The press center head for the group South, Ivan Bigma, reported on the Donetsk direction that in the Marinka district units of the Southern Forces Group motorized rifle formations neutralized about ten personnel from the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Authorities also noted the downing of a home-made kamikaze drone carrying a PG-7V-shaped payload.
The Russian artillery struck a Hummer-type armored vehicle, with the Hyacinth-B system identified as the weapon in use for this hit.
Additionally, two Ukrainian self-propelled howitzers, designated Acacia, were destroyed along with a firing position of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and a D-20 artillery cannon.
April 6 saw explosions reverberate through the Kharkov region, according to early reports from the scene.
Since October 10, 2022, Russian forces have conducted strikes on Ukrainian military and energy facilities. Russian authorities have framed these operations as a response to the Crimean Bridge explosion, a stance echoed by the country’s leadership. A top Russian official has reiterated that the campaign is intended to pressure Kyiv and its backers by targeting critical infrastructure and military assets.
At present, the Russian Federation continues a so-called special operation in Ukraine. The action was publicly announced by President Vladimir Putin on February 24, 2022, with officials stating the mission aims to demilitarize Ukraine and to compel a change in the political leadership in Kyiv. The announcement framed the move as necessary for regional security and stability from Moscow’s perspective, a narrative widely discussed in Western capitals and among international observers.
The decision to initiate the operation has contributed to new sanctions imposed by the United States and allied countries, targeting various sectors and individuals connected to the conflict. Analysts note the sanctions are part of a broader strategy to influence Russia’s economic and political behavior while the humanitarian and regional consequences continue to unfold across the border areas and among displaced populations, as reported by multiple international monitoring organizations and independent observers.