Russia claims territorial gains, heavy Ukrainian losses

The Russian Ministry of Defense has released its daily operational report, claiming significant battlefield successes for April 20, 2026. Russian forces reportedly captured the settlements of Veterinarnoye in the Kharkiv region and Grishino in the Donetsk region, while claiming to have destroyed over a thousand Ukrainian personnel and hundreds of pieces of equipment. The report also details strikes on Ukrainian logistics, including 22 ammunition depots and UAV production sites, and the downing of 13 guided aerial bombs and three HIMARS projectiles by air defense systems.