Week 216 – additional links
Nicholas Zharkikh
April 9, 2026
Ukrainian troops advance in the Pokrov direction – map and ISW analysis
Izyum resident who surrendered to Ukrainian Armed Forces sentenced to 15 years
Explosions at an oil depot in Feodosia: drones hit fuel tanks
Satellite photos of the fire at the oil depot in Feodosia have appeared: new tanks are burning
Enemy Tor-M1 SAM shot down two Ukrainian drones, but was destroyed by a third
"Magyar": SBS destroyed the ninth Russian air defense system in nine days of April
Tor air defense system and Krymskaya oil pumping station hit, General Staff says
Satellite images show possible damage to infrastructure in Krymsk after drone attack
The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed the occupiers’ base in Alchevsk
Zelenskyy announced the second wave of deals with the Middle East
He guided Russian missiles to western regions of Ukraine: traitor sentenced to 15 years, – SBU
Ukraine has agreed on an annual oil reserve with Middle Eastern countries, – Zelensky
"We have our own war": Budanov said that Ukraine will not stop attacks on Russian territory
Strikes on Russian oil terminals strengthen Ukraine’s position in negotiations, says Budanov
Zelensky on strikes on Russia: If we don’t punch them in the face, they won’t reckon with us
On the shield – April 9, 2026.
Vadym Rybalko, a soldier from Vorzel, died at the front — ITV
Defenders from Khmelnytskyi region Vadym Titov, Volodymyr Baryshnikov, and Serhiy Pichkur died
Considered missing for over a year: defender from Kharkiv region Serhiy Ageyev dies
DNA examination confirmed the death of the soldier from Smila, Serhiy Bezugly
Nazar Strelbitsky from Chortkiv region died in the war
He did not return from battle: The Glukhovets community lost its Defender Oleksandr Solsky
A soldier from Zhytomyr region, Mykola Sychevsky, was killed in Sumy region.
Anatoly Kolyushenkov, a soldier from Kryvyi Rih, died in the war for Ukraine
Taras Freiuk, a native of the Carpathians, died in the war.
33-year-old Staff Sergeant Andriy Hrushchyk from Morshyn died at the front
Yevhenii Chaika from Kremenech region died in the war
Yevheniy Kyrychenko from Sumy region died in Kursk region
Bitter news: Volyn soldier Andriy Bondar died at the front
Soldiers from Kirovohrad region Igor Bryukhovetsky and Oleksandr Diorditsa died
Senior driver Viktor Kovalev from Donetsk region died in the war
The death of defender from Zhytomyr region, Pavlo Volodymyrovych Bilous, has been confirmed
On the eve of Easter – tragic news: the Husyatyn community lost its defender Volodymyr Hurgach
Ihor Dashko from Sambir died in the battles for Ukraine
World War III – April 9, 2026
Netanyahu: Israel will achieve its goals in Iran through negotiations or war
Netanyahu says Israel is ready to resume war with Iran if necessary
Truce in danger of collapse: Strait of Hormuz blocked, Israel continues massive strikes on Lebanon
IRGC identifies alternative routes through the Strait of Hormuz to avoid sea mines
WP: Hungarian government offered aid to Iran in 2024
April 10, 2026
Zelensky agreed to the Easter truce announced by Putin, declaring readiness for "mirror steps"
We’ll see when and where the silence will start working: Sibiga on the Easter truce
Ukraine received a new batch of missiles for Patriot systems
Ukraine imposes sanctions against Russian participants in the Venice Biennale
Renunciation of nuclear weapons was a mistake and a deception, – Zelensky
Power outage in occupied Melitopol, reports of attack on local substation
Russia is increasing GPS jamming in the Gulf of Finland: how is this related to Ukraine’s strikes
SOU advances in key direction while enemy suffers setbacks: ISW maps for April 10
Russia announces "massive attack" by UAVs on Rostov region, large-scale fire breaks out in Gukovo
Oil depot in Feodosia burns for third day after drone attack – satellite images
Will Russia extend the "Easter Truce"? Putin gave a clear negative answer
A large-scale fire broke out in Vladikavkaz, Russia, after an explosion: victims known
Attack on "Strela" in Bryansk on March 31, 2026 – the plant stopped work
Ivan Trusov, a terrorist from Kvasy in the Rakhiv region, died in Sumy region (PHOTO)
Ukrainian Defense Forces hit two Russian drilling platforms in the Caspian Sea, – General Staff
Ukrainian Defense Forces hit enemy ammunition and fuel depots and logistics hubs, General Staff says
On the shield – April 10, 2026.
