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News from Ukraine and around the world, politics, economics, culture and sports online on online.ua https://news.online.ua/en/ en https://news.online.ua/static/build/img/logo.8532d79ed5.png https://news.online.ua/en/ https://news.online.ua/en/ukraine-dismantles-9-areas-of-concentration-of-the-russian-army-903320/ https://news.online.ua/en/ukraine-dismantles-9-areas-of-concentration-of-the-russian-army-903320/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:04:08 +0300 Ukraine According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, over the past 24 hours, aviation, missile troops, and artillery of the Defense Forces struck nine areas of concentration of manpower and equipment of the Russian invaders. https://news.online.ua/en/terrorist-attack-in-kyiv-official-investigation-into-police-actions-begins-903318/ https://news.online.ua/en/terrorist-attack-in-kyiv-official-investigation-into-police-actions-begins-903318/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:04:53 +0300 Ukraine The head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Ihor Klymenko, has ordered the launch of an official investigation into the actions of police officers during the terrorist attack in Kyiv, which killed 6 civilians. https://news.online.ua/en/16-year-old-boy-killed-in-chernihiv-due-to-russian-strikes-903317/ https://news.online.ua/en/16-year-old-boy-killed-in-chernihiv-due-to-russian-strikes-903317/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:04:22 +0300 Ukraine Last night, Russian invaders attacked Chernihiv with Shahed strike drones. According to the latest reports, a 16-year-old teenager was the victim of this attack. https://news.online.ua/en/air-defense-eliminated-203-targets-while-repelling-the-russian-attack-903316/ https://news.online.ua/en/air-defense-eliminated-203-targets-while-repelling-the-russian-attack-903316/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:04:35 +0300 Ukraine The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine officially confirmed that during the night of April 18-19, the Russian occupiers attacked Ukraine with 236 attack UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas type and drones of other types. https://news.online.ua/en/the-cpd-revealed-three-scenarios-for-russia-to-continue-the-war-against-ukraine-903227/ https://news.online.ua/en/the-cpd-revealed-three-scenarios-for-russia-to-continue-the-war-against-ukraine-903227/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:04:00 +0300 Ukraine Moscow does not have a single plan of action - it is simultaneously working on several options for the development of events, from continuing hostilities to freezing the conflict and hybrid aggression against NATO. This was stated by the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council Andriy Kovalenko. https://news.online.ua/en/putin-has-chosen-a-new-deadline-for-the-capture-of-donbas-903247/ https://news.online.ua/en/putin-has-chosen-a-new-deadline-for-the-capture-of-donbas-903247/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:04:27 +0300 Ukraine Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is preparing a new spring-summer offensive in southeastern Ukraine, drawing on strategic reserves and intending to reinforce his group on the battlefield with 20,000 troops. In addition, the Kremlin leader has ordered the Russian army to capture Donbas by September 2026. https://news.online.ua/en/watch-a-private-air-defense-group-shot-down-a-russian-fighter-jet-for-the-first-time-903253/ https://news.online.ua/en/watch-a-private-air-defense-group-shot-down-a-russian-fighter-jet-for-the-first-time-903253/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:04:00 +0300 Ukraine A private air defense group shot down a Shahed jet for the first time at a speed of over 400 kilometers per hour. https://news.online.ua/en/diu-warns-of-new-russian-ground-offensive-in-southeastern-ukraine-903257/ https://news.online.ua/en/diu-warns-of-new-russian-ground-offensive-in-southeastern-ukraine-903257/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:04:00 +0300 Ukraine Russia is preparing a new ground offensive in southeastern Ukraine and aims to capture the entire Donbas by September, said Vadym Skibitsky, deputy head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Defense Ministry. https://news.online.ua/en/the-afu-eliminated-over-70-russian-invaders-in-the-pokrovsky-direction-within-24-hours-903315/ https://news.online.ua/en/the-afu-eliminated-over-70-russian-invaders-in-the-pokrovsky-direction-within-24-hours-903315/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:04:00 +0300 Ukraine In total, 135 combat clashes have occurred since the beginning of this day. https://news.online.ua/en/watch-ukrainian-defense-forces-foiled-an-attempt-to-storm-the-occupiers-near-chasovy-yar-903313/ https://news.online.ua/en/watch-ukrainian-defense-forces-foiled-an-attempt-to-storm-the-occupiers-near-chasovy-yar-903313/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:04:00 +0300 Ukraine The Ukrainian Defense Forces thwarted a massive breakthrough attempt by Russian troops in the Chasovye Yar area of Donetsk region. https://news.online.ua/en/ssus-alpha-special-forces-killed-10200-russian-infantrymen-in-march-903260/ https://news.online.ua/en/ssus-alpha-special-forces-killed-10200-russian-infantrymen-in-march-903260/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:04:00 +0300 Ukraine "Alpha" of the SBU is the top 1 among the units of the Defense Forces of Ukraine in terms of the number of targets hit in March. https://news.online.ua/en/watch-ufs-hit-the-russian-sunset-at-the-tot-of-zaporizhia-region-903306/ https://news.online.ua/en/watch-ufs-hit-the-russian-sunset-at-the-tot-of-zaporizhia-region-903306/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:04:00 +0300 Ukraine The Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a Russian TOS-1A "Sunset" heavy multiple launch rocket system in the temporarily captured territory of the Zaporizhia region. https://news.online.ua/en/diu-special-forces-shared-a-video-of-successful-combat-operations-in-the-zaporizhia-direction-903302/ https://news.online.ua/en/diu-special-forces-shared-a-video-of-successful-combat-operations-in-the-zaporizhia-direction-903302/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:04:00 +0300 Ukraine Drone strikes and close combat: GUR special forces successfully eliminate the enemy in the Zaporizhia direction. https://news.online.ua/en/the-afu-have-repelled-more-than-50-attacks-by-the-russian-army-since-the-beginning-of-the-day-903301/ https://news.online.ua/en/the-afu-have-repelled-more-than-50-attacks-by-the-russian-army-since-the-beginning-of-the-day-903301/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:04:00 +0300 Ukraine Since the beginning of the day, the aggressor has attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 54 times. https://news.online.ua/en/the-occupiers-are-accumulating-troops-and-equipment-on-the-southern-outskirts-of-myrnograd-903271/ https://news.online.ua/en/the-occupiers-are-accumulating-troops-and-equipment-on-the-southern-outskirts-of-myrnograd-903271/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:04:00 +0300 Ukraine Russian invaders are accumulating forces and resources on the southern outskirts of Myrnograd, Donetsk region. https://news.online.ua/en/sbu-hits-3-russian-warships-in-crimea-903293/ https://news.online.ua/en/sbu-hits-3-russian-warships-in-crimea-903293/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:04:45 +0300 Ukraine On April 18, the Security Service of Ukraine announced the results of its “hunt” in Crimea temporarily occupied by Russia. Thus, this time, the SBU struck 3 enemy ships, a radar station, and enemy logistics. https://news.online.ua/en/defense-forces-hit-4-russian-oil-refining-facilities-at-once-903290/ https://news.online.ua/en/defense-forces-hit-4-russian-oil-refining-facilities-at-once-903290/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:04:12 +0300 Ukraine On April 18, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine officially confirmed that last night the Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully attacked four Russian oil refining facilities, causing large-scale fires there. https://news.online.ua/en/poland-may-have-secretly-transferred-anti-ballistic-missiles-to-ukraine-analysts-903288/ https://news.online.ua/en/poland-may-have-secretly-transferred-anti-ballistic-missiles-to-ukraine-analysts-903288/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:04:00 +0300 Ukraine Analysts from Defense Express speculated that Warsaw could have transferred a certain number of MSE (Missile Segment Enhancement) anti-missiles to Ukraine for Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems. They allow for the destruction of ballistic targets. https://news.online.ua/en/ukrainian-soldiers-break-another-record-in-shooting-down-russian-drones-903287/ https://news.online.ua/en/ukrainian-soldiers-break-another-record-in-shooting-down-russian-drones-903287/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:04:07 +0300 Ukraine On April 18, the Ukrainian Foxtrot crew shot down 30 Russian Shahed and Gerber UAVs in just 24 hours. STING interceptor drones were used to set a new record. https://news.online.ua/en/this-is-some-fucking-sur-magyar-responded-to-trumps-decision-with-attacks-on-russian-refineries-and-oil-depots-903285/ https://news.online.ua/en/this-is-some-fucking-sur-magyar-responded-to-trumps-decision-with-attacks-on-russian-refineries-and-oil-depots-903285/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:04:15 +0300 Ukraine The commander of the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert “Magyar” Brody, does not hide his indignation at the decision of US President Donald Trump to again lift sanctions on Russian