karis's position on dialogue with Moscow contradicts Estonian foreign policy. Other Estonian politicians also supported this view.
ukrinform23h ago
Ukraine formally requests Israel to arrest Russian vessel carrying stolen grain
The Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine has sent a package of documents to the Israeli side requesting the arrest of a Russian vessel allegedly transporting stolen Ukrainian grain.
ukrinform1d ago
No troop build-up near Ukraine’s border with Belarus, says SBGS
Ukrainian border guards are not observing any movement of equipment or reinforcement of troops near the border on Belarusian territory, according to the State Border Guard Service.
ukrinform31m ago
National Bank keeps key policy rate at 15%
The National Bank of Ukraine has decided to maintain the key policy rate at 15%.
ukrinform1h ago
Russians try to advance toward Zaporizhzhia — Voloshyn
On the Huliaipole axis in the Zaporizhzhia region, the intensity of combat has remained at about 35–40 clashes per day for roughly two weeks, while Russian troops are unsuccessfully attempting to push deeper into Ukrainian defenses toward Zaporizhzhia.
ukrinform2h ago
Shahed drones begin maneuvering when interceptor drones approach — 'Flash'
Russian Shahed-type drones have started changing their behavior during attacks, in particular maneuvering when Ukrainian interceptor drones approach, likely due to the use of cameras.
ukrinform3h ago
Russians unable to create buffer zone on border – SBGS spox
The enemy is unable to significantly expand its zone of control in the northern border area.
ukrinform4h ago
Russian tanker hit in Black Sea left adrift after Ukrainian strike – Navy spox
A Russian tanker hit by the Ukrainian Navy in the Black Sea on April 29 likely did not sink but lost propulsion.
ukrinform5h ago
Ukrainian Navy strikes two Russian boats guarding Kerch Bridge
The Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck two Russian boats that were guarding the Kerch Bridge.
ukrinform5h ago
Russian attacks hit energy and transport infrastructure in Mykolaiv region, five injured
Five people were injured in the Mykolaiv region as a result of an attack by Russian drones.
ukrinform7h ago
Massive attack on Odesa damages high-rise buildings, injures 16 people
The enemy launched an attack on residential neighborhoods and civilian facilities in various districts of Odesa. The most damage was reported in the Primorskyi district.
ukrinform9h ago
CoM approves new appointments at MoC
The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Ivan Verbytsky as First Deputy Minister of Culture and Yevhen Lavrov as Deputy Minister.
ukrinform12h ago
Association of Ukrainian Writers established in Rostock, Germany
In Rostock, at the German-Ukrainian Center (Deutsch-Ukrainisches Zentrum in Rostock e.V.), the Association of Ukrainian Writers in Germany was officially launched; it currently brings together 37 authors to promote Ukrainian literature in a European context.
ukrinform15h ago
Russia losing influence in Trans-Caspian region, Ukraine’s intelligence reports
Moscow is no longer a guarantor of stability and is losing influence in the Trans-Caspian region.
ukrinform16h ago
Ukraine to go after Russia’s shadow grain fleet and its enablers – FM Sybiha
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that Ukraine will go after Russia’s shadow grain fleet and its enablers across all geographic areas.
ukrinform17h ago
Russians attack Mykolaiv and region with drones, casualties reported
In the Mykolaiv region, five people were injured as a result of an attack by Russian Shahed-type drones.
ukrinform18h ago
Russian attacks in Dnipropetrovsk region kill two, wound one
Two people were killed and another was injured in the Dnipropetrovsk region as a result of Russian attacks.
ukrinform19h ago
CinC Syrskyi: “Small-group” air defense units downed over 2,100 Russian attack drones in April
“Small-scale” air defense systems destroyed more than 2,100 Russian attack drones in April.
ukrinform21h ago
War update: 54 combat engagements on frontline since morning
Since the start of the day, 54 clashes have taken place between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops.
ukrinform22h ago
Czechia should make greater use of Ukraine’s drone experience – Senate committee chair
The Committee on Foreign Affairs and Security of the Senate of the Czech Republic discussed issues of drones, counter-drone security in the country, and the movement of holders of Russian diplomatic passports across Europe on Wednesday.
ukrinform23h ago
EU launches battlefield technologies testing platform for Ukraine
The European Commission has launched a new platform for testing military technologies in real combat scenarios.
ukrinform1d ago
Zelensky: Ukraine has documents indicating Russia’s plans to disrupt “Drone Deals” with partners
Ukraine has obtained Russian documents outlining directions for countering Ukraine’s contacts with partners within the Drone Deals framework.
ukrinform1d ago
DIU reports elimination of Akhmat unit fighters in coordinated strike
Special forces of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (DIU) have eliminated a group of mercenaries from the Russian National Guard Akhmat unit.