In the battle for Ukraine, a sapper driver, Denis Tkachenko, from Sloviansk, died
Yuriy Karpman from Drohobych died in the battles for Ukraine
Andriy Demjanjuk, a soldier from the Carpathian region, died in the war
Defender from Transcarpathia Bohdan Myhalko died in the war
26-year-old volunteer medic Pavlo Melnychenko died in Zhytomyr region
A soldier from Tulchyn, Oleksandr Dedov, was killed in the Donetsk region.
A Russian drone killed a sniper from the Kharkiv region, Oleksandr Dremlyuga.
Defender from Buryn region Oleksandr Sakhnenko died at the front
A resident of South Ukraine, defender of Ukraine Maksym Andronatiy, died at the front
Considered missing for over 10 months: defender Pavlo Zavrin from Zaporizhia region died in the war
Sergeant Anatoliy Kuzmak, a resident of the Ivano-Frankivsk community, died in the war
A soldier from the Dnipropetrovsk region, Mykhailo Lyubchenko, died at the front
Ivan Shirshov, a soldier from the Safyaniv community, died in the hospital from his wounds.
It became known about the death of a soldier from the Kyiv region, Mykhailo Kadkalenko. Photo
A soldier from Bukovina, Vladyslav Paskaryuk, died at the front.
Defender from Vinnytsia Oleksandr Karpus died in Dnipropetrovsk region
The Shargorod community lost Defender of Ukraine Andriy Zhuk
"Left this world as a Hero": Ivan Katsyuk, a soldier from Ternopil, died in the Kharkiv region
Defender from Volyn Bohdan Dmytruk died
Ternopil reports death of defender Roman Laus
Mykola Tanchenko from Sheptytsk died in the battles for Ukraine
Defender from Krolevets Oleksandr Sykal died at the front
Seven months of waiting for news: Kopychyntsi confirms death of soldier Dmytro Lozovsky (photo)
Death of soldier from Ploske Volodymyr Blaschuk confirmed
Defender from Kosivska Polyana Viktor Tafiychuk died in Donetsk region
Bitter loss for Zboriv region: death of 27-year-old sergeant Andriy Dmytriv confirmed
The Svitlovodsk City Council reported that Roman Garmash died in the war
Defender from Transcarpathia Oleksandr Kurbaba died at the front
Kharkiv University graduate Denys Savchuk died in the war
Former e-sportsman Vitaliy Lukhtan died in the war
World War III – April 10, 2026.
Kallas responded to criticism regarding the Strait of Hormuz: We have not seen any help from Russia
Bombs did not convince: Bloomberg explained why Iran became even tougher in negotiations with the US
Iran’s armed forces have said they will not give up control of the Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it will only negotiate if the US meets two of its conditions
CNN: US embassy staff in Iraq came under drone attack
April 11, 2026
Ukrainian troops have advanced on four front lines – map and analysis of hostilities from ISW
In Russia, oil depots in Tver and the Krymskaya oil pipeline station were attacked
Easter Truce: Ukraine Determines How It Will Respond to Possible Violations by Russia | ArmyInform
"One day they will get rid of Putin’s orcs": Boris Johnson visits the front for the first time
Defense forces hit 2 Russian UAV control points
Massive drone terror: Ukraine’s air defense neutralized 133 drones out of 160 launched by Russia
Defense forces hit an oil depot, an oil pumping station, and three Russian ammunition depots
An occupier repair and mechanical plant was attacked in Luhansk region — Atesh
The Armed Forces of Ukraine pushed back the Russians near Kupyansk
175 military personnel and 7 civilians returned from captivity, most held since 2022
During the ceasefire, the Russians attacked the Kharkiv region with a drone
Russia violates ceasefire: alarm in Kharkiv
On the shield – April 11, 2026.
The Donetsk community of the Kharkiv region confirmed the death of fighter Dmytro Melnyk
Death in war of Hero from Tyachiv Yuriy Chernyavets confirmed (PHOTO)
Senior sergeant from Rivne region Yuzkov Serhiy Heorhiyovych died at the front
Considered missing for more than a year: Transcarpathian Viktor Shpynyovych died in the war
Defender of Ukraine Anatoliy Hryhorak from the village of Stari Kuty died
Mykhailo Ferkalyuk, a native of the Carpathians, died in the war.
