Military Situation Update: Ukraine - April 3, 2025, 13:27 UTC
(Derived from intelligence reports dated Mar 30 - Apr 3, including ISW reporting as of Apr 2, Ukrainian General Staff reports as of Apr 3 16:00 UTC, UA Air Force updates up to Apr 3 13:24 UTC, OTU Kharkiv update as of Apr 3 06:00 UTC, KMA updates up to Apr 3 12:41 UTC, Zaporizhzhia OVA update Apr 3 13:07 UTC, RU MoD report Apr 3, assessments from various sources incl. UA SZR, Girkin (dated Mar 31), Bloomberg, and intelligence/claims received up to Apr 3 13:27 UTC)
I. Overall Strategic Situation & Key Developments
Combat Intensity: Remains HIGH. Ukrainian General Staff (UGS) reported 62 combat engagements since the start of the day (as of 16:00 UTC Apr 3). Major friction points persist on Pokrovsk (highest intensity), Toretsk, Novopavlivsk, Lyman, Orikhiv, Kursk border axes. Multiple clashes reported ongoing across several directions. Russian forces continue focusing efforts on Pokrovsk and Toretsk directions.
Air Threat:
KAB Launches: Ongoing Russian tactical aviation activity reported. Repeated launches towards the border area of Kharkiv/Donetsk Oblasts (UA AF, 13:12 UTC), towards Kharkiv city (UA AF, 13:24 UTC), and North Kharkiv Oblast (UA AF, 13:20 UTC). General threat persists for frontline oblasts.
Tactical Aviation Activity: Threat of air-launched weapons active for frontline oblasts on the South-Eastern direction (UA AF, 13:23 UTC).
Reconnaissance UAVs: Enemy recon drones active in SE Sumy and Chernihiv Oblasts (potential strike guidance; UA AF, 12:41 UTC; air defense potentially engaged).
Previous Alerts (Resolved): Nationwide air alert (~10:59 - 11:24 UTC Apr 3) due to MiG-31K takeoff (potential Kinzhal threat). Air alert active in Zaporizhzhia Oblast (excluding city) as of 13:25 UTC.
Weather Advisory: Significant cold snap forecasted for Apr 6-10. Expected conditions include wet snow/snow (up to 15cm), icy roads, strong winds (15-20 m/s), and freezing temperatures (0 to -6C, down to -10C in Carpathians) initially impacting Western, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Kyiv, and Chernihiv Oblasts (Apr 6-7), then spreading across most of Ukraine (Apr 8-10). This will likely impede ground movement, reduce visibility, affect drone operations, and increase logistical strain.
Kyiv Incidents (Non-Military): Two explosions reported in Kyiv (Apr 3). 1) Yunist market (Desnyanskyi): Kiosk explosion, 2 KIA (second victim died in hospital - KMDA, 12:41 UTC). Cause under investigation (preliminary: gas cylinder). 2) Dniprovskyi district: Man injured (non-life-threatening abdominal shrapnel) near garages after handling/heating an unknown object found (possibly UXO/detonator). These incidents appear non-military related at this time. KMVA accuses Kyiv Mayor of attempting to usurp KMVA authority during wartime (KMVA, 13:18 UTC).
Political/Diplomatic Context:
Ceasefire Prospects: President Zelenskyy stated a ceasefire could potentially be achieved in the coming weeks or months, emphasizing the need for continued pressure on Russia and highlighting ongoing US-RU discussions (RBC-Ukraina, 13:12 UTC).
NATO Support: SecGen Rutte stated NATO support will allow Ukraine to "fight as long as necessary." European NATO members reportedly discussing using NATO command structures for potential force deployment to Ukraine, though US participation remains uncertain (Poddubny, 13:16 UTC). Ukrainian FM Sybiha visiting NATO HQ (Apr 3) for talks focused on peace path, strengthening Ukraine, and pressure on Russia (RBC-Ukraina, 12:29 UTC).
US-Russia/Trump: Bloomberg reports Kremlin views potential Trump presidency as best chance for desired UA concessions (halt arms supply, sanctions relief) but is prepared to continue fighting (Operatsiya Z, 12:33 UTC; Operatyvnyi ZSU, 13:22 UTC). Russian sources amplify this narrative. Elon Musk reportedly to remain advisor in US admin (TASS, 12:59 UTC).
