Russian invasion of Ukraine: tanks and rocket attacks on the cities. Breaking news

Pyrotechnicians neutralized  6393 explosive devices in 24 hours, the SESU informs.

On 8 April, 10 humanitarian corridors were agreed, Iryna Vereshchuk wrote.

Donetsk region:

• Mariupol- Zaporizhzhia (by private car)

Zaporizhzhia region:

• Berdyansk - Zaporizhzhia (by private cars and buses)
• Tokmak - Zaporizhzhya
• Melitopol - Zaporizhya

For private transport:

• Yenergodar - Zaporizhya

Lugansk region:

• Sevrorodonetsk - Bakhmut
  Gathering place: 28 Khimik Ave
  
  

• Lysychansk - Bakhmut
  Gathering place: RTL, 40 years of Victory, Sosyury str. Sosyuri, 324
  
  

• Popasna - Bakhmut
  Gathering place: Sosyury str. Pervomayska Street, 42
  
  
• Girske - Bakhmut
  Gathering place: ul. Gagarina street, 13
  
  
• Rubizhne - Bakhmut

On April 8, the Avdiivka community was hit - one dead and one wounded are already known, and at least five houses have been damaged - Kyrylenko.

Donetsk region: Russians on 7 April launched a helicopter attack on Vuhlehdar and a rocket attack on Slovyansk. Six people were wounded as a result, Pavlo Kyrylenko said. 

Preliminary, 169 children have died in Ukraine because of Russia's aggression. More than 306 were injured, the Prosecutor-General's Office said. 

Josep Borrell and Ursula von der Leyen are going to Kyiv, Borrell tweeted. 

Kharkiv: The enemy shelled residential areas of the city - Saltivka, KhTZ, Oleksiyivka - again during the night. 14 casualties, 1 woman killed.

Kyiv Metro on April 8 works in the following format:

• The red line from the "Akademmistechko" station to the "Teatralna" station
• Blue line - from the "Heroiv Dnipra" station to the "Teremky" station
• Green line from the "Syrets" station to "Chervonyi Khutir" station with transfer at Vydubychi station

Without stops at "Beresteiska", "Maidan Nezalezhnosti", "Klovska" station.

The Russians stroke the Odesa oblast with missiles from the sea, said the spokesman of the Odesa Regional Military State Administration Serhiy Bratchuk. They hit infrastructure facilities, he says.

208 houses, 46 schools, 29 kindergartens and 1 orphanage have been damaged by Russians in Kyiv since February 24, the Kyiv City State Administration reports.

The Russians threatened UN members with the "consequences" for voting to expel Russia from the Human Rights Council, CNN reports, referencing its own sources. It is noted that the Russians distributed a note.

German Chancellor Scholz is delaying the supply of tanks to Ukraine, writes Politico, referencing sources close to the process.

"We will not agree to Minsk-3 or Budapest-2 - it all makes no sense," Podoliak said in an interview with RBC-Ukraine.

"This disease needs to be cured somehow already" - Podoliak in an interview with RBC-Ukraine about certain predictions that something will end in two or three weeks, "in a day we will seize something, etc."

Okhtyrka is being cleaned up after the invaders' visit. The photo was shared by the head of Sumy Regional State Administration Dmytro Zhyvytskyi.

"The Russian Federation is no longer perceived in the world as a civilized state that lives by the rules of civilization," Podoliak said in an interview with RBC-Ukraine.

The events in Kyiv oblast, Bucha and other towns leave a certain imprint, they changed the negotiating background, said Mykhailo Podoliak in an interview with RBC-Ukraine.

Ukraine expects Russia to cease hostilities during a possible visit by Pope Francis to Kyiv, Ukrainian Ambassador to the Vatican Andriy Yurash told Reuters.

"The quickest decision on the allocation of military aid in the history of the country," commented Ukrainian Ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko on the transfer to Ukraine of 20 Bushmaster armored personnel vehicles worth $38 million.

24 fires in residential buildings occurred during the day in the Luhansk oblast due to the enemy shelling, writes Serhiy Haidai.

Arestovych believes that Russia's threats to attack Kharkiv are an informational and psychological operation to divert the attention of the Ukrainian military from Izyum.

New US satellites are tracking Russia in Ukraine in real-time, according to Bloomberg.

In Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, seven enemy attacks were repulsed in the day, four tanks, two artillery systems, ten units of armored vehicles, and eleven units of vehicles were destroyed - the General Staff.

In the temporarily occupied Izyum, representatives of the so-called "Donetsk People's Republic" are called the local "police": they illegally check documents, search people and their homes - the General Staff.

According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, so-called "volunteers" are being selected in Belarus to form new units. The information is being updated.

The probability of missile and air strikes from the territory of Belarus remains - the General Staff.