ukrinform38m ago
Russians strike Chernihiv, leaving tree injured, administrative building damaged
In Chernihiv, a Russian attack during the day on April 30 hit an administrative building, leaving three people injured.
ukrinform1h ago
Russian nighttime attack in Odesa's Prymorskyi district leaves 22 buildings damaged
In Odesa, as a result of a hostile attack on the night of April 30, 22 buildings were damaged in the Prymorskyi district, which suffered the most from the shelling.
ukrinform2h ago
Russians attack Dnipropetrovsk region, leaving one killed, four injured
As a result of a Russian attack on the Dnipro district, one person was killed and four others were wounded.
ukrinform3h ago
Zelensky orders talks with U.S. to verify details of Russia’s temporary truce proposal
President Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed Ukrainian representatives to clarify with the U.S. President’s team the details of Russia’s proposal for a short-term ceasefire.
ukrinform4h ago
CinC Syrskyi signs order on mandatory rotation of frontline troops
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi has signed an order introducing mandatory rotation for servicemen performing tasks on the front line, setting clear time limits for deployment on positions as well as requirements for support and rest.
ukrinform5h ago
War update: 177 combat clashes over past day, 41 attacks repelled in Pokrovsk sector
A total of 177 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the frontline over the past day, April 29, including 41 in the Pokrovsk sector.
ukrinform6h ago
Russian military loses another 1,470 troops and two helicopters in war against Ukraine
Total combat losses among Russian troops since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to April 30, 2026, amount to approximately 1,330,290 personnel, including 1,470 over the past 24 hours.
ukrinform7h ago
Former U.S. ambassador: Ukraine’s combat-ready army will be pillar of regional security
Ukraine today has the largest and most experienced army in Europe—a force battle-tested in combat that is a vital component of the continent’s future security architecture.
ukrinform10h ago
Teen girl brought back to Ukraine from occupied Kherson region
A 15-year-old girl has been brought back to Ukrainian-controlled territory from the temporarily occupied part of the Kherson region, where Russian forces had arrested her mother and threatened to strip the family of parental rights.
ukrinform13h ago
Ukrainian troops continue training in UK under Operation Interflex
Another group of servicemen and servicewomen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is undergoing five weeks of training in the United Kingdom as part of Operation Interflex.
ukrinform15h ago
War update: 137 clashes on frontline, intense fighting in Pokrovsk sector
On April 29, there were 137 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian invaders along the frontline, with fighting in the Pokrovsk sector remaining the most intense, where the enemy attempted 31 attacks.
ukrinform16h ago
“Long-range sanctions”: Zelensky approves new operations against Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the approval of new Ukrainian operations aimed at increasing pressure on Russia and forcing it toward diplomacy.
ukrinform17h ago
Kyiv region installing additional 150 MW of distributed gas generation, regional chief says
In the Kyiv region, 81 distributed gas generation units with a total capacity of 103 MW are currently in operation, while an additional roughly 150 MW is in the process of being installed.
ukrinform18h ago
Russian drones injure seven people in Kherson in one day, including two hospital workers
In the Kherson region, seven residents of the regional capital were injured during the day as a result of shelling; all of them were struck by enemy drones.
ukrinform20h ago
Drones strike two helicopters in Russia’s Voronezh region
The Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Forces struck two Russian helicopters—a Mi-28 and a Mi-17—in the Voronezh region of the Russian Federation.
ukrinform21h ago
12-year-old boy neutralizes Russian FPV drone that was flying toward his brothers and sisters
In the town of Semenivka, 12-year-old Anatolii Prokhorenko disabled an FPV drone that was heading toward his younger siblings.
ukrinform22h ago
Area of oil pollution in Black Sea reaches nearly 800 square kilometers after Russian attack — ecologist
The oil slick that covered the Odesa coastline after Russian attacks on the port of Chornomorsk on April 26 has reached about 793 square kilometers.
ukrinform23h ago
Russian drone strikes village in Kharkiv region, leaving three injured
In the village of Petrivka in the Izium district of the Kharkiv region, three people were injured as a result of a Russian drone strike.
ukrinform1d ago
SSU drones strike Russian oil pumping station in Perm, over 1,500 km from Ukraine
Specialists from the Alpha special operations center of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) used drones to strike the Perm linear production dispatch station in Russia, located more than 1,500 km from the Ukrainian border.
ukrinform1d ago
Ukrainian Navy unit strikes sanctioned tanker MARQUISE
A unit of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, using two kamikaze unmanned surface vessels (MBEK), struck the sanctioned vessel MARQUISE under the flag of Cameroon.