Russian Assessment (Girkin, Mar 31 - Internal Critique): Assessment highlights significant RU challenges: personnel/modern equipment shortages, lack of specialists, ammo deficiencies, poor strategic/operational leadership, poor inter-unit coordination/control, insufficient forces for frontline coverage/consolidation. Contrasts with assessed high UA defensive stability, capability, and morale. Predicts difficult Spring/Summer campaign for Russia with unlikely major gains, anticipating potential UA counter-attacks possibly supported by NATO intervention.
Legal Accountability: UA Prosecutor General's Office sent indictment to court against 6 RU National Guard command staff (incl. 3 Generals) for violations of laws/customs of war during the seizure of Zaporizhzhia NPP in Spring 2022 (UA PGO, 13:00 UTC).
II. Ground Combat Operations & Territorial Changes
Pokrovsk Axis (Primary RU Focus):Highest Intensity. 22 RU attacks initiated since start of day; 10 clashes ongoing (UGS 16:00). Attacks repelled near Novokalynove, Tarasivka, Yelyzavetivka, Zvirove, Umanśke (prev. Udachne), Novoserhiivka, Nadiivka, Uspenivka, Andriivka, and towards Romanivka, Oleksandropil. Intense fighting persists.
UA Action Claim: UA Combined Rifle Brigade + Marines reportedly used FPV drones to destroy 2 RU tanks, halting an armored assault attempt (Tsaplienko, 12:50 UTC). UA 'Flying Skull' unit FPV drone strike ignited RU soldier (Sternenko, 13:25 UTC).
UA Brigade Report (93rd Mech, March): Claimed significant confirmed RU losses inflicted during March operations on Pokrovsk (and Bakhmut) axes, including personnel, tanks (T-72), AFVs (BREM), artillery (Hyatsint-B/S, D-30, Msta-B), vehicles, POL depots, drone CP, and various drones (Butusov, 12:37 UTC; Tsaplienko, 12:42 UTC).
RU CLAIM: Cleared Panteleymonivka. Entered outskirts of Kotlyarivka and Troitske. Advanced 2.5 km West of Andriivka (S of Kurakhove) along Vovcha River towards Oleksiivka. Advances near Preobrazhenka.
RU MoD CLAIM: GpV "Tsentr" improved tactical situation; claimed heavy UA losses (440 personnel, 1 Leopard tank, 4 AFVs incl. M113/VAB, 7 vehicles, 2 arty).
Toretsk Axis (Significant RU Focus):13 RU attacks since start of day; 4 clashes ongoing (UGS 16:00). Attacks occurred near Dachne, Druzhba, Dyliivka, Toretsk, Leonidivka.
RU Capture Confirmed:Oleksandropil (Apr 3).
RU CLAIM: Captured strongpoint West of Oleksandropil. Fighting on outskirts of Valentynivka. Advanced zone of control within Dzerzhynsk (Toretsk) urban area (Colonelcassad Map). RU Lancet destroyed UA pickup, RU Arty destroyed UA drone antenna in Dyliivka (Narodnaya Militsiya DNR, 13:04 UTC).
Novopavlivsk Axis:4 RU attacks initiated near Rozlyv and Kostiantynopil; fighting ongoing (UGS 16:00).
RU MoD Confirmed Capture:Vesele (Apr 3). Claimed operation by 5th Tank Bde (GpV "Vostok"), cleared >200 structures, neutralized up to 100 UA personnel, 3 AFVs, 8 vehicles during capture (RU MoD Video/Claim; RVvoenkor 13:07 UTC). RU engineers currently demining Vesele.
RU CLAIM: Capture allows pressure towards Fedorivka, Komar, Mirne, Poddubne, threatens H-15 highway. Entered southern outskirts of Fedorivka, fighting ongoing. Advanced >1.5 km along Mokri Yaly river (Geolocated near Vesele). Advancing towards Bohatyr. Drone strikes on UA positions near Bohatyr-Kostyantynopil road.
RU MoD CLAIM: GpV "Vostok" advanced into depth of UA defenses; claimed significant UA losses (125 personnel, 3 vehicles, 4 arty incl. 1 Krab SPG).
Lyman Axis:5 RU attacks since start of day near Hrekivka, Nove, and towards Novomykhailivka, Zelena Dolyna; 2 clashes ongoing (UGS 16:00).
