Military Situation Update: Ukraine - April 9, 2025, 11:29 UTC
(Analysis based on information received up to 11:29 UTC)
I. Overall Strategic Situation & Major Developments
Major Development - Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi Assessment & Clarification:
C-in-C Syrskyi stated Russia has effectively begun an offensive operation targeting the Sumy and Kharkiv Oblasts, noting a doubling of Russian offensive actions across all directions since late March.
Clarification (UA Center for Countering Disinformation): Refers to increased Russian activity towards Sumy/Kharkiv Oblasts, not an imminent large-scale offensive on the cities themselves currently.
Syrskyi assesses Russia's strategic aim remains capturing all of Donetsk/Luhansk Oblasts, parts of Kherson/Zaporizhzhia, and establishing a "buffer zone" in Kharkiv, Sumy, Chernihiv Oblasts.
Estimated Russian force grouping in Ukraine: 623,000 personnel (up from 603,000 Jan 1, 2025). Prepared mobilization resource: ~5 million; total potential: 20 million.
Syrskyi claims continued arrival of North Korean personnel in Russia for potential deployment. Unverified Russian sources allege Chinese personnel reinforcing RU units (Sumy direction). Chinese MFA denies sending military personnel, demands citizens avoid participation (Apr 9).
Combat Intensity: Remains High to Very High across multiple fronts. 161 combat clashes reported (Apr 8, UGS).
Lyman Axis:Critical situation reported (Butusov Plus). RU offensive continues from Nevske-Terny towards Katerynivka / Nove. UA 66th Mech Bde under significant pressure. UA 63rd Mech Bde reports difficult situation north of Lyman (heavy RU infantry pressure), supporting adjacent units. Calls for urgent command changes (integrating 66th Bde into forming 3rd Army Corps), allocation of reserves to stabilize Terny-Yampolivka. UGS reported 17 RU attacks repelled (Apr 8). RU control of Katerynivka confirmed. DeepState confirms RU advance near Katerynivka (Apr 9). RU sources claim >2km advance near Torske, entry into northern Torske, advances towards Nove, near Novoliubivka (Apr 9).
Pokrovsk Axis: Highest activity (58 RU attacks repelled Apr 8). UA counterattacks noted hindering RU near Shevchenko/Kotlyne. Fighting persists for Kotlyne, Shevchenko, Lysivka. DeepState reports UA forces recovered positions near Kotlyne (Apr 9). RU source claims close combat near Tarasivka (RU 33rd MRR), repelled UA motorized attack (provides geolocations for RU position 48.34437, 37.55187 / destroyed UA APC 48.35467, 37.55518) (Apr 9). UA "Flying Skull" drone unit claims 7 RU KIA (Apr 9). RU forces observed using drone detectors (ASEM) (Dva Mayora, Apr 9).
Kursk/Sumy Border Zone: Significant activity (25 RU attacks repelled by UA forces in zone Apr 8). RU controls Huyevo (Kursk) (confirmed, Colonelcassad). Fierce fighting ongoing in Oleshnia and Hornal (Kursk); RU claims gradual clearing, advances. RU claims missile strikes on UA 80/82nd Air Assault Bdes near Oleshnia/Hornal (~45 UA KIA claimed). Fighting reported in the center of Loknya (Sumy) towards Yunakivka (Apr 9 morning). RU sources claim expanding control near Loknya. UA Air Assault Forces report successful ambush against RU infantry (Kursk). RU claims capture/destruction of German Marder IFV near Huyevo. Heavy mining reported. Alleged civilian accounts from Guevo claim UA atrocities (shooting, looting, shelling evacuees - 6 KIA claimed) (RVvoenkor - Requires Independent Verification). RU analysis claims 26.0 km² advance in Kursk/Sumy oblasts (Apr 3-7).
