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Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets has called on international partners for assistance in locating children abducted from a Kherson orphanage. This follows a journalistic investigation revealing these children's profiles in a Russian state adoption database.
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Ukraine's Deputy Head of the Office of the President, Iryna Mudra, confirmed on April 8, 2026, that the country has adhered to established procedures for nominating its candidate to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Mudra addressed the matter amid political speculation about potential delays.
On the night of April 8, Ukrainian Defense Forces launched strikes on oil depots in the temporarily occupied Crimean cities of Feodosiia and Hvardiiske. This information was confirmed by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on April 7 that Ukraine is importing sufficient fuel volumes. This effort is supported by cooperation with European nations and countries in the Middle East.
Russian information resources have escalated a campaign to depict Ukraine as a 'terrorist state', according to a report by SPRAVDI. More than 500 instances of misinformation were shared, targeting recent developments in the region.
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The Pension Fund of Ukraine has commenced disbursement of 1,500 hryvnias to vulnerable categories, including pensioners and social aid recipients. The announcement was made on April 8, 2026, by Minister of Social Policy Denis Uliutin.
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The Ukrainian Armed Forces intercepted 146 out of 176 Russian drones launched on April 7. The Air Force reported the ongoing attacks targeting various regions across Ukraine.
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Ukraine has expressed its support for the recent ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, according to Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. The minister made the announcement on social media, highlighting the importance of this diplomatic effort.
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On April 8, 2026, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Russian forces suffered an increase of 1,030 combat losses in just one day. This brings the total number of Russian fatalities in the ongoing war to approximately 1,306,500 since February 24, 2022.
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A 21-year-old from Rivne has been sentenced to eight years in prison for spying on Ukrainian airfields. This sentencing was reported by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) following his detention in February 2025.
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On August 4, 2026, Ukraine's National Guard successfully destroyed a Pantsir-S surface-to-air missile system deep within enemy territory. The operation was reported by Major General Oleksandr Pivnenko on Telegram.
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The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has detained an engineer at a defense plant in Dnipropetrovsk for espionage. He allegedly spied for Russian intelligence agencies, the FSB and the GRU, according to reports.
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