Skirmishes
The Maltese vessel Celestial Discovery is heading to Oman without passengers. Iran and the US announced the opening of the strategic waterway for shipping.
The aggressor concentrated efforts on the Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk directions. Failed assaults near the Antonivsky Bridge and shelling of Sumy region were recorded.
The European Commission has refuted the IEA's statement about kerosene reserves running out in six weeks. Currently, there are no signs of a systemic shortage or a threat of flight cancellations.
Pakistani vessel Shalamar transported 450,000 barrels of oil from the UAE after the start of the American blockade. Movement through the strait remains critically restricted.
The American military is preparing pinpoint strikes against small Iranian vessels in the Persian Gulf. Trump ordered the immediate elimination of boats if they approach the blockade.
The Israeli army destroyed launchers and militant headquarters in southern Lebanon. The military is on high alert for further action.
The General Staff reported 100 combat engagements and the enemy's massive use of 6,451 drones. The greatest activity of the occupiers was recorded in the Pokrovsk direction.
As a result of the drone attack, the refinery's infrastructure, tanks, and 50N6E radar were damaged. A large-scale fire broke out at the facility due to equipment damage.
Brent crude rose to $98. 41 amid supply concerns over the Strait of Hormuz. US oil inventories unexpectedly fell by 913,000 barrels.
Defense Forces attacked the Tuapse oil refinery, Buk, Pantsir, and Osa complexes. UAV control points and areas of concentration of occupiers in several zones were hit.
Pete Hegseth stated that the US is ready to destroy Iran's infrastructure if there is no agreement. Earlier, Trump announced the end of the military operation in the region.
Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has been most active in attacking the Pokrovsk direction and unsuccessfully stormed the Antonivskyi Bridge. Border areas were subjected to massive artillery and air shelling.
In the Podilskyi district, a man killed a relative, inflicting numerous injuries and disfiguring his face. The accused faces up to fifteen years in prison.
Minister Sybiha announced the discussion of Russian terror at the April 20 meeting. The attack claimed 15 lives and injured over 100 people.
A ninth-grader in Uzhhorod district fired a traumatic pistol twice during a lesson. Police detained the teenager; the victim's life is not in danger.
The occupiers launched over 9,000 drones and 225 aerial bombs in 24 hours. The Defense Forces eliminated 1,100 invaders and destroyed dozens of units of enemy equipment.
An eighth-grader shot and killed eight students and a teacher in Kahramanmaraş province. This is the second attack in two days; the shooter had five weapons with him.
The occupiers launched 50 airstrikes and used 5,645 kamikaze drones against the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The highest intensity of attacks was recorded in the Pokrovsk direction.
On Volodymyr Velykyi Street, women tried to free a military registration violator from the police. The man was detained and taken to the TCC for a military medical examination.
Ukraine is creating units that combine infantry with aerial and ground drones. The new model has already helped liberate significant territories in the south.
Aerial reconnaissance of the 8th SSO regiment detected an enemy group in a building. One occupier surrendered, and a foreign mercenary was eliminated in close combat without losses on the part of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The occupiers are actively advancing in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole directions. The General Staff recorded three unsuccessful attempts to storm towards the Antonivsky Bridge.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have regained control over 50 km² of territories and struck 76 strategic targets in Russia. The enemy has intensified its offensive along a 1200 km front line.
A task force struck a terrorist organization's vessel in the Eastern Pacific. Four militants were eliminated, with no US casualties.
212 clashes were recorded on the front line, the enemy