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A lorry has collided with a passenger train in the Kharkiv region: changes to timetables and routes
On the evening of 2 April, a lorry collided with a passenger train at a level crossing near Kolomak railway station.
Kudrytskyi stated that power cuts had returned due to a decision by the NEURC
Vladimir Kudritsky, former head of the National Energy Holding “Ukrenergo” and founder of Ne Gen, stated that the return of power cuts this spring is not due to a new cyberattack or cold weather, but to the NEURC’s decision on price caps for non-domestic consumers.
European chemicals for Russian missiles: how Cerdia’s raw materials end up in the Russian defence industry
Despite the sanctions, Russia’s missile production remains dependent on imported chemical raw materials. Documents analysed by StateWatch show that European-produced cellulose acetate was channelled via intermediaries and civilian companies to the Perm Gunpowder Plant, which supplies fuel for the Russian Federation’s missile systems.
Drone attacks have damaged around 40 per cent of the storage tanks at the port of Primorsk in Russia
A significant portion of the infrastructure in the Russian port of Primorsk on the Baltic Sea has been damaged as a result of drone attacks. This is one of the country’s key export hubs.
Gulf countries are considering the construction of new pipelines to bypass the Strait of Hormuz
The threat of Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz is forcing countries in the region to reconsider their plans for alternative routes for oil and gas exports. These are large-scale infrastructure projects, the implementation of which could take years.
Housing benefits may be paid: who is eligible
Ukrainians may have their housing benefit amount reviewed if their household’s average monthly total income has changed by more than 50% either upwards or downwards. Such a recalculation is carried out automatically twice a year.
The UN Secretary-General has warned of the risk of a major war due to the crisis in the Middle East
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has stated that the escalation in the Middle East has already reached a level that threatens to trigger a wider war with global consequences. He also warned against any further blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, which is already taking its toll on the global economy and the poorest countries.
The State Emergency Service has cleared nearly 200,000 hectares of land of mines since the start of the full-scale war
Since the start of the full-scale invasion, nearly 200,000 hectares of land have been cleared of mines in Ukraine. Explosive ordnance disposal experts have defused hundreds of thousands of explosive devices.
Melania Trump has helped bring home six more Ukrainian children: what Zelenska said
The White House has announced a new phase in the process of reuniting Ukrainian children separated from their families by the war. Six children currently in the Russian Federation are set to return to their families, and plans are in place to reunite another child with their relatives later this month.
Overnight, the Russians launched attacks on six regions of Ukraine; there are reports of deaths and injuries
During the night of 3 April and in the morning, Russian troops attacked the Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kherson, Chernihiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions. The shelling has resulted in deaths and injuries, as well as damage to residential buildings, infrastructure and civilian facilities.
Magnetic storms on 3–4 April 2026: what will solar activity be like?
Increased geomagnetic activity is forecast for 3 and 4 April. According to NOAA, the Kp index could reach 5.67 on Friday and 6.00 on Saturday, corresponding to red-level storms.
The SSU has uncovered a scheme to evade mobilisation involving medical staff in Cherkasy
In Cherkasy, law enforcement officers have uncovered a group of medical staff who had set up a scheme to evade conscription. In exchange for money, they issued fake treatment records and documents certifying unfitness for service.