Toretsk Axis: High activity (18 RU attacks repelled Apr 8). Situation assessed as worsening. RU claims >500m advance west of Zabalka microdistrict (Apr 9). RU claims expanded control zone N of Dzerzhynsk (Colonelcassad). DeepState reports RU advances near Kalynove and Nadiivka (Apr 9). RU source (Kotenok) claims breakthrough of UA defenses in Kalynove area, attacking towards Valentynivka, Sukha Balka, W of Aleksandropol, from Panteleimonivka, and entering Kalynove from Ocheretyne direction; flanking attacks from Zelenyi Pol (Pokrovsk axis) claimed (Apr 9 - Significant Claims, Verification Required).
Novopavlivsk Axis: Significant activity (13 RU attacks repelled Apr 8). RU claims expanding control near Bohatyr, capturing Dniproenergiya, controlling Konstantynopil-Bohatyr highway, fighting towards Bohatyr. RU source (Voin DV) claims 1.2km deep / 2.2km wide breakthrough near Dniproenerhiia–Otradne (~20 UA KIA claimed). RU source (Kotenok) claims further 1.2km deep / 2.5km wide advance towards Komar/Otradne east of Mokri Yaly river, threatening H15 road; attacks near Bohatyr ongoing (Apr 9).
Bakhmut Axis: Continued high intensity/losses indicated by high RU MIA requests (933 in March via "Khochu Naiti").
Russian Losses & Morale: UA project "Khochu Naiti" reports record 10,027 MIA requests from RU sources (March 2025). Total requests ~80,000 (since Jan 2024). Project confirms 2,057 RU POWs (529 exchanged). Highest March MIA requests: 74th, 15th, 30th MRBs (Pokrovsk/Bakhmut axes); 810th Naval Inf Bde (Kursk). Indicates severe losses and potential morale/communication issues in specific units/axes. Difficulty recovering bodies from "grey zones" highlighted by case of RU soldier KIA Dec 2024, body found Mar 2025 using crowdfunded drones (ASTRA).
Internal Ukrainian Military:
Alleged criticism of C-in-C Syrskyi reported from former Azov Chief of Staff Krotevych, citing "borderline criminal" orders, poor understanding of warfare principles, excessive focus on Kursk leading to problems near Pokrovsk, and ineffective tactics (RVvoenkor, Apr 9). Requires Verification.
Syrskyi cited stating need for 30k mobilized monthly, approx. 6M males avoiding TCC updates, push for digitalization for personnel tracking.
Reported repurposing of air force ground personnel (299th BTA) as infantry in Sumy border area due to losses.
Fraud impacting drone procurement: Arrests made of individuals allegedly defrauding donors/military by taking payments for drones but failing to deliver (Shef Hayabusa, Apr 9).
Internal Russian Military:
Decision to send previously arrested General Ivan Popov (ex-58th CAA Cmdr) to SVO zone to command a Storm-Z assault detachment; not restored in rank (RU sources/lawyer). Prosecutor requests 6-year sentence, stripping of rank (TASS, Apr 9).
Reported need for EW backpacks for VDV assault groups; crowdfunding appeal active (Dnevnik Desantnika, Apr 9).
Explosion in barracks of 147th Artillery Regiment (Taman Div) near Moscow; 6 conscripts wounded (ASTRA).
Major Event - Aftermath of Massive Russian Shahed Attack (Apr 8-9):
Civilian Impact: Dnipro (15 WIA), Kharkiv (4 WIA), Kramatorsk (3 WIA, incl. 11yo girl). Total 11 hospitalized (Zelensky). Extensive damage (residential buildings, shops, service station, vehicles, clinic, gas pipeline) in Dnipro, Kharkiv, Kramatorsk (Zelensky/Lysak, Apr 9).
Major Event - Large-Scale Ukrainian UAV Operations (Russia, Apr 8-9):
Extensive, coordinated attacks across Russia. Syrskyi claims max range >1700 km.
RU MoD Claim (Apr 9): 164 UAVs intercepted/destroyed across 14 regions + Black/Azov Seas. TASS (11:02 UTC) reports RU MoD claims 333 UA UAVs downed in 24h (158 outside SVO zone).