RU CLAIM: Captured 2 UA POWs (3rd Assault Bde "Azov") near Nadiia. Expanded bridgehead W of Zherebets River by 2.5 km near Novoliubivka. (Geolocated: 49.176735,37.941529).
RU MoD CLAIM: GpV "Zapad" improved tactical situation; claimed heavy UA losses (>200 personnel, 2 tanks, 1 AFV, 4 pickups, 6 arty incl. M198) and destruction of 3 ammo depots.
Kursk Border Area / Sumy Oblast:4 RU attacks repelled by UA forces operating in Kursk Oblast since start of day (UGS 16:00). Russia conducted 5 airstrikes (8 KABs) in the area. Cross-border activity confirmed (ISW). High intensity fighting reported ongoing.
RU CLAIM: RU FPV drone "Boomerang" (claimed AI target lock, day/night cams) destroyed UA MG position in fortified structure hindering RU infantry advance. Claimed UA uses EW but "Boomerang" overcame it (Arkhangel Spetsnaza, 12:37 UTC). RU assault troops advancing in Sumy Oblast border area, supported by aerial recon/coordination (Arkhangel Spetsnaza, 12:56 UTC). RU claim FPV drone hit UA EW station on Sumy axis (Voenkor Kotenok, 13:24 UTC).
RU MoD CLAIM (Apr 3 - Belgorod Direction): Inflicted losses of up to 75 UA personnel, destroyed tank, AFV, 4 vehicles, 3 arty, 1 EW station near Myropilske, Prokhody, Petrushivka (Sumy Obl.). Cumulative loss claims remain highly inflated.
RU CLAIM:Popovka (Belgorod) in "grey zone". UA forces present in southern Demidovka (Belgorod). Fighting ongoing for Huyevo (Kursk). Missile strike on UA positions (129th TerO claimed) near Huyevo. FPV strikes N of Gornal. UA attempting to fortify near Guyevo/Gornal using monastery; RU striking reserves. Destroyed UA Bradley BMP in Oleshnia (Sumy Obl.). Destroyed UA engineering vehicles near defenses in Demidovka area. RU claim release of film detailing Sudzha battles (Kotsnews/Fridrikh, 13:03 UTC).
RU ACTIVITY: Reported civilian evacuations near Guyevo. Demining ongoing in Sudzhansky district. Anti-drone nets installed on buildings in Shebekino / Belgorod Oblast (Butusov, 13:19 UTC). Russian Duma passed law granting combat veteran status to military/volunteers fighting in Kursk Oblast (Kotsnews, 12:27 UTC; Dnevnik Desantnika, 13:04 UTC).
UA TACTICS (RU Perspective): RU sources describe UA tactics in Sumy Oblast border areas (e.g., Basovka) involving rapid insertion via ATVs, dispersal into buildings/ruins, gradual consolidation, and sustained pressure. (DeepState video confirms UA drone strikes against RU personnel using these tactics in Basovka).
RU VEHICLE LOSSES (Observed): Improvised armored Lada Niva with anti-drone cage prepared by volunteer groups for RU marines on Kursk direction, highlighting reliance on such assets.
Orikhiv Axis:6 RU attacks initiated near Stepove, Mali Shcherbaky, Kamyanske since start of day; fighting ongoing (UGS 16:00). Fighting/RU advances confirmed (ISW).
RU MoD Confirmed Capture:Lobkove (Apr 3). RU claims capture secures flank for operations near Shcherbaky/Mali Shcherbaky and enables pressure towards Kamyanske.
RU CLAIM: Advancing N/NW from Stepove/Lobkove. Fighting near Shcherbaky/Mali Shcherbaky. Advanced 700m S of Novopokrovka towards Orikhiv (Claim dated Mar 31). "Vostok-Akhmat" struck UA rotation near Robotyne.
RU MoD CLAIM: GpV "Dnepr" captured Lobkove; claimed UA losses (60 personnel, 7 vehicles, 1 EW station) near Orikhiv, Ponyativka, Nikolske, Yantarne (Kherson Obl.).
Kramatorsk/Chasiv Yar Axis:1 RU assault repelled towards Predtechyne since start of day (UGS 16:00). Clashes confirmed near Chasiv Yar and towards Novomarkove, Stupochky, Predtechyne.
