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The era of interceptor drones: Ukraine is radically overhauling its air defence system
Ukraine has embarked on a major overhaul of its air defence system. Expensive missiles are being replaced by interceptor drones, private initiatives and artificial intelligence, enabling the country to effectively repel large-scale attacks by the Russian Federation
A historic record: Shakhtar are enjoying their most prolific season in European competition
Donetsk’s Shakhtar are setting new benchmarks for Ukrainian football in the current 2025/26 season. The team’s progression to the semi-finals of the UEFA Conference League has enabled the ‘Miners’ to break club records
“Corruption thrives where there is manual control” — a stark statement by Kirill Budanov
Eliminating subjective interference in state processes and transitioning to transparent rules is a strategic prerequisite for Ukraine’s survival and its accession to the EU. This was emphasised by Kirill Budanov, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, during the conference ‘Operation “European Integration”: Reforms in the Field of Justice’
Maksym Kuterha, a prosecutor in Khmelnytskyi, has declared ownership of a luxury cottage in the suburbs of Kyiv and a Porsche
Maksym Kuterha, deputy head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Prosecutor’s Office, has declared ownership of a luxury cottage in the suburbs of Kyiv and a Porsche. All the property is registered in his wife’s name. Meanwhile, the official himself rents a flat in Khmelnytskyi.
Safety and mental health: Olena Zelenska visited Ministry of Internal Affairs facilities
The First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, visited the 112 Service’s communications centre alongside the Minister of the Interior, Ihor Klymenko. During the visit, they were shown how the emergency response system, the Situation Centre and psychological rehabilitation services for military personnel and civilians operate
Ukraine and Egypt are strengthening ties: what the ministers agreed on
Ukraine and Egypt have agreed to work more closely together in the economic and security spheres. During the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, talks were held between the foreign ministers of both countries, aimed at strengthening their partnership
Funds from the IMF will last until June — Budget Committee forecast
The Ukrainian economy is currently heavily reliant on external funding. The funds currently available from the International Monetary Fund will only be sufficient to meet the state’s needs until the start of summer
Electricity at half price: DTEK has launched a favourable payment plan for electricity meters
Two-band electricity metering is becoming more accessible to residents of the capital. Thanks to the comprehensive ‘Day-Night’ service, consumers can reduce their costs for electricity used at night by 50%
St Cosmas’s Day, 18 April 2026: why men are not allowed in the vegetable garden
On Saturday, 18 April, Orthodox Christians commemorate Saint Cosmas, Bishop of Chalcedon. In addition to the church calendar, this day—known in popular tradition as Kuzma the Gardener—is associated with a number of strict domestic restrictions and superstitions
Enemy casualties as of 18 April 2026: The Ukrainian Armed Forces have eliminated over a thousand more invaders
Over the past 24 hours, 1,080 enemy personnel have been eliminated, bringing the total number of enemy casualties since the start of the full-scale invasion to over 1.3 million
Detailed weather forecast for Ukraine on 18 April 2026
The weather situation in Ukraine on 18 April is characterised by variable cloud cover and significant temperature differences between regions. Whilst temperatures in the south will rise to +11°C, the northern and eastern regions will see rainfall
2.8 million hryvnias from the budget were embezzled from the grave crosses of fallen heroes
A scheme involving the embezzlement of public funds allocated for the construction of the ‘Alley of Remembrance for the Defenders of Ukraine’ memorial in Irpin has been uncovered in the Kyiv region.