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Taras Topolia reported the attack following the leak of a video featuring his ex-wife
Singer Taras Topolia has stated that, following the release of an intimate video featuring his ex-wife Olena Topolia, his friends began receiving calls and messages purportedly sent on his behalf. According to the artist, this was part of a smear campaign.
The port of Ust-Luga has come under attack once again
Another attack on the port of Ust-Luga has been reported in Russia’s Leningrad Oblast. Oil shipments had recently resumed there following several days of disruption.
Magnetic storms on 7 April 2026 – will the activity be dangerous?
No significant geomagnetic storm is forecast for 7 April 2026. According to current data, the maximum expected 3-hour Kp index between 6 and 8 April is 3.0, which is below the threshold for even a mild G1-level storm.
7 April 2026 – a religious holiday; things to avoid doing today
On Tuesday, 7 April 2026, according to the new church calendar, the faithful commemorate Saint George, Metropolitan of Mytilene. This date also marks Holy Tuesday of Holy Week, whilst according to the old calendar, the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated on this day.
The Ukrainian company Fire Point plans to develop a new air defence system by 2027
The Ukrainian missile manufacturer Fire Point is in talks with European companies regarding the development of a new air defence system. The company claims that it could offer a cheaper alternative to the Patriot system.
Ukraine has stepped up its strikes against Russia’s shadow fleet in the Mediterranean Sea
Ukrainian forces have deployed unmanned boats to attack Russian oil tankers far from the front line. The strikes come against the backdrop of the war in the Middle East and restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Saudi Arabia has raised oil prices for Asia to a record high amid the war
Saudi Arabia has raised the premium on its benchmark crude oil for Asian buyers to a record high. This comes against the backdrop of escalating conflict in the Middle East and restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The US Army has unveiled a new grenade that delivers a shockwave
For the first time in a decade, the US Army has introduced a new lethal hand grenade. It is designed for urban combat and operates by means of a shock wave rather than shrapnel.
The US 82nd Airborne Division has cancelled All American Week due to its deployment to the Middle East
The US 82nd Airborne Division has cancelled its annual All American Week event. This is due to units being deployed to the Middle East as part of operations against Iran.
A new status has been introduced in ‘Reserve+’ that prevents bookings
The ‘Reserve+’ app has received a new update – the ‘operational reserve’ status, the presence of which effectively prevents users from receiving mobilisation orders to work at critical enterprises.
Winter preparations in Ukraine could fall through: an expert has outlined the reasons
Ukraine will not be able to prepare adequately for the coming winter and minimise the risk of power cuts unless it resolves the critical issue of its multi-billion-dollar debts.
The Ukrainian company Fire Point aims to develop a cheaper alternative to the Patriot system by 2027
The Ukrainian company Fire Point, which manufactures the Flamingo winged missile and long-range drones, has announced that it is in talks with European partners regarding the development of a new air defence system. The company states that it aims to reduce the cost of intercepting a ballistic missile to less than $1 million and to shoot down such a target for the first time by the end of 2027.