UA Success Confirmed: UA forces (Tactical Group "Vuhledar") repelled significant RU assault near Andriivka (Apr 2/3), inflicting heavy RU losses. RU reportedly used 19 AFVs in the attack; UA claims 12 AFVs hit (7 destroyed), >60 RU KIA/WIA. Column stalled after lead vehicle hit by artillery; fleeing infantry targeted by MLRS, arty, FPVs, bombers (RBC-Ukraina video, 13:20 UTC).
UA Brigade Report (93rd Mech, March): Claimed significant confirmed RU losses inflicted during March operations on Bakhmut/Kramatorsk (and Pokrovsk) axes (details above).
RU ANALYSIS (Rybar): Gradual RU advances in urban Chasiv Yar. Notes recent UA counterattacks. Assesses Orekhovo-Vasylivka & Novomarkove remain under UA control. Potential for UA counterattacks from Konstantynivka or Orikhovo-Vasylivka noted.
RU CLAIM: Urban fighting ongoing. VDV units advancing. Claims line shifted N of Dniprovsky pond; fighting near Kobzarya/Privokzalna streets. UA strongpoint destroyed on Chekhova street. Pressing towards center from Ognuporny plant. Lancet strike destroyed UA mortar.
RU MoD CLAIM: GpV "Yug" took more advantageous lines; claimed significant UA losses (235 personnel, 1 tank, 1 APC, 7 pickups, 4 arty, 1 EW station, 2 ammo depots) near Siversk, Minkivka, Verolyubivka, Chasiv Yar, Kurdyumivka, Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka.
UA PERSONNEL LOSS: Reported death of Lt. Col. Serhiy Hnatiuk, Deputy Commander of 116th Mech Bde (fought Zaporizhzhia/Kharkiv directions) (Colonelcassad, 13:23 UTC).
Huliaipole Axis: RU conducted NAR airstrike on Novopil; no RU ground attacks reported today (UGS 16:00). Clashes confirmed near Pryvilne, Novosilka. Huliaipole community remains under constant RU shelling.
Siversk Axis:5 RU assaults repelled near Verkhnokamyanske and towards Ivano-Daryivka, Vyimka since start of day (UGS 16:00). Clashes confirmed near Bilohorivka.
Kupyansk Axis:2 RU attacks repelled near Zahryzove since start of day (UGS 16:00).
RU CLAIM: 352nd Motor Rifle Regiment used drones/incendiaries to destroy UA equipment (Dva Mayora video, 13:02 UTC).
Kharkiv Axis:1 RU attack repelled near Kamyanka since start of day (UGS 16:00).
UA CLAIM: RU Lt. V. Balgrabsky (7th MRR) surrendered with remnants of company near Kharkiv (13th NGU "Khartia"). UA 13th NGU "Khartia" claimed inflicting 41 RU KIA (past 24h) via drone strikes. UA 3rd Assault Bde conducting drone strikes on RU positions.
Prydniprovsky Axis (Left Bank Kherson):1 RU attempt repelled since start of day (UGS 16:00).
RU CLAIM: RU artillery destroyed UA UAV control point on Right Bank.
Transnistria Border (RU CLAIM - Unverified): RU sources claim UA is concentrating forces (approx. 2 platoons, equipment unloaded from trains) near the Transnistria border in Odesa Oblast (Rozdilnyanskyi district, near Myhaieve), alleging preparations for aggression. Requires verification; potential information operation.
Territorial Changes Summary (Recent Assessments):
Ukrainian Advance: Near Pokrovsk (ISW).
Ukrainian Success: Repelled major RU assault near Andriivka (Kramatorsk axis, 12 AFVs hit, >60 KIA claimed). Halted RU armored assault on Pokrovsk axis (2 tanks claimed destroyed). UA drone strikes documented against RU personnel in Basovka (Kursk border), Pokrovsk axis (Flying Skull). Drone strikes destroying RU artillery (Shadow/Nemesis units, 93rd Mech). UA 93rd Mech Bde claims significant RU losses in March (Pokrovsk/Bakhmut axes). Repelled 4 RU attacks in Kursk Oblast (UGS).
Russian Advances Claimed/Confirmed:
Toretsk: Capture of Oleksandropil (Geolocated/RU Claim). Claims W of Oleksandropil, outskirts of Valentynivka, expanded control in Dzerzhynsk/Toretsk urban area.
Pokrovsk: Advances confirmed (ISW); RU Claims: Panteleymonivka cleared, outskirts Kotlyarivka/Troitske entered, 2.5km advance W of Andriivka (S of Kurakhove), near Preobrazhenka.
