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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
The Tesla Cybercab, with no steering wheel or pedals, is set to launch
Tesla is on the verge of launching its autonomous transport service. A batch of 14 Tesla Cybercab vehicles has been spotted at the Giga Texas factory in Austin. The key feature of these models is the complete absence of a steering wheel and pedals
A gunman was shot dead in Kyiv during his arrest
The special operation in the Holosiivskyi district of the capital has been concluded. Members of the National Police’s KORD special unit stormed a shop where an armed suspect had barricaded himself inside. The attacker was killed during the attempt to apprehend him
The military contract of the century: Australia is purchasing Japanese Mogami-class frigates
On Saturday, 18 April 2026, Defence Ministers Richard Marles and Shinjirō Koizumi signed a memorandum of understanding and contracts marking the start of a major project to supply modern warships to the Royal Australian Navy
A new geopolitical reality: how Péter Magyar will change Hungary’s stance on Ukraine
The country’s new leader, Péter Magyar, whose ‘Tisa’ party secured victory, will officially take the helm of the government in early May, offering a chance to emerge from a long-standing diplomatic crisis
Manhunt: Brussels to reveal the truth about the shelling of Kherson
On Tuesday, 21 April 2026, a special screening of the documentary film *Kherson: Human Safari* will take place in Brussels
War in the Middle East: Germany braces for potential waves of migration
The current hostilities involving the US, Israel and Iran have not yet led to a mass influx of refugees into European Union countries. However, the German authorities are already drawing up contingency plans in case migration pressure increases
A new way to buy train tickets: Ukrainian Railways is introducing dynamic pricing for first-class carriages
Rail transport in Ukraine is switching to a new pricing model for the premium segment. The relevant order has undergone public consultation and is coming into force
Back to basics: three reasons to choose a push-button phone over a smartphone
Demand for button-operated devices, particularly modern Android-based models, is growing among those who value simplicity and privacy
European water standards: the EU4GRE pilot project has been launched in Ukraine
Ukraine is beginning to implement modern European approaches to wastewater management as part of the EU4Green Recovery East (EU4GRE) international programme