As of 12:00 on April 14, 2025, the war between Russia and Ukraine has entered its 1146th day. Over the past 24 hours, combat activity has remained high along the entire front line, with 158 clashes recorded. Russian forces continue to attempt offensives in Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions, but the Ukrainian Armed Forces effectively repel them, inflicting significant losses on the enemy.
FRONTLINE SITUATION
The overall situation on the front remains tense, with increased activity from Russian forces at key positions. The main fighting is concentrated in the east and south of Ukraine, where the enemy is attempting to advance on multiple fronts simultaneously using wave tactics. The Ukrainian Armed Forces utilize mobile defense, FPV drones, artillery superiority, and precision strikes on enemy logistics.
Over the past 24 hours, 158 clashes have been recorded.
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Pokrovsk direction: The largest number of assaults. The enemy attacked near Novomykhailivka, Krasnohorivka, and Vodiane. All attacks were repelled, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck enemy infantry and equipment concentrations.
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Avdiivka direction: Fighting continues in the areas of Severne, Tonenke, and Orlivka. The Russians are trying to secure their positions but have been unsuccessful.
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Kupiansk direction: Shelling and attacks in the areas of Synkivka and Petropavlivka. The enemy uses armored groups but suffers losses from Ukrainian ATGMs and drones.
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Bakhmut direction: Intense fighting near Klishchiivka, Bohdanivka, and Chasiv Yar. The invaders are trying to encircle the city from the flanks but are not advancing.
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Zaporizhzhia direction: Artillery duels and attempts to storm near Robotyne and Verbove. Ukrainian forces effectively use aerial reconnaissance.
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Southern direction (Kherson region): Russian airstrikes on Ukrainian positions on the left bank of the Dnipro River. Simultaneously, Defense Forces are conducting raids behind enemy lines.
In response to increased enemy activity, the Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to effectively defend, maintaining initiative on key sectors through precise strikes, drones, and counter-battery warfare.
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Belgorod and Kursk regions (Russian territory): Ukrainian forces attacked military warehouses, radar stations, and logistics hubs. In Belgorod, powerful explosions were reported at an oil depot, and in Kursk, a command post was destroyed. These strikes are part of the Ukrainian strategy to target enemy rear infrastructure, complicating the supply of Russian forces on the front.
RUSSIAN LOSSES
According to official data from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as of the morning of April 14, 2025, the total combat losses of the enemy are:
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Personnel: 1,310 (+), total losses: 933,980.
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Tanks: 10,622 (+19).
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Armored fighting vehicles: 22,130 (+42).
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Artillery systems: 26,222 (+59).
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Multiple rocket launchers (MRL): 1,362 (no change).
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Air defense systems: 1,130 (+2).
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Tactical UAVs: 32,544 (+119).
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Cruise missiles: 3,145 (no change).
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Aircraft: 370 (no change).
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Helicopters: 335 (no change).
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Automotive equipment and tankers: 44,129 (+179).
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Special equipment: 3,801 (+2).
The significant loss of equipment and personnel impacts Russia’s ability to maintain offensive operations. The depletion of reserves and destruction of logistical and military facilities continues to complicate the effectiveness of Russian forces, forcing them to regroup and redeploy units, slowing progress on several fronts.
ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE UKRAINIAN ARMED FORCES
Over the past week, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have achieved significant results in several sectors:
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Zaporizhzhia direction: Two enemy ammunition depots were destroyed, and a Ukrainian assault group successfully repelled an enemy attack near Robotyne.
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Donetsk region: In the Avdiivka direction, Ukrainian forces destroyed more than 200 enemy vehicles, including artillery systems and armored vehicles.
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Kherson region: In a nighttime operation, several artillery batteries and an ammunition depot were destroyed.
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Kupiansk: Successful repulsion of a Russian assault near Synkivka using drones for fire correction.
These achievements considerably weaken the Russian defense on critical sectors, allowing the Ukrainian Armed Forces to maintain the initiative and conduct effective counteroffensive operations.
DIPLOMATIC INITIATIVES AND NEGOTIATIONS
Diplomatic support for Ukraine from international partners continues to grow. Key European countries and the United States are actively working to strengthen sanctions against Russia and provide military assistance to Ukraine. Due to the high pace of combat, Ukraine is turning to the international community for further support, especially to increase the supply of ammunition, air defense systems, and funding for economic recovery.
On April 14, 2025, during a meeting in Luxembourg, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, called on EU member states to increase the supply of ammunition and air defense systems to Ukraine. He emphasized that the pace of deliveries still does not meet the needs of the war, urging countries to accelerate the fulfillment of commitments.
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Spain: Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the allocation of 1 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine for 2025. The package includes artillery shells, defense systems, and armored vehicles. Sánchez stressed that Spain remains committed to long-term peace based on Ukraine’s conditions.
