The Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces announced an intensification of strikes against Russian oil and the military. Ukrainian drones are already hitting targets at distances of up to 2,000 kilometers.
"National Register of Draft Dodgers": the "Honest Mobilization" movement called for submitting data on famous people evading the army.
Profits of the Vkusno & Tochka, Rostic's, and Burger King chains have fallen significantly due to the low incomes of Russians. The number of coffee shops has decreased by 13 percent.
Péter Magyar will discuss the unblocking of billions of euros for Hungary in Brussels. Budapest risks losing 10 billion euros due to a deadline in August.
Due to the shelling in the port of Chornomorsk, a reservoir containing 6,000 tons of oil was destroyed. A slick has formed in the water area, and an assessment of the damages incurred is ongoing.
In one week, the Russian Federation launched up to 1,900 drones, 1,400 aerial bombs, and 60 missiles. Air defense shoots down over 90% of drones, while the EU prepares new aid packages and sanctions.
The North Korean leader reaffirmed support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine and met with Belousov. Pyongyang has sent troops and weapons and opened a memorial to the fallen.
The Cabinet of Ministers has simplified procurement and allowed customers to choose the authority for obtaining permits. The changes also regulate construction near airfields.
The President submitted draft laws on extending martial law and mobilization until August 2. The Rada will consider these documents at a meeting on April 28 or 29.
The ESBU is attempting to tax transport leasing as royalties despite judicial practice. Such actions by the bureau create pressure, particularly on the aviation business.
Due to attacks, parts of 7 regions are de-energized, while severe weather has left 700 settlements without power. No blackout schedules are forecasted for today.
A scheme to siphon 576 million hryvnias from defense contracts through a conversion center has been dismantled. Seven suspects are in custody without the possibility of bail.
Russian drones attacked the foreign vessel RAMCO and an energy facility in the port of Odesa. The vessel sustained minor damage, and the crew was not injured.
Air defense neutralized 74 out of 94 drones launched by Russia across Ukraine. Hits by 20 enemy drones were recorded at 15 different locations.
The enemy attacked Koriukivka with 18 drones, damaging an energy facility and two enterprises. Two people were injured, and 4,500 subscribers remain without electricity.
In the past 24 hours, 241 combat engagements took place; the most difficult situation remains in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors. The enemy released 257 aerial bombs and over 6,800 kamikaze drones.
Due to the Russian night attack on Odesa, 11 people were injured, including two children. A hotel, the funicular, warehouses, and port territory were damaged.
World military spending in 2025 increased by 2. 9% to $2,887 billion. In the US, funding fell by 7.5% amid the lack of aid to Ukraine.
Over the past day, the Russian army lost 810 soldiers and 1,128 drones. Additionally, 26 artillery systems and 128 units of the occupiers' motor vehicles were destroyed.
Residential buildings, a hotel, and warehouses were damaged due to a drone attack on Odesa. Preliminary reports indicate thirteen casualties resulting from enemy strikes.
The EBRD will allocate 30 million euros for the first stage of the Chornobyl confinement restoration. The funds will be used for damage assessment, design, and equipment procurement.
Britain plans to create a bank to finance arms procurement for 10 NATO countries. The institution will also provide military assistance for Ukraine.
Over the past day, 161 combat engagements occurred at the front, with the most intense fighting in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors. The enemy launched over 3,400 drones and 168 guided aerial bombs.
The Italian government has approved the extradition of Xu Jiawei, whom the US accuses of cyberattacks. He is suspected of stealing COVID-19 research for the benefit of China.
The President of Ukraine and the President of the EBRD discussed the restoration of the confinement at the Chornobyl NPP. The facility was damaged by a Russian drone in February 2025.
Zelenskyy decorated the liquidators of the 1986 accident and Chornobyl NPP personnel for their work during the occupation. Rescuers were also recognized for eliminating the consequences of a drone strike.
Due to the disconnection of the Ferrosplavna-1 line, the plant operated on diesel generators for an hour and a half. This is already the fifteenth blackout at the ZNPP.
Anti-personnel mines of the 'Pryanyk' (Gingerbread) type were discovered on Shenheliia Street near the school. Residents are asked to avoid the area due to the likely expansion of the mining zone.
Oleksandr Syrskyi reported a shortage of Russian missiles for combating drones. Strikes on the enemy's production facilities are reducing its air defense capabilities.
Astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko predicts a period of active operations and personnel changes in Ukraine. The full moon on May 1 will bring emotional tension and financial opportunities.
