# Technologies
SpaceX now has a rival: Blue Origin has reused a stage of its New Glenn rocket for the first time
Blue Origin has made a significant breakthrough in the development of reusable rocket boosters. During the third launch of New Glenn, it used a previously flown first stage for the first time and successfully recovered it onto a platform in the ocean.
The SBS shot down a 'Shahed' for the first time from an unmanned surface platform
Operators from the Unmanned Surface Vehicle Division of the 412th Nemesis Brigade successfully intercepted an enemy Shahed-type strike UAV in the maritime operational zone
The Tesla Cybercab, with no steering wheel or pedals, is set to launch
Tesla is on the verge of launching its autonomous transport service. A batch of 14 Tesla Cybercab vehicles has been spotted at the Giga Texas factory in Austin. The key feature of these models is the complete absence of a steering wheel and pedals
Back to basics: three reasons to choose a push-button phone over a smartphone
Demand for button-operated devices, particularly modern Android-based models, is growing among those who value simplicity and privacy
Temperatures up to +19°C and localised showers on 16 April 2026: where to expect rain today
On 16 April 2026, spring-like warm weather is expected in Ukraine, with temperatures reaching up to +19 degrees. At the same time, light rain is forecast in some regions, whilst the east, south and most of the centre will remain dry.
Iran has secretly acquired a Chinese spy satellite to monitor and strike US bases — media reports
In late 2024, Tehran secretly purchased a Chinese spy satellite to monitor and attack US military bases in the Middle East.
The UK is set to supply Ukraine with 120,000 drones as part of its largest aid package
The UK has announced that it will be supplying Ukraine with a record number of drones. The delivery will include various types of drones and is set to begin this month.
“Personalised Intelligence” in Gemini is now available to users in Ukraine
Google is rolling out the ‘Personalised Intelligence’ feature in Gemini for Ukrainian users. This tool, once authorised, can combine data from Google services to provide more accurate and personalised responses.
For the first time in the history of the war, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have captured a Russian position using only unmanned aerial vehicles — Zelenskyy
For the first time since the full-scale war began, Ukrainian forces have captured an enemy position using only drones and ground-based robotic stations (GRS). The Russians surrendered without any involvement from Ukrainian infantry.
Components from the US and Europe were found in the Russian drone ‘Prince Oleg the Prophet’
Foreign components, including those from the US, Switzerland, the Netherlands and other countries, were found in the Russian drone “Prince Oleg the Prophet”. The captured drone was dismantled by a team from the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, which published details of it on the War&Sanctions portal.
The General Staff has successfully launched rocket carriers into space on two occasions during full-scale operations
During the full-scale war, Ukrainian intelligence officers successfully launched rocket carriers into space on two occasions. The first launch reached an altitude of over 100 km, whilst the second reached 204 km.
More than just text: Gemini now creates lifelike 3D models
The Gemini app has received a major update that allows users to turn complex questions into interactive simulations directly within the chat window
