As of April 23, 2025, Ukraine enters the 1155th day of Russia’s full-scale armed aggression. The Ukraine war remains intense, with heavy fighting continuing across the frontlines. Russian forces have escalated their use of airstrikes, drones, and artillery, while Ukraine’s defenders continue to repel assaults, inflict heavy losses, and strike deep into enemy territory.
Ukraine’s Defense & Military Developments
The frontline situation remains extremely dynamic. The enemy persists with large-scale attacks, using airstrikes, artillery, and kamikaze drones. In turn, Ukraine’s Defense Forces effectively repel these assaults, destroy Russian personnel and equipment, and conduct tactical operations deep in Russian rear positions.
- A total of 144 combat clashes were recorded over the past 24 hours.
- Russian forces launched 125 airstrikes, dropping 242 guided bombs (KABs).
- There were 6,019 shelling incidents, including 150 rocket artillery strikes (MLRS).
- Russia deployed around 2,800 kamikaze drones.
Regional frontline dynamics:
- Kharkiv direction: 4 enemy attacks near Vovchansk.
- Kupiansk direction: 3 assaults near Zahryzove and Nova Kruhliakivka.
- Lyman direction: 14 attacks in areas of Kolodiazi, Nadiia, Novomykhailivka, and others.
- Siversk direction: 3 attacks near Hryhorivka and Verkhniokamianske.
- Kramatorsk direction: 6 enemy assaults near Stupochky, Bila Hora, and towards Maiske.
- Toretsk direction: 13 assaults near Dachne, Druzhba, Toretsk, and Shcherbynivka.
- Pokrovsk direction: 53 attacks across more than 20 settlements.
- Novopavlivka direction: 17 attacks near Kostiantynopil, Pryvilne, and Oleksiivka.
- Orikhiv direction: 5 attacks near Mali Shcherbaky and Stepove.
- Huliaipole and Prydniprovske directions: no offensive activity.
- Volyn and Polissia directions: no signs of offensive grouping.
Additionally, Ukrainian forces halted 22 enemy assaults in the Kursk region, where a special operation is underway targeting Russian rear positions.
Ukraine retains strategic initiative across the frontlines, leveraging drones, artillery, and mobile groups to weaken the enemy’s offensive capabilities.
Russian Losses
As of the morning of April 23, 2025, according to Ukraine’s General Staff, Russian losses amounted to:
- Personnel: approx. 944,270 (+1,210)
- Tanks: 10,691 (+8)
- Armored combat vehicles: 22,307 (+11)
- Artillery systems: 26,774 (+85)
- MLRS: 1,368 (+1)
- Air defense systems: 1,141 (+1)
- Aircraft: 370 (no change)
- Helicopters: 335 (no change)
- Tactical UAVs: 33,526 (+138)
- Cruise missiles: 3,148 (no change)
- Ships/boats: 28 (no change)
- Submarines: 1 (no change)
- Vehicles and fuel tanks: 45,621 (+163)
- Special equipment: 3,860 (+1)
These figures highlight the effectiveness of Ukraine’s defensive strategy. Heavy losses in artillery, UAVs, and armored vehicles underscore systemic targeting by Ukraine’s military across the entire front and deep into occupied areas.
Ukrainian Strikes & Eliminated Enemy Targets
Ukraine’s Defense Forces delivered high-impact strikes on Russian military infrastructure and concentrations:
- In Tatarstan (Russia), Ukraine struck a UAV production plant producing Geran-2 and Shahed drones.
- Near Chasiv Yar, a Kornet missile system and a Russian reconnaissance station were destroyed.
- FPV drones destroyed Russian tanks and BMPs in Donetsk region.
- Ukrainian aviation and artillery hit 19 enemy personnel and equipment clusters, 4 artillery systems, 1 air defense system, and a command post.
These actions reflect the precision and mobility of Ukrainian forces, who are successfully degrading Russia’s logistical and operational capabilities.
Diplomatic Negotiations
The last 24 hours saw intensified diplomatic activity aimed at achieving a ceasefire and long-term resolution. Despite minor gestures, core positions remain irreconcilable.
