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The Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to showcase their strategic acumen, maintaining control in parts of the Russian Kursk region and advancing in the Belgorod region. Despite a significant number of combat engagements documented by the General Staff, from 111 to 195 in a day, the forces are successfully depleting the Russian offensive capabilities. Notably, a recent internal investigation scrutinizes the now-canceled mobilization of Roman Nasirov, adding to the narrative of transparency in military operations. Moreover, modern policies such as the expansion of the "Contract 18-24" project reveal a commitment to stabilize force numbers. President Zelenskyy emphasizes that Ukrainian troops are unswervingly in control and have not been encircled, reinforcing Ukraine's military resilience on the global stage.

What regions do Ukrainian Armed Forces currently control in Russia?

The Ukrainian Armed Forces maintain control in parts of the Russian Kursk region and have made advancements in the Belgorod region. Despite Russian offensives, they continue to hold strategic positions in these areas.

How many combat engagements have been reported recently?

The General Staff reports varying numbers of combat engagements daily, ranging from 111 to 195. These engagements show the substantial activity of Ukrainian defense forces in repelling Russian advances along the front lines.

What is the "Contract 18-24" project in Ukraine?

The "Contract 18-24" project is an initiative that allows citizens aged 18 to 24 to sign short-term contracts with the Armed Forces, National Guard, and State Border Guard Service. This initiative is aimed at bolstering military personnel amid ongoing conflicts.

What investigations are currently ongoing within the Ukrainian Armed Forces?

An internal investigation is underway concerning the canceled mobilization of Roman Nasirov, the former head of the State Fiscal Service, who is a suspect in a significant bribery case. This highlights ongoing efforts for accountability and transparency within the military.

Has there been a shortage of military personnel in Ukraine?

Initially, there seemed to be a shortage of military personnel, but recent measures, including increasing conscription numbers and strategic recruitment through projects like "Contract 18-24," appear to have alleviated this concern, according to military leadership.

Are Ukrainian troops in Kursk region under encirclement?

No, according to President Zelenskyy and other military sources, Ukrainian units in the Kursk region are not encircled by Russian troops. They are maintaining their positions and are in control of the situation, ensuring their resilience on the battlefield.

What measures are in place to support Ukrainian soldiers at the front lines?

The Ministry of Defence introduced a new rotation mechanism allowing soldiers rest after 90 days of continuous service, addressing concerns of soldier fatigue and aiming to maintain the effectiveness and morale of the troops on the front lines.

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SSU detained GRU agent who had spied on Ukrainian airfields Prepared strikes on AFU airfields in western Ukraine: GRU agent detained, - SSU. PHOTOS SSU CI jointly with the National Police detained an agent of the Russian military intelligence (GRU), who was operating in Khmelnytskyi region. 3 708 16 Previously in trend: High treason Detention of adjusters spying in favor of Russia

Destruction of Russians in Kharkiv direction Total combat losses of Russian Federation since beginning of war - about 940,150 people (+1,180 per day), 10,676 tanks, 26,600 artillery systems, 22,266 armored combat vehicles. INFOGRAPHICS The Ukrainian Defense Forces have eliminated 940,150 Russian invaders since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. 4 595 35 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers

war Since beginning of day, 92 combat engagements have taken place on front line, nearly 30 of them in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff In total, 92 combat engagements have taken place since the beginning of the day. Ukrainian defenders continue to resolutely repel the enemy's attempts to advance into the depths of our territory, inflicting fire damage on them. 382 2 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Occupiers shoot an unarmed captured Ukrainian serviceman in Volnovakha district Ruscists shoot unarmed captured Ukrainian soldier near Rozdolne in Donetsk region Russian invaders shot an unarmed prisoner of war of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near the village of Rozdolne in the Volnovakha district of the Donetsk region. 3 781 5 Previously in trend: executions of Ukrainian military prisoners Execution of Ukrainian POWs

military, foreign instructor EU is discussing sending military advisors to Ukraine, - European Commission spokesperson Hipper The European Union is discussing the possibility of sending military advisers to Ukraine to organize training for the Armed Forces of Ukraine . 428 8 Previously in trend: Educating the AFU by foreign instructors

