War
Over the past 24 hours, there have been 132 clashes along the front line, with the heaviest fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk and Kostyantynivka sectors
Russian troops are continuing their active offensive operations in eastern and southern Ukraine. The highest number of attacks has been recorded in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka sectors.
The Russian army suffered a further 1,000 casualties over the past 24 hours, according to the General Staff
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, total losses among Russian troops in the war against Ukraine between 24 February 2022 and 17 April 2026 have reached approximately 1,316,070 personnel. Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 1,000 soldiers.
Russia has been actively attacking the border areas of the Sumy region for 10 days now: what is the enemy’s objective?
Over the past 10 days, the Russian army has been actively stepping up pressure on the border areas of the Sumy region in an attempt to capture villages near the border. The civilian population from these areas has already been evacuated.
The US plan has failed — the new regime in Iran has turned out to be even tougher than the previous one
Following the US and Israeli conflict with Iran, the authors of the article argue that the influence of radical elements within the country’s political and military leadership has grown. This raises fresh doubts about the prospects for lasting peace.
Budanov personally took part in sabotage operations in Russia: details of the GUR’s special operations
The Head of the President’s Office and former head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kirill Budanov, personally took part in special operations on Russian territory. These were raids in the Graivoronskyi area of the Belgorod Oblast, where Budanov’s unit was among the first to enter.
Ukraine has received over $1 billion from the UK from proceeds of Russian assets
These funds will be used to strengthen our country’s defence capabilities.
The Pentagon is drawing up plans for possible military action in Cuba should Trump decide to proceed
In the United States, plans are being drawn up for a possible military intervention in Cuba should President Donald Trump decide to proceed. No official decision on the operation has yet been announced.
Iran has offered to allow ships to pass through the Omani section of the Strait of Hormuz without being attacked
As part of its negotiations with the US, Iran is considering allowing ships to pass freely through the Omani section of the Strait of Hormuz. The implementation of this proposal depends on reaching agreements to prevent further conflict.
Trump has announced talks between Israel and Lebanon amid discussions of a possible ceasefire
The leaders of Israel and Lebanon are due to hold talks on 16 April. At the same time, discussions are underway regarding a possible ceasefire in Lebanon.
New grill-style protective structures have been spotted on Russian submarines in the Baltic Sea
Russian submarines with additional structures on their superstructures and mounted weaponry have been spotted at the Kronstadt naval base near St Petersburg.
The US and Iran are considering extending the ceasefire for a further two weeks
The US and Iran are discussing the possibility of extending the ceasefire, which is due to expire on Tuesday, for a further two weeks, in order to allow more time for negotiations on a peace agreement.
Rutte has called on NATO allies to increase their support for Ukraine to $60 billion
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has called on Alliance member states not to let their guard down regarding Russia’s war against Ukraine and to step up security support for Kyiv. He made this statement at a meeting of the Contact Group on Defence for Ukraine in the ‘Ramstein’ format.
