Ukrainian Navy/General Staff confirmed destruction of 3 Shahed-type UAVs overnight.
Air Command "East" (PvK Skhid) confirmed destruction of 2 Russian UAVs over Dnipropetrovsk Oblast overnight (Lysak/Vilkul).
Russian Shahed Attack (Odesa - Night Apr 21/22 Confirmed):
UA Reports: Damage to civilian infrastructure, residential buildings, educational institution, vehicles confirmed. Fires extinguished. 3 civilians confirmed injured (DSNS, Sternenko). Update: Over 90 windows blown out in 3 schools; two schools shifting to remote learning (Odesa Mayor via RBC-Ukraina).
Russian Claim: Massive strike (up to 30 "Geran"/Shahed) targeting industrial zone ("Shtorm" NII) allegedly used for AFU electronics/equipment (Dva Mayora). (Discrepancy in drone numbers noted).
Russian Air Defense Claims (Over Russia/Crimea - UPDATED MoD RU): Claim 10 Ukrainian UAVs destroyed between 20:00 Apr 21 and 06:00 Apr 22 Moscow Time. Breakdown:5 UAVs over Crimea, 3 UAVs over Belgorod Oblast, 2 UAVs over Oryol Oblast. RU sources also claim interception of Neptune missiles targeting Crimea overnight. (Colonelcassad notes UA drone response to RU strikes seemed limited overnight, speculates UA accumulating drones for future mass attack).
Russian Drone Attacks (Dnipropetrovsk Oblast - Night/Ongoing - Confirmed UA):
Nikopol District (Nikopol, Marhanets community): Ongoing RU kamikaze drone attacks. Damage confirmed: Administrative building, 3 private houses, power line (Lysak/Vilkul/RBC-Ukraina).
Synelnykove District (Mezhivska community): RU drone strike reported. Car fire; damage to private house, outbuilding (Lysak/RBC-Ukraina).
Casualties: No civilian casualties reported from these Dnipropetrovsk attacks (Lysak/Vilkul/RBC-Ukraina).
Ukrainian Strikes (UA GSh, Past 24h): Air Force, Missile Troops, and Artillery successfully struck:
10 RU Concentration Areas (Personnel, Weapons, Military Equipment).
2 RU Command Posts.
6 RU Artillery Systems.
Russian Drone Operations & Counter-UAV:
RU FPV/recon drone operations continue near front lines (Arkhangel Spetsnaza visuals).
RU Claim (Kursk Border): Tula VDV units reportedly using fiber-optic guided drones (Dnevnik Desantnika).
II. Naval Activity
Black Sea (UA GSh / RBC-Ukraina):One Russian Kalibr missile carrier active (potential salvo up to 6 missiles). Missile threat remains.
Sea of Azov (UA GSh / RBC-Ukraina): No Russian warships detected.
Mediterranean Sea (UA GSh):Three Russian warships active, including two Kalibr missile carriers (total potential salvo up to 12 missiles).
III. Frontline Developments (Based on UA GSh 08:00 Report, ISW, Milbloggers)
Overall: Extremely high combat intensity persists, particularly on the Pokrovsk axis. Russian forces maintain offensive pressure across multiple directions. Ukrainian forces conduct defensive operations.
Kupyansk Axis (Luhansk/Kharkiv Oblasts):
UA GSh (Past 24h): 2 Russian attacks repelled near Petropavlivka and Zahryzove.
ISW Assessment (Previous): Potential Ukrainian advance/control in NW Petropavlivka.
Lyman Axis (Donetsk/Luhansk Oblasts):
UA GSh (Past 24h): 25 Russian attacks repelled near Nove, Nadiia, Novomykhailivka, Hrekivka, Myrne, Kolodyazi, Torske and in the direction of Novyi Myr, Zelena Dolyna.
RU Claims (Rybar Analysis): Continued RU advances on southern flank, expanding control S towards Lyman and N towards Kharkiv border. Fierce fighting near Hrekivka. Claim full liberation of Katerynivka, ongoing battles for Nove and Novomykhailivka. Claim advance along Zherebets River, approaching Myrne (Dzerzhynske), pushing UA from Yampolivka, fighting on northern edge of Torske. Claim meeting engagements near Nadiia, with UA pushed out in April and RU flag raised. Claim accelerating tempo after taking key points near Katerynivka.