Nightly report of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Since beginning of day, 87 combat engagements have taken place in frontline - General Staff In total, 87 combat engagements have taken place since the beginning of the day. Ukrainian defenders continue to resolutely repel the enemy's attempts to advance deep into our territory, inflicting fire damage on them. 292 3 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Nightly report from the General Staff Defence forces neutralize 350 occupiers in Pokrovsk direction - General Staff In total, 82 combat engagements have taken place since the beginning of the day. Ukrainian defenders continue to resolutely repel the enemy's attempts to advance deep into our territory, inflicting fire damage on them. 453 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Zelensky on Russia’s frozen assets Size of army should not be reduced - it is only enough to deter enemy, - Zelenskyy The Ukrainian army cannot be reduced, as only in its current composition it is able to effectively deter the enemy. 2 917 58 Previously in trend: Reducing army

Armed Forces Operation in Kursk Region becomes the main event for Russian residents in 2024 Ukrainian forces control 50 km² of Russia’s Kursk region – Estonian intelligence The Armed Forces of Ukraine remain present in part of Russia’s Kursk region — approximately 50 square kilometers. 1 270 8 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region

Nightly report of the General Staff Since beginning of day, 125 combat engagements have been recorded at front line. Pokrovsk direction remains most active – General Staff The defense forces are directing their efforts to disrupt the Russian invaders' offensive plans and deplete their combat potential. Since the beginning of the day, 125 combat engagements have taken place. 387 0 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Cavoli told about holding Ukraine’s positions in Kursk region Ukrainian Armed Forces hold positions in Kursk region and advance in Belgorod region of Russia, - Cavoli General Christopher Cavoli, the Commander-in-Chief of the US Forces in Europe and NATO, said that the Ukrainian Armed Forces' operation in the Kursk region of Russia is not yet complete, as Ukrainian troops are still holding territory there despite Russia's offensive. There are also advances near Belgorod. 2 620 2 Previously in trend: UAF operation in the Kursk region Armed Forces of Ukraine in Belgorod region

Nasirov will not be mobilised Armed Forces of Ukraine cancelled order to mobilize Nasirov, initiated internal investigation An internal investigation is being conducted into the conscription of the former head of the State Fiscal Service Roman Nasirov, who is a suspect in the €21 million bribery case, into the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The mobilization order itself has already been canceled. 18 960 101 Previously in trend: Trial of Nasirov Nasirov mobilized

Nightly report of the General Staff Since beginning of day, 111 combat engagements have taken place in frontline – General Staff Ukrainian defenders continue to resolutely repel the enemy's attempts to advance deep into our territory, inflicting effective fire damage and exhausting them along the entire front line. Since the beginning of this day, 111 combat engagements have taken place. 374 1 Previously in trend: General Staff report

SSU Corrected missile strikes on his colleagues from Armed Forces: SSU: Russian GRU mole gets 15 years in prison Based on the SSU's evidence base, another Russian military intelligence agent (better known as a GRU), who operated in the Zhytomyr region, was sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. 2 348 8 Previously in trend: Recruited FSB agents

war "Charter" announces new recruitment: "Together we create modern army of future". VIDEO In Ukraine a new stage of recruitment for the "Charter" unit, a combat unit that unites those who are not just ready to defend the country but also want to change it for the better, has started in Ukraine.This is a challenge for those who have united in hatred of the enemy, who are eager to act rather than watch from the sidelines. 2 511 9 Previously in trend: Situation at front

afu, kursk Control zone of AFU in Sudzha district of Kursk region decreased by 8%, and "grey zone" expanded - DeepState As of 8 April 2025, Ukrainian troops control 57.9 square kilometres in the Suzha district of the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. This is more than 5 square kilometres less than on 3 April, when the area was 63.18 square kilometres. 10 973 12 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region

Russians slow down their offensive Russian army offensive in Ukraine has slowed significantly due to high casualties, difficult weather conditions and effective defence of AFU - Telegraph Russia's territorial gains over the past month are five times less than five months ago. The reasons for this are better fortified defences and new methods of fighting in Ukraine. One of them is the massive use of drones, which have become a key weapon in the conflict. 1 746 6 Previously in trend: Russian troops are preparing new offensive

Belgorod Syrskyi reports to Zelenskyy on presence of Ukrainian Armed Forces in Kursk and Belgorod regions Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the presence of Ukrainian troops in Kursk and Belgorod regions. 5 291 24 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Belgorod region of Russia Armed Forces of Ukraine in Belgorod region

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Ukrainian troops are present not only in Russia’s Kursk region, we are in control of situation, Zelenskyy said President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukrainian troops are not only in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. The Armed Forces are in control of the situation and are not surrounded. 2 471 26 Previously in trend: UAF operation in the Kursk region Threat of encirclement of the AFU in Kursk Armed Forces of Ukraine in Belgorod region

