**Russia-Ukraine War Updates: April 4, 2025**
As of today, the Russian large-scale invasion of Ukraine marks its 1,136th day. The ongoing conflict has been a defining feature of international relations for over three years now. The situation remains fluid, with both sides experiencing significant losses.
**Combat Clashes and Air Strikes**
Yesterday, there were 156 recorded combat clashes between Ukrainian forces and Russian aggressors. In addition to these ground battles, the enemy launched one missile and 104 air strikes, using guided bombs and kamikaze drones in their attacks. The settlements of Stepok, Myropylske, Pokrovka, Petrushivka, Velyka Pysarivka, Turya, Prokhody, Krasnopillya, Ryasne, Velyky Prykil, Mykhailivske, and others in Sumy region were among those hit.
**Ukrainian Defense**
In response to these attacks, Ukrainian forces struck nine areas of enemy concentration, including weapons, military equipment, and command centers. The Defense Forces also successfully repelled the enemy’s assault actions in several directions, such as Kharkiv, Kupyansk, Lymansk, Siversky, and Toretsk.
**Enemy Losses**
The combined losses of Russian soldiers total 1,380 for the past day alone. Moreover, Ukrainian forces have neutralized significant equipment, including seven tanks, 30 armored combat vehicles, 38 artillery systems, one MLRS, 72 operational-tactical UAVs, and 66 units of automotive equipment.
**Key Developments**
– In the Kharkiv direction, there were four assaults.
– The Kupyansk direction saw five enemy attacks.
– Lymansk witnessed 19 attacks by the aggressor.
– Siversky observed an attack in the Verkhnokamyansky area.
– Toretsk experienced 29 attacks.
**Regional Situation**
The Volyn and Polesie directions show no signs of enemy formation, indicating a lack of significant aggression in those areas. Ukrainian forces continue to inflict heavy losses on Russian invaders, undermining their offensive potential.