Julia Shramko
In April 2025, businesses somewhat softened their assessments of their performance due to weather conditions, uncertainty of hostilities, and rising costs. The most optimistic assessments were maintained by industrial enterprises.
In April, the Russian army lost about 35,010 people, which is equivalent to almost three motorized rifle divisions, as well as 1,560 artillery systems, which is 86 artillery divisions.
A UAV of the "Molniya" type was recorded arriving in the Osnovyanskyi district, information is being clarified. Earlier, there was a hit in the Kyivskyi district, without destruction or casualties.
Border guards found a human body in the Tisa River near the border with Hungary. Since the beginning of the war, this is the 46th case of finding a body in the river.
Forest fires rage in Israel, people evacuated from areas near Jerusalem. Ukraine will provide assistance by sending a fire plane to fight the fire.
The Rada voted for Shmyhal's speech regarding the agreement with the USA on mineral resources. According to Honcharenko, the speech is expected as early as tomorrow.
The Verkhovna Rada appealed to foreign countries to increase aid to Ukraine, in particular, to strengthen air defense, invest in defense and use frozen Russian assets.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine is falling. Ukrenergo calls on people to use powerful appliances from 10:00 to 16:00 to support the power system.
Power supply has been restored to all subscribers in the Myrhorod community of Poltava region. The cause of the accident was a faulty equipment insulator.
In April, Ukrainian drones hit more than 83,000 targets, which is 8% more than in March. The effectiveness of the damage increased by 5%, the priority is the UAV direction.
Martin Scorsese is producing a documentary about Pope Francis's engagement with cinema. The film includes the Pope's last expansive interview on camera.
In April, Russian aviation dropped over 5,000 guided aerial bombs, a quarter of which fell on the Kursk region. Since the beginning of 2025, the enemy has dropped over 15,000 KABs.
For the first time in 20 years, 5 Serbian trade unions will jointly protest with students against corruption, triggered by the railway station tragedy. They demand changes to labor legislation.
Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, who was the oldest person in the world, has died at the age of 116. The title has passed to 115-year-old Ethel Caterham from England.
EU countries cannot agree on a "Buy European" position in the joint defense procurement program. Industry insists on prioritizing European manufacturers, with an exception for Great Britain.
Over the past day, Russian troops carried out more than 120 shellings on 44 settlements of Sumy region, injuring three people. Civil infrastructure was damaged in various communities of the region.
Senator Lindsey Graham announced the support of 72 colleagues for a bill on sanctions against Russia if Putin does not start negotiations on Ukraine. The sanctions include duties on imports from countries that buy Russian energy resources.
An accident occurred on a power line in the Myrhorod community. About a thousand subscribers were left without electricity, and restoration work is underway.
Russian forces attacked the Kharkiv region with 28 drones and 20 KABs (guided aerial bombs). As a result of the shelling, houses, cars, and a gas station were damaged. 13 people were injured, including 8 children.
Tesla's board of directors is actively searching for Elon Musk's successor, discussing it with him and engaging recruitment agencies. The possibility of adding an independent director to the board is also being considered.
On the night of May 1, 2025, Russia attacked Ukraine with 5 ballistic missiles and 170 strike UAVs. 74 "Shaheds" were shot down in the east, north, south, and center of the country.
196 combat engagements were recorded during the day, most of them in the Pokrovsky direction. Ukrainian defenders inflicted significant losses on the enemy, destroying more than 1230 occupiers.
The agreement on mineral resources with the United States provides for investments in Ukrainian companies that will extract minerals. Ukraine will retain its sovereignty and will have investments in defense and reconstruction.
At night, Russian troops shelled Odesa Oblast, killing a railway worker. Tracks, contact network and wagons were damaged, but passenger trains are running on schedule.
Against the backdrop of Russian aggression against Ukraine, 16 countries in the EU have initiated a request to activate the "exception clause". This should facilitate the transition to higher defense spending at the national level.
On May 1, 2025, Hungary is introducing restrictions on the movement of trucks weighing more than 7. 5 tons from 06:00 to 22:00 due to the holiday. Drivers should take this into account when planning trips.
A resident of the Lutsk district was diagnosed with a parasitic disease - dirofilariasis. During the operation, a 14-centimeter helminth was removed from the eyelid. Since the beginning of the year, this is the second case of the disease in the region.
Three quarters of the 100 battles took place in the Pokrovsk, Lyman and Kramatorsk directions. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding back the enemy's onslaught, having eliminated 1,100 occupiers.
SPD members supported the coalition agreement with the CDU/CSU. 84.6% of the votes "for" pave the way for the formation of a new German government led by Friedrich Merz.
The Prime Minister of Portugal announced the creation of an independent commission and a request for an EU audit to assess power grids after the power outage. This applies to Portugal and Spain.