War
A $28 million blow: border guards destroyed Russian equipment near Huliaipole
Ukrainian border guards destroyed Russian military equipment worth $28 million in the Huliaipole area. Among the targets hit was a rare "Zoo" radar system.
Belarus supplies Russia with chassis for the "Pantsir" air defence system — investigation
Since 2024, Belarus has been supplying specialised MZKT chassis for the new version of the Russian "Pantsir-S1" anti-aircraft gun and missile systems.
The Russians attacked an energy facility in the Chernihiv region: 340,000 customers were left without power
Power companies will begin emergency repair work as soon as the security situation allows.
The Independent: Ukraine faces a mobilisation crisis
Ukraine, which has been holding off a full-scale Russian invasion for four years now, is simultaneously facing a serious mobilisation crisis. The Independent reports on the millions of people evading conscription, the hundreds of thousands of cases of desertion, and growing fatigue among troops on the front line.
The TCC has issued a reminder of the consequences of failing to pay a fine for breaching mobilisation regulations
The Volyn Regional Military Registration and Enlistment Office has reminded the public that, in the event of non-payment of a fine for breaching military registration or mobilisation regulations, the case may be referred to the enforcement service for compulsory collection. In such cases, the amount owed increases and additional restrictions may be imposed on the debtor.
In Russia, a six-day, 12-hour working week is being proposed amid rising costs and corruption scandals
Following a meeting with Vladimir Putin, Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska called for a switch to a 12-hour working day, six days a week. The article links this initiative to the costs incurred by big business in supporting state needs and an attempt to offset these costs through the use of cheaper labour.
Pope Leo XIV called on world leaders to lay down their arms
In his Easter message “Urbi et Orbi” on 5 April, Pope Leo XIV called on those who “hold weapons in their hands” to lay them down, and on those with the power to wage war to choose peace based not on force but on dialogue.
Drones attacked an oil terminal in Novorossiysk, causing a fire
In the Krasnodar Region, Russia’s main oil export hub on the Black Sea is ablaze following a drone attack in Novorossiysk
Russia's industrial sector is accelerating its decline in early 2026
At the start of 2026, Russian industry is showing signs of stagnation, despite official figures indicating growth. Estimates from the think tank point to a decline in production and a worsening situation in key sectors.
The enemy has once again attacked Ukraine with drones, with the Odesa region bearing the brunt of the damage
During the night of 5–6 April, Russian strikes resulted in casualties, injuries, the destruction of homes, damage to infrastructure and power cuts in several regions of Ukraine. The highest number of casualties was recorded in Odesa.
Former SBU General Lyapkin, who had fled to Russia, was killed on the front line
Former SBU Major General Volodymyr Lyapkin, who moved to Russia following the events of 2014 and served in the “Bars-33” unit, was killed on 17 March 2026 during combat operations on Ukrainian territory. According to sources, Colonel Eduard Malov was also killed alongside him.
Over the past 24 hours, 120 combat engagements have been recorded on the front line
The Ukrainian armed forces continue to repel attempts by Russian troops to advance deeper into the country. Over the past 24 hours, there have been 120 combat engagements.