World War III – April 11, 2026
US launches total military registration of citizens amid war with Iran
Spain responds to US ultimatum regarding Strait of Hormuz
US and Iran begin talks with Pakistan’s participation
US sharply increases Patriot missile production by $4.76 billion — demand grows due to war
Ukrainian shield over the Gulf: Ukrainian Armed Forces drones protect US facilities from "shaheeds"
Strait of Hormuz is outside NATO’s sphere of competence, says Spanish Foreign Minister Albarez
April 12, 2026
Their fate was unknown: 12 more Ukrainians were found in Russian captivity
Wounded and seriously ill: Coordination Headquarters on the condition of released prisoners
General Staff: 469 ceasefire violations recorded
Air Force records Russian drone in Sumy region during Easter truce with Russia
Russian troops attacked the village of Zolochiv in the Kharkiv region with drones
Russians shot 4 Ukrainian prisoners of war in Kharkiv region
Occupiers massively shelled Zaporizhia region: 10 police officers injured
During the ceasefire, Russians killed a Ukrainian evacuation group in Zaporizhia
The Russian army attacked the Kryvyi Rih community during the Easter truce: details
Russia attacked a medical vehicle in Sumy region: medics and civilians were injured
Russian infantry tried to advance towards Grishino despite the "silence regime"
General Staff on Easter truce: Russia has violated the ceasefire 2,299 times
"Russian-style truce": the occupiers attacked their own wounded fighters near Chasov Yar
Russians attacked 55 times since the beginning of the day
The Kremlin refused to extend the ceasefire
Easter under fire: occupiers violated the "silence regime" in the area of Hryshynye and Myrnograd
During the armistice, the enemy massively attacked Kramatorsk with "Lightning"
The General Staff named the settlements where Russia violated the ceasefire in the Kharkiv region
Easter terror: Russian UAV attacks shop in Kharkiv region — two injured (PHOTOS)
Despite the ceasefire, enemy attacks are being recorded in the Kharkiv region — General Staff
Easter truce: Russians hit UAVs in Zolochiv, Kharkiv region, there are casualties
Enemy troops launched nine attacks on the Zaporizhia Front
Russian troops attacked a private sector in the village of Velykyi Burluk
"We respond in kind": Russian troops violated the Easter truce and tried to storm Sumy region
Easter Truce – Man injured in Kharkiv region after FPV drone attack
On the shield – April 12, 2026.
Roman Osipov, the commander of the crew of unmanned systems from Shiryaevo, died in the war
Dmytro Biblik from Turka died in the battles for Ukraine
Tragic news: DNA examination confirmed the death of a soldier from Chernihiv region, Oleg Khalabuda
Ihor Prystay from Truskavets died in the battles for Ukraine
Transcarpathia lost another Hero: Alexander Kurtsikashvili died in the war
Yevheniy Topchu, a soldier from the Stryukiv community, died in the war
Border guard from Sokyryan Valentyn Hrublyak died in Kharkiv region
World War III – April 12, 2026
Iran refused to develop a nuclear program: no agreement with the US reached, negotiations concluded
Tehran calls on Washington to avoid "excessive demands" in talks
Trump once again declared US victory over Iran
Iran says it will not give up control of the Strait of Hormuz
Trump decided to completely block the Strait of Hormuz
Qatar resumes shipping in its waters
April 13, 2026
Russia violated the "Easter truce" 10,721 times, — General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine summed up the results of the ceasefire
Russians attacked Ukraine with 98 drones, 87 were neutralized
Paratrooper spent 90 days alone in a trench, repelling Russian attacks
The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed the occupiers’ base in Hola Prystan
A Ukrainian Armed Forces fighter jet destroyed the occupiers’ base in Huliaipil
The Easter truce did not stop the fighting: the General Staff on the situation at the front
Chemical plant under attack: explosions rocked Cherepovets, Russia. Photos and video
SBS commander confirms strike on Russian Cherepovets-Azot plant
Ukrainian robots for the first time in history independently captured the position of the occupiers
"Give me a grenade!": Two of our stormtroopers cleared a dugout and captured 8 Russians | ArmyInform
Minus half a platoon in one fell swoop: Defense Forces thwarted enemy’s buildup | ArmyInform
Escaped without pants: Pentagon destroys enemy pilots’ hideout, pardoning sole survivor | ArmyInform
Russia damaged 209 locomotives and 239 passenger cars last year and the first quarter of this year
Zelenskyy announced new security agreements
On the shield – April 13, 2026.
Serhiy Punyak, a defender from Prykarpattia, was killed in the fighting in the Donetsk region. Photo
Junior sergeant Roman Sokolov from Nikopol region died in Donetsk region
It became known about the death of a soldier from the Kyiv region, Volodymyr Kovbasynsky. Photo
A 39-year-old soldier from Khmelnytskyi region, Viktor Mulyar, died in the Kharkiv region.
A military serviceman from Precarpathia, Oleg Bondarenko, died prematurely in the Sumy region.
