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“(A base) of the 448th missile brigade of the Russian occupiers was hit, a secondary detonation of ammunition was recorded. The results of the strike are being clarified,” the military said in a statement on Telegram.
European leaders previously condemned the Sumy attack, which killed at least 35 people in one of the deadliest strikes of the war yet. Trump defended the “terrible” attack on Sumy as a “mistake”.
Ukraine’s statement comes after the Kremlin insisted there is no timeline for a peace deal despite pressure from Donald Trump and repeated accusations from Western nations that the Russian leader is dragging his feet over a ceasefire deal.
On the war front, Kyiv forces launched a major attack – involving more than 100 drones – on Russia's Kursk region that borders Ukraine, Russian authorities said.
The attack killed an elderly woman, injured nine people and sparked fires in several buildings.
Black Sea security meeting set between Ukraine, UK, France, Turkey
Ukrainian President Zelensky has said representatives from several countries will meet to discuss Black Sea security.
Ukrainian, British, French and Turkish representatives are due to meet, he specified.
Steffie Banatvala15 April 2025 16:15
In pictures: NATO's Rutte visits Odesa, Zelensky
Steffie Banatvala15 April 2025 16:00
Kyiv claims strike on brigade: Sumy re-capped
- Ukraine's military has said it hit the base of the Russian rocket brigade whose forces conducted the deadly strike on Sumy.
- Russia’s attack on Sumy killed at least 35 people on Sunday, making it one of the deadliest in the war yet.
- European leaders rallied around Kyiv, condemning the attack.
- US President Trump defended the attack as a “mistake”.
- Russia later contradicted Trump’s defence, saying it hit a meeting of Ukrainian commanders and accused Kyiv of using ‘human shields’.
Steffie Banatvala15 April 2025 15:45
Zelensky says minerals deal talks with US 'positive', more meetings coming
Ukrainian President Zelensky has said talks on a minerals deal with the US were "positive" and that more meetings are expected.
Meetings about the deal would continue at a technical level throughout the week, he added.
Steffie Banatvala15 April 2025 15:30
China responds to prisoners of war plea
China’s foreign ministry has said it clearly advised Chinese nationals to stay away from armed conflict when asked about the potential exchange of two Chinese prisoners of war in Ukraine.
The two captured Chinese soldiers earlier spoke out about their participation in the military operations and said that Russians lied to them.
“China’s position on relevant issue is very clear. We’ve issued multiple security alerts to ask Chinese nationals to stay away from areas of armed conflict, avoid any form of involvement in armed conflict, and.. military operations,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said.
“We are verifying relevant information.
“With regard to the personal behavior and individual consular cases involving Chinese nationals overseas, China will handle that in accordance with the law.”
Steffie Banatvala15 April 2025 15:15
NATO support 'unwavering': Rutte
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has said he told President Zelensky that NATO support for Ukraine is unwavering.
“Today I visited Odesa along with @ZelenskyyUa. Ukraine’s people have endured so much - not least Russia's Palm Sunday attack on Sumy. NATO support is unwavering,” Mr Rutte said on X.
“We will continue to help Ukraine so it can defend today and deter future aggression, ensuring a just and lasting peace.”
Steffie Banatvala15 April 2025 15:03
Ukraine says it hit base of brigade who struck Sumy
Ukraine's military has said it hit the base of the Russian rocket brigade whose forces conducted the deadly strike on Sumy.
“(A base) of the 448th missile brigade of the Russian occupiers was hit, a secondary detonation of ammunition was recorded. The results of the strike are being clarified,” the military said in a statement on Telegram.
The attack on Sumy killed at keast 35 people, making it one of the deadliest in the war yet.
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Steffie Banatvala15 April 2025 14:53
If you're just joining us: Kursk attack summed-up
Kyiv forces hit Russia’s Kursk region with dozens of drones, killing an elderly woman and injuring nine people, Russian authorities said Tuesday.
The strike in Kursk, which borders Ukraine, set several buildings on fire in the administrative centre, they added.
At least 109 drones were downed over the Kursk region, the Russian ministry of defence said.
Kyiv often carry out air and land attacks on Kursk and border regions. Kyiv forces say their goal is to undermine Moscow's overall war efforts.
The attack follows a deadly Russian missile and bomb attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy.
Steffie Banatvala15 April 2025 14:45
Watch: Trump again blames Zelensky for ‘starting’ Ukraine war
Steffie Banatvala15 April 2025 14:30
'Absurd to tell government US supports Russia': JD Vance
US vice president JD Vance said he had condemned Russia since 2022 but criticised Zelesnky in response to the Ukrainian president’s recent comments that he somehow justified the war.
“I think it's sort of absurd for Zelensky to tell the government, which is currently keeping his entire government and war effort together, that we are somehow on the side of the Russians,” he said.
“That doesn't mean you morally support the Russian cause, or that you support the full-scale invasion, but you do have to try to understand what are their strategic red lines, in the same way that you have to try to understand what the Ukrainians are trying to get out of the conflict.”
Steffie Banatvala15 April 2025 14:15
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