Targets/Impacts: Attempted strikes on Mozdok/Orenburg-2 airbases, Penza ammo arsenal. Explosions/debris confirmed in Rostov Oblast (Taganrog, Zernograd, Aksay, Bessergenovka). UAV debris in Krasnodar Krai (4 districts, damage reported).
Claimed Attacks on Gas Infrastructure (RU MoD, Apr 9): Claims 8 UA UAVs attacked Korenovskaya compressor station (TurkStream feed) & 2 attacked Temryuk gas distribution station overnight Apr 8-9; all downed, no damage. RU alleges violation of purported Mar 18 agreement.
Confirmed Ukrainian Strike on Russian Command Post (Occupied Kherson):
UA Air Force confirms successful strike April 7 destroying RU 81st Self-Propelled Artillery Regiment CP SE of Oleshky/Nechaeve (46.5725457, 32.752982). Claimed 20-30 RU KIA. Corroborated by UA source video (Apr 9).
Claimed Ukrainian Strike on RU Bomber: C-in-C Syrskyi claims UA drone strike destroyed a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber on the ground "several days ago". Verification Required.
Claimed Ukrainian Strike (Soledar): UA 30th Mech Bde claims successful GBU-62 JDAM-ER strike on RU position in occupied Soledar (Donetsk) (Butusov Plus video, Apr 9).
SBU/PGO Counter-Sabotage Operations:
Khmelnytskyi: 2 alleged FSB agents detained preparing IEDs to bomb cars of 8 local deputies.
Multiple Regions:9 individuals detained (suspected diversion) allegedly recruited via Telegram by RU handlers. Network conducted arson attacks on ZSU vehicles and railway infrastructure (Kyiv, Kyiv Obl, Zaporizhzhia Obl, Vinnytsia Obl).
Occupied Donetsk (Volnovakha): RU FSB claims detention of resident storing explosives/IED parts for UA saboteurs (Apr 9).
Diplomatic/Political/Economic:
China-US Trade: China announces raising additional tariffs on US imports to 84% effective Apr 10 (Xinhua/Reuters/Operativnyi ZSU/Colonelcassad, Apr 9).
Russia-US: Consultations scheduled for Apr 10 (RU MFA).
Ukraine Aid: Ukraine received €1 Billion (third tranche) via EU/G7 ERA initiative, secured by frozen RU assets (Total via ERA: €5 Billion) (RBC-Ukraina/Tsaplienko, Apr 9).
Ukraine-US Resource Agreement: Ukraine allocates 113M UAH ($2.8M) for consultants to prepare draft agreement on subsoil resources (RBC-Ukraina, Apr 9).
International Visit (Kryvyi Rih): Ambassadors/representatives from dozens of countries, UN, EU visited Kryvyi Rih; briefed on war impact (12k shellings, 515 KIA, >3k WIA in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast since invasion); visited attack sites, commemorated Apr 4 victims (Lysak, Apr 9).
Canada Aid: Canada reportedly delivered 40,000 CRV7 70mm rocket motors to Ukraine; potential for conversion to drone/improvised munitions (Basurin RU claim, Apr 9).
RU Information Warfare: RU MFA launches fact-checking association website with TASS/Dialog Regiony support (TASS, Apr 9).
Economic Context:Brent crude oil price drops below $59/barrel (lowest since Feb 2021) (TASS, Apr 9). European natural gas futures continue decline (Bloomberg via Operativnyi ZSU, Apr 9).
Guided Air Bomb (KAB/KAR) Threat: Active for Sumy Oblast (UA AF, 11:22 UTC) and Kharkiv Oblast (UA AF, 11:26 UTC). Persistent threat from tactical aviation on NE, E, SE directions.
Ballistic Missile Threat: Active for Zaporizhzhia Oblast (UA AF, 10:34 UTC, missile towards city). Air raid alert remains active for entire Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Hostile UAVs: Engagement reported in Northern Kharkiv Oblast (UA AF, 10:03 UTC).
Ended Threats: Strike UAV (Sumy), Other Ballistic Missile Threats, Kyiv alert, Recon UAV (E Dnipro).
