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Collapse at Khotyn Fortress: the monument’s wall is in a state of disrepair
On Saturday, 18 April, an emergency occurred at the Khotyn Fortress State Historical and Architectural Reserve, where a large section of the main wall collapsed
The SBS shot down a 'Shahed' for the first time from an unmanned surface platform
Operators from the Unmanned Surface Vehicle Division of the 412th Nemesis Brigade successfully intercepted an enemy Shahed-type strike UAV in the maritime operational zone
Elections in Bulgaria: will Radev break the cycle of political crisis?
Today, 19 April, Bulgaria is holding its eighth parliamentary election in the last five years. All eyes are on former President Rumen Radev, whose new coalition, ‘Progressive Bulgaria’, is leading in the polls
‘The Wall’ against drones: Estonia is building a unique defence system on its border with Russia
Estonia is embarking on a major reinforcement of the north-eastern section of its border with Russia. The main element of the defence will be a state-of-the-art radar system, which will close gaps in the monitoring of the Narva River — from the Gulf of Finland to Lake Peipus
General Zhukov, the head of the suspended patrol officers, has not yet submitted his resignation – National Police of Ukraine
Yevgeniy Zhukov, Head of the Patrol Police Department, has not yet submitted his resignation and has not been suspended from his duties.
Morning provocation: North Korea has fired ballistic missiles towards the East Sea
On Sunday, 19 April, Pyongyang carried out another launch of several short-range ballistic missiles. This came amid a series of tests of new weapons systems, with which Kim Jong-un is attempting to intimidate neighbouring countries and the US
‘Break the chain of interests’: Pope Leo XIV condemned the exploitation of Africa in Luanda
Pope Leo XIV, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, has launched a scathing attack on the world’s elites. During a speech in Luanda, the capital of Angola, the pontiff called for an end to the treatment of African resources as mere commodities
Antipascha and Thomas Sunday, 19 April: traditions and customs
Today, 19 April 2026, believers are celebrating the first Sunday after Easter. In the Church tradition, this day is known as Antipascha, or Thomas Sunday
‘Not the top priority’: Lavrov made a cynical remark about negotiations with Ukraine
Sergey Lavrov, the foreign minister of the aggressor state, has made yet another manipulative statement regarding a diplomatic resolution to the war. According to him, Russia allegedly welcomes the possibility of returning to the ‘Istanbul format’, but this issue is not currently a priority for the Kremlin
Scandal following the terrorist attack in Kyiv: patrol officers fled the scene of the shooting, leaving a child behind
The tragedy that unfolded in the Holosiivskyi district on Saturday, 18 April, has taken an unexpected turn. Shocking footage of the first moments of the attack has emerged online. The video shows two patrol officers, having arrived at the scene, fleeing after the first shots were fired, leaving an injured child in the crossfire
Weather forecast for 19 April 2026
Sunday, 19 April, will bring Ukrainians mostly clear and calm weather. The morning was cool but sunny in most regions, promising a pleasant day for outdoor activities
Seasonal surplus: potato prices are falling sharply in Ukraine
The market is oversaturated with produce, as the storage season is drawing to a close and warehouses are still full of last year’s harvest. The situation is further exacerbated by the fact that planting of the new crop has already begun in the south of the country, forcing farmers to sell off their remaining stock more quickly