In Belarus, combat training is being conducted at training grounds throughout the country - the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

In the Southern Buh direction, the enemy is trying to prevent the advance of the Armed Forces of Ukraine - the morning summary by the General Staff.

The damaged railway of Ukrzaliznytsia from the Kramatorsk direction was promptly repaired and people managed to continue the evacuation, Ukrzaliznytsia reported.

Clarification on the news of the evacuation from the Dnipro (from 7.04, 13:58): Filatov advised women, children, the elderly and those who are not working in critical infrastructure and not directly integrated into the city's economy to go to a safer place. Filatov asked those in transit in Dnipro that are evacuating from the eastern regions to travel further to the west of Ukraine.

The main updates of the night:

• Sumy oblast was completely liberated from the Russian occupiers. This was stated by the head of the Sumy Regional Military State Administration Dmytro Zhyvytskyi.
  According to the head of the administration, the explosions that can now be heard by residents of the region are the result of the work of explosives technicians who neutralize the munitions of the invaders. He stressed that the oblast remains dangerous due to the large number of "mined and unexplored areas".
• Japan will cut imports of Russian coal in response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The country has decided to reduce dependence on Russian products through a series of measures, writes CNN.
• Latvia intends to create a legal basis for depriving persons who support war crimes of their citizenship. The Seimas plans to adopt these amendments on April 21, BNN reports.
• Surveillance by US intelligence of Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been strengthened by two new satellite systems. This was stated by the director of the US National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Chris Scolese at a hearing of a subcommittee of the House Committee on Armed Services, reports Bloomberg.
• Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall, who was wounded in artillery shelling by Russian occupation forces in Ukraine, shared details of his injuries on Twitter. According to Hall, he had serious injuries to his legs, arm, eyes and severe hearing damage. He added that he was "lucky" because two of his colleagues were fatally injured.
• In Finland, the government of Prime Minister Sanna Marin has decided to apply for NATO membership in late April or early May. This was reported by the Finnish newspaper Iltalehti, with reference to its sources.
• Australia will send 20 Bushmaster armored personnel vehicles to Ukraine - "ambulance options" with the Red Cross emblem. The cars are painted in olive green with the image of the Ukrainian flag and the inscription "Unity with Ukraine", writes CNN.
• A digital project to preserve cultural property #SaveKyiv has been created in Kyiv. This was reported by the Kyiv City State Administration.
• Deputy of the Minister of Defence of Ukraine Hanna Malyar introduced a volunteer from the Foreign Legion, Sandra, who is already performing combat missions in Ukraine's defense against full-scale Russian invasion. Sandra came from a northern European country because she was shocked by the Russian aggression in Ukraine. Malyar wrote about this on Facebook and clarified that publicity is a conscious choice of the brave girl.
• US President Joe Biden approved Russia's expulsion from the UN Human Rights Council, adding that "Putin's war has made Russia an international outcast." This was reported on the website of the White House.
• Kazakhstan's Altyn Bank, 50 percent owned by a Chinese bank, is helping Russian citizens evade sanctions. Russians can apply for cards of international payment systems Visa/Mastercard online and order delivery. This was reported by Skhemy.
• Microsoft following a court ruling has shut down seven Internet domains of hackers linked to Russian intelligence. Cyber intrusions were used to attack the Ukrainian media, supporting the war in Ukraine, writes CNN.
• German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is postponing a decision to supply Ukraine with about 100 tanks to defend against a full-scale Russian invasion, despite pressure from other high-ranking German politicians. This was reported by Politico, with reference to data from four sources.
• Poland needs to establish an international commission to investigate the war crimes of the Russian occupation forces in Ukraine. The Prime Minister of Poland Mateusz Morawiecki wrote about this on Twitter.
• British Secretary of State for Foreign Commonwealth and Development Affairs Liz Truss confirmed that the whole world is now observing a "more centralized Russian offensive", and the NATO alliance has agreed to supply Ukraine with new and heavier weapons. The ВВС writes about this.
• The Ukrainian army managed to stop the Russian invaders, but Russia is changing tactics and "turning the conflict into a protracted phase and another form." To liberate territories and save Ukrainians from genocide, "Ukraine must obtain the weapons used by NATO countries as soon as possible." This was stated in a video message by Minister of Defence of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov.
• The territory of Sumy oblast remains dangerous for civilians, many mined areas remain. This was reported by the head of Sumy Regional State Administration Dmytro Zhyvytskyi.
• The private jet of the oligarch, leader of the "Opposition Platform — For Life" political party, the godfather of Russian dictator Putin, Viktor Medvedchuk, is working for the defense of Ukraine. The plane was arrested following the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine to impose sanctions against Medvedchuk. This was announced by Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksii Danilov.

The Russian occupiers have stolen a humanitarian convoy en route from Zaporizhia to Melitopol - they took away evacuation buses and trucks with humanitarian aid. Melitopol residents and residents of the district will not receive vital help - medicines for the seriously ill, products and hygiene products that are no longer available in the city. The mayor of Melitopol Ivan Fedorov reported about it.

