News
The Swedish Coast Guard has detained a tanker in the Baltic Sea on suspicion of flying a false flag
The vessel was inspected in territorial waters near Trelleborg, and a preliminary investigation has been launched.
Over the past 24 hours, 148 combat engagements have been recorded on the front line
Russian forces continue to shell and carry out air strikes on Ukrainian territory, using missiles, aerial bombs and drones.
The magnetic storm on 4 May 2026: how weather-sensitive people will be affected
A moderate magnetic storm is expected in Ukraine on 4 May 2026. Geomagnetic fluctuations may affect the well-being of people who are sensitive to weather changes, potentially causing fatigue, headaches, drowsiness and sleep problems.
Drones attacked Moscow
On the night of 4 May, Moscow and the Moscow Region came under attack from drones. Explosions were reported, and damage to buildings was observed.
The General Staff reported 1,120 casualties among Russian troops over the past 24 hours
Total losses among Russian troops since the start of the full-scale invasion have exceeded 1.3 million.
4 May 2026 marks the feast day of Saint Pelagia: traditions and customs
On 4 May 2026, the Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Pelagia of Tarsus, the martyr. In the Church’s tradition, this day is associated with courage, steadfastness in the faith and the protection of those who suffer injustice.
Kirill Budanov marked World Press Freedom Day
Kirill Budanov, Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, congratulated members of the media on World Press Freedom Day. In his address, he emphasised that, in the context of modern warfare, information is a weapon
Salaries in government bodies: how much do specialists and senior management earn?
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine has published detailed statistics on public sector pay for March 2026, broken down by position. Average earnings range from 20,800 UAH for manual workers to over 140,000 UAH for senior management
Ukrainians took to the streets in Washington to protest against the ‘Immortal Regiment’
On 3 May in Washington, Ukrainian and American activists held a protest against the Russian ‘Immortal Regiment’ march. The Russian event took place near the World War II Memorial and featured Soviet symbols, prompting a counter-protest by the Ukrainian community and local residents
An unidentified drone has been spotted in Finland
On Sunday, 3 May, a suspected violation of Finnish airspace by an unidentified unmanned aerial vehicle was recorded in eastern Finland
Zelenskyy confirmed the destruction of the Russian missile carrier ‘Karakurt’
The Ukrainian Armed Forces carried out a large-scale joint operation, striking strategic targets in the Russian port of Primorsk. Among the main targets was a launch platform for Kalibr cruise missiles
UZ Lounge: a new level of service from Ukrzaliznytsia
The UZ Lounge has been opened at Kyiv Central Railway Station. It is a comfortable waiting area designed to meet the needs of business travellers, families with children and passengers with reduced mobility