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The Unmanned Systems Forces reported that they had struck a command post and a temporary deployment site belonging to the Mobile Operations Directorate of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation in Donetsk. According to the information provided, the operation took place on 22 April.
The Ukrainian military has stated its readiness to deploy ships currently stationed in Portsmouth to a potential British-French mission in the Strait of Hormuz once tensions surrounding Iran have eased. This concerns four minesweepers which are currently unable to reach the Black Sea.
European Union ambassadors, meeting at the Coreper level, have approved a €90 billion loan for Ukraine and the 20th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation. Final approval is to be given via a written procedure.
Iran has stated that it is preparing new measures on the battlefield should hostilities resume. Against this backdrop, the future of the negotiations with the US remains unclear, and the ceasefire is due to expire on Wednesday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy outlined the approach to arms exports and spoke about cooperation with partners in the defence sector. This involves prioritising supplies to the front line, developing production and securing new international agreements.
Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko has announced personnel changes within the patrol police following a shooting in the Holosiivskyi district of the capital. The duties of the head will be temporarily carried out by the Deputy Head of the National Police, Oleksandr Fatsievych.
Danylo Getmantsev, chair of the parliamentary committee, stated that around 50 per cent of Ukraine’s coffee market operates outside the official economy. According to him, this results in the state budget losing billions of dollars every year.
Belgium’s Chief of Defence, Frédéric Vancina, has stated that Europe must strengthen its own capabilities in the face of growing threats. According to him, even if the US were to play a reduced role, Russia would not be able to win a war against European countries.
A panel discussion on the transformation of Ukrainian culture in the context of the war took place at the prestigious Sciences Po Paris. The event was organised by the UArt community
Operators from the Unmanned Surface Vehicle Division of the 412th Nemesis Brigade successfully intercepted an enemy Shahed-type strike UAV in the maritime operational zone
Estonia is embarking on a major reinforcement of the north-eastern section of its border with Russia. The main element of the defence will be a state-of-the-art radar system, which will close gaps in the monitoring of the Narva River — from the Gulf of Finland to Lake Peipus
Sunday, 19 April, will bring Ukrainians mostly clear and calm weather. The morning was cool but sunny in most regions, promising a pleasant day for outdoor activities
