German military aid to Ukraine, new negotiations format on Ukraine - Thursday brief

Zelenskyy's Office on meeting in Paris: New format for negotiations, next round to take place soon

On April 17 in Paris, representatives from Ukraine, Europe, and the United States launched a new format for negotiations on achieving the end of the war and sustainable peace. The next meeting is expected to take place soon, according to Andriy Yermak, Head of the President’s Office.

Ukrainian forces make gains in Donetsk region, liberate territory - Commander-in-Chief

In recent weeks, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have liberated approximately 16 square kilometers of the Donetsk region's territory, according to Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Syrsky says in recent days he has visited all the brigades operating in the operational zone of the Donetsk operational and tactical group troops.

Ukrainian intelligence strikes Russian brigade linked to Sumy attack twice - Sources

For two consecutive days, drones have been attacking the location of Russia's 112th Missile Brigade in Shuya, which was involved in the shelling of Sumy. This operation is part of a special mission carried out by Ukrainian intelligence, RBC-Ukraine reports, with reference to sources.

The source informed that Ukrainian intelligence used strike drones Liutyi to target the positions of the Russian forces. According to the source, the operation was successful, and all targets were hit.

Missiles for IRIS-T and Vector drones: Germany delivers military aid to Ukraine

On Thursday, April 17, the German government updated its list of military aid to Ukraine. It includes three Zuzana self-propelled howitzers, IRIS-T missiles, and ammunition.

The list specifies that Ukraine has received six Bergerpanzer 2 armored recovery vehicles from Germany.