The situation 1115 – 5. April 2025

European and NATO officials emphasized that a strong Ukrainian military backed by European security guarantees remains the most effective deterrent against future Russian aggression to ensure long-term peace in Ukraine and Europe.

Ukraine's European partners continue preliminary technical discussions about a possible future peacekeeping contingent in Ukraine.

Ukrainian forces reportedly struck the only plant in Russia that produces fiber optic cables that are vital for Russian forces' fiber optic drones.

Ukraine's European partners continue to provide technical support to Ukraine.

Ukrainian forces recently advanced near Kupyansk, and Russian forces recently advanced near Toretsk and Pokrovsk and in Kursk Oblast.

The full update of the Russian offensive 1115 is available on UNDERSTANDING WAR