Olga Rozgon
Since the beginning of the war, fire has destroyed 165,000 hectares of forest, and damages have exceeded 1 trillion hryvnias. Enemy shelling remains the main cause of the fires.
The court sentenced a 43-year-old man to a life term for the murder of his sister and her partner. The crime took place in front of children; the perpetrator will pay 3 million UAH in damages.
Kyiv police have notified a 39-year-old man of suspicion for opening fire in a high-rise building in the Desnianskyi district. He was detained by KORD special forces during an operation.
The legendary saxophonist died in New York at the age of 95. The musician was one of the last masters of bebop and collaborated with the Rolling Stones.
Shelling of energy facilities in six regions of Ukraine has caused power outages. Power engineers are restoring the grids and asking citizens to conserve electricity in the evening.
Over the past day, 267 combat engagements took place, including 47 in the Pokrovsk direction. The Armed Forces of Ukraine struck drone control points and areas of enemy manpower concentration.
Permission from guardianship authorities is no longer required for children to receive property free of charge. The changes apply to the gifting of real estate and vehicles.
Cyberpolice warn of fake payments to pensioners via phishing links. Perpetrators are using Pension Fund of Ukraine (PFU) branding to steal banking data.
Iran reported minor injuries to Mojtaba Khamenei following a February attack. Authorities deny reports of severe burns and amputation previously cited by Western media.
The official, driving a service vehicle, struck a 12-year-old girl and fled, attempting to frame a subordinate. The case against the forestry head has already been referred to court.
The Defense Procurement Agency (DOT) purchased a record number of 155mm shells and saved 16% of the funds. This allowed for the acquisition of tens of thousands of additional rounds for the Defense Forces.
An ROC Metropolitan was detained in Czechia due to a suspicious substance in his car trunk. The priest denies any guilt and claims he had received prior political threats.
Ukraine is implementing European fuel quality standards and a mandatory share of biofuels. Euro-3 and Euro-4 classes, as well as A-80 and A-92 grades, will be withdrawn from circulation.
The Marshal of the Sejm visited a 16-year-old Ukrainian beaten in Warsaw for speaking his native language. He invited the family to parliament and promised to contact the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Intelligence revealed data on the "Geran-4" jet UAV with speeds up to 500 km/h. The new drone features a reinforced airframe and Chinese turbojet engines.
A city council official illegally transferred lands of a defense plant valued at 15. 7 million UAH to private firms. He registered ownership rights for non-existent facilities.
Pope Leo XIV called for the omnipotence of love to overcome the evil of war. More than 5,000 people gathered for the liturgy at St. Peter's Basilica.
In Madrid, thousands of people are protesting against the rising cost of rent, which has increased by 50% over five years. Participants are demanding a reduction in housing prices.
Due to the industrial downturn and the halt in sales in the PRC, the world faces trade wars. Beijing plans to compensate for domestic problems with aggressive exports.
During the first four months of 2026, local budgets received 112 million UAH in tourist tax. The leaders in terms of revenue were the Lviv region and Kyiv.
In Lyman, the SBU detained a local resident who was hiding a Russian scout and correcting fire. During the detention, the occupier was liquidated.
Due to shelling, power supply interruptions occurred in five regions. Power engineers are working around the clock on restoration; no restrictions are currently planned.
Ternopil region police released a video from the TCC showing a man entering a restroom followed by a gunshot. Investigators are examining the theory that there was a weapon in his backpack.
Tsikhanouskaya arrived in Kyiv and honored the memory of a Belarusian volunteer. She inspected the aftermath of the shelling and expressed solidarity with the Ukrainians.
A building collapsed during construction work in the city of Angeles, leaving three people dead. Rescuers are searching for another 17 people missing under the rubble.
During the day, 233 clashes occurred, 38 of which were in the Pokrovsk direction. The occupiers used nearly 10,000 drones and launched 89 airstrikes.
Lavrov is intimidating Europe and claiming that the US is creating an 'Asian NATO'. The Kremlin is attempting to draw Asia into a hybrid confrontation against the West.
Two people were killed and 11 others injured due to the attack on the Kyiv region. The enemy damaged 110 objects, including 58 residential buildings and educational institutions.
Alexander Stubb named the cessation of using migrants as a weapon as a condition for opening the border. Confidence in this must be provided by the top leadership of the Russian Federation.
Over the past day, 173 combat engagements took place; the enemy attacked most actively in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. The occupiers deployed over 6,000 drones and 178 guided aerial bombs.