Tatiana Salganik
Protests in Georgia: pepper spray, water cannons, rubber bullets and fires - taking place inside and outside the Parliament building
Protests erupted in Georgia when police used pepper spray, water cannons and allegedly rubber bullets against some 40,000 demonstrators opposing a controversial law on "foreign agents" passed by parliament.
Double death: in Kyiv, a girl jumped from the 14th floor and fell on her husband, both died
The girl committed suicide by jumping from the 14th floor balcony in the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv, fatally injuring a 39-year-old man standing at the entrance.
The Ministry of Defense is preparing an application that will allow persons liable for military service to update their data and join the "electronic queue" without visiting the CMC
The Ministry of Defense plans to introduce an "electronic queue" for visiting military commissariats and launch the "Electronic Office of the Conscript" app by May 18 to address the problem of long queues caused by the new mobilization law requiring personal data to be updated.
Almost 70,000 women serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine
As of January 2024, almost 70,000 women serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, of whom 47,200 are military personnel, 6,500 are in leadership positions, and 4,000 are on the contact line, the Deputy Minister of Defense said during a meeting with the Canadian Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security.
Ukrainian troops withstood and repelled 100 Russian attacks, most of them in Avdiivka sector - General Staff
Over 100 combat engagements took place on the Ukrainian front on Wednesday, the most intense in the Avdiivka sector, where Ukrainian troops repelled 33 attacks. The Russians also intensified their offensive in the Kupyansk sector, with 11 combat engagements taking place there on Wednesday.
Netanyahu met with Blinken: Israeli PM rejects offer to end war with Hamas as part of hostage deal
Netanyahu has rejected ending the war with Hamas as part of a potential hostage deal, insisting on toppling Hamas and continuing the Rafah operation despite US opposition.
China begins testing a new generation aircraft carrier "Fujian"
China begins sea trials of its third and most modern aircraft carrier, the Fujian, a key step toward its commissioning into the Chinese Navy within a year.
In Lutsk, a 19-year-old mother starved her baby to death, she was notified of suspicion
A 19-year-old woman from Lutsk was charged with malicious failure to fulfill childcare responsibilities after she starved her two-month-old daughter to death.
Russian air strike on Zolochiv: 9 people wounded, including a child
As a result of a Russian air strike in Zolochiv, Kharkiv region, 9 people were wounded, including 6 men, 2 women and an 11-year-old boy.
An official from the Desnianskyi District State Administration, who was going to "cover up" the illegal sale of alcohol and cigarettes, was caught on bribery in Kyiv
An official of the Desnianskyi District State Administration was caught red-handed while receiving a bribe of UAH 10,000 for a permit to illegally sell alcohol and cigarettes without permits.
In Kenya, the number of flood victims increased to 181: houses and roads destroyed
The number of flood victims in Kenya has risen to 181, and houses, roads, bridges and other infrastructure have been destroyed across the region due to heavy rains and flooding since March, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes.
Hundreds of Russian senior officers received suspicions in absentia for war crimes - Prosecutor General's Office
As of April 2024, 100 high-ranking Russian military officers were notified of suspicion of preparing, launching and waging an aggressive war, as well as committing war crimes, 15 of them under two articles.
Protests in Georgia: police tried to disperse those who disagree with the law on foreign agents with tear gas, water cannons and rubber bullets
Georgian police used tear gas, water cannons, and rubber bullets against protesters who gathered near the parliament building to express their opposition to the proposed bill on "foreign agents," injuring at least 20 people.
Sumy region: Russians shelled 11 communities in the border area
The Russian occupiers fired 58 times at 11 communities in Sumy region, launching 286 explosions from various types of weapons, including artillery, mortars, rockets and ammunition for UAVs.
Disasters in Russia: Dust storm with wind gusts of 28 m/s hits Irkutsk
A severe dust storm with wind gusts of up to 28 m/s hit the Russian city of Irkutsk, causing power outages, roof damage, and visibility to zero.
Ukraine welcomes delimitation of Azerbaijani-Armenian border - MFA
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine welcomes the beginning of the delimitation of the border between Azerbaijan and Armenia on the basis of the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration, considering it a prerequisite for normalizing relations and ensuring regional stability and security.
Estonia returns almost three hundred Ukrainian artifacts: rare ancient coins and jewelry
Estonia has returned 274 illegally exported archaeological artifacts to Ukraine, including ancient Scythian, Sarmatian and medieval jewelry, coins and horse harness, demonstrating support for Ukraine's cultural heritage during the ongoing war.
Zelenskyy held meetings with Syrskyy and Umerov: what they talked about
President Zelenskyy held meetings on the situation at the front, the Russian offensive, and Ukraine's actions to disrupt Russia's plans and achieve its goals, and discussed arms supplies and coordination with partners to strengthen the capabilities of the Ukrainian military.
Zelensky thanked border guards for protecting Ukraine and announced the expansion of the SBGS staff
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked and recognized specific Ukrainian border guards by name for their bravery and efficiency in protecting Ukraine's borders, announced the expansion of the State Border Guard Service due to their professionalism, and awarded border guards with state awards.
Russian army actively advances at Bakhmut and Avdiivka directions - General Staff
On Tuesday, Ukrainian defenders withstood 96 combat engagements against Russian attacks on several fronts, repelling attacks in seven directions.
Kherson farmers receive sowing grain from international partners
73 farms in Kherson Oblast received 300 tons of spring wheat seeds and 145 farmers received sunflower seeds from international partners such as FAO, with support from the governments of Japan and Norway.
"It is too early to talk about opening a new front line": Syniehubov on the situation in the Kupyansk sector
The military situation in the Kupyansk sector remains unchanged, with no new front line opened yet, as the enemy is amassing troops for possible assault operations, which Ukrainian troops are repelling, according to the head of the Kharkiv regional military administration.
Russians spread fake about “emergency situation” at Khmelnytsky NPP
Russians spread fake news about an alleged emergency at the Khmelnytsky Nuclear Power Plant, which the authorities deny, as the plant is operating normally.
Murder of Ukrainian servicemen in Germany: Russian suspect had a record of violent crimes
The 57-year-old Russian suspected of killing two Ukrainian soldiers in Germany has been living there since the 1990s and has a criminal record, and the victims allegedly knew him and drank together before the crime.
Mobile communication and the Internet are out of service in Russian-occupied Berdiansk
Berdiansk, temporarily occupied by Russians in Zaporizhzhia region, is once again left without communication: no television, almost no mobile signal, and a popular local provider is out of business.
Syrsky comments on NATO Chief Stoltenberg's visit to Kyiv
At the National Defense University, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg was welcomed by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi during his visit to Ukraine.
A rare yellow magnolia blooms in Kharkiv
A unique yellow magnolia has bloomed in Kharkiv's Central Park, the press service of the Kharkiv City Council reports.
Russians destroy unique mosaic "Hutsul dance" in occupied Yevpatoriya - URC
The occupiers in Yevpatoriya (Kezlev), Crimea, destroyed the unique Hutsul Dance mosaic on the facade of the former Rodnychok boarding house to clear the area for the construction of multi-storey housing, despite activists' calls to preserve it.
Germany announces new military aid package for Ukraine
Germany has announced a new comprehensive military aid package for Ukraine. The Federal Government has approved additional air defense equipment, ammunition and armored vehicles, protective equipment, logistical support, and combat readiness equipment for Ukraine.
Deadly Russian attack on Odesa: 4 dead and 29 wounded - SES
Four people are killed and 29 injured, including two children, as a result of a rocket attack on Odesa that caused a fire in the Kivalov Castle.