War
The General Staff has reported that the Russian army has suffered over a thousand casualties in the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost 1,180 troops in the war against Ukraine. Total losses since the start of the full-scale invasion have exceeded 1.3 million.
Tuapse is under drone attack again; an oil refinery is on fire
On the night of 28 April, the Russian town of Tuapse came under drone attack once again. According to Russian social media accounts and the Krasnodar Krai Operational Headquarters, a fire broke out at the oil refinery.
Ukraine has identified a critical vulnerability in Russia’s air defence system — ISW
Ukrainian forces have identified a weak point in Russia’s air defences and continue to exploit it.
The Main Intelligence Directorate has revealed a new Russian missile for the Su-57 containing foreign components
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has released an interactive 3D model, the components and an electronic parts database for the new Russian S-71K “Kover” air-to-air missile, developed specifically for the Su-57 fighter jet.
Ukraine has increased its military spending to a record high in 2025
In 2025, Ukraine allocated $84.1 billion to defence, which is 20 per cent more than the previous year. This is the highest figure on record.
Iran has proposed a deal to the US regarding the Strait of Hormuz without immediate nuclear talks
Iran has presented the US with a new proposal regarding the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and an end to the war. It calls for nuclear talks to be postponed until a later stage.
“There are about three days left,” Trump said regarding the risk of an explosion at Iran’s oil infrastructure
US President Donald Trump has stated that, due to the blockade of ships, Iran could face serious technical problems within its oil infrastructure. According to him, this could lead to an explosion within a matter of days.
Israel has deployed the Iron Dome system and military personnel to the UAE
Israel has deployed the Iron Dome air defence system to the United Arab Emirates, along with military personnel to operate it. This took place at the start of the war with Iran.
A spill of sunflower oil was reported at the port of Chornomorsk following shelling
Following the shelling of Chornomorsk, the port’s infrastructure has been damaged and a spill of sunflower oil has been detected at sea. An assessment of the damage is currently underway.
Following drone attacks in Tuapse, more than half of the refinery’s storage tanks have been put out of action
Following a series of drone strikes, a significant portion of the Tuapse Oil Refinery’s tank farm has been damaged or destroyed. According to OSINT analysts, most of the tanks will be out of service in the near future.
Iran could damage undersea cables as a means of exerting pressure in the Strait of Hormuz
Amid tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, concerns have mounted over the risk of damage to undersea internet cables. Experts warn that such a scenario could have global consequences.
A massive attack on Odessa, leaving 10 people injured and causing damage to civilian infrastructure
A large-scale drone attack on Odesa has resulted in casualties and damage to residential buildings and infrastructure. Details of the damage were being clarified throughout the night.