Mourning in the Malyn community: UAV operator Viktor Kuzmenko died in the Donetsk region
Defender from Kryzhopil community Ihor Livandovskyi died in Kharkiv region
Defender from Romen region Valeriy Kovalenko died in the war
Bershad community welcomes Defender Viktor Vorona on the shield
It became known about the death of a soldier from the Kyiv region, Ruslan Kukharenko. Photo
Defender from Cherkasy Oleksandr Didenko died in Donetsk region
20-year-old Hero of Volyn Mykola Adamchuk died in the Kharkiv region
Zhytomyr region lost another of its Defenders – Evdokimenko Vyacheslav Yuriyovych
Irreparable loss: young defender from Kalynivka Volodymyr Shchur died at the front
Died in Donetsk region: in Dubna they will say goodbye to Ukrainian defender Taras Ilchenko
Mykola Hrytsiv, a defender from the Nyzhnevoritsk community in the Mukachevo region, died in the war
Roman Kapusta, a soldier from Alexandria, died in the war with the Russian Federation
The death of defender from Kirovohrad region, Pavel Valeriyovych Alekseev, has been confirmed
Defender from Kryvyi Rih Ruslan Umanchyk died in Donetsk region
Volodymyr Vanyk, a 37-year-old sailor from Rivne, died at the front.
A soldier from the Kamin-Kashyr community, Mykola Zubach, died in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Vasyl Savych, a soldier from Ivano-Frankivsk region, was killed as a result of an enemy drone strike
World War III – April 13, 2026
Tankers flee Persian Gulf, but Trump blockade may fail — Reuters
Campaign against Iran not over – Netanyahu
Trump says US will "seriously review" NATO spending
Szijjarto disappeared after Orban’s defeat in the parliamentary elections
Szijjarto arrived at the Foreign Ministry and is destroying documents regarding sanctions, – Magyar
Ukraine prepares Zelensky’s talks with Magyar
Putin called Hungary an "unfriendly country"
Asia left without gas due to the blockade of Hormuz
April 14, 2026
Drone attack on substation causes complete blackout in occupied Melitopol
Pechenizka Dam – Russians hit the dam on the Pechenizka Reservoir with six KABs
4 people killed in missile strike in Dnipro
Drones attacked Russian ammonia plant in Cherepovets
The Russian Federation damaged 86 bridges and 50 railway stations in 2025 and Q1 2026
Another attack on port infrastructure in Odessa region. A ship flying the flag of Liberia was hit
Attack on the Dnieper: four people killed, 25 more injured
Ukraine struck a Russian drone depot near Donetsk airport with SCALP missiles
Media: Pentagon chief to miss Ramstein meeting again
An explosion occurred near a gunpowder factory in Kazan, Russia: first details. Photos and video
The enemy wants to destroy the dam in the Kharkiv region and leave the region without water
International scandal: Israel accepts ship with grain stolen by Russia from occupied territories
Strikes on Donetsk airport and warehouses in Zaporizhia: report on enemy losses
New Ukrainian Areion drone missile unveiled
Drones massively attacked occupiers’ facilities in Crimea
The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a large detachment of invaders in the Slavyansk direction
On the shield – April 14, 2026.
The death of shooter Denis Serov from a village in the Rivne region has been confirmed
Police Lieutenant Georgy Filin died at the front. Photo
Defender from Rivne district Zeleny Dmytro Valeriyovych died in Kharkiv region
Ternopil defender Vasyl Kybalo died in the war
A soldier from Rivne region, Mykola Sventyk, died in Sumy region on the eve of Easter.
Defender from Arbuzinka Denys Zharuk died in Dnipropetrovsk region
Defending Ukraine, a soldier from Kryvyi Rih, Oleksandr Lysenko, died
Yuriy Sadovyi from Lviv died in the battles for Ukraine
The Pervomayskaya community bids farewell to the Hero: Maksym Romanov died in the war
Junior Sergeant Ivan Antonyuk from the village of Shyroka Hreblya died in the war.
Returning home on a shield: Rohatyn region bids farewell to Hero Viktor Piekny
Recovering from injury: Bratslav community loses Defender Vasyl Galaburda
Volyn soldier Oleksandr Rubtsov died in Donetsk region
Forever 34: Policeman from Kyiv region Maksym Davydenko died at the front. Photo
Defender from Kamianske Serhiy Nedbaylo died in Zaporizhia
36-year-old defender from Poltava region Ihor Pylypenko died in the battles for Sumy region
The heart of a soldier from Zboriv region, Stepan Shcherban, stopped.
