Stories from Kyiv · Ukraine

Eva Simaško has claimed that over 20,000 Poles were killed, citing figures from 1943. The speaker noted that these claims align with data previously provided by Simaško. The figures mentioned include 20,000 in the summer of 1943 and 40,000 in the autumn of 1943. The source noted that documented Polish deaths range between 35,000 and 37,000, which falls within the 40,000 figure cited in 1943 documents. The report stated that mass killings in Olimpia have declined, making it difficult to discuss a increase in casualties.

A research group led by Professor Halagida at the Ukrainian-Catalan University is determining the number of Ukrainian casualties in the ongoing conflict. Oleksandr Pavlichenko, Executive Director of the Ukrainian Helsinki Union for Human Rights, reported a rise in prisoner executions. Reports of these executions have been published on social media platforms. Radio Svoboda reported a rise in executions since approximately November, including cases documented on social media. The report cites a lack of accountability from Russian command and testimony from Russian prisoners of war alleging direct orders not to take Ukrainian military personnel captive. The report suggests these actions have become a pattern for Russian military forces.

A fire broke out at a warehouse in the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv. Local authorities and the State Emergency Service confirmed the incident. Two people were reported injured in the blaze, with one individual being hospitalized. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Firefighters have successfully extinguished all fires at the scene. Preliminary data indicates there were no people on the bus when it stopped at the public transport stop. Reporter Anton Siranko provided details from the location.

An object under protected status was hit by strikes, according to reports from Kyiv. The Ukrainian state is currently working to actualize and address these specific types of structural impacts. Ukraine reported that five out of 46 objects under enhanced protection have sustained damage during the ongoing armed conflict. The statement said that while protection mechanisms were implemented, the objects remain vulnerable to attacks. The report was made during a discussion regarding international measures and the protection of global heritage sites. Vibrational and acoustic waves caused damage to objects in the Sofiyivka Park in Kyiv Oblast and the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. The damage occurred during recent strikes on objects protected by air defense. Specialized units have arrived to inspect the sites and provide recommendations.

Ukraine has added new objects to the international list of cultural values under enhanced protection during the ongoing armed conflict. New data indicates that 1,723 cultural heritage sites in Ukraine have been damaged or destroyed. Of these sites, 45 have been completely destroyed, according to updated information. The report covers cultural heritage and infrastructure within the framework of national legislation. Illegal activities and destruction of cultural values continue in temporarily occupied territories. Since the start of the war, over 1,700 objects have been damaged, including at least 152 documented cases since last year using OSINT methods. Illegal archaeological excavations are also being reported in these areas. The total financial loss is estimated at 31.9 billion USD.

Russian armed forces struck energy transport infrastructure objects in Ukraine. Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov stated that production and logistics chains for Western weapons supplied to Kyiv are being closely monitored. Belousov noted that a list of European enterprises producing and supplying strike drones and components to Ukraine was published on April 15. The strikes target infrastructure used for supplying weapons to the region. Russian forces struck Ukrainian energy transport infrastructure, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense. Leonid Pasichnik, head of the region, reported that 18 civilians were wounded by a Ukrainian drone strike on an administration building in the Markovsky municipal district of the Luhansk People's Republic. Three of the wounded are in serious condition and are being transported to Luhansk via medical aviation.

Ukrainian authorities have identified actor Steven Seagal as an illegal recipient in a weapons smuggling probe. The probe targets a network moving weapons between Ukraine and Europe.

Ukrainian corvettes may join a French and British naval operation, according to a report by The Times.

Ukrainian offensive capabilities have expanded significantly over the last four years. Current capabilities now extend beyond 1,700 kilometers, allowing for strikes on Russian refineries and energy production sites. The report notes that offensive capacities have improved substantially during this period. Kovalenko stated that while Russia's strategic goal of occupying all of Ukraine remains unchanged, the enemy currently lacks the resources for an offensive on the capital. He urged the public not to spread panic regarding the construction of defensive lines, describing the work as planned security measures. The Ministry of Defense clarified that fortification construction in northern Ukraine is part of planned security measures, not emergency preparations for an imminent attack.

Four people were killed during mutual attacks between Russia and Ukraine. The strikes targeted energy infrastructure, including explosions reported in Kyiv on Tuesday. The attacks are part of ongoing confrontations between the two nations. Explosions were reported in the Kyiv region today. The Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, was hit by a rare midday attack.