President Zelenskiy said that defensive operations are underway in Kharkiv region, while the situation in Donetsk region remains tense, with more than 30 military clashes daily, as Ukraine thwarts Russian offensive plans.
In the temporarily occupied Donetsk, there are reports of an "hit".
Russian occupants are transferring ammunition and manpower from Mariupol to Volnovakha, including at least 23 trawls with tracked vehicles - tanks and infantry fighting vehicles - that are likely to be redeployed to the Volnovakha-Vuhledar-Kurakhove area.
Over the past day, russia launched 7 missile strikes, 108 air strikes and 120 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities in various regions.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs that enemy tactical aircraft launched anti-aircraft missiles in Donetsk region.
President Zelenskyy said that Russian troops had tried to expand operations against Ukraine, especially in the Kharkiv region, but Ukrainian troops were responding and would invariably destroy the occupier to thwart any Russian offensive.
The air raid in Kharkiv region lasted more than 9 hours, setting a new record for the longest air raid during the war.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that if Ukraine is not helped, Putin will move to the complete destruction and occupation of our country, after which Russian missiles will target neighboring countries.
Ukraine will insist on full territorial integration without any restrictions in the EU membership agreement, citing the precedent of Cyprus and demanding guarantees of inclusion of Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
According to Yuriy Fedorenko, commander of the Achilles UAV battalion of the 92nd Separate Special Forces Brigade, the Defense Forces are preventing the russian army from capturing or encircling Chasiv Yar, despite heavy pressure and intense fighting.
Ukraine is experiencing significant electricity shortages for most of the day due to widespread damage to power plants, necessitating emergency imports from neighboring countries and limiting consumption for industry from 6:00 p. m. to 7:00 a.m., with potential emergency blackouts if consumption increases.
Over the past month, Russian troops have significantly increased the pace of ground attacks in eastern Ukraine, likely to consolidate their positions before Western military aid arrives to help Ukrainian forces.
Ukrainian gymnast Maria Vysocanska carried the Olympic torch on the first day of the relay in France to honor the memory of her father, who took part in the battle for Donetsk airport in 2014.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine's KRAKEN special unit has released a video showing how they are using FPV drones to destroy Russian infantry and inflict fire damage on the enemy during the defense of the Ukrainian town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region.
Russia may have removed President Zelensky and former President Poroshenko from its wanted list.
The most difficult situation is in the Avdiivka sector, where fierce fighting continues, but the situation is fully controlled by the Defense Forces, despite attempts by Russian occupants to seize the strategic initiative and break through the front line.
More than 12,000 law enforcement officers will ensure public safety and public order at more than 9,000 cemeteries during the memorial days in Ukraine, with some restrictions due to the mine danger in some regions.
Due to significant power shortages during the day caused by damage to Ukrainian power plants, Ukrenergo will limit industrial consumption from 18:00 to midnight, and may also introduce emergency power outages for household consumers if consumption continues to rise.
Russian troops shelled fire stations in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovs'k regions, damaging vehicles and buildings, with no casualties.
On June 12, the European Court of Human Rights will hold oral hearings in the interstate case Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia regarding human rights violations in the occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions since 2014 and during Russia's full-scale invasion.
A traitor who worked for the Russian special services and tried to help Russia capture Kyiv during the invasion by recording the locations of Ukrainian defenders was detained in Kyiv region.
If the allies fulfill their commitments and the pace of Western weapons supply is high, the Ukrainian Armed Forces will be able to stabilize the front line around mid-summer, said Dmytro Zhmaylo, co-founder and executive director of the Ukrainian Center for Security and Cooperation.
Over the past day, russia launched 2 missile attacks, 83 air strikes and 101 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems at Ukrainian positions and localities in different regions.
Defense forces control the situation around the town of Chasiv Yar, active fighting continues day and night, but the Russian army has not entered the town, despite propaganda statements.
A 53-year-old resident of the Kherson region was suspected of collaborating with the Russian occupiers, as she voluntarily took the position of "chief accountant" in the occupation administration and exercised financial control over institutions subordinated to the Russian occupiers.
Over the past day, russia conducted 2 missile attacks, 120 air strikes and 89 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems on Ukrainian positions and localities in different regions.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the launch of the tactical aircraft in Donetsk region.
Ukrainians, including soldiers on the frontline, celebrated Easter amid the ongoing war, sharing photos and videos of holiday traditions such as blessing Easter cakes, decorating eggs and exchanging greetings of "Christ is risen. "
The ground forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft in Donetsk region using short- and medium-range anti-aircraft missile systems.
Over the past day, russia carried out 5 missile attacks, 69 air strikes and 74 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems on Ukrainian positions and settlements in different regions.