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The Kyiv–Uzhhorod train derailed in the Lviv region after colliding with a mobile crane; two people have died (updated)
In the Lviv region, a passenger train collided with a mobile crane at a level crossing. The train driver and the crane operator were killed in the accident.
1 May is Labour Day in Ukraine: celebrations, traditions and taboos
Labour Day is celebrated in Ukraine and around the world on 1 May. By law, it is a public holiday, but as martial law is in force, this provision does not apply; therefore, Friday 1 May 2026 is a normal working day.
The Russian army has lost a further 1,420 troops in the past 24 hours
Total personnel losses among Russian forces since the start of the full-scale invasion have exceeded 1.33 million. Over the past 24 hours, a further 1,420 soldiers have been killed.
The Iranian President has declared the US naval blockade to be futile
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that any attempts to restrict the operations of Iranian ports are doomed to failure. His comments came amid discussions in the US regarding a possible extension of the naval blockade.
Ukrainians expect the war to continue for another year, but their patience is wearing thin — survey
More than 30% of Ukrainians believe that Russia’s war against Ukraine could end by the end of 2026. At the same time, half of those surveyed are prepared to endure the situation for as long as it takes.
A square named after Andriy Parubiy has been unveiled in the centre of Lviv
A square has been unveiled in Lviv, named in honour of the late former Speaker of Parliament, Andriy Parubiy.
Amendments to the anti-doping rules in sport have been registered with the Rada
The Cabinet of Ministers has submitted draft law No. 15212 to the Verkhovna Rada, proposing amendments to the Law “On Anti-Doping Activities in Sport”. The bill is intended to bring Ukrainian regulations into line with the updated 2027 World Anti-Doping Code and WADA’s international standards, which come into force on 1 January 2027.
Valery Kopiyka has been appointed acting rector of Kyiv National University: what is known about him
By order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Valerii Kopiika, Director of the Educational and Research Institute of International Relations, has been appointed Acting Rector of Kyiv National University. Since 2008, he has headed the Institute of International Relations at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.
The NABU has issued a warning about phishing emails sent in the bureau’s name
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau has identified phishing emails being sent out purportedly on its behalf. Such messages may contain malicious links or attachments and come from email addresses similar to the NABU’s official addresses.
Budget losses from the black market for vapes could reach 10 billion hryvnia in 2026
Despite high-profile statements by law enforcement agencies regarding the dismantling of illegal schemes, the black market for e-cigarettes in Ukraine continues to grow. Experts estimate that in 2026 alone, the state budget risks losing around 10 billion hryvnias in tax revenue due to the activities of ‘grey’ networks.
The world's largest aircraft carrier is returning to the US following a record-breaking deployment
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford is concluding its longest deployment in decades. The ship has been at sea for over 300 days and has taken part in military operations.
Of the more than 300 Air Force crews, 170 failed to shoot down a single ‘Shahed’ in a year — Yelizarov
Deputy Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force Pavlo Yelizarov said that his team had analysed the performance of crews operating interceptor drones. He claimed that more than half of them had not shot down a single Russian attack drone in a year.