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Russian strikes on Dnipro and the surrounding region have left three people dead and dozens injured
On the night of 16 April, Russian forces launched massive strikes on Dnipro and towns and villages in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The number of dead and injured rose throughout the night and into the morning.
The Russian attack on Odessa claimed the lives of eight people, with at least 16 more injured
On the night of 16 April, Russian forces launched a massive attack on Odesa using missiles and drones. The number of dead and injured rose throughout the morning.
The winner of the maths Olympiad in Norway donated his entire prize money to Ukraine
Skomasas Urbonas, winner of the national maths Olympiad in Norway, has donated his entire cash prize to support Ukraine. The sum amounts to 15,000 Norwegian kroner – approximately 1,330 euros.
Temperatures up to +19°C and localised showers on 16 April 2026: where to expect rain today
On 16 April 2026, spring-like warm weather is expected in Ukraine, with temperatures reaching up to +19 degrees. At the same time, light rain is forecast in some regions, whilst the east, south and most of the centre will remain dry.
Ramstein has stated that Russia’s losses have outpaced the rate of mobilisation
At the 34th meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine’s Defence in the ‘Ramstein’ format, Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov stated that Russian casualties have already outpaced the rate of mobilisation. According to him, Russia is currently losing 254 soldiers per square kilometre, whilst in the Donetsk region this figure averages 428.
Over the past 24 hours, there have been 153 combat engagements on the front line. The heaviest fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector
Over the past 24 hours, there have been 153 combat engagements along the front line. The heaviest fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector.
The US is deploying thousands of troops to the Middle East amid mounting pressure on Iran
The Pentagon is set to deploy additional forces to the Middle East in the coming days. The deployment comes as the US seeks to step up pressure on Iran and ensure compliance with the naval blockade.
Zelenskyy spoke about what he discussed with Meloni during his visit to Italy
Following his meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the two sides had discussed the situation on the front line, additional air defences for Ukraine, defence cooperation and the forthcoming drone deal between the two countries. They also discussed the situation in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf against the backdrop of the war in Iran.
16 квітня 2026: яке релігійне свято відзначають, традиції та молитва
16 квітня 2026 року за новим церковним календарем віряни відзначають Світлий четвер і вшановують пам’ять святих мучениць Агафії, Ірини та Хіонії. Цього ж дня також згадують мученика Леоніда та інших коринфських мучеників, а в церковній традиції дата належить до Світлого тижня після Великодня.
The enemy has lost a further 1,100 troops in the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 1,100 troops in the war against Ukraine. Total losses since the start of the full-scale invasion have exceeded 1.3 million.
Russia launched a ballistic missile strike on Kyiv, leaving 5 dead and 48 injured
On the night of 16 April, Russian troops attacked Kyiv; explosions were heard across the city and damage was reported. The number of dead and injured rose throughout the night and into the morning.
A facial recognition system in St Petersburg mistook a Russian rock musician for the wanted man, Dmitry Gordon
At a railway station in St Petersburg, police stopped Russian rock musician Dmitry Galyaminsky because the facial recognition system mistook him for Ukrainian journalist Dmitry Gordon, who has been convicted in absentia in Russia.