A large amount of microplastics was found in the arteries of stroke patients, which may increase the risk of heart disease. Cells in plaques with plastic showed different gene activity.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on April 23, Russian troops lost 1,060 soldiers and 49 artillery systems. The total losses of the occupiers since the beginning of the war amount to over 945,000 people.
The occupiers launched 456 strikes on 13 settlements of the Zaporizhzhia region. Airstrikes, UAV attacks, MLRS shelling and artillery strikes were recorded, and infrastructure was damaged.
On Thursday, April 24, short-term rains and thunderstorms are expected in most western and northern regions, as well as in the southeastern part of Ukraine. The temperature during the day is 21-26°.
11 enemy ships have been recorded in the Black Sea, including 4 carriers of "Kalibr" cruise missiles with a total salvo of up to 16 missiles. There are 3 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea.
The US is offering Ukraine to recognize Crimea as Russian and allow the occupation of part of the territories in exchange for security guarantees from European countries. Trump seeks a quick ceasefire and the development of relations with Russia.
As a result of the night attack by Russians on Kyiv, 9 people died, 63 were injured, including 6 children. The consequences of the shelling are being eliminated in 5 districts of the capital.
Donald Trump did not answer whether the White House would recognize Crimea as Russian for a peace agreement between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. He stated that he wants an end to the war and has no favorites.
On the night of April 24, Kharkiv was attacked by cruise missiles, as a result of which two people were injured. One of the strikes hit a densely built-up area, damaging windows in multi-story buildings.
China is abandoning Boeing aircraft due to the trade war with the United States. The company is actively looking for alternative buyers to reduce losses and restore profits.
As a result of the night attack by Russians on Kyiv on April 24, two people died and 54 were injured. UAV fragments fell in the Podilskyi district of the capital, 38 people were hospitalized.
The head of the Presidential Office stated that Russia is attacking Kyiv, Kharkiv and other cities with missiles and drones. According to Yermak, "attacks on civilians must stop".
As a result of the night attack by Russians on Kyiv on April 24, one person died and 50 were injured. 35 people were hospitalized, including 6 children, 15 received assistance on the spot.
The US administration is considering reducing tariffs on Chinese goods, possibly by 50-65%. The final decision has not yet been made, but a multi-level approach is being considered.
As a result of the night attack on Kyiv, at least 21 people were injured, all of whom were hospitalized. The Sviatoshynskyi district was hit the hardest, there are fires and destruction.
In the Buchansky district of the Kyiv region, a five-story building was damaged, and a store caught fire. Fires also broke out in the Vyshgorodsky and Brovarsky districts, there is no information about casualties.
On the night of April 24, Kharkiv was attacked from the sky. The threat of missile strikes on the city remains
In the Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv, doctors hospitalized a three-year-old child. In the Holosiivskyi district, UAV debris fell near a residential building, garages and cars are on fire.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in South Africa for talks with President Cyril Ramaphosa, politicians, community and student leaders from Africa. Kyiv is counting on South Africa's support in returning abducted children.
After the earthquake in Istanbul, 51 aftershocks were recorded. There are no casualties or injuries, 6,100 reports were received by the 112 service.
Peace talks have reached a dead end. Trump accused Zelensky of rejecting the US plan, which included recognizing Crimea as Russian and abandoning NATO.
On April 23, 124 combat clashes took place on the front. The Russians launched a missile and 76 air strikes, used four missiles, dropped 74 CABs and involved 1128 kamikaze drones.
The President of Ukraine commented on the meeting in London between Ukraine, the USA, Great Britain, France and Germany, expressing hope that joint work will lead to lasting peace. He emphasized the importance of respecting the positions of each party.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent. He expressed gratitude for the support and sanctions against the Russian Federation. The parties discussed economic partnership, an investment fund, and a free trade zone.
Israeli military acknowledged "several professional errors" in the killing of 15 aid workers in Gaza, stating that the commander should be dismissed for incomplete reporting; a Palestinian spokesman called Israel's report "full of lies".
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on April 20, Russian troops lost 670 soldiers. Also destroyed were 10 artillery systems and other enemy equipment.
On Sunday afternoon, April 20, the enemy attacked the village of Kivsharivka in Kharkiv Oblast, hitting a five-story residential building. The fire covered 36 apartments over an area of 1600 sq. meters, however, the building was uninhabited, therefore there were no casualties or injuries.
Trump said on social media that countries wanting to avoid US import tariffs should come and build in America. He calls this the easiest way for those seeking US customs policy liberalization.
In Ukraine, on April 21, variable cloudiness is expected, mostly without precipitation. Only in the afternoon in the south, short-term rain and thunderstorms are possible; the temperature at night is 8-13°, during the day 21-26°.
An enemy ship, which is a carrier of "Kalibr" type cruise missiles with a total salvo of up to 6 missiles, has been recorded in the Black Sea. In addition, two Russian missile carriers continue their duty in the Mediterranean Sea.