Dmitro Shevchuk

Dmitro Shevchuk

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Staff at the emergency services centre were transporting people fleeing to Transnistria in an ambulance
Society
Staff at the emergency services centre were transporting people fleeing to Transnistria in an ambulance

Law enforcement officers have uncovered a further six schemes to evade conscription and have arrested those behind the schemes.

A man shot at tourists who were climbing a pyramid in Mexico, and then took his own life
Events
A man shot at tourists who were climbing a pyramid in Mexico, and then took his own life

In Mexico, an armed man climbed to the top of the Pyramid of the Moon and started shooting at tourists. One person was killed and 13 others were injured.

Chernobyl 40 years on: remembrance, exhibitions and films about the man-made disaster
Society
Chernobyl 40 years on: remembrance, exhibitions and films about the man-made disaster

Almost 40 years have passed since the explosion at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, and the Exclusion Zone continues to capture the world’s attention. But today, in 2026, the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone is no longer just a site of tragedy.

A loud explosion rocked a thermal power station in Bucharest, with dozens of tonnes of oil ablaze
Society
A loud explosion rocked a thermal power station in Bucharest, with dozens of tonnes of oil ablaze

Late in the evening of 20 April, an explosion occurred at a thermal power station in Bucharest, the capital of Romania, followed by a major fire.

In Odessa, the SSU detained TCC servicemen following a shootout (VIDEO) – updated
Crime
In Odessa, the SSU detained TCC servicemen following a shootout (VIDEO) – updated

Gunshots were heard in the centre of Odessa during the day, following which people in military uniform were detained. The detention of the servicemen was confirmed by the regional Operational Command Centre and the Joint Forces Operation.

Fico has asked Poland for permission to fly to Moscow via its airspace
Politics
Fico has asked Poland for permission to fly to Moscow via its airspace

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico plans to fly to Moscow for the 9 May parade via Poland, as the Baltic states have previously refused him permission. Warsaw has already received a request from Bratislava for permission to fly.

Shooting, chase and arrest. In Odessa, the SBU detained individuals in military uniform (VIDEO) – more to follow
Crime
Shooting, chase and arrest. In Odessa, the SBU detained individuals in military uniform (VIDEO) – more to follow

Reports of a shooting and an arrest in Odessa have emerged online. Eyewitnesses are posting videos from the scene.

Power cuts have been reported in five regions following Russian attacks
War
Power cuts have been reported in five regions following Russian attacks

As a result of shelling targeting energy infrastructure, some customers in the Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kharkiv and Chernihiv regions are currently without power.

How the number plate system works in Ukraine and what their codes mean
Society
How the number plate system works in Ukraine and what their codes mean

Ukrainian number plates follow a specific format that complies with international standards and enables vehicles to be identified abroad. At the same time, the system combines elements of the Cyrillic and Latin alphabets.

Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost 82 artillery systems
War
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost 82 artillery systems

Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 1,040 troops. Losses among artillery units have also risen significantly.

All votes have been counted in Bulgaria’s parliamentary elections: the pro-Russian party has won
Politics
All votes have been counted in Bulgaria’s parliamentary elections: the pro-Russian party has won

In the parliamentary elections held in Bulgaria on 19 April, the party of the pro-Russian former president, ‘Progressive Bulgaria’, emerged victorious, securing 44.59% of the vote.

An explosion occurred at a factory near Rivne — eight people were injured
Society
An explosion occurred at a factory near Rivne — eight people were injured

On Monday, 20 April, an explosion occurred at a factory near Rivne, leaving eight people injured, one of whom is in a serious condition.

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