The life of defender from Lutsk district Oleksandr Momot, awarded the "Golden Cross", was cut short
"Home on the Shield": Uzhhorod bids farewell to Hero Volodymyr Mudryk
Senior soldier from Dnipropetrovsk region Fedir Redka passed away
Vladislav Golenkov fell defending Ukraine
Valentyn Kozynets, a defender from Krasnopil’, died in the war
Ivan Gutsan, a soldier from Bukovina, died in the war
Lyubar region in mourning: 25-year-old senior sergeant Vitaliy Dominyuk died in Kharkiv region
Nizhyn lost the Warriors – Vadym Smirnov and Serhiy Dyrda
Defender from Kozyatynska community Vitaliy Humenyuk will remain 26 years old forever
Communities of Kirovohrad region reported the death of soldiers Vitaly Neimets and Pavel Alekseev
A fighter from the Rivne region, Oleksandr Shkarupa, was killed in Zaporizhia
DNA examination confirmed the death of National Guardsman from Kharkiv Region Vitaliy Badytskyi
Ihor Halko, a soldier from the Ivano-Frankivsk community, died
Poltava region bids farewell to defenders Denys Nat and Andriy Gets
World War III – April 14, 2026
Money for strikes: Iran billed its neighbors for the US and Israeli operation
The US has announced a complete naval blockade of Iranian ports from April 13
Two tankers pass through Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade
Chinese tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz
Trump announces the end of the operation against Iran
FT: Iran acquired Chinese spy satellite to monitor US bases
Allies did not respond to the US call to jointly unblock the Strait of Hormuz, — media
April 15, 2026
Britain announced the largest delivery of drones to Ukraine – 120 thousand by the end of the year
Ukrainian sky defenders destroyed 309 out of 327 Russian targets
A petrochemical plant in Bashkortostan was attacked by Ukrainian drones "Feb".
An explosion at a gunpowder factory in Samara, Russia, sent smoke billowing. Photos and video
Zelensky announced a new format of cooperation in the field of security Drone Deal: what is known
Ministry of Defense: Drone assault units will be created in Ukraine – Column
8 Russian officers involved in the missile strike on Sumy on Palm Sunday 2025 identified
Gunpowder factory explodes in Samara, Russia — authorities claim there was no UAV involved
Moscow acknowledged the shooting down of an Azerbaijani plane and agreed on payments to the victims
Russian GRU agent who persuaded Ochakov mayor to "surrender" city to racists gets 15 years in prison
On the shield – April 15, 2026.
Junior sergeant from Rivne Vitaliy Dranovskyi died in Sumy region
Volodymyr Shilov from Sumy died in Kurshchyna
War veteran from Rivne region Mykola Shylo dies
Yuriy Karpenko, a soldier from the Kyiv region, died at the front.
Oleg Kutsyk from Chortkiv region died in the battle for Ukraine
During the "Easter Truce", a soldier from Nadvirna region, Oleg Maksymiv, died at the front.
Missing for almost a year: death of Volyn soldier Yuriy Kamets confirmed
Vasyl Bodnya, a defender from Transcarpathia, died in the war
Lviv region in mourning: defender Roman Petrachuk returns home on a shield (photo)
22-year-old Vladyslav Lytvyn returned to Poltava on the board
Defender from Orlivka Ruslan Arabadzhi died in the Kursk region
Pereyaslav region in mourning: 34-year-old defender Dmytro Vakulenko died in the Donetsk region
Fedir Chichka from Ternopil region died in the war
Vitaliy Husak, a soldier from Kamiansky, died in battle in the Kharkiv region
Volodymyr Rudy from Berezhnytsia died in the battles for Ukraine
My heart couldn’t take it: defender from Kamianske Mykola Borzenko died during service
Roman Popov, a 41-year-old machine gunner from the Dnipropetrovsk region, died at the front.
News of the death of soldier Oleksiy Khvost arrived in Chernihiv region
The death of the missing NGU fighter Eduard Strilts was confirmed in Bukovina
Stepan Tarnovsky, a soldier from the Tyvriv community, died in the Donetsk region
A soldier from the Kirovohrad region, Yevheniy Volodymyrovych Shiyan, died in the Kharkiv region
Pavlohrad resident Eduard Valiak died in the Donetsk region
Defender from Kryvyi Rih Vitaliy Vorona died in Donetsk region
Hero Spinov Oleksandr returns to the Bolgrad district on the shield
Defender from Transcarpathia Oleksandr Shafar fell at the front
Oleksandr Onufreychuk from Prykarpattia died in the war (PHOTO)
An examination confirmed the death of a marine from Vinnytsia region, Serhiy Shepeta