Christopher Cavoli: Ukraine has solved the problem of lack of soldiers Ukraine has partially solved problem of military shortage at front – Cavoli Ukraine seems to have overcome a certain shortage of military personnel to fight the Russian army, in particular due to an increase in the number of conscripts. 15 115 111 Previously in trend: mobilization

ssu Passed Armed Forces locations to ruscists: deputy director of educational institution detained in Sumy region - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service of Ukraine detained a deputy director of an educational institution in Sumy region who was passing information on the deployment and movement of the Ukrainian Defence Forces to Russian occupiers. 3 031 6 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters

former convicts in the Armed Forces Over 8 thousand former convicts have already joined Armed Forces of Ukraine – Ministry of Justice More than 8 thousand former convicts, including both men and women, have already joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 965 12 Previously in trend: former convicts in the Armed Forces

discharge, army+ Discharge from service: Six new reports have appeared in Army+ The Army+ app now has six new reports related to discharge from military service for family or health reasons. They are available in a new version that can be downloaded from the App Store or Play Market. 2 087 4 Previously in trend: Reports in Army+

Rotation mechanism as alternative to demobilisation Ministry of Defence has developed new mechanism of rotation at front, which provides for rest after 90 days of combat service, - "servant of people" Venislavskyi The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has developed a new mechanism of rotation at the front, which provides for "several months of rest" for a soldier after 90 days of continuous service and participation in combat operations. This mechanism is an alternative to the law on demobilisation. 5 963 26 Previously in trend: Demobilization Bill alternative to demobilisation

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy awarded 449 defenders of Ukraine, 179 of them posthumously President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded 449 defenders of Ukraine with state awards, 179 of them posthumously. 431 2 Previously in trend: Honouring Armed Forces of Ukraine with awards

"18–24" Contract with the Armed Forces now extended to the National Guard and State Border Guard Service Government has expanded "Contract 18–24" project: it now applies to National Guard and State Border Guard Service The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has extended the pilot project that allows citizens aged 18–24 to sign short-term contracts not only with the Armed Forces, but also with the National Guard of Ukraine and the State Border Guard Service. 1 336 13 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

Nightly report of the General Staff 56 combat engagements in Pokrovsk direction, nearly 400 occupiers neutralized – General Staff Ukrainian defenders continue to resolutely repel the enemy's attempts to advance deep into our territory, inflicting effective fire damage. Since the beginning of this day, 175 combat engagements have taken place. 654 2 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Third Army Corps of Armed Forces of Ukraine joined Contract 18-24 project Third Army Corps of Armed Forces of Ukraine joined Contract 18-24 project The Third Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has joined the Contract 18-24 project of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. 2 223 4 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

afu training Modernisation of training course has already yielded results. In March, we recorded decrease in our losses, - Syrskyi The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi heard reports from the heads of military command and control bodies on problematic issues such as manning units and restoring their combat capability. 5 540 36 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski Best guarantee of security for Ukraine is brave Ukrainian army, - Sikorski Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski believes that the best guarantee of Ukraine's security is its own Armed Forces, which will ensure security in the event of a ceasefire with Russia. 2 044 25 Previously in trend: Security guarantees for Ukraine

AFU operation in Kursk region AFUs’ offensive on Kursk region broke trust between US and Ukraine: it was Syrskyi’s blackmail - NYT Ukraine launched an offensive against the Kursk region of the Russian Federation without warning the US side. The Ukrainian Armed Forces used weapons provided by the United States that were intended for other purposes. The Pentagon viewed Ukraine's operation in the Kursk region as a step toward undermining trust. 12 471 108 Previously in trend: UAF operation in the Kursk region Ukraine-US relations

Ukrainian Armed Forces disperse Russian troops in the Kursk direction AFU disperse Russian troops below Kursk region to prevent offensive on Sumy region – Zelenskyy In the Kursk direction, measures were taken to disperse Russian troops just below the Kursk region to prevent Russia's invasion of the Sumy region. 2 339 15 Previously in trend: UAF operation in the Kursk region Fighting in Kursk and Sumy regions

Cavo Dragone on Armed Forces of Ukraine and NATO standards Ukrainian army does not fully meet all NATO requirements now, - Chairman of NATO Military Committee Dragone During the war, Ukraine has demonstrated extraordinary resilience and adaptability, effectively integrating weapons, tactics and training according to NATO standards. 4 746 68 Previously in trend: AFU and NATO standards

