Key developments on April 7:
- Russia claims seize of Sumy Oblast village, Ukraine calls it "disinformation marketing campaign"
- Russian forces push to safe floor west of Oskil River in Kupiansk sector, Ukraine says
- Over 77,000 Russian targets hit, destroyed in March utilizing drones, Ukraine's commander says
- Indian part present in Russian weapon for first time, Ukraine's intelligence says
Russia claimed on March 6 that its forces had seized the village of Basivka in Sumy Oblast, however Ukraine's State Border Guard Service denied the report, describing it as a part of a "disinformation marketing campaign."
The Russian Protection Ministry stated models from its "Sever" (North) army grouping captured the settlement, positioned roughly 29 kilometers northeast of Sumy metropolis and close to the Russian border.
Russia's state-run information company TASS reported the seizure may disrupt provide traces to Ukrainian forces nonetheless working in Russia's Kursk Oblast.
Ukrainian officers rejected the declare. "Russia continues its disinformation marketing campaign relating to the seizure of settlements in Sumy Oblast or the breakthrough of the border," border guard spokesperson Andrii Demchenko instructed Ukrainian Pravda.
Demchenko confirmed ongoing Russian makes an attempt to ship small assault teams throughout the border within the Novenke-Basivka path, however stated these teams are being "destroyed to the utmost extent potential" by Ukraine's Armed Forces.
Basivka stays marked as "grey zone" on the DeepState monitoring map, indicating contested or unclear management.
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned in an interview with Le Figaro revealed on March 26 that Russia is making ready for a brand new offensive in Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts this spring.
Russian forces push to safe floor west of Oskil River close to Kupiansk, Ukraine says
Russian troops are stepping up efforts to achieve territory on the western financial institution of the Oskil River, launching intensified assaults within the Kupiansk path, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine’s army stated April 7.
Kupiansk has remained a focus of army exercise for months, with Russia looking for to reclaim misplaced floor and create extra favorable situations for broader offensives in Kharkiv Oblast.
In keeping with the Operational and Strategic Group of Troops "Khortytsia," Ukrainian forces repelled a number of infantry assaults close to the villages of Kamianka, Petropavlivka, Pishchane, Nadiia and Zahryzove.
Within the space across the village of Bohuslavka, Russian models — backed by armored autos and quad bikes — tried to interrupt by Ukrainian defensive traces, the army stated.
Russian forces are reportedly making an attempt to switch further manpower and provides throughout the Oskil River, aiming to strengthen their place on the western facet and safe logistics routes for future operations. Ukraine's army says efforts to stop this crossing stay a precedence.
“Our troops are taking energetic measures to stop additional advances by enemy forces,” the command reported.
The Kyiv IndependentOleg Sukhov
Over 77,000 Russian targets hit, destroyed in March utilizing drones, Ukraine's commander says
Ukrainian troopers hit and destroyed in March greater than 77,000 Russian targets utilizing drones of assorted varieties, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi stated on April 7.
The variety of targets hit is 10% larger than in February, in line with Syrskyi. The Kyiv Unbiased couldn’t independently confirm these claims.
Syrskyi referred to as boosting the fight capabilities of unmanned programs on the battlefield one in all Ukraine's key priorities.
"By growing the position of drones, we’re saving the lives of our defenders," Syrskyi added.
The Kyiv IndependentKateryna Denisova
Indian part present in Russian weapon for first time, Ukraine's intelligence says
An Indian-made part was recognized in a Russian weapon system for the primary time, whereas almost all American-made components have been phased out, Ukraine's army intelligence (HUR) reported on April 7.
"For the primary time, a part made in India — a clock buffer from Aura Semiconductor — was present in a Russian weapon," HUR stated in a Telegram submit.
The invention got here as HUR documented almost 200 newly recognized components throughout six sorts of Russian weaponry.
These embody the CRP antenna from the Russian-modified Shahed drone, North Korea's KN-24 ballistic missile, the onboard pc within the X-47 Kinzhal missile, and several other reconnaissance and assault drones — together with the Supercam S350, Gerbera, and Zala.
In keeping with HUR, solely two American chips stay within the newest CRP antenna design of the Geran-2, illustrating Russia's shift towards elements from nations not imposing sanctions.
In earlier drone variants, antennas labeled in Chinese language featured 13 out of 15 elements made by Chinese language corporations, together with key signal-processing chips from the Beijing Microelectronics Know-how Institute.
For years, Russia has served as India's high arms provider. Nevertheless, the imposition of worldwide sanctions has compelled India to diversify its protection procurement and deepen its ties with Western arms producers.
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The Kyiv IndependentTim Zadorozhnyy