- Russia: President Putin proposed halting attacks along current frontlines but without troop withdrawal from occupied territories.
- Ukraine: President Zelensky reiterated readiness for talks only after a full ceasefire and no territorial concessions.
- USA: Special envoy Steve Witkoff held his fourth meeting in Moscow; Secretary of State Marco Rubio canceled his London participation, causing concern.
- London talks: Multilateral negotiations took place with Ukrainian, US, and EU officials, but no major progress.
- President Trump: Expressed disappointment and warned the US may withdraw from peace efforts without concrete progress.
Despite increased engagement, significant differences remain. Ukraine demands full Russian withdrawal, while Russia refuses to compromise. The lack of key figures in talks and US pressure highlights the complexity of peace negotiations.
International Support for Ukraine
Despite diplomatic gridlock, international partners continue to provide vital military and economic aid to Ukraine.
- Germany: Bundeswehr requested logistical support from Rheinmetall, Lufthansa, and Deutsche Bahn for potential NATO eastern flank deployment.
- UK & New Zealand: PMs Keir Starmer and Christopher Luxon agreed to continue joint training for Ukrainian troops. NZ extended its training mission through year-end.
- USA: Ukraine and the US signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish an economic partnership and Reconstruction Investment Fund.
- EU: Considering banning spot market purchases of Russian gas as part of efforts to reduce energy dependency.
- Coalition of the Willing: A 31-nation group led by the UK and France continues to form a post-war peacekeeping initiative for Ukraine.
The international community remains strongly committed to Ukraine’s defense and long-term security. Support extends beyond immediate needs toward building new security guarantees within Europe.
Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine
The humanitarian situation across Ukraine remains extremely tense due to ongoing Russian strikes targeting civilian areas. On April 23, the most affected regions included:
- Dnipropetrovsk region: Shelling in the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts damaged residential infrastructure and injured several civilians.
- Zaporizhzhia region: Airstrikes on Huliaipole, Orikhiv, and nearby villages destroyed schools, energy grids, and administrative buildings.
- Donetsk region: Attacks on Toretsk, Avdiivka, and Krasnohorivka damaged over ten private homes and a local medical facility.
- Kharkiv region: A missile strike on Vovchansk killed two civilians and injured six others.
Relief efforts are being coordinated jointly by Ukrainian authorities and international partners:
- UNHCR expanded humanitarian operations in front-line Zaporizhzhia.
- Red Cross and World Central Kitchen delivered food, medicines, and hygiene supplies.
- The government evacuated 256 residents, including 57 children, from Kupiansk district in Kharkiv region. Additional evacuation routes and mobile registration centers for IDPs have been deployed.
Despite the severity of attacks, Ukraine and international aid organizations continue responding promptly to assist affected civilians and maintain humanitarian support mechanisms in high-risk zones.
Domestic Situation in Ukraine
Amid war conditions, Ukraine advances both military reforms and socio-economic adaptation strategies.
- Mobilization: A new law set to take effect on May 18 will introduce digital draft notices, a unified database of conscripts, and stricter penalties for draft evasion. Public information campaigns are underway nationwide.
- Economy: Ukraine launched a state program “Recovery Through Investment,” attracting over $1 billion in private capital. Initial projects include rebuilding a bridge in Chernihiv region and modernizing Kyiv region’s energy system.
- Healthcare: The Ministry of Health launched an “e-Donor” platform to support blood donations. With USAID, mobile vaccination points have opened in Lviv, Dnipro, and Odesa to support displaced populations.
- Social programs: The Ministry for Reintegration expanded housing certificate programs for displaced families and engaged 44 new communities to provide temporary shelter.
Authorities, supported by international institutions, continue to stabilize internal systems, support civilians, and modernize infrastructure despite the ongoing war.
Conclusion
Day 1155 of the war was marked by fierce combat across all major directions, heavy Russian use of aviation and drones, and decisive resistance by Ukraine’s defenders. Ukrainian forces also struck enemy assets behind the lines, while international diplomacy struggled to bridge fundamental gaps. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues to receive significant international support and pursues reforms and recovery at home. Despite the war’s duration and challenges, Ukraine stands strong militarily, diplomatically, and socially.
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