Russian Strike Volume (UGS Apr 8 / Zelensky Apr 9 / RU MoD Apr 9 / Other Sources Apr 8-9):
Missile Strikes: 1 reported by UGS (Apr 8). Ballistic missile threat declared twice for multiple regions incl. Kyiv (Zelensky, Apr 9). Missile reported towards Zaporizhzhia city (Apr 9). RU claims strikes on UA 80/82 Bde concentrations (Kursk). RU MoD claims strike on UA OTRK production facility (Apr 9).
Air Strikes: 91 reported (UGS Apr 8), involving 162 KABs. Ongoing KAB launches towards Sumy/Kharkiv Oblasts (Apr 9).
Kamikaze Drones:2180 used (UGS Apr 8). 55 Shahed-type/imitator drones launched overnight Apr 8-9 (Zelensky/UA AF); 19 targeted Kharkiv city. RU FPV drone strike hit council building in Bilyi Kolodiaz (Kharkiv Obl.) during humanitarian aid distribution (Zelensky, Apr 9).
Shelling: Almost 4900 instances (UGS Apr 8), including 100 MLRS attacks.
RU MoD Claims: 164 UAVs downed across 14 regions + seas overnight Apr 8-9. Total 333 UA UAVs claimed downed in 24h (158 outside SVO zone) (RU MoD via TASS, Apr 9).
Targets/Impacts: Attempts on Mozdok/Orenburg-2 airbases, Penza ammo depot. Debris/damage confirmed Rostov, Krasnodar regions.
Gas Infrastructure Attacks (RU MoD Claims, Apr 9): 8 UAVs downed targeting Korenovskaya compressor station (TurkStream); 2 UAVs destroyed targeting Temryuk gas station. No damage claimed. RU accuses UA of violating alleged Mar 18 energy truce.
Claimed: UA drone destroyed RU Tu-22M3 bomber "several days ago" (Syrskyi). Successful GBU-62 JDAM-ER strike on RU position in Soledar (Donetsk) by 30th Mech Bde (Butusov video, Apr 9). GUR downed 3 RU recon UAVs (Apr 9). 63rd Mech Bde drone strikes claim 17 RU KIA (N Lyman, Apr 9). "Flying Skull" unit claims 7 RU KIA (Pokrovsk, Apr 9).
Other Significant Strike Claims:
RU Claims: FPV strike destroyed structure used as UA cover (Tarasivka, Pokrovsk). Drone strike targeted alleged UA bunker entrance (NgP raZVedka, Apr 9).
UA Claims: FPV strike damaged car near LDPR HQ in occupied Horlivka (RU source claim).
Ukrainian Air Defense:32 Shaheds confirmed downed overnight Apr 8-9. 7 RU recon UAVs downed in SDF South zone (Apr 8). GUR claims 3 RU recon UAVs downed (Apr 9). Engagement of UAVs over N Kharkiv Oblast (Apr 9). RU claims AD downed 8+2 UAVs targeting gas infrastructure (Apr 8-9). RU MoD claims AD downed 333 UA UAVs total in 24h.
III. Key Frontline Developments (Based on UGS Reports & Source Claims up to 11:29 UTC, Apr 9)
Kursk/Sumy Border Zone (High Intensity):
RU Offensive: Syrskyi confirms RU offensive ops targeting Sumy/Kharkiv Oblasts (clarified as activity towards Oblasts). RU forces continue ops towards Yunakivka (Sumy).
Settlement Control/Fighting: RU controls Huyevo (Kursk). Fierce fighting ongoing in Hornal and Oleshnia (Kursk); RU claims gradual clearing/advances. Fighting reported in the center of Loknya (Sumy) towards Yunakivka.
UA Actions:25 RU attacks repelled by UA forces in zone (Apr 8). UA Air Assault Forces confirm successful ambush (Kursk).
RU Claims/Activity: Rosgvardia destroyed M113/pickup (Sumy). German Marder IFV destroyed/captured near Huyevo. Rapid RU reinforcement alleged. Use of 299th BTA personnel as infantry noted. Allegations of UA atrocities in Guevo published (RVvoenkor - Verify). RU claims 26.0 km² advance (Apr 3-7).
