Julia Shramko
Since the beginning of the day, 51 combat engagements have been recorded at the front. The enemy carried out the most attacks in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.
Trump compared the actions of the US Navy to those of pirates due to the seizure of Iranian vessels and oil.
The occupiers damaged a gas production facility in the Kharkiv region and blew up a gas pipeline in the Zaporizhzhia region. A Naftogaz employee was wounded in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
In the first quarter of 2026, over 2. 8 million new cars were sold in the EU. Germany emerged as the market leader, while the fewest vehicles were registered in Malta.
The enemy attacked the center of Zhytomyr and the region with drones, damaging educational and sports facilities. Fires have been extinguished; no reports of casualties have been received.
Iran has responded to US amendments to the plan for ending the war and nuclear restrictions. Trump discussed new military action plans against Tehran with his team.
On international highways, 7. 3 million square meters of pavement have been repaired, which constitutes 104% of the plan. By June, road restoration volumes are expected to increase to 10 million square meters.
In Rivne, an airstrike caused the roof of a residential building to catch fire over an area of 100 square meters. According to preliminary data, there are no dead or wounded.
The Defense Forces neutralized 388 out of 409 launched drones of various types. 16 hits and falling debris were recorded; the enemy attack is currently ongoing.
Zelenskyy announced payments of up to 400 thousand hryvnias and new contracts for the infantry. The reform provides for the phased discharge of those mobilized starting this year.
Infrastructure damaged and 10 people wounded in Ternopil due to a drone attack. Part of the city is without power; rescue teams are working on-site.
The General Staff confirmed the strike on the Shagol airfield in the Chelyabinsk region of the Russian Federation. Su-57 and Su-34 aircraft were hit — at a distance of 1,700 kilometers from the border of Ukraine.
In the Odesa region, a drone damaged the roof of a shopping center, causing a fire. In the Vinnytsia region, a house was destroyed, and one woman was hospitalized.
Due to a UAV attack, part of Ternopil is without electricity and public transport has stopped. The mayor urged residents to close their windows and stay in shelters until the all-clear signal.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Members of Parliament discussed the draft law on civilian firearms. The document is expected to define the rules for self-defense, training, and strict criteria for background checks.
Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci received stars on the Walk of Fame ahead of the premiere of the famous film's sequel. Meryl Streep and Matt Damon spoke at the event.
Due to cloudy weather, electricity consumption has increased, and enemy shelling has caused power outages in five regions. Ukrenergo is not introducing blackouts schedules and asks to save energy in the evening.
In the Lviv region, the driver of a truck crane died following a collision with the Kyiv-Uzhhorod train. Earlier, the train driver died at the scene of the accident, and the train derailed.
In the Rivne region, a soldier opened fire with an assault rifle at TCC employees and a police officer. Two people were wounded; the attacker faces a prison sentence for attempted murder.
A traffic accident occurred in the Zvenyhorodka district, killing two TCR servicemen and a civilian. Two other individuals have been hospitalized, and police are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
Iran's Supreme Leader will defend nuclear potential despite US sanctions. Trump initiates the creation of an international coalition to unblock shipping.
Sybiha urged the Venice Biennale to exclude the Russian Federation after the jury's resignation and changes to the exhibition format. The culture of an aggressor cannot be neutral during wartime.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 210 drones, striking residential buildings and the railway. There are injuries in Odesa and Kryvyi Rih, and thousands of families have been left without power.
Organizers introduced the Visitors' Lion award following the jury's resignation. Now, Russia and Israel are once again eligible to compete for an award at the exhibition.
Banksy has confirmed authorship of a new statue in London's Waterloo Place. The sculpture of a man with a flag over his face stands among imperial monuments.
Patrol officers detained an intoxicated man for shooting near a playground in Odesa. A blank pistol was seized from him for forensic examination.
Wang Yi and Marco Rubio discussed preparations for the May summit of US and PRC leaders. Beijing called the Taiwan issue the greatest risk to relations.
The easing of export rules in Japan allows for the start of negotiations on the supply of military equipment. Ukraine is also proposing joint production of air defense systems and drones.
Israel has provided the UAE with Spectro systems and the Iron Beam laser for protection against Iranian attacks. This marks the first instance of large-scale defense cooperation between the two countries.
In Odesa, drones damaged two high-rise buildings and injured two people. Damage to port infrastructure was recorded in the region.