This Week in Ukraine - April 22nd

By Tony Nastas (Reporting from Ukraine) April 22nd 2024

April 19, 2024

Ukrainian Air Force Achieves First Down of Russian Tu-22M3 Bomber: For the first time, the Ukrainian Air Force has successfully downed a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber.
Casualties in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Following Russian Assault: A recent Russian assault on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast has resulted in the deaths of eight individuals, including children, with more than 30 others injured.
NATO-Ukraine Council Receives Commitments for More Air Defense Systems: During the NATO-Ukraine Council meeting, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced that allies have committed to supplying additional air defense systems to Ukraine.
Netherlands Commits Significant Funding for Ukrainian Ammunition: The Dutch government has allocated over $210 million to provide ammunition support to Ukraine.
Ukrainians hit a Russian base at the Dzhankoy airfield: destroyed or critically damaged: - 4 S-400 missile launch systems; - 3 radar stations; - A command post for air defense systems; - 'Fundament-M' airspace surveillance equipment."

(Ukraine Destroyed Russian Airbase)

US Aid for Ukraine: The US House of Representatives has approved $61 billion in assistance for Ukraine, a move commended by President Zelensky.
Advanced Missiles for Ukraine: A US Senator has indicated that the US could begin delivering ATACMS missiles to Kyiv within a week.
Russian Naval Setback: Ukraine's Navy reports that the Russian Kommuna vessel was targeted and hit in Sevastopol port.
Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Russian Infrastructure: Ukrainian drones have targeted Russian energy facilities overnight.
Missile Strike in Odesa: A Russian missile attack in Odesa resulted in injuries to eight people, including two children.
Future Security Alliances for Ukraine: President Zelensky has mentioned the potential for Ukraine to sign bilateral security agreements with the US, as well as Nordic and Baltic countries, in the upcoming future.

Intense Attacks in Chasiv Yar: Military reports indicate that over 20,000 Russian troops are attempting to breach Chasiv Yar on the outskirts.
Challenges Ahead for Ukraine: Ukrainian general Budanov warns that Ukraine will face a difficult situation starting from mid-May.
Disputed Territory Capture: Russia asserts it has taken control of Novomykhailivka village, a claim Ukraine disputes.
Destruction of Infrastructure: The Kharkiv TV tower has been destroyed by Russian forces.
Military Aid from Poland: Although Poland is unable to provide Patriot missiles to Ukraine, Tusk confirms that other forms of assistance will be offered.

Prayer Request: Please, pray for Ukraine and this awful war to stop.