Ukraine War Latest is a daily news digest from the Kyiv Independent. Here are some key points from today’s update:
**Russian targets destroyed with drones**: Ukraine has destroyed 83,000 Russian targets using drones in April, according to General Oleksiy Syrskyi.
**18-24 mobilization project**: The “18-24” mobilization project is progressing, and soldiers are being transferred from non-combat units to combat ones. Additionally, criminal offenses within the Ukrainian army have decreased by 43% compared to 2024.
**US-Ukraine minerals deal**: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has hailed the signing of a long-awaited US-Ukraine minerals deal as the “first concrete result” of his recent meeting with US President Donald Trump in the Vatican. The agreement sets up a joint investment fund between Kyiv and Washington, ensuring equal terms and benefits for both sides.
**US support**: Zelensky said the agreement could attract further American support and that other results from their talks were expected.
