Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s advance stalled as Zelensky says frontline in best shape for 10 months
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s advance stalled as Zelensky says frontline in best shape for 10 months
Russia is conducting rolling aerial attack on Ukraine since Thursday
It comes as Poland scrambled fighter jets due to Russian air strikes on Ukraine, the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces said
"Duty fighter jets have been scrambled, and ground-based air defence systems as well as radar reconnaissance have reached a state of maximum readiness," the army said on X.
Russia is conducting a rolling aerial attack on Ukraine since Thursday evening, Ukraine's air force said.
In pictures: Ukrainian rescuers work to extinguish a fire in a damaged residential building after a drone attack in Kharkiv on Thursday
Ukraine rescues eight children from occupied territories
Ukraine has brought back eight children and teenagers from occupied territories, a Ukrainian humanitarian NGO has announced.
Mykola Kuleba, the founder of Save Ukraine, said they had all been living in conditions of pressure and fear, and their lives were under constant threat.
One 14 year old, Zoryana, was among those rescued. Mr Kuleba said she had been separated from her father by Russians, who was stripped of his documents and deported.
The girl was forced to study in a Russian school, where she was told about the greatness of Russia and taught to use weapons, he said.
Mr Kuleba wrote: “They are all in our Hope and Recovery centers and are receiving psychological support, documentation assistance, housing, and care — everything to help them regain a sense of security and start building a future.
“But thousands of children still remain under occupation. They are forced to be silent, conformed, and prepared for war. But we are not stopping.”
Zelensky speaks with Pope as Russia stages 'Easter escalation'
Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with Pope Leo on Friday as Russia attacked Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles.
The Ukrainian president said the two spoke on the phone about the ongoing negotiations with the US and thanked him for helping returning abducted children and for the humanitarian aid provided by the Vatican.
“Today I spoke with Pope Leo XIV. Right during this conversation, the Russians attacked Ukraine again—hundreds of "Shaheds" and dozens of missiles against our cities and communities,” he said.
“In fact, the attack has been ongoing in waves since the night, and at least five regions have already come under fire.
“Not a single hour of peace for our people, and this is Russia's response to our proposal for a ceasefire at Easter. In fact, the Russians have only increased the intensity of the strikes and, instead of silence in the skies, are staging an Easter escalation.
“I am especially grateful that the Pope remembers Ukraine, Ukrainians, and prays for peace for our people.”
Russia's FSB says it foiled a Ukrainian attack near Moscow business centre
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said it had foiled an attack planned by Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) against a senior law enforcement official near a business centre in Moscow, state-run RIA news agency reported.
The FSB did not give details on the intended target or when the attack was due to take place, but said in a statement on Friday: “The SBU planned to remotely detonate the explosive device during the target's visit to the business centre, having identified him through organized video surveillance.”
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8 as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce
Russian strikes killed at least eight people across Ukraine on Friday, including in a “massive” missile and drone attack near the capital, local authorities reported.
Ukrainian officials claim the Kremlin is changing its tactics to increase civilian suffering, shifting to daytime barrages and preparing to target more key infrastructure.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signalled Kyiv's openness to a potential Easter truce. The holiday is celebrated on 12 April in Ukraine and Russia.
Zelensky also said that Ukraine is preparing for a shift in Russian aerial tactics, with intelligence indicating that future attacks will move beyond energy infrastructure.
Russia's Defence Ministry said 192 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight across Russia and occupied Crimea.
“The Kyiv region is once again under a massive Russian missile and drone attack,” said Mykola Kalashnyk, the head of the regional military administration. “I have no words,” he added.
Kalashnyk said one person died and at least eight others were wounded in strikes on three of Kyiv's satellite towns - Bucha, Fastiv and Obukhiv.
Russia strikes targets in Kyiv region as Ukraine holds door open for Easter truce
Russia strikes targets in Kyiv region as Ukraine holds door open for Easter truce
Oil refinery hit in Russia, according to Ukraine military
Ukraine's military said on Friday it struck Russia's Bashneft-Novoil oil refinery over 1,400 kilometres (870 miles) from the Ukrainian border.
The attack sparked a fire, the general staff said on the Telegram app.
Watch: Russia launch overnight drone attack on Ukraine, reportedly damaging hospital
Russia launched a 'massive' missile and drone strike
Russia launched a "massive" missile and drone strike on Friday near the Ukrainian capital, killing one person and injuring eight, regional authorities reported.
"The Kyiv region is once again under a massive Russian missile and drone attack," said Mykola Kalashnyk, head of the regional military administration, in a Telegram post on Friday morning.
According to Kalashnyk, one person died and at least eight more suffered injuries as a result of strikes on three of Kyiv's satellite towns — Bucha, Fastiv and Obukhiv.
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