Novopavlivsk: Capture of Vesele (RU MoD Confirmed/Claim). Advance >1.5km along Mokri Yaly river (Geolocated); RU Claims: Entered S. outskirts Fedorivka, advancing towards Bohatyr.
Orikhiv: Capture of Lobkove (RU MoD Confirmed/Claim). RU Claims: Advancing N/NW from Stepove/Lobkove, 700m advance S of Novopokrovka (dated Mar 31).
Lyman: RU Claim: Expanded bridgehead W of Zherebets River by 2.5 km near Novoliubivka (Geolocated).
Chasiv Yar: RU Claims: Gradual urban advances, N of Dniprovsky pond, strongpoint destroyed.
Kursk/Sumy Border: RU Claims: Advancing in Sumy Oblast border area.
Other: RU Claims: SE of Bohdanivka (geolocated); advances towards Kamyanske (Zaporizhzhia); Popovka (Belgorod) in grey zone; UA presence in S. Demidovka (Belgorod). GpV "Zapad," "Yug," "Tsentr" claim improved positions. RU drone destroyed UA heavy hexacopter ("Baba-Yaga") near Lyptsi.
III. Air, Missile & Drone Activity
Active Threats (as of 13:27 UTC):
KAB Threat: RU tactical aviation launching KABs towards Kharkiv city, North Kharkiv Oblast, and Kharkiv/Donetsk border area. General threat remains for frontline oblasts.
Tactical Aviation Threat: Active on SE direction, threat for frontline oblasts.
Reconnaissance UAVs: RU recon UAVs active over SE Sumy & Chernihiv Oblasts (potential strike guidance, AD possibly engaged).
Air Alert: Active in Zaporizhzhia Oblast (excluding city).
Recent Activity (Past ~24 hours):
Nationwide Alert (Resolved): MiG-31K related alert (~10:59 - 11:24 UTC Apr 3).
RU Strikes (Claims/Reports): Ongoing KAB strikes reported on Donetsk Oblast (Apr 3 morning), Sumy Oblast (UGS: 5 strikes/8 KABs in Kursk border zone). RU MoD claims strikes hit UA missile/space industry enterprise, UAV workshops, ammo depots, manpower/equipment concentrations in 148 areas (Apr 3). Chronology of strikes on Apr 2-3 (Colonelcassad, 12:43 UTC) includes UMPK strikes on Sumy/Donbas/Kharkiv Oblasts, Su-57 missile strikes on Sumy, Iskander-M on Kryvyi Rih (Apr 2: 4 KIA, 14 WIA; RU released alleged impact video), Geran/MLRS strikes on Kharkiv/Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts. Approx. 9 Geran strikes reported on Kharkiv city Apr 2 night.
RU Air Defense Claims (Apr 3): Downed 1 JDAM, 3 HIMARS projectiles, 138 UA UAVs.
Ukrainian Air Defense/Strikes: Intercepted 2x RU Kh-59/69 missiles over Zaporizhzhia (Apr 2). UA AF MiG-29 pilot "Denfix" credited with >20 cruise missile/drone shootdowns (video released). UA drone units active (e.g., 3rd Assault Bde, 35th Naval Inf, Shadow/Nemesis, 93rd Mech Bde, Combined Rifle Bde, Flying Skull).
UGS Statement on Energy Truce: UGS (Apr 3) reaffirmed adherence to agreements not to strike energy infrastructure, directing fire only at military targets. Accused Russia of violating agreements with strikes on UA energy facilities (Kharkiv, Poltava, Dnipro, Kherson Oblasts late March) and denounced RU MFA claims of UA energy strikes as disinformation.
IV. Russian Force Generation, Internal Measures & Logistics
Spring Conscription: Drive commenced Apr 1 (target 160,000, ages 18-30). Includes attempts at forced mobilization in occupied territories (protested by UA MFA). Russian правозащитный project "Призыв к совести" providing advice to conscripts.
Contract Recruitment: Ongoing efforts, including ads offering free UAV training, high pay, service in African Corps, acceptance of foreigners, and some leniency on requirements (Fighterbomber ad).
Veteran Status: Russian law passed granting combat veteran status to military/volunteers fighting in Kursk Oblast (Kotsnews, 12:27 UTC; Dnevnik Desantnika, 13:04 UTC).