Russia is shelling Ukrainian territory with the ammunition that Ukraine handed over to Russia under the Budapest Memorandum. This was stated by the adviser to the head of the President's Office Oleksiy Arestovych on the air of Ukraine 24.

On April 7, Moldova banned the george ribbon and the Z and V symbols used by the Russian occupiers in a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This was reported by News Maker.

By May 8, it is intended to rebuild the bridge over the river in Irpin, which was destroyed by the invaders. Works have already started. This was announced in the Telegram by the head of the South-Western Railway Andriy Bukin.

The Czech Republic has issued a collection banknote called Sláva Ukraine. They promise to transfer all the funds from the sale to help Ukraine. This was reported by the Telegram-channel Operational ZSU.

During the temporary occupation of Husarivka village in the Izium district, Russian occupiers tortured and then set fire to three local residents to cover up the crime. This was reported by the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office.

Russia distributed memos threatening by "the consequences" before voting in the UN Human Rights Council. This was reported by CNN, referring to numerous sources.

A note from the Russians, available to CNN, reads: "It should be noted that not only support for such an initiative, but also an equidistant position in the vote (abstention or non-participation) will be considered as unfriendly gesture."

Men between 18 and 60 years old who have left Ukraine after the start of a full-scale Russian invasion when returning must be checked whether their leave was in line with the law. This was stated by Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Oleksiy Danylov on a telethon.

"When someone returns to our country, we will clearly understand when he left it. The border guard system works perfectly," he said.

Russian occupation forces hit infrastructure facilities in the Odesa region by the strike from the sea. Details are being clarified. This was reported by the operational command South.

On April 7, in the Donetsk and Luhansk directions, the Russian occupiers attacked the positions of the Ukrainian military again. Attacks have been repulsed, the enemy suffered losses. This was reported by the press service of the Joint Forces Operation.

During the day, servicemen of the Armed Forces successfully repulsed seven enemy attacks, as well as destroyed:

- 4 tanks;

- 10 units of armored vehicles;

- 11 units of motor vehicles;

- 2 artillery systems;

- one aircraft;

- four drones .

Canada's budget for 2022-2023 includes financial and military assistance to Ukraine - $ 500 million for weapons and $ 1 billion in loans. This was announced by Canadian Parliamentarian Ivan Baker on Twitter. Canada has assured that it will support Ukraine until the victory over the Russian occupiers.

On April 7 morning, the Russian occupiers shelled a boat sailing from Pervomaivka in the Kherson region. This happened on the shores of the Kakhovka Reservoir near the Svitanok recreation center in the Maryansky Kryvyi Rih district. This was reported by the head of the military administration of Kryvyi Rih Oleksandr Vilkul.

"The boat was hit on the water by artillery systems "Grad", 70 meters from the shore. There were 14 people in the boat. Three children and 11 adults. Two adult men and a woman died right away. A 13-year-old child died a little later. Seven people were hospitalized "and two are missing. This was the seventh voyage of this boat," - Vilkul said.

The Latvian Seimas has declared May 9, 2022 a day of remembrance for the victims of Ukraine who died as a result of a full-scale Russian invasion. This was reported by Delfi.

Three evacuation trains, which were blocked due to an air strike by Russian aircraft on an overpass near the Barvenkove station, are on their way now. This was announced by the head of the Donetsk military administration Pavlo Kyrylenko.

"Trains are already at a safe distance from the epicenter of the air strike and are following a certain route. There are no wounded or injured passengers," he informed.

The President awarded 344 servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, five more became Heroes of Ukraine.

"It is already a stable tradition: before recording this appeal, I signed decrees to honor our bravest soldiers with state awards and the title of Hero of Ukraine," - Zelensky said.

Zelensky urges foreign diplomats to return to Kyiv. He said this during a video address.
"The presence of foreign diplomatic missions in Kyiv is a normal work of embassies. It is a clear signal to the aggressor that Kyiv is our capital. Not the provincial city of Russia, but the Ukrainian capital," he said.

According to Zelensky, there is information that Russian propagandists are preparing a mirror answer to what happened in Bucha. They are going to show the victims in Mariupol pretending that it was not the Russian military's doing, but Ukrainian defenders'.

To do this, the occupiers collect corpses, take them out, and can use them in places where propaganda scenarios have been developed. They take murdered people simply as scenery, as propaganda props.

Ukraine will confiscate Russian ships located at the shipyard in Izmail, said the head of the Odessa Regional Military Administration Maxim Marchenko.

On April 7,  as a result of Russian shelling three civilians have been civilians in Marinka, Vuhledar, and Slovyansk. This was announced in a Telegram by the head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration Pavlo Kyrylenko.