Losses/Challenges: High RU losses indicated by 141 MIA requests (RU 810th Naval Inf Bde, March). Area heavily mined. Death of RU soldier "Varyag" (Akhmat) confirmed (Butusov).
Kharkiv Axis: 3 RU attacks repelled near Vovchansk (Apr 8). Civilian killed/injured by RU FPV drones (Vovchansk area, Bilyi Kolodiaz - council building hit during aid distribution). Persistent KAB strikes ongoing (threat active, UA AF 11:26 UTC). Tactical aviation threat active. Hostile UAVs detected/engaged over N Kharkiv Oblast. OTU Kharkiv reports situation complex, 57 RU personnel losses (Apr 8).
RU Offensive/Claims: Ongoing towards Katerynivka / Nove. RU controls Katerynivka.DeepState confirms RU advance near Katerynivka. RU claims >2km advance near Torske, entry into N Torske, advances towards Nove, near Novoliubivka.
UA Activity/Concerns: Pressure on 66th Mech Bde. 63rd Mech Bde supporting adjacent units, claims 17 RU KIA via drones. Calls for integrating 66th Bde into 3rd Army Corps, reserves for Terny-Yampolivka.
Siversk Axis: 4 RU attacks repelled near Hryhorivka, Bilohorivka, Verkhnokamianske area (Apr 8).
Kramatorsk Axis (incl. Chasiv Yar): 6 clashes (Apr 8). Kramatorsk city hit by Shahed (3 injured). Claimed UA GBU-62 strike in occupied Soledar (30th Mech Bde, Apr 9).
RU Advances Claimed/Confirmed: RU claims >500m advance W of Zabalka. RU claims expanded control N of Dzerzhynsk. DeepState reports RU advances near Kalynove and Nadiivka. RU source claims breakthrough near Kalynove, entering Kalynove (Verify).
RU Claims: Expanding control near Bohatyr, captured Dniproenergiya. 1.2km deep / 2.2km wide breakthrough near Dniproenerhiia–Otradne (~20 UA KIA claimed). Further 1.2km deep / 2.5km wide advance towards Komar/Otradne, threatening H15 road. Attacks near Bohatyr ongoing.
Huliaipole Axis: 3 RU attacks repelled towards Vilne Pole / near Burlatske (Apr 8).
Zaporizhzhia Axis (Orikhiv): 4 RU attacks repelled near Stepove/Lobkove (Apr 8). Damage reported in frontline community. Ballistic missile threat active, air raid alert for entire oblast (Apr 9). Aid provided (>151.6M UAH) to residents for housing damage since invasion (Zaporizhzhia ODA, Apr 9).
Prydniprovsky Axis (Kherson Left Bank): No RU ground assaults (Apr 8). UA bridgeheads maintained. Confirmed UA strike on RU 81st Arty Regt CP. RU claims UA attempted river crossing near Antonivsky Bridge (prevented).
IV. Naval Situation
Black Sea / Sea of Azov:No Russian warships or missile carriers detected (UA Navy / UGS, Apr 9 morning). RU MoD claimed destroying 6 UAVs over Black Sea, 7 over Azov Sea overnight.
Russian: Continued heavy use of Shaheds (55), KABs/KARs (162/day), FPV/Kamikaze drones (2180/day), artillery, missiles (Iskander-M, Kh-39). Use of FPV drones against UA antennas, equipment, structures. Targeting alleged logistics/repair hubs. Reported delivery of BMP-3s with enhanced protection. Rostec claims developing smoke grenades/aerosols effective in visible/IR. Use of fiber-optic drones claimed (Sumy). Weaponizing commercial drones with RPG rounds. Identified need for Infantry EW backpacks (VDV), Recon drones (night), facing supply issues (Zaporizhzhia). Use of convicts, poor treatment, killing refusers reported (Pokrovsk). Estimated 8-9k contract soldiers recruited monthly. Alleged North Korean/Chinese personnel presence. Deployment of dismissed General Popov to command Storm-Z unit (no rank restoration). PSYOP via Telegram bot soliciting info from Ukrainians. Significant Issue: Repeated accidental dropping of own FAB/UMPB bombs (at least 50 since Jan 2025 - ASTRA), causing civilian casualties/damage (driver injured Belgorod Apr 8), attributed to UMPK flaws.
