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Russia has launched massive strikes on regions of Ukraine, resulting in deaths, injuries and damage to infrastructure
During the night and on the morning of 15 April, Russian forces launched a series of strikes across several regions of Ukraine. There have been fatalities and injuries, and damage to residential buildings and infrastructure.
Russian hackers have hacked into hundreds of email accounts belonging to Ukrainian prosecutors and law enforcement officials
Russian hackers have gained access to more than 170 email accounts belonging to Ukrainian prosecutors and investigators over the past few months. Details of the breach came to light following a leak of information online.
The aftermath of the Russian Federation’s night-time attack has been cleared up in the Kyiv region; a missile warhead has been found in Kyiv
In the Kyiv region, rescue workers have extinguished fires caused by a night-time attack. Meanwhile, in the capital, the warhead of a Russian missile has been discovered and is due to be destroyed.
Gas tariffs for households from 1 May 2026: why the price may remain at 7.96 UAH
From 1 May 2026, the gas tariff for most domestic consumers may remain at 7.96 UAH per cubic metre. This is the price currently in force under the ‘Fixed’ annual tariff plan from Naftogaz of Ukraine until 30 April 2026, and the issue of further tariff revisions is directly linked to government decisions and the future liberalisation of the market after the war.
Russian drones struck Dnipro, damaging an administrative building and a high-rise block
On the night of 15 April, Russian forces attacked Dnipro with drones. A fire broke out in the city, damaging an administrative building and a nine-storey new-build; three people were injured.
Buffer zones in Ukraine: what is the Kremlin’s plan and where does Russia intend to exert pressure?
Russia is attempting to extend the concept of so-called buffer zones along the Ukrainian border – from the north towards the unrecognised region of Transnistria. At the same time, the Ukrainian authorities and military state that they view the threat differently in certain areas: in the north, they recognise it as a real threat, whereas in the case of Transnistria, they do not currently regard it as an immediate threat.
The European Commission expects the first tranche of the loan to Ukraine to be disbursed in the second half of the year
Ukraine could receive the first tranche of a €90 billion loan from the European Union in the second half of 2026. The European Commission has stated that it is ready to implement this support package.
Russian troops attacked the dam at the Pechenizke Reservoir in the Kharkiv region
The Russian army carried out an air strike on the dam of the Pechenizke Reservoir in the Kharkiv region. The structure was not damaged.
Over the past 24 hours, 212 skirmishes took place on the front line, with Russian forces deploying over 6,000 drones
Over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Defence Forces have repelled numerous attacks by Russian troops. A total of 212 combat engagements have been recorded.
High-pressure system Quirin will bring a change in the weather in Ukraine on 15 April 2026
On 15 April, the weather in Ukraine will be influenced by the Quirin high-pressure system, which will bring dry and sunny conditions to most regions. However, light rain is possible in parts of the north-east, whilst daytime temperatures will rise to 17 degrees.
15 April 2026: What is today’s church holiday, traditions and taboos?
On 15 April, according to the new church calendar, the faithful honour the Vyshhorod-Volodymyr Icon of the Mother of God. This date also marks Bright Wednesday of Holy Week, which is associated with various church traditions, folk customs, superstitions and taboos.
The Kremlin is preparing military protection for Russians in other countries
The Russian State Duma has passed a bill at its first reading that allows the use of armed forces outside the country. The aim is to ‘protect Russians’ who are being persecuted under the rulings of foreign courts.