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Igor Savchenko, a musician with the band “Drugoe Solntse”, was killed in a terrorist attack in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv on 18 April. His death was reported by his bandmate Marina Yurevich and subsequently confirmed by the Ukrainian media.

Following the terrorist attack in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he expects Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko to take personnel decisions “across the entire chain of command”. Separately, the head of state instructed that the protocols governing patrol officers’ response to such incidents be reviewed, along with the approaches to their recruitment and training.

For several years now, there has been a debate in Ukraine over whether 1 May should be celebrated. ThePublic has looked into what this holiday is really about, what the Bolsheviks have to do with it, and whether it will be a public holiday this year.

On 20 April 2026, the geomagnetic conditions are expected to be free of extreme disturbances, but with noticeable fluctuations throughout the day. According to the current forecast from the NOAA SWPC, there will be no full-blown G1-level geomagnetic storm during the day, although weather-sensitive individuals may experience some discomfort at certain times.

On 20 April, according to the new church calendar, the faithful honour the miraculous Cypriot icon of the Mother of God. On this same day, the Week of the Dead begins – a special period following Easter when the deceased are remembered in prayer both in church and within families.

Yevhen Zhukov, Head of the Ukrainian Patrol Police Department, is stepping down from his post. These personnel changes are taking place alongside preparations for an official resolution by the Verkhovna Rada assessing the police response during the terrorist attack in Kyiv on 18 April

A sharp drop in temperature is expected in most regions of Ukraine in the coming days. Meteorologists are warning of frosts both on the ground and in the air

Today, 19 April, there are significant traffic disruptions on the M-15 international motorway between Odessa and Reni. According to Google Maps, traffic jams stretch for kilometres, particularly in the direction of the border with Moldova and Romania

The spawning season is currently underway in Ukraine. Although recreational fishing is not completely banned, anglers must strictly adhere to the established regulations to avoid hefty fines or even criminal liability

Following the terrorist attack in Kyiv, experts are once again debating the legalisation of firearms. Some are in favour, whilst others are firmly opposed. ThePublic has compiled the experts’ views, the history of legislative initiatives and the experiences of other countries.

The Ukrainian FireFighters Foundation has held the latest round of its regular off-road training sessions for rescue drivers from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. The training is designed to improve crews’ skills in navigating difficult terrain, enabling them to rescue people quickly

A panel discussion on the transformation of Ukrainian culture in the context of the war took place at the prestigious Sciences Po Paris. The event was organised by the UArt community