Nightly report of the General Staff Since beginning of day, 195 combat engagements have taken place in frontline, most of them in Pokrovsk direction –General Staff Ukrainian defense forces continue to defend Ukraine. Since the beginning of the day, 195 combat engagements have taken place, with the largest number of Russian assaults recorded at the Pokrovsk, Lyman, Kupiansk and Toretsk directions. 443 2 Previously in trend: General Staff report

soldier was not allowed to go to medical unit and he died Soldier died because he was not allowed to go to medical unit: commander fined 17 thousand UAH - media Andriy K., the commander of an engineering and sapper unit of one of the mechanized battalions, was found guilty of negligence in military service, which led to the death of his subordinate. 18 979 115

Nightly report of the General Staff Ruscists attacked 68 times in Pokrovsk direction — General Staff Ukrainian defenders continue to resolutely repel the enemy's attempts to advance into the depths of our territory, inflicting effective fire damage on them, exhausting them along the entire front line. In total, 183 combat engagements have taken place since the beginning of the day. 540 2 Previously in trend: General Staff report

war Defence forces neutralise 1609 enemy armoured combat vehicles and 748 tanks. VIDEO Thanks to the coordinated combat work of our defenders, 1609 enemy armoured combat vehicles and 748 tanks have been destroyed since the beginning of the year. 1 721 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Zelenskyy We will expand program with 18–24 contract, Zelenskyy said President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the program with the 18-24 contract will be expanded. 2 872 18 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

AWOL during training in the UK: how many Ukrainian soldiers escaped Less than 1% of more than 52,000 AFU servicemen went AWOL during exercises in Britain - media As part of the Interflex program, the United Kingdom has trained more than 52,000 Ukrainian soldiers to participate in the Russian-Ukrainian war. Among them, less than 1% of the soldiers went AWOL. 3 089 29 Previously in trend: AWOL in AFU

Contract 18-24 will be extended: Palisa tells about the brigades on the list Palisa: 11 more brigades of AFU and National Guard units to join "Contract 18-24" project The Defense Ministry's Contract 18-24 project will be expanded to include 11 more brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard. Among them will be Azov and the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade. 2 104 2 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

Payments for volunteer fighters under the 18-24 contract: what are the criteria? How volunteer fighters aged 18-24 in Armed Forces can receive UAH 1 million: criteria explained by Ministry of Defence. INFOGRAPHICS Commanders of military units will be responsible for collecting documents for the payment of UAH 1 million to soldiers aged 18-24 who have voluntarily joined the Armed Forces. 2 859 15 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

Ministry of Defence discussed problem of AWOL in AFU Ministry of Defence held meeting on prevention of AWOL. PHOTOS The Ministry of Defence held an interagency meeting on issues related to unauthorised abandonment of military units (AWOL) by servicemen. 4 968 50 Previously in trend: AWOL in AFU

Artur Shybalov Soldier, former cameraman of PTV UA TV channel Artur Shybalov died in war On March 13, a soldier, former cameraman, and montage specialist of the PTV UA TV channel, Artur Shybalov from Poltava, was killed in the Kursk region (Russian Federation). 2 958 8 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

AFU destroyed occupiers’ command post Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed occupiers’ command post in Belgorod region, - General Staff On 18 March 2025, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck the command post of one of the units of the 3rd Motorised Infantry Division of the 20th Army of the Russian Federation Armed Forces near Demidovka, Belgorod Region (Russia). 3 492 9 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Armed Forces strikes on Russian positions

afu, bobovnikov 80% of Ukrainians oppose withdrawal of Ukrainian Armed Forces from four regions at Putin’s request - poll 80% of Ukrainians oppose the withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions at Russia's request. 11 047 143 Previously in trend: Withdrawal of AFU from partially occupied territories

Nightly report of the General Staff Defense Forces neutralize 281 occupiers in Pokrovsk direction – General Staff In total, 127 combat engagements have taken place since the beginning of the day. Ukrainian defenders continue to resolutely repel the enemy's attempts to advance into the depths of our territory, inflicting fire damage on them. 432 2 Previously in trend: General Staff report

Directors of state-owned enterprises demanded kickbacks for armoured vehicles for the Armed Forces They demanded kickbacks from supplier of armored vehicles for AFU - 2 directors of state-owned enterprises were notified of suspicion. PHOTOS Two directors of state-owned enterprises who demanded kickbacks from an entrepreneur for the supply of armoured vehicles for the Armed Forces of Ukraine were served with a notice of suspicion. 2 599 9

Zelenskyy on the summit There is currently no shortage of weapons, but there are difficulties with FPV drones - Zelenskyy President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that there is currently no shortage of weapons in the Armed Forces. 6 185 20 Previously in trend: Supplying the Armed Forces with weapons

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