Ukrainian: Active AD (32/55 Shaheds downed). Massive coordinated deep UAV strikes into Russia (~1700km+ range) targeting military/energy infrastructure (airbases, ammo depot, Korenovskaya/Temryuk gas facilities - RU claims downed). Use of "Army of Drones" type UAVs. Successful Air Force strike on RU CP (81st Arty Regt). Claimed drone strike destroying RU Tu-22M3 bomber. Claimed successful GBU-62 JDAM-ER strike (Soledar, 30th Mech Bde). Use of heavy bomber drones ("Baba Yaga" type) by 63rd Mech Bde (Lyman). Sustained ground operations in Kursk Oblast, including ambushes. Recovered positions near Kotlyne (Pokrovsk). Active use of FPV drones (incl. downing RU recon UAVs, strikes on RU personnel/equipment). FPV strike targeted council building during aid distribution (Bilyi Kolodiaz). Syrskyi claims sufficient EW against KAB guidance, plans to increase fiber-optic FPV production. PSYOP via "Khochu Naiti" project. Ongoing FPV drone crowdfunding. Active recruitment (80th Air Assault, 225th Assault Bn). SBU counter-sabotage ops (Khmelnytskyi plot thwarted, arson network disrupted). Reported repurposing of air force ground personnel as infantry (Sumy). Syrskyi cited needing 30k mobilized monthly, push for digitalization for personnel tracking. Facing critical situation on Lyman front. Fraud reported impacting drone procurement. Use of drone detectors (ASEM) noted on Pokrovsk axis (RU source).
VI. Reported Losses (Apr 8-9 Claims/Updates - Summary)
Russian Losses (UA Claims - Specific): 20-30 KIA at 81st Arty Regt CP (Apr 7). 17 KIA (UA 63rd Bde drones, N Lyman). 7 KIA ("Flying Skull" drones, Pokrovsk). Claimed Tu-22M3 bomber destroyed. 3 recon UAVs downed (GUR). 9 RU officers claimed eliminated (Shtirlits). Death of RU soldier "Varyag" (Akhmat) in Kursk confirmed. Record MIA reports suggest very high losses (Pokrovsk/Bakhmut axes; 74, 15, 30 MRBs; 810 Naval Inf). Body recovery challenges noted.
Ukrainian Losses (RU Claims - MoD Apr 9): >200 (West Gp), 300 (South Gp), 150 (East Gp), 435 (Center Gp), >90 (Dnipro Gp), 120 (Belgorod/Kharkiv direction). Claimed hit on OTRK production facility.
Ukrainian Losses (RU Claims - Specific): German Marder IFV (Kursk). ~50 KIA (80/82 Bdes, Kursk). APC destroyed near Tarasivka (Pokrovsk, geolocated). M113 APC/pickup (Sumy). ~20 KIA near Dniproenerhiia–Otradne (Novopavlivsk). Vehicle (pickup) of 118th Mech Bde sappers confirmed lost to RU FPV (UA source). Alleged 6 civilians KIA during Guevo evacuation due to UA shelling (RVvoenkor claim). Claimed damage to 2 ambulances (Nova Kakhovka).
VII. Civilian Impact
Ukraine (from Russian Attacks):
Major Casualties (Apr 8-9):Dnipro (15 WIA), Kharkiv (4 WIA), Kramatorsk (3 WIA, incl. 11yo girl). Total 11 hospitalized.
Other Casualties (Apr 8-9): 1 KIA (RU FPV, Vovchansk area), 2 WIA (RU FPV, Bilyi Kolodiaz - during aid distribution), 1 WIA (RU KAB, Kharkiv border), 1 WIA (RU shelling, Zaporizhzhia). Nikopol (Dnipropetrovsk): 2 WIA (36M, 43M) from arty/drones (Apr 8).
