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China is secretly expanding its nuclear arsenal — CNN
A new investigation has revealed a large-scale expansion of China’s nuclear infrastructure in Sichuan province, where villages were previously demolished to make way for the construction of strategic facilities.
Ukrainian businesses regained their optimism in March
Improvements in the energy situation and demand bolstered business activity last month, but shelling, inflation and labour shortages remain key risks.
In two regions of Ukraine, Russian drones have dropped counterfeit banknotes bearing a QR code: people are advised not to touch them
In the Chernihiv and Sumy regions, the Russians are using drones to drop leaflets in the form of 100-hryvnia notes bearing QR codes that link to enemy websites.
A night of strikes across Ukraine: Kharkiv under heavy attack, port damaged in the Odesa region
During the night and on the morning of 2 April, Russian forces attacked a number of regions in Ukraine using drones, aerial bombs, artillery and other types of weaponry. The highest number of reports of strikes came from the Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson and Odesa regions.
The first batch is ready: Ukraine is set to receive new Linza drones
The German-Ukrainian joint venture Quantum Frontline Industries has completed production of the first batch of Linza drones for the Ukrainian Armed Forces and is now scaling up to mass production.
5G in Kyiv: Ministry of Digital Transformation names next city for launch
Kyiv is set to become the next city in Ukraine to launch a 5G pilot scheme. The Ministry of Digital Transformation says there are no regulatory obstacles to this, and mobile operators have already moved on to the technical preparation phase.
The fourth anniversary of the liberation of the Kyiv region: how the battle for the capital ended and why it marked a turning point in the war
On 2 April 2022, the Ukrainian Defence Forces completely drove Russian troops out of the Kyiv region. This date came to symbolise the Russian army’s first major defeat and the end of the battle for the capital.
The General Staff has simplified the procedure for transferring military personnel between units
The new mechanism ensures that letters of recommendation are processed quickly and reduces the number of approvals required as well as the influence of subjective decisions.
The cause remains unknown: Ukrainians have been warned of explosions caused by 'suicide bombers' that survived the crash
Over the past few days, Russian Shahed-type drones that had survived their crashes have exploded in various regions of Ukraine, causing casualties.
The UAE is considering taking part in a military operation to open the Strait of Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates has stated its readiness to join forces with the US and its allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The country is also promoting the idea of an international coalition and a corresponding UN Security Council resolution.
The cost of living in April 2026: what the figures will be
In April 2026, the minimum cost of living in Ukraine will remain unchanged at the level set on 1 January. The minimum wage will also remain unchanged, whilst some of the other financial changes during the month will apply only to certain categories of citizens.
A private air defence system has been launched in Ukraine: businesses are already shooting down drones
A pilot scheme to involve the private sector in air defence is already underway in Ukraine. One private company has carried out its first missions in the Kharkiv region and shot down several Russian drones, including Shahed and Zala models