Edited from Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
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The European Union is making efforts to expedite the resolution of a €90 billion loan for Ukraine. This initiative follows the recent parliamentary elections in Hungary.
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Russian occupation forces have started using guided Shahed drones to target Ukrainian mobile fire groups engaged in air defense operations. This method was reported by Defense Ministry advisor Sergey Beskrestnov on April 13, 2026.
The Ukrainian military stated that Russian combat pressure remained unchanged during the declared 'Easter ceasefire.' This statement was made by Viktor Tregubov, spokesperson for Ukraine's Joint Forces Grouping.
On April 12, Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 107 combat clashes with Russian troops. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported these confrontations on April 13.
On April 13, Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 87 out of 98 drones launched by Russian forces. The attack began shortly after midnight and was reported by the Air Force of Ukraine via Telegram.
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Russian forces violated the Easter ceasefire 10,721 times, leading to over 100 clashes on April 12, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The report highlights ongoing military confrontations in several regions.
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On April 13, Ukraine's air defense units downed 87 of the 98 drones used in a nighttime attack by Russian forces. The information was reported by the Ukrainian Armed Forces via Telegram.
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Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces lost 960 troops and one air defense system in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. These figures were reported by the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on April 13, 2026.
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On April 13, 2026, a Ukrainian team of seven veterans and civilians started the Paris International Marathon. They are using wooden wheelchairs they crafted themselves during rehabilitation in Lviv.
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Russian forces are actively conducting military operations in Ukraine despite a declared Holy Week ceasefire. The Ukrainian Armed Forces report ongoing counterattacks in response.
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In the early hours of April 13, Russian military conducted drone strikes and bombings targeting multiple regions in Ukraine. Air alerts were reported across several areas, according to Ukrainian Air Force data.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Peter Madjar and his TISZA party on their parliamentary election victory in Hungary. The announcement was made via his Telegram channel.
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