Infrastructure Damage: Extensive damage (residential buildings, vehicles, shops, clinic, gas pipeline) in Dnipro, Kharkiv, Kramatorsk from Shahed/missile strikes. Damage to homes, cafe in Nikopol. Damage in Velykomykhailivska community (Dnipropetrovsk). Damage in Zaporizhzhia frontline community. Ongoing cleanup/recovery in Dnipro.
Aid Distribution: Over 151.6M UAH provided to Zaporizhzhia residents for housing damage/rent since invasion (Zaporizhzhia ODA, Apr 9).
Russia / Occupied Areas (from Ukrainian Actions / Conflict Effects / Russian Errors):
Belgorod Oblast (Accidental RU Bombing):1 civilian driver injured by accidentally dropped RU FAB bomb (Apr 8, ASTRA). At least 50 such incidents since Jan 2025 reported.
Belgorod Oblast (Other): 3 RU police WIA (UAV strike, Krasnaya Yaruga area). Other military/civilian WIA reported (Apr 8-9).
Rostov Oblast: UAV disarmed in Aksay. Debris/damage reported. Power outage reported (Kamensky Distr.) due to alleged UA UAV strike.
Kursk Oblast (Guevo): RU sources allege UA atrocities against civilians (shooting, looting, shelling evacuees - 6 KIA claimed) (Verify). Power outages reported (Apr 8).
Krasnodar Krai (Kuban): UAV debris damage reported (4 districts). RU MoD claims UA UAVs targeting Korenovskaya (TurkStream feed) and Temryuk gas stations were downed, no damage.
Bryansk Oblast: RU Gov claims UA drone hit substation, damaging power/gas (Sevsky district).
Occupied Donetsk (Horlivka): RU claims UA FPV struck car near LDPR HQ.
Occupied Zaporizhzhia: Novopoltavka building collapse: 2 children KIA, 4 civilians seriously injured. RU MoD claims UA UAV hit Botiyevsk wind plant.
International Diplomacy: Ambassadors/dignitaries from dozens of countries, UN, EU visit Kryvyi Rih, briefed on war impact, visit attack sites, commemorate victims (Lysak, Apr 9).
VIII. Current Alerts (As of 11:29 UTC)
Guided Air Bomb (KAB/KAR) Threat: Active for Sumy Oblast (UA AF, 11:22 UTC) and Kharkiv Oblast (UA AF, 11:26 UTC).
Ballistic Missile Threat: Active for Zaporizhzhia Oblast (UA AF, missile towards city).
Tactical Aviation Threat: Active for Northeastern, Eastern, and Southeastern Frontline Oblasts (UA AF).
UAV Threat: Active in Northern Kharkiv Oblast (UA AF, engagement ongoing).
Air Raid Alert: Declared for entire Zaporizhzhia Oblast (Zaporizhzhia ODA).
IX. Map Changes Summary (DeepState Apr 9 / Colonelcassad Apr 9 / Other RU Sources Apr 9)
Pokrovsk Axis: Ukrainian forces recovered positions near Kotlyne (DeepState). RU claims repelled UA attack near Tarasivka, provides geolocations (48.34437, 37.55187 / 48.35467, 37.55518).
Lyman Axis: Russian forces advanced near Katerynivka (DeepState). RU claims advance near Novoliubivka (Colonelcassad).
Toretsk Axis: Russian forces advanced near Kalynove and Nadiivka (DeepState). RU claims expanded control zone north of Dzerzhynsk (Colonelcassad). RU sources claim breakthrough and entry into Kalynove.
Novopavlivsk Axis: RU sources claim 1.2km advance near Dniproenerhiia–Otradne and further 1.2km deep / 2.5km wide advance towards Komar/Otradne, threatening H15 road.
Kursk Border: Russian forces confirmed control of Huyevo; claim advances towards Hornal (Colonelcassad). RU source claims 26.0 km² advance in Kursk/Sumy areas (Apr 3-7).
