On April 25, 2026, Ukraine marked the 1,522nd day of its resistance against Russia’s full-scale invasion. The latest developments include a significant prisoner exchange and missile strikes across various regions of Ukraine.
During the night, Russian forces launched cruise missiles and drones targeting multiple locations in Ukraine. Reports indicate strikes in Kharkiv, where a residential area was hit, and in Dnipro, where a four-story building sustained damage, resulting in injuries.
In a notable development, Ukraine and Russia completed their 73rd prisoner exchange, with 193 Ukrainian soldiers returning home. These servicemen had been engaged in combat across several fronts, including Luhansk, Donetsk, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Kursk.
Meanwhile, Russian troops are reportedly attempting to advance towards Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, utilizing gas pipelines and other routes, as stated by the spokesperson for the Joint Forces Group, Trehubov.
In Kharkiv, one of the missile strikes caused damage to a public transport stop and disrupted gas supply lines. The city’s mayor, Ihor Terekhov, confirmed that while there were no immediate reports of injuries from this attack, the infrastructure was significantly affected.
In Dnipro, an industrial facility was also targeted, with local officials assessing the damage. The head of the regional administration, Hanzha, reported that there were preliminary injuries from the strikes in the city, as several houses were damaged and fires broke out.
Additional explosions were reported in both Kharkiv and Dnipro, with ongoing assessments of the situation by local authorities.
Ukraine continues to face military aggression from Russia, marked by recent missile strikes and a significant prisoner exchange. As the conflict persists, local officials report damage and injuries across affected regions.