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United Kingdom: The UK announced a new military support package, including additional shells for 155mm howitzers and another batch of Wolfhound armored vehicles. This package is expected to be announced by the end of the week.
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European Commission: A 1.5 billion euro internal package was approved for covering emergency military expenditures for EU member states providing weapons to Ukraine. While not directly a package for Ukraine, this decision will accelerate supplies and strengthen the defense capabilities of allies.
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Canada: The Canadian government has launched a new phase of logistical support for Ukraine under the Operation UNIFIER mission, providing additional transportation of humanitarian and defense cargo.
These diplomatic steps demonstrate international partners’ readiness to increase support for Ukraine ahead of key spring international events and summits.
INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE
CNN reports that the United Kingdom is preparing a new military aid tranche, including additional shells for 155mm howitzers and another batch of Wolfhound armored vehicles. The announcement is expected by the end of this week.
Bloomberg informs that the European Commission has finalized a 1.5 billion euro internal package to cover emergency military expenditures for EU member states providing weapons to Ukraine. This is not a direct package for Ukraine, but the decision will facilitate the rapid supply of weapons and strengthen defense capabilities.
Reuters confirms that Canada has started a new phase of logistical support for Ukraine under Operation UNIFIER, providing additional transportation of humanitarian and defense supplies.
These diplomatic and military initiatives show that international support for Ukraine is intensifying, and key NATO countries are preparing logistical and budgetary solutions that could significantly affect the course of the war in the near future.
HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN UKRAINE
On April 13, Russia carried out one of the largest strikes on Sumy since the beginning of the year. The attack targeted residential areas of the city using Iskander missiles. At least 11 people were killed, and more than 40 were injured. Residential buildings, utilities, a school, and a kindergarten were destroyed. The authorities declared a day of mourning and urged residents to avoid movement in the city during the evening hours.
On the night of April 14, Russian forces carried out a massive airstrike on Kharkiv using guided bombs. As a result of the shelling, at least 2 civilians were killed, and 12 were injured. Residential buildings and critical infrastructure facilities were damaged. The local authorities have declared emergency measures in response.
In Donetsk, artillery strikes on the towns of Selydove and Avdiivka damaged a medical facility, a school, and residential buildings. The State Emergency Service is working on-site, and debris removal is ongoing.
In Mykolaiv, Russian drones attacked energy infrastructure, leaving more than 20,000 customers without electricity. Specialists are working on restoring power, but due to the threat of further attacks, emergency power outages have been introduced.
The UN and the Red Cross reported delivering another batch of humanitarian aid to frontline areas of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, including over 30 tons of food, hygiene products, and medical kits.
In the frontline villages of Kharkiv region, over 600 people, including children and people with disabilities, were evacuated. The evacuation was coordinated by the regional military administration and international humanitarian organizations.
The humanitarian situation in the frontline regions remains critical due to constant shelling, water and electricity shortages, and a lack of medicines.
DOMESTIC SITUATION IN UKRAINE
The Ukrainian government has decided to increase funding for the rehabilitation program for soldiers who have lost limbs or sustained severe injuries. The government plans to expand rehabilitation centers in four regions: Lviv, Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Odesa.
The Ministry of Economy has launched a new loan program for small and medium-sized businesses owned by war veterans. The program includes preferential loans with a state subsidy covering up to 80% of the interest rate, as well as special grants for social enterprises.
The Ukrainian parliament has registered a bill to expand the categories of people eligible for military exemption during mobilization. The initiative has sparked active debate among parliamentarians and civil society representatives.
The National Bank of Ukraine has reported an increase in international reserves to $42.3 billion, the highest level since the start of the war. This increase is due to international partner contributions in March and the strengthening of the hryvnia exchange rate.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported uncovering several individuals in Kyiv and Kharkiv who organized schemes to evade mobilization by falsifying disability certificates. Criminal proceedings have been opened, and investigations are ongoing.
CONCLUSION
The 1146th day of the war demonstrated that Russia continues its tactics of massive assaults and missile strikes on civilian infrastructure in an attempt to destabilize the rear and pressure Ukraine into concessions. However, the Ukrainian Armed Forces effectively repel attacks on the frontlines and inflict significant losses on the enemy. Successful strikes on command posts, warehouses, and logistics hubs in the east and south demonstrate the high level of coordination and precision of Ukrainian artillery and special forces.
Diplomatically, Ukraine continues to secure support from its allies. Although new major aid packages have yet to be finalized, key NATO countries are preparing logistical and budgetary solutions that could significantly affect the course of the war in the near future. The large-scale attack on Sumy has provoked widespread international reactions, strengthening Ukraine’s position ahead of the G7 and Global Peace Summit.
The internal situation in the country remains stable. Social support for the military and veterans is increasing, and economic adaptation mechanisms are actively being implemented. Society remains united, and the state maintains its ability to strategically manage the country during the prolonged war.
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