As of April 13, Ukraine continues to face the consequences of Russia’s full-scale invasion, now entering its 1,510th day. Recent reports highlight significant military activities and incidents along the front lines.
Ukrainian officials have announced preparations for a new prisoner exchange by the end of the week, as confirmed by the head of the Office of the President, Kyrylo Budanov.
On April 11, during a declared Easter ceasefire, four Ukrainian prisoners of war were reportedly shot by Russian forces, according to the Joint Forces Group. Additionally, on the night of April 12, Russian military units attacked an ambulance in Sumy Oblast, resulting in injuries to three medical personnel.
In Finland, authorities discovered an unexploded drone, believed to be of Ukrainian origin, marking the fourth such incident since March.
Prior to midnight on April 13, there were no reported provocations from Russian forces along the border in Chernihiv Oblast. Galina Shekhovtsova, spokesperson for the Chernihiv border guard, stated,
“The silence regime has been maintained. There were no provocations from the enemy.”
This follows a ceasefire declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin from 16:00 on April 11 until the end of April 12. Before the ceasefire began, Russian artillery targeted three border communities: Semenivka, Snovsk, and Horodnia.
On the night of April 13, Russian forces launched an attack on an energy facility in Chernihiv Oblast, leaving over 12,000 residents without electricity.
In a separate incident, Russian troops targeted industrial infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia on April 13, resulting in a fire. Fortunately, initial reports indicate that there were no casualties. Ivan Fedorov, head of the regional military administration, confirmed the incident at 06:56.
Additionally, reports from Kropyvnytskyi indicated the sound of an explosion, although further details remain unclear.
In summary, the situation in Ukraine remains tense, with ongoing military actions impacting both civilians and infrastructure. Authorities continue to respond to incidents and assess the situation as it develops.
The conflict in Ukraine persists with significant military actions reported as of April 13. Key incidents include attacks on prisoners of war, medical personnel, and energy infrastructure, alongside preparations for a prisoner exchange.