War
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.
Ukrainian Armed Forces drones attacked the Apatit chemical plant in Russia’s Vologda Oblast
Ukrainian drones struck a plant in Cherepovets that is part of the PhosAgro group. The Russian authorities have confirmed the attack on the industrial zone.
15 US warships are continuing the naval blockade of Iranian ports following the breakdown of negotiations
For the second day running, the US military has been blocking maritime traffic to Iranian ports following the breakdown of negotiations. More than 15 warships are involved in the operation.
Ukraine is set to receive €1 billion in aid from Spain and Belgium – Fedorov
Brussels has also confirmed its intention to supply Kyiv with additional F-16s and spare parts for the existing aircraft.
A blackout has occurred at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant — it is currently without external power
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has experienced its 13th blackout since the start of the full-scale war — it lost power from both external transmission lines. The plant’s diesel generators kicked in immediately.
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.
Russian strikes have caused damage to regions across Ukraine, with fatalities and dozens of casualties
During the night of 14 April and over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have attacked civilian, port, energy and residential infrastructure in several regions of Ukraine. The highest number of casualties has been reported in the Kherson, Sumy and Donetsk regions.
Russia's economy has officially entered a recession
In the first quarter of 2026, the Russian economy contracted by 1.5% year-on-year. The forecast for the year has also been revised downwards.
The US and Iran are continuing talks following a fruitless meeting in Islamabad
Washington and Tehran are maintaining contact and attempting to reach an agreement despite the lack of a breakthrough during the talks in Pakistan. The parties are leaving the door open for further dialogue.
Over the past 24 hours, 125 clashes have been recorded on the front line, with the Pokrovsk sector remaining the most intense
Russian troops are continuing their offensive operations on various fronts, launching massive strikes against Ukrainian positions and populated areas. Defence forces are repelling the attacks and inflicting casualties on the enemy.
Зеленський анонсував переговори з Європою про спільну систему захисту неба (ВІДЕО)
Україна цього тижня проведе переговори з європейськими партнерами щодо створення спільної системи захисту неба. Про це Володимир Зеленський заявив у зверненні з нагоди Дня українського зброяра.
Russia’s losses in the war against Ukraine have risen by a further 820 troops in the past 24 hours
Total losses among Russian forces in the war against Ukraine have exceeded 1.3 million. Over the past 24 hours, a further 820 invaders have been eliminated.
