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26 April 2026: 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster and Pilots’ Day
On 26 April, Ukraine marks the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster — the worst man-made disaster in history. Today also marks the professional holiday for aviators, and according to the church calendar, it is the feast day of Saint Glafira
Enemy casualties as of 26 April 2026: 960 occupiers killed
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has suffered losses of 960 personnel and 76 artillery systems
Attempted assassination of Trump: an unknown man opened fire at an official event
On the evening of Saturday 25 April, an unknown individual opened fire with a shotgun near the venue, forcing the Secret Service to urgently evacuate Donald Trump and senior administration officials
Weather in Ukraine on 26 April: cloudy with spring-like warmth
Sunday, 26 April, is set to bring mainly variable cloud cover and mild temperatures. According to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Centre, morning temperatures will range from +4°C in the east to +12°C in the western regions
Orchards in the Odesa region: harvest forecasts and the price situation
Despite the frosty winter, the trees in the region have survived the winter well and have entered a phase of active growth. Irina Ishchenko, a professor at Odessa State Agrarian University, spoke about the current state of the plantations and the prospects for the harvest
Archaeological excavations in Volhynia: initial findings from the expedition
The remains of four people have been discovered during joint Ukrainian-Polish search operations in the area of the former villages of Ostrivky and Volia Ostrovetska in Volhynia
Russian drones attacked the Romanian border: fragments containing explosives were found in Galați
On Saturday morning, 25 April, Russian forces launched another attack on Ukrainian ports near the Romanian border. The incident resulted in drone debris falling on Romanian territory, specifically in the municipality of Galați
Zelenskyy and Aliyev have agreed on a security partnership
Ukraine and Azerbaijan are strengthening their strategic partnership in the defence and energy sectors. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Ilham Aliyev to discuss key security challenges and joint humanitarian projects
The head of the Uzhhorod Territorial Control Centre has been convicted for obstructing an inspection
The Uzhhorod City and District Court has found the head of the district Technical Control Centre and Joint Venture guilty of attempting to obstruct an inspection of his premises
Why is fuel getting more expensive? An explanation from expert Serhiy Tykhanov
Due to the destruction of its oil refining infrastructure, Ukraine is forced to import up to 100% of its fuel. This situation makes the domestic market entirely dependent on global oil prices, effectively depriving the country of the ability to regulate fuel prices independently
‘Bastion of the Exclusion Zone’: Suspilne has released a film about life in Chernobyl 40 years after the disaster
To mark the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, Suspilne has released a documentary film entitled ‘Bastion of the Exclusion Zone’, which reveals an unexpected aspect of the Chernobyl disaster — nature’s incredible capacity for self-regeneration without human intervention
Gas prices from 1 May: what will change for Ukrainians
Gas tariffs from 1 May 2026. Suppliers have already published their proposals for the next gas year. The main takeaway: for most consumers, prices will remain stable and predictable