Russian Army manpower losses as of April 22: 460, 260
Children killed (according to the Prosecutor General Office of Ukraine): 545
Over 20,000 Russian troops trying to storm Chasiv Yar
Around 20,000 to 25,000 Russian soldiers are trying to storm Chasiv Yar and the settlements in the city's outskirts, the Khortytsia Group of Forces' spokesperson, Nazar Voloshyn, said. Chasiv Yar lies around 10 kilometers west of Bakhmut in Donetsk region and 50 kilometers north of Avdiivka, cities Russia captured in May 2023 and February 2024, respectively.
Russia destroys Kharkiv TV tower
Russian forces struck Kharkiv's television broadcasting tower on April 22, causing the top half of the mast to collapse. No casualties were reported as people sheltered during the attack, according to Syniehubov.
Zelenskyy: US aid will give Ukraine chance to win
“I think this support will really strengthen the armed forces, I pray … which we need so much, which thousands of soldiers need so much,” Zelenskyy said. “Then we want to help get things as fast as possible so that we get some tangible assistance for the soldiers on the front line as soon as possible — not in another six months — so that they would be able to move ahead,” he added.
Intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov warns of a “complex situation” on frontlines in mid-May
Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, said an anticipated “complex situation” on the frontlines from mid-May-early June during an interview with the BBC on 19 April. According to the interview, “We expect a rather difficult situation in the near future, according to our assessment. But it is not catastrophic, this should also be understood. The Armageddon will not happen, as many are now beginning to say. But there will be problems from mid-May.”
The Baltic states, Poland, and Germany are 'undoubtedly' next on Putin's hit list - Zelenskyy
Putin dreams of restoring the Soviet Union’s sphere of influence, so he will try to conquer areas that were formerly under the Kremlin's thumb, Zelenskyy said. "He is not afraid of NATO countries,” Zelenskyy added, claiming that Poland and part of Germany will come under attack after the Baltic States.
German company Knauf to leave Russia after scandal with construction in occupied Mariupol
German construction materials manufacturer Knauf is completely shutting down its operations in Russia after more than 30 years of work on the Russian market. The company did not name specific reasons for its withdrawal from Russia, saying that it is happening amid "current events." Recently, Knauf, which had a turnover of €15.4 billion in 2022, has been criticized again for its operations in Russia, as well as in Russia-occupied Ukrainian Mariupol.
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