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The external power supply to the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been cut off for the second time this week
On the evening of 16 April, the external power supply to the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was temporarily cut off. This is the second such incident in the past week and the 14th since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Russian strikes on regions of Ukraine have caused destruction and injured civilians
During the night and on the morning of 17 April, Russian forces attacked a number of Ukrainian regions. Damage to infrastructure, fires and civilian casualties have been reported.
The Netherlands is investing €482 million in Ukraine’s defence as part of a partnership agreement
The Netherlands is investing €482 million in Ukraine’s defence industry as part of a new partnership agreement signed on 16 April. This was announced by Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten during a joint press conference with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Middelburg
Trump has announced a ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ten-day ceasefire, which is due to begin on the evening of 16 April. This was announced by US President Donald Trump.
Eximbank USA is to provide $300 million in financing for equipment for Naftogaz
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has announced that Eximbank USA is launching a $300 million financing scheme for the purchase of American energy equipment for Naftogaz. According to her, this should help restore gas production facilities destroyed by Russian attacks
Over the past 24 hours, there have been 132 clashes along the front line, with the heaviest fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk and Kostyantynivka sectors
Russian troops are continuing their active offensive operations in eastern and southern Ukraine. The highest number of attacks has been recorded in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors.
17 April 2026: which church holiday is it and what’s worth trying
On 17 April, the faithful commemorate Saint Simeon of Persia and Saint Akakios, Bishop of Melitene. In folk tradition, this day is associated with the start of active work in the apiaries, and it is considered a good omen to taste some honey.
The Russian army suffered a further 1,000 casualties over the past 24 hours, according to the General Staff
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, total losses among Russian troops in the war against Ukraine between 24 February 2022 and 17 April 2026 have reached approximately 1,316,070 personnel. Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 1,000 soldiers.
The Red Cross has updated its payment system: who is eligible and how much can they receive in 2026
In April 2026, the Ukrainian Red Cross introduced a new model of cash assistance for vulnerable groups. The organisation replaced general-purpose assistance with targeted support for priority categories.
In the first month of the war in the Middle East, Spain purchased a record amount of gas from Russia
In March, Spain purchased a record amount of gas from Russia — over 900 million cubic metres. This was due to the outbreak of war in the Middle East.
Ukrzaliznytsia and Oschadbank have launched a preferential mortgage scheme for railway workers with IDP status
Ukrzaliznytsia, in partnership with Oschadbank, has launched a unique mortgage scheme for employees in the sector. The employer will cover up to 20% of the initial deposit and a third of the monthly repayments for a period of three years.
Russia may be preparing an attack on the Baltic islands: Sweden has identified Putin’s objective
Sweden does not rule out the possibility that Russia may seize one of the Baltic Sea islands in the near future – and thereby test how NATO would respond to such a provocation.