War
A fire broke out at an oil refinery in Tuapse following a drone attack
On the night of 16 April, a fire was reported in Tuapse, in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, following a series of explosions. According to reports, the fire broke out at a local oil refinery.
The US Senate did not support a resolution calling for an end to hostilities against Iran
The US Senate has failed to pass a resolution that would have restricted the Trump administration’s ability to continue military action against Iran without specific authorisation from Congress. Despite the vote’s failure, debate continues in the Senate over Congress’s role in decisions regarding war.
Russian troops have attacked Kharkiv, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have launched attacks on several regions of Ukraine. Drone strikes have been reported in Kharkiv, whilst there have been casualties in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, and civilian infrastructure has been damaged in Sumy region.
The Ministry of Defence has announced a new model for conducting the war in Ukraine
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has announced the introduction of a new model of warfare – drone-assault units that integrate aerial and ground-based drones with infantry into a single system. The ministry claims that this approach has already yielded results in the south.
Russian strikes on Dnipro and the surrounding region have left three people dead and dozens injured
On the night of 16 April, Russian forces launched massive strikes on Dnipro and towns and villages in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The number of dead and injured rose throughout the night and into the morning.
The Russian attack on Odessa claimed the lives of eight people, with at least 16 more injured
On the night of 16 April, Russian forces launched a massive attack on Odesa using missiles and drones. The number of dead and injured rose throughout the morning.
Over the past 24 hours, there have been 153 combat engagements on the front line. The heaviest fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector
Over the past 24 hours, there have been 153 combat engagements along the front line. The heaviest fighting took place in the Pokrovsk sector.
The US is deploying thousands of troops to the Middle East amid mounting pressure on Iran
The Pentagon is set to deploy additional forces to the Middle East in the coming days. The deployment comes as the US seeks to step up pressure on Iran and ensure compliance with the naval blockade.
The enemy has lost a further 1,100 troops in the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 1,100 troops in the war against Ukraine. Total losses since the start of the full-scale invasion have exceeded 1.3 million.
Russia launched a ballistic missile strike on Kyiv, leaving 5 dead and 48 injured
On the night of 16 April, Russian troops attacked Kyiv; explosions were heard across the city and damage was reported. The number of dead and injured rose throughout the night and into the morning.
Syrsky announced the area of Ukrainian territory liberated from Russian forces in March
March 2026 was a month of intense fighting and continued active defence for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Ukrainian troops managed to achieve results in liberating parts of the territory.
The Main Intelligence Directorate has revealed a list of Russian companies supporting the war effort
Dozens of Rostec companies supply components for missiles and drones and remain unaffected by sanctions.
