Russian forces are slowly advancing toward Sloviansk from Popasna in the south. Meanwhile, Lysychansk is being encircled to envelop Severodonetsk. The Russian slow but steady push continues, with Ukrainian defensive positions—though strong and entrenched—gradually giving way.
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South of the Oskil River liaison and advance toward Lyman
6/ and thus established a liaison south of the Oskil River. From there, the front line descends southeast toward Tors’ke and the fighting would be over the control of Lyman. The next tactical objective for the RU is therefore to establish themselves on the line
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Details on operations and redeployments to Mariupol
3/ Others must hold the city or be brought back into condition. The last ones may be reassigned to other sectors. Mariupol will be presented as a success by RU and VPP has its speech ready for May 9. But the operations are not finished yet.
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Russian occupiers continue shelling Mariupol on Easter
Despite the great Christian holiday, today Russian occupiers continue to strike Mariupol with aircraft, ships, tanks and artillery. This was stated by the deputy commander of the National Guard regiment "Azov" Sviatoslav Palamar in a video address to Ukrainians on April 24. https://news.liga.net/ua/politics/video/obraschenie-zamkomandira-azova-poka-vy-shlete-pashalnye-kartinki-rf-brosaet-bomby-na-detey
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Photos posted in a Mariupol Facebook group: debris clearing and corpses disposal
Pictures shared on a Mariupol Facebook group claim to show the DPR clearing the ruins of Mariupol’s drama theatre, where hundreds were killed by Russian bombs. An advisor to the mayor claims bodies are taken to Manhush and dumped in a trench.
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Low morale hinders Russia’s combat effectiveness; Ukraine repels attacks
Low morale, lack of time for reconstitution, reequipping and reorganization are hindering Russia's combat effectiveness. At the same time, Ukraine has repelled numerous occupiers attacks in the Donbas — UK intelligence
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Missile strike threat from Black Sea
Around 20 groups of Russian ships, including submarines, are currently operating in the Black Sea area. Therefore, there is a threat of missile strikes from the sea — Vladislav Nazarov, an officer of the South Operational Command.
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Kuleba urges Bulgaria to provide guns, not just helmets
Dmytro Kuleba, Ukrainian Foreign Minister urged Bulgaria "to be serious" saying to Bloomberg reporters "if you have a helmet and a bullet-proof vest but without a gun in your hands, you’re doomed,” and called the Bulgarian government to remain “on the right side of history” 2/2
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Bulgaria refuses to provide military aid to Ukraine
Bulgaria refuses to provide military aid to Ukraine — Bloomberg. Being notable manufacturer of Kalashnikov rifles and ammunition, a member of the EU and NATO, Bulgaria limited its contribution to the defense of Ukraine with humanitarian aid like helmets and bulletproof vests 1/2
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7 killed including child in Russian attack on Odesa
The Emergency Service reports that 7 people were killed in the Russian missile strike on Odesa on April 23, including one child. Eighteen others were injured, and two people were rescued from the rubble.