Counter-Intelligence/Repression: FSB detains alleged UA collaborators in occupied areas (Kherson, Luhansk - sentence reported). Political opponent (Gorinov) sentence upheld. Musician M. Yezhov fined 40k RUB in St. Petersburg for sharing "foreign agent" materials (Sever.Realii, 13:00 UTC).
Logistics/Support: Continued evidence of reliance on volunteer organizations (e.g., MOO "Veche," Omsk groups) and crowdfunding for supplying RU units with basic necessities (clothing, food) and advanced equipment (drones, NVGs, thermals, radios, EW). Omsk volunteer convoy reported delivering 15 vehicles (9 via truck, 6 self-driven) & supplies to multiple fronts (Kursk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Donbas) in past 1.5 weeks (Dva Mayora, 12:49 UTC).
Equipment Issues (Comms): Russian sources (Rybar/Dva Mayora, 13:01/13:15 UTC) highlight ongoing problems with tactical communications. Reliance on purchasing insecure Chinese radios (e.g., Baofeng) via marketplaces, often at inflated prices from resellers rebranding them. Lack of reliable, available domestic alternatives noted (e.g., "Azart" radios often unseen by troops).
Drone Countermeasures: Acknowledged threat from UA heavy drones ("Baba Yaga"); Russian sources initiating analysis/guidance on countermeasures ("Dva Mayora" series). Rybar channel discussing technical aspects of UA FPV RER capability and potential RU countermeasures (frequency hopping, power reduction, decoys). Reports of RU using anti-drone nets (Shebekino - Butusov, 13:19 UTC) and specialized "drone-trawler" UAVs (Chasiv Yar area). RU claim destruction of UA heavy drone near Lyptsi. RU claim using fiber-optic FPV to destroy UA EW station (Sumy axis, Voenkor Kotenok, 13:24 UTC).
Public Opinion/Internal Strain: Russian sources note potential war fatigue among segments of the population (Voin DV). UA SZR assesses new RU law doubling mandatory overtime (to 240 hrs/year) is driven by war costs/personnel shortages and will increase social tension (Operatyvnyi ZSU, 12:34 UTC). Video highlights perceived disparity between frontline troops and a Krasnoyarsk deputy serving a short UAV contract in rear area (Mobilization channel, 12:58 UTC). Recruitment efforts and patriotic messaging continue.
Information Warfare: RU PsyOp message targets residents of NE Ukrainian cities (Kharkiv, Kupyansk, etc.) implying imminent arrival and offering debt forgiveness (Dnevnik Desantnika, 12:29 UTC). RU amplifying Bloomberg article on Putin betting on Trump concessions (Operatsiya Z, 12:33 UTC; Operatyvnyi ZSU, 13:22 UTC). RU promoting film claiming to detail Sudzha battles (Kotsnews/Fridrikh, 13:03 UTC).
V. International & Political Developments
NATO: Secretary General Rutte stated NATO support will allow Ukraine to "fight as long as necessary." Discussions reportedly ongoing among European allies (led by FR/UK) on potentially using NATO command structures for deploying forces to Ukraine, though US stance is key (Poddubny, 13:16 UTC). Ukrainian FM Sybiha visiting NATO HQ (Apr 3) for bilateral meetings, talks with SecGen Rutte, and Ukraine-NATO Council session focusing on peace path, strengthening Ukraine, and pressure on Russia (RBC-Ukraina, 12:29 UTC).
US-Russia: High-level contact reported (RDIF head Dmitriev & US Special Rep Witkoff met Apr 2). Bloomberg reports Kremlin views potential Trump presidency as best chance for desired UA concessions (halt arms supply, sanctions relief) but is prepared to continue fighting if talks fail (Operatsiya Z, 12:33 UTC). Elon Musk reportedly to remain advisor in US admin (TASS, 12:59 UTC).
US Tariffs: New US import tariffs causing international concern (EU, Germany). US Senate voted to cancel tariffs on Canadian goods. Ukrainian political analyst notes Trump's tariffs aim to slow global competitors and extract concessions (RBC-Ukraina, 12:59 UTC). Fighterbomber (RU MilBlogger) dismisses tariff impact, suggests Trump may not follow through or will be removed if he does (13:11 UTC).
Military Aid:Denmark approved new aid package for Ukraine €970M / ~$1B / 6.7B DKK for 2025-2027. Includes AD, artillery, financial support for UA
