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Putin has effectively confirmed further internet blackouts in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has commented publicly for the first time since the March shutdown in Moscow on the internet blackout in Russia, stating that “security” remains a priority for the authorities and that citizens should be informed about such restrictions.
The third this week – the Syzran oil refinery has halted operations following a drone attack
The Russian Syzran oil refinery has suspended oil processing due to damage to equipment caused by a drone attack. This is the third refinery to have shut down in the past week.
The Earth’s core has begun to bring gold to the surface via volcanoes
Scientists have stated that the Earth’s core, previously thought to be almost completely isolated from the planet’s upper layers, may transport gold and other precious metals into the mantle and then to the surface via volcanic processes.
Summer holidays 2026 in Ukraine: will schoolchildren have to attend school in June?
In 2026, the academic year in Ukrainian schools may officially run until 30 June; however, there is no fixed start date for the summer holidays – the actual schedule is determined by the teaching council of each educational institution.
The heaviest fighting over the past 24 hours was reported in the Pokrovsk sector
Over the past 24 hours, there have been 194 combat engagements along the front line. The heaviest fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector.
Trump has announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
US President Donald Trump announced the extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon for a further three weeks following talks at the White House.
24 квітня 2026 року: Провідна п’ятниця, заборони і прикмети
24 квітня 2026 року за новим церковним календарем віряни вшановують Молченську ікону Богородиці, а також відзначають п’ятий день Провідного тижня, коли за традицією моляться за померлих і згадують близьких.
The EU may provide Ukraine with the first tranche of the loan as early as this quarter
The first tranche of financial aid from the European Union could reach Ukraine as early as this quarter. This refers to funds under the approved €90 billion loan programme.
Total combat losses suffered by the Russian army since the start of the war against Ukraine have exceeded 1.32 million troops
Total combat losses suffered by the Russian army since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine have reached approximately 1,323,460 troops. Over the past 24 hours, the Defence Forces have eliminated a further 910 invaders.
Vygivsky: The National Police will not be able to carry out mobilisation duties on its own
Ivan Vyhovskyi, Head of the National Police of Ukraine, has stated that the force is unable to take on mobilisation duties on its own. According to him, despite preparations for a mobilisation reform in which the police are assigned a key role, this is hampered by significant staff shortages and the additional workload that has increased since the start of the full-scale war.
Kyivstar is testing messaging apps via Starlink’s direct satellite connection
Kyivstar, Ukraine’s leading mobile operator, is launching trials of data transmission in Light Data mode via the Starlink satellite network.
Ksenia Mishina shared her weight on social media and had a laugh at herself
Actress Ksenia Mishina inadvertently revealed her weight during a yoga session, much to the surprise of her fans, and sparked interest in her physical fitness.