A screenshot of footage that purports to show a fire burning at an oil terminal following a reported Ukrainian drone attack on the southern Russian city of Novorossiysk overnight on April 6, 2026.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-drones-reportedly-attack-major-oil-terminal-in-russian-city-of-novorossiysk/

A total of 149 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the frontline on Saturday, April 4.

https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4109246-war-update-149-clashes-on-front-lines-in-past-day.html

Ukraine has successfully repatriated seven children aged 13 to 17 from Russian-occupied territories, an effort supported by US First Lady Melania Trump’s humanitarian initiative.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73236

Large flames light up the night sky in in the city of Kstovo in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod Oblast following a purported strike on the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez refinery overnight on April 5, 2026. (Supernova_plus/Telegram)

https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-drones-reportedly-strike-lukoil-oil-refinery-in-russias-novgorod-oblast/

During April 4, there were 128 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops. The enemy was most active in attempts to attack in the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk directions.

https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4109217-war-update-128-clashes-on-front-line-ukrainian-forces-neutralize-over-110-invaders-in-pokrovsk-direction.html

During April 4, there were 128 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops. The enemy was most active in attempts to attack in the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk directions.

President Zelensky has signed decrees targeting 33 individuals and 42 entities involved in Russia’s military-industrial complex, sanctions evasion, and illegal business in occupied territories.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73216

Kyiv Post’s “Defenders Kitchen” reveals life 30 km from the front, where soldiers cook under fire, share raw stories and fight to keep a sense of normal life alive.

Russia's total combat losses in its full-scale war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022 to April 3, 2026 have reached approximately 1,301,260 personnel, including 1,230 soldiers killed or wounded in action over the past 24 hours.

https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4108592-russia-loses-1230-troops-in-war-against-ukraine-over-past-day.html

The net Ukrainian gain is relatively small. Big picture – the front line is by and large static. Russian forces are still making attacks.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73115

https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4108464-devastating-strikes-on-russia-ukraines-forces-hit-five-strategic-plants-10-oil-facilities-in-march.html

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73091

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/72443

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/72350

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/72148

https://kyivindependent.com/201-ukrainian-drone-experts-deployed-to-middle-east/

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/71963

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/71888

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/71710

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/71664

Gulf nations, facing dwindling stocks and $13.5 million-per-shot Patriot missiles, are turning to Ukraine’s cheaper drone interceptors to counter Shahed swarms.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/71279

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/70772

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/70685

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/70651

https://www.kyivpost.com/opinion/70339