On Wednesday, 9 April, the situation remains unsettled as both sides continue to engage in combat operations and diplomatic efforts.

Fighting:
– The Ministry of Defence in Moscow reports intercepting and destroying 23 Ukrainian drones overnight in the Kursk and Belgorod regions.
– Russian forces successfully recaptured the village of Guyevo in Kursk, which had been under Ukrainian control since August 2024.
– Moscow conducted air and artillery strikes on Ukrainian troops within Russian territory, driving them back towards the border.
– Despite a mutual agreement on avoiding strikes against energy facilities, Ukraine attacked two Russian energy installations within the past 24 hours.
– Ukraine’s Air Force indicates Russia launched 46 drones and an Iskander-M ballistic missile overnight, though nine drones were shot down and 31 were neutralized through electronic warfare.
– Drone attacks by Russia on Dnipro and Kharkiv have resulted in at least 17 injuries, fires, and property damage, with one woman severely wounded.

Ukraine’s military efforts:
– According to Ukraine, their forces demolished an aircraft hangar complex, several military buildings, and technical equipment in Ozerki village, located in Russia’s border region of Kursk, leading to approximately 30 Russian soldier casualties.

Ceasefire:
– United States Ambassador to the UN, Dorothy Shea, emphasized that the US “will have no patience” for any negotiations that are not made in good faith or failed commitments in efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. The ambassador clarified that US commitment to a ceasefire would be assessed through Russia’s actions, particularly by President Vladimir Putin.

Politics and Diplomacy:
– Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov expressed difficulty in envisioning negotiations with the US regarding a new nuclear arms reduction treaty, citing strained trust with Washington.
– Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that his forces had engaged with six Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, detaining two as prisoners of war. He has ordered an official explanation from China regarding the presence of Chinese citizens in Russian forces.
– Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Andrii Sybiha, condemned Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, challenging China’s stance on peace.

Consultations and Aid:
– A new round of Russia-US consultations is scheduled for Thursday to discuss the restoration of normal operations at Russian and US embassies.
– The Belgian Prime Minister, Bart De Wever, announced a 1 billion euro ($1.19bn) aid package for Ukraine this year, with plans to continue similar support annually during his term.
– US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is set to virtually attend a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) on Friday.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/9/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1140?traffic_source=rss