ISW Assessment (Previous): Confirmed RU advances SE of Yampolivka.
Siversk Axis (Donetsk Oblast):
UA GSh (Past 24h): 2 Russian attacks repelled near Verkhnokamyanske and Pereizne.
Kramatorsk Axis (Chasiv Yar / Bakhmut Area):
UA GSh (Past 24h): 4 clashes recorded near Vasyukivka, Chasiv Yar, Markove, and Stupochky.
RU Claim (Previous): 98th VDV downed UA Leleka-100 UAV near Chasiv Yar.
Bakhmut Visuals: Recent video confirms extensive destruction, RU occupation symbols, and Victory Day preparations amidst ruins (Operatyvnyi ZSU).
Toretsk Axis (Donetsk Oblast):
UA GSh (Past 24h): 23 Russian attacks conducted near Toretsk, Dyliivka, and Shcherbynivka.
ISW Assessment (Previous): Confirmed RU advances near Dachne and SW outskirts of Toretsk.
Pokrovsk Axis (Donetsk Oblast): HIGHEST INTENSITY
UA GSh (Past 24h): Ukrainian defenders stopped 61 Russian assault and offensive actions near Sukha Balka, Myrolyubivka, Yelyzavetivka, Sukhyi Yar, Vodyane Druhe, Kotlyne, Uspenivka, Novooleksandrivka, Nadiivka, Troitske, Tarasivka, Promin, Lysivka, Udachne, Preobrazhenka, Kotlyarivka, Andriivka and in the direction of Oleksandropil, Novopavlivka, Berezivka.
RU Claim (Previous): Renewed offensive S of Pokrovsk towards Dnipropetrovsk border near Kotlyarivka, S of Serebryane.
UA GSh (Past 24h): 19 Russian attacks on Ukrainian positions near Kostyantynopil, Vilne Pole, Pryvilne, Novosilka, Rozlyv and towards Odradne.
SDF South (Past 24h): Repelled 14 RU attacks in similar areas (Kostyantynopil, Vilne Pole, Pryvilne, Novosilka, Rozlyv). RU air strikes hit Novodarivka and Dachne.
RU Claim/Video (Voin DV): 200th Brigade (29th CAA) artillery destroyed UA PVD in Bohatyr.
Orikhiv Axis (Zaporizhzhia):
UA GSh (Past 24h): Ukrainian defenders repelled 3 Russian assaults towards Stepove and Novodanylivka.
SDF South (Past 24h): Repelled 1 RU attack near Stepove. RU air strikes hit Shcherbaky, Novoyakovlivka, and Stepnohirsk.
Extreme Russian Strikes (Previous UA Zaporizhzhia OVA Report): Previous 24h cycle saw 552 RU strikes (Air, UAV, MLRS, Arty) against 12 settlements.
RU Use of Drones: SDF South reports over 600 RU kamikaze drone strikes and 330 UAV drops (using >500 munitions) in their operational zone yesterday. FPV strikes impacted Mykolaiv, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts.
Huliaipole Axis (Zaporizhzhia):
UA GSh (Past 24h): No active RU offensive actions recorded.
SDF South (Past 24h): RU aviation struck Malynivka and Zaliznychne with unguided rockets (NAR).
Prydniprovskyi Axis (Kherson):
UA GSh / SDF South (Past 24h): 2 Russian offensive actions conducted, unsuccessful.
Kharkiv Axis:
UA GSh (Past 24h): No active RU offensive actions recorded.
RU Claim (Marochko via TASS): RU forces resumed active fighting for Liptsy and Vovchansk after the ceasefire period.
IV. Cross-Border Engagements (Kursk/Sumy Oblasts)
Kursk Direction (UA GSh, Past 24h):
21 combat clashes recorded.
Russian forces conducted 27 air strikes, dropped 45 KABs, and carried out 336 artillery shellings (including 8 MLRS strikes).
Sumy Oblast (UA GSh): Russian air strikes targeted multiple border settlements (see Section I).
Belgorod Oblast: RU MoD claims interception of 3 UA UAVs overnight.
RU Claim (Previous - Kursk): Attempting to encircle UA forces in Hornal; advanced near Nikolsky Monastery/Hornal; Tula VDV using fiber-optic drones.
Air Defense: Confirmed destruction of 3 Shahed UAVs (Navy/GSh) and 2 RU UAVs over Dnipropetrovsk (PvK East) overnight.
Ground Forces: Successfully repelled numerous attacks across multiple axes, notably stopping 61 RU assaults on the Pokrovsk axis and 25 on the Lyman axis (Past 24h, GSh).
Strikes: Hit 10 RU concentration areas, 2 CPs, 6 Arty Systems (Past 24h, GSh).
Ukrainian Losses:
RU Claim (South Donetsk): Destroyed 1x PVD in Bohatyr (Voin DV).
RU Claim (Kharkiv Direction): Destroyed 10 UA UAVs via FPV (Colonelcassad).
Damage (Dnipropetrovsk): Confirmed damage from RU drones: Admin building, 3 houses, power line (Nikopol dist); Car, house, outbuilding (Synelnykove dist).
Damage (Odesa): Confirmed damage from RU drones: >90 windows in 3 schools, residential buildings, vehicles.
Russian Losses (Claimed by UA GSh, Past 24h):
Personnel:1130 KIA/WIA. (Note: GSh adjusted cumulative totals for personnel, AFVs, Arty, MLRS based on updated intelligence).
Tanks: 4
Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs): 19
Artillery Systems: 26
Anti-Aircraft Systems: 1
UAVs (Operational-Tactical): 118
Vehicles: 134
Russian Capabilities & Issues:
High Volume Strikes: Continued heavy use of KABs (253 past 24h), Kamikaze Drones (2651 past 24h), Artillery (5832 shellings past 24h) reported by UA GSh. SDF South also reports significant increase (~25%) in RU arty/drone use post-ceasefire.
Targeting: Claimed destruction of UA ammo depot & pickup ("South" Group - TASS). Claimed targeting of alleged AFU facility in Odesa.
Logistics Needs: Ongoing fundraising appeal for RU 106th VDV (Kursk) and Unit 31135 (Kupyansk) for items like Starlink, drone detectors, power stations, batteries, tools, basic supplies (Colonelcassad).
Internal Issues: Potential supply chain issues suggested by RU MoD lawsuit against component manufacturer (Previous TASS report).
Volyn/Polissia Directions: No signs of Russian offensive group formation detected (UA GSh).
VI. Political & Information Operations Context
Russian Political Integration: Russia's CEC planning State Duma constituency scheme including occupied territories by late May (Previous TASS report).
Russian Information Operations:
Ceasefire/Violation Narratives: Continue accusing Ukraine of violations. NEW Claim: RU official Miroshnik claims >140 UA strikes on RU energy facilities since moratorium began (TASS).
Frontline Narratives: Disseminating claimed successes (e.g., Bohatyr PVD strike video, South Donetsk advance claims). NEW: Video evidence confirms RU occupation presence and IO activities (Victory Day prep) in heavily damaged Bakhmut (Operatyvnyi ZSU).
US Position: Fmr. President Trump asked about potential US demand for Ukraine to recognize Crimea as Russian, stated he would provide information within 3 days (Tsaplienko).
Reported Proposal Details (NY Post / WSJ via RBC-Ukraina/Tsaplienko): Reports circulating (unconfirmed) of a potential peace plan involving Ukraine conceding 20% territory "de-facto" (not de-jure), deployment of European forces post-ceasefire, a ceasefire commission (RU/UA/non-NATO 3rd party), and possible US recognition of Crimea as Russian territory.
Assessment incorporates data up to approximately Tue Apr 22 05:10 UTC, including the UA GSh 08:00 Kyiv report. Information derived from open sources and official reports requires standard verification protocols where applicable, particularly for conflicting claims or those solely from one belligerent.