oil. Against this background, he confirmed that attacks on enemy refineries and oil depots by Ukrainian troops will only intensify. https://news.online.ua/en/russia-is-pulling-forces-to-the-southern-outskirts-of-myrnograd-903282/ https://news.online.ua/en/russia-is-pulling-forces-to-the-southern-outskirts-of-myrnograd-903282/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:04:41 +0300 Ukraine Russian invaders are increasingly actively drawing resources to the southern outskirts of Myrnograd, in the Donetsk region. This warning was issued by Volodymyr Polevyi, head of communications of the 7th Rapid Reaction Corps of the Donetsk People's Republic. https://news.online.ua/en/ukraine-struck-7-areas-of-concentration-of-the-russian-army-903280/ https://news.online.ua/en/ukraine-struck-7-areas-of-concentration-of-the-russian-army-903280/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:04:01 +0300 Ukraine According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, over the past 24 hours, aviation, missile troops, and artillery of the Defense Forces struck two guns, one UAV control point, and seven areas of concentration of manpower and equipment of the Russian invaders. https://news.online.ua/en/air-defense-announced-the-neutralization-of-190-russian-drones-903278/ https://news.online.ua/en/air-defense-announced-the-neutralization-of-190-russian-drones-903278/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:04:23 +0300 Ukraine The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine officially confirmed that during the night of April 17-18, Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with 219 attack UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and other types of drones. The air defense forces were able to eliminate most of the enemy targets. https://news.online.ua/en/ukraine-to-receive-thousands-of-long-range-anubis-ai-drones-903184/ https://news.online.ua/en/ukraine-to-receive-thousands-of-long-range-anubis-ai-drones-903184/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:04:07 +0300 Ukraine Official Berlin is allocating funds for the production of "thousands of heavy strike drones with artificial intelligence" for Ukraine's needs, called Anubis. The American-German-Ukrainian defense company Auterion Airlogix Joint Venture GmbH is taking on the task. https://news.online.ua/en/the-russian-army-was-hit-by-a-wave-of-panic-due-to-the-arbitrariness-of-a-somali-mercenary-903173/ https://news.online.ua/en/the-russian-army-was-hit-by-a-wave-of-panic-due-to-the-arbitrariness-of-a-somali-mercenary-903173/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:04:32 +0300 Ukraine The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine has learned that the Russian invaders on the Ukrainian front have encountered a new problem. As it turned out, Russian soldiers have begun to be terrorized by foreign mercenaries. https://news.online.ua/en/ukraine-close-to-approving-agreement-on-creation-of-special-tribunal-for-russia-903180/ https://news.online.ua/en/ukraine-close-to-approving-agreement-on-creation-of-special-tribunal-for-russia-903180/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:04:08 +0300 Ukraine A vote on the agreement to establish a Special Tribunal for Russia for the crime of aggression against Ukraine could take place as early as May 14-15. This could happen during a meeting of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. https://news.online.ua/en/britain-announces-largest-drone-supply-package-for-ukraine-903188/ https://news.online.ua/en/britain-announces-largest-drone-supply-package-for-ukraine-903188/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:04:47 +0300 Ukraine On April 15, the United Kingdom confirmed that it was providing the largest-ever drone package to Ukraine. The main goal of this decision is to help the Ukrainian Armed Forces finally defeat the Russian army. https://news.online.ua/en/russia-is-betting-on-war-zelenskyy-reacted-to-russias-combined-strike-on-ukraine-903222/ https://news.online.ua/en/russia-is-betting-on-war-zelenskyy-reacted-to-russias-combined-strike-on-ukraine-903222/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:04:00 +0300 Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had instructed the commander of the Air Force to contact those partners who had previously made promises regarding Patriot missiles, amid the Russian Federation's combined strike on Ukraine on the night of April 16. https://news.online.ua/en/the-kostyantynivka-and-pokrovsky-directions-remain-the-hottest-on-the-front-903266/ https://news.online.ua/en/the-kostyantynivka-and-pokrovsky-directions-remain-the-hottest-on-the-front-903266/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:04:00 +0300 Ukraine Since the beginning of the day, the aggressor has attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 40 times. https://news.online.ua/en/russian-attack-on-zaporizhia-number-of-injured-rises-to-7-903255/ https://news.online.ua/en/russian-attack-on-zaporizhia-number-of-injured-rises-to-7-903255/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0300 Ukraine In Zaporizhia, seven people were injured in a drone attack on the morning of April 17, including an 8-year-old child. https://news.online.ua/en/russia-plans-to-carry-out-7-massive-attacks-on-ukraine-every-month-903248/ https://news.online.ua/en/russia-plans-to-carry-out-7-massive-attacks-on-ukraine-every-month-903248/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:04:48 +0300 Ukraine Ukrainian intelligence agencies have learned that in the near future, Russia will launch massive attacks on Ukraine at a frequency of seven times per month. This was warned by Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga. https://news.online.ua/en/it-cant-get-any-worse-zelensky-acknowledged-the-shortage-of-patriot-missiles-903186/ https://news.online.ua/en/it-cant-get-any-worse-zelensky-acknowledged-the-shortage-of-patriot-missiles-903186/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:04:10 +0300 Ukraine According to Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, he is concerned about the threat of a decrease in weapons supplies to Ukraine, including air defense missiles, if the war in the Middle East continues. https://news.online.ua/en/ukraine-hits-russian-radars-and-boat-storage-facility-903245/ https://news.online.ua/en/ukraine-hits-russian-radars-and-boat-storage-facility-903245/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:04:30 +0300 Ukraine On April 17, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine officially confirmed that the Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully attacked the enemy Podlyot and Nebo-M radar stations, control points, a boat storage warehouse, and other Russian logistics facilities. https://news.online.ua/en/the-netherlands-will-transfer-a-new-ship-genichesk-to-ukraine-903240/ https://news.online.ua/en/the-netherlands-will-transfer-a-new-ship-genichesk-to-ukraine-903240/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:04:57 +0300 Ukraine Dutch Prime Minister Rob Yetten has decided to provide Ukraine with a new mine-clearing vessel. The Ukrainian Navy is likely to receive the ship in June 2026. It is planned to be named "Genichesk". https://news.online.ua/en/defense-forces-defeated-the-russian-army-command-post-903238/ https://news.online.ua/en/defense-forces-defeated-the-russian-army-command-post-903238/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:04:17 +0300 Ukraine The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports that on April 16, aviation, missile forces, and artillery of the Ukrainian troops successfully attacked one area of concentration of enemy manpower and equipment, a control point, five artillery systems, and an air defense system of the Russian invaders. https://news.online.ua/en/air-defense-eliminated-147-targets-while-repelling-the-russian-attack-903237/ https://news.online.ua/en/air-defense-eliminated-147-targets-while-repelling-the-russian-attack-903237/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:04:22 +0300 Ukraine Last night, Russia carried out an air attack on Ukraine with one Iskander-M ballistic missile, as well as 172 Shahed, Gerber, Italmas attack drones, and other types of drones. https://news.online.ua/en/russia-strikes-dnipro-sumy-and-chernihiv-903236/ https://news.online.ua/en/russia-strikes-dnipro-sumy-and-chernihiv-903236/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:04:16 +0300 Ukraine Various cities and villages in Ukraine came under attack by Russian invaders last night. Destruction and fires are reported in Sumy, Dnipro, and Chernihiv. https://news.online.ua/en/stubb-named-the-ratio-of-losses-of-ukraine-and-russia-on-the-front-903187/ https://news.online.ua/en/stubb-named-the-ratio-of-losses-of-ukraine-and-russia-on-the-front-903187/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:04:02 +0300 Ukraine According to the leader of Finland, Alexander Stubb, the losses of the Russian army on the battlefield are currently 5 times higher than those of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. This figure was achieved thanks to the rapid development of unmanned technologies. https://news.online.ua/en/400-collaborators-announced-their-desire-to-leave-for-russia-903193/ https://news.online.ua/en/400-collaborators-announced-their-desire-to-leave-for-russia-903193/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:04:18 +0300 Ukraine More than 400 traitors to Ukraine have publicly declared their desire to leave for the aggressor country of Russia, the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War (KSHPPV) reports. https://news.online.ua/en/the-afu-have-repelled-more-than-40-attacks-by-the-russian-army-since-the-beginning-of-the-day-903232/ https://news.online.ua/en/the-afu-have-repelled-more-than-40-attacks-by-the-russian-army-since-the-beginning-of-the-day-903232/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:04:00 +0300 Ukraine Since the beginning of the day, the aggressor has attacked the positions of the Defense Forces 41 times. https://news.online.ua/en/fedorov-announced-an-increase-in-the-level-of-interception-of-russian-cruise-missiles-and-drones-by-ukraine-903203/ https://news.online.ua/en/fedorov-announced-an-increase-in-the-level-of-interception-of-russian-cruise-missiles-and-drones-by-ukraine-903203/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0300 Ukraine Ukraine has strengthened its air defense, in particular, the interception rate of cruise missiles has reached almost 80%, and the interception of drones has increased to 90%. https://news.online.ua/en/the-number-of-dead-and-injured-due-to-nighttime-russian-shelling-has-increased-in-kyiv-and-dnipro-903228/ https://news.online.ua/en/the-number-of-dead-and-injured-due-to-nighttime-russian-shelling-has-increased-in-kyiv-and-dnipro-903228/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:04:00 +0300 Ukraine On the night of April 16, Russia launched massive strikes on Kyiv and the Dnipro River. As of 1:30 p.m., 60 people were injured in the capital and 4 were killed in the Dnipro River. https://news.online.ua/en/new-russian-strikes-on-odessa-region-there-are-casualties-a-ship-caught-fire-903225/ https://news.online.ua/en/new-russian-strikes-on-odessa-region-there-are-casualties-a-ship-caught-fire-903225/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:04:00 +0300 Ukraine Russia continued to attack civilian and port infrastructure in the Odessa region on the morning of April 16. There were casualties, and a foreign ship caught fire. https://news.online.ua/en/massive-russian-attack-on-ukraine-air-defense-neutralized-667-air-targets-within-24-hours-903221/ https://news.online.ua/en/massive-russian-attack-on-ukraine-air-defense-neutralized-667-air-targets-within-24-hours-903221/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:04:00 +0300 Ukraine Over the past 24 hours, the Russian occupiers have fired 703 air targets at Ukraine, including 44 missiles and 659 drones of various types. 12 missiles and 20 drones were recorded hitting. https://news.online.ua/en/russia-hits-dnipropetrovsk-region-with-missiles-uavs-and-artillery-3-dead-34-wounded-903219/ https://news.online.ua/en/russia-hits-dnipropetrovsk-region-with-missiles-uavs-and-artillery-3-dead-34-wounded-903219/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:04:00 +0300 Ukraine As of the morning of April 16, Russian troops attacked with drones and missiles, as well as shelled with artillery the Dniprovsky and Nikopol districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region, killing three people and injuring another 34, including a child. https://news.online.ua/en/the-afu-destroyed-another-1100-occupiers-and-43-russian-artillery-systems-903218/ https://news.online.ua/en/the-afu-destroyed-another-1100-occupiers-and-43-russian-artillery-systems-903218/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:04:00 +0300 Ukraine The total combat losses of Russian troops from February 24, 2022 to April 16, 2026 in the war against Ukraine amount to about 1,315,070 people, of which 1,100 people were killed in the past 24 hours. https://news.online.ua/en/8-people-died-in-odessa-as-a-result-of-russian-missile-and-drone-strikes-903217/ https://news.online.ua/en/8-people-died-in-odessa-as-a-result-of-russian-missile-and-drone-strikes-903217/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:04:00 +0300 Ukraine Eight people were killed and 16 others were injured in the Russian-led night and morning attacks on Odessa. https://news.online.ua/en/russia-massively-attacked-kyiv-4-dead-over-50-injured-903215/ https://news.online.ua/en/russia-massively-attacked-kyiv-4-dead-over-50-injured-903215/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:04:00 +0300 Ukraine In Kyiv, a combined Russian attack on April 16 left 54 people injured and four dead, including a 12-year-old boy. https://news.online.ua/en/the-usf-eliminated-over-82000-occupiers-within-10-months-903111/ https://news.online.ua/en/the-usf-eliminated-over-82000-occupiers-within-10-months-903111/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:04:00 +0300 Ukraine The forces of unmanned systems of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have reported on the results of combat work since the moment of their creation on June 11, 2025. Thus, over 82 thousand Russian military personnel were eliminated in 10 months. https://news.online.ua/en/the-afu-eliminated-over-60-occupiers-in-the-pokrovske-direction-within-24-hours-903213/ https://news.online.ua/en/the-afu-eliminated-over-60-occupiers-in-the-pokrovske-direction-within-24-hours-903213/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:04:00 +0300 Ukraine In total, 133 combat clashes have occurred on the front since the beginning of this day.