War
Russia is reverting to World War II-era aircraft after failing to build a new aircraft
The Russian authorities have returned An-2 aircraft, previously earmarked for scrapping, to service
Experts warn that Russian aviation has become more dangerous since the war in Ukraine
Aviation experts believe that the Russian air force now poses a greater threat than it did before the full-scale invasion began in 2022. The war has given Russian pilots combat experience and facilitated the modernisation of their equipment.
Putin's residence is now protected by 27 air defence systems
Vladimir Putin’s residence on Lake Valdai has been fitted with additional air defence systems. The total number of such systems around the site has risen to 27.
The SBU has identified those responsible for the torture of residents of Yagidne. A Russian general has been charged
The Security Service of Ukraine has formally charged, in absentia, Russian General Denis Baril with organising the torture of residents of Yagidne in the Chernihiv region in 2022.
Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is recovering from his injuries and is taking part in the running of the country
Mohtaba Khamenei, who took over as Iran’s leader following his father’s death, is still recovering from serious injuries. Despite this, sources say he is involved in government decision-making.
Britain is drawing up an updated plan to prepare the country for war
The UK government is working on a new version of a plan designed to prepare the country for a possible outbreak of war. The document will cover both the military sphere and civilian infrastructure.
Trump is considering limited strikes against Iran following the collapse of negotiations
The White House is discussing new options regarding Iran following the breakdown of talks in Pakistan. Among the possible measures, alongside a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the resumption of limited strikes is also being considered.
A Russian agent who was using online tools to direct ‘Geranium’ missile strikes across the city has been arrested in Kharkiv — SBU
The Security Service of Ukraine has detained a woman from Kharkiv who is suspected of collaborating with Russia. According to the investigation, she was coordinating a large-scale attack on Kharkiv in real time on 2 April.
The General Staff has successfully launched rocket carriers into space on two occasions during full-scale operations
During the full-scale war, Ukrainian intelligence officers successfully launched rocket carriers into space on two occasions. The first launch reached an altitude of over 100 km, whilst the second reached 204 km.
During the Easter truce, Russia violated the ceasefire more than 10,500 times
Since the Easter truce was declared, the Ukrainian military has recorded 10,721 ceasefire violations by Russian forces.
Russia's budget deficit has exceeded the annual target in just two months
Russia’s federal budget recorded a significant deficit in January–February 2026, which has already exceeded the target set for the whole year. Discrepancies in the data provided by different government departments further complicate the assessment of the situation.
The US has announced a blockade of Iranian ports following the collapse of talks with Tehran
The US Central Command has announced that, from 13 April, it will begin blocking all vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports. The decision was announced following fruitless talks between Washington and Tehran in Islamabad.
