The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament predicts fuel shortages after the US imposes a naval blockade. Tehran declares a threat to the security of all ports in the Persian Gulf.
Gas futures jumped 18% after the failure of peace talks and the start of the Strait of Hormuz blockade. The US is blocking access to Iranian ports.
The negative balance of trade in goods reached $13. 3 billion with a trade turnover of $33.5 billion. The most imports came from China, and exports went to Poland.
The head of the enterprise is accused of evading 24 million UAH in VAT payments during fuel supplies. The indictment under Part 3 of Article 212 of the Criminal Code has been sent to court.
Enemy drone attacks led to power outages in Zaporizhzhia and Chernihiv regions. For industry, restriction schedules were introduced due to power shortages.
Oil prices rose as the US Navy prepared to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Restrictions on Iranian oil exports have brought the market back to triple-digit prices.
The White House is exploring the possibility of targeted attacks on Iranian infrastructure after the failure of negotiations. The US is also preparing a naval blockade of Iranian ports.
In the Chernihiv district, an energy facility was damaged as a result of an enemy strike. More than 12,000 consumers were left without electricity, and restoration work is ongoing.
Restrictions will be in effect on April 13 from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM due to the consequences of Russian attacks. Ukrenergo asks citizens to conserve electricity during evening hours.
The European Union insists on a diplomatic resolution to the conflict despite the lack of results from the meeting. Britain and France are planning a coalition in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US President stated his readiness to attack all of Iran's power plants. Lawyers warn that striking civilian targets is a war crime.
The US begins intercepting ships in the strait after the failure of negotiations in Islamabad. Naval forces will ensure the route is open for tankers.
Astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko predicts a sharp change in the vector of politics and war from April 13 to 19. The world awaits tough decisions and a struggle for resources.
Three VLCC class oil tankers passed through the strait thanks to peace talks. The vessels Serifos, Cospirl Lake, and He Rong Hai are heading to Asia.
Due to a technical accident, residents of the Khadzhibey and Peresyp districts were left without electricity. Specialists are already working on restoring power supply.
The Japanese government has increased funding for the startup Rapidus to produce 2-nanometer chips. Total investments in the project will reach $16.3 billion.
Ukraine is negotiating with the US and the EU on security guarantees and preparing to export defense technologies. Ukraine has offered Russia a ceasefire for the holidays. The President stated his readiness to observe silence in the sky and on the front line, provided there are no attacks. The energy system is working stably due to an increase in the volume of its own generation.
SBU drones hit the Krymska oil depot in Krasnodar Krai. The facility supplied fuel to the airbase and the enemy's Black Sea Fleet in Novorossiysk.
Defense Forces hit the Gvardiyske oil depot and the Krymska station in Russia. Three ammunition depots and UAV control points in the occupied territories were also destroyed.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine announced the stable operation of the energy system and an increase in electricity imports. The authorities aim to provide Ukrainians with electricity without restrictions.
During the night, dozens of drones attacked Krasnodar Krai and Tver. The Krymska station and facilities in Gelendzhik were hit, and a fire was reported in Tver.
Due to the conflict in Iran, the price of diesel has risen to 92 hryvnias per liter. This will lead to a 15-40 percent drop in Ukraine's export potential.
SSO drones attacked two platforms at the Grayfer and Korchagin fields. The enemy used these facilities to supply fuel to the occupation army.
The Sheskharis terminal has resumed operations at one berth after fires caused by a UAV attack. It is currently unknown when the port will return to full capacity.
In all regions of Ukraine, hourly power outages will be in effect on April 11 from 06:00 to 08:00. The restrictions were introduced due to the consequences of Russian attacks on the power grid.
The US is considering extending a sanctions waiver for maritime operations involving Russian oil. This decision aims to curb a sharp rise in fuel prices.
Defense forces destroyed ammunition and fuel depots in three regions. The disabling of oil refinery units in Nizhny Novgorod has been confirmed.
The British Prime Minister criticized the dependence of energy costs on the actions of the leaders of the United States and Russia. Starmer calls for stabilizing shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US and the EU plan to set minimum prices for critical minerals. The agreement aims to create supply chains independent of Chinese exports.
Ukraine plans to complete the restoration of the damaged oil pipeline by the end of spring. Hungary is blocking an EU loan to Kyiv due to delays in oil supplies.
