War
The Russians dropped a 1.5-tonne bomb on the centre of Sloviansk
Russian forces attacked the town of Sloviansk in the Donetsk region with a FAB-1500 bomb. The bomb was equipped with a standardised guidance and correction module (SGCM), which is attached to free-fall aerial bombs and converts them into guided munitions.
The US has intercepted eight oil tankers linked to Iran following the start of the naval blockade
The US Navy has intercepted at least eight oil tankers entering or leaving Iranian ports. This occurred following the imposition of a naval blockade.
Ukraine has asked Israel to detain a Russian vessel in Haifa carrying stolen grain
Kyiv has stated that a Russian vessel carrying Ukrainian grain has entered the port of Haifa. The Ukrainian side is asking Israel not to allow it to leave the port.
A simulation has been carried out in Europe of a possible scenario in which Russia rapidly seizes the Baltic states
A think tank in Vilnius has modelled a scenario in which Russia could force Lithuania to surrender within 90 days. The study refers to the use of modern weaponry and political factors.
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.
Vance said he was proud that the US had stopped funding arms purchases for Ukraine
US Vice-President J.D. Vance has stated that he regards the decision to halt funding for arms purchases for Ukraine as one of the current administration’s achievements. He also noted that the United States has withdrawn from this programme.
Drones have attacked Sterlitamak in Bashkortostan; damage has been reported at petrochemical plants
In the Russian city of Sterlitamak in Bashkortostan, a large-scale drone attack has been reported. According to reports, facilities at the petrochemical complex were targeted.
Russia's oil revenues nearly doubled in March due to the war in the Middle East
In March, Russia’s oil revenues rose sharply amid a surge in global prices triggered by the US and Israel’s war against Iran. According to the International Energy Agency, they reached $19 billion.
Russia has launched massive strikes on regions of Ukraine, resulting in deaths, injuries and damage to infrastructure
During the night and on the morning of 15 April, Russian forces launched a series of strikes across several regions of Ukraine. There have been fatalities and injuries, and damage to residential buildings and infrastructure.
Russian hackers have hacked into hundreds of email accounts belonging to Ukrainian prosecutors and law enforcement officials
Russian hackers have gained access to more than 170 email accounts belonging to Ukrainian prosecutors and investigators over the past few months. Details of the breach came to light following a leak of information online.
The aftermath of the Russian Federation’s night-time attack has been cleared up in the Kyiv region; a missile warhead has been found in Kyiv
In the Kyiv region, rescue workers have extinguished fires caused by a night-time attack. Meanwhile, in the capital, the warhead of a Russian missile has been discovered and is due to be destroyed.
Russian drones struck Dnipro, damaging an administrative building and a high-rise block
On the night of 15 April, Russian forces attacked Dnipro with drones. A fire broke out in the city, damaging an administrative building and a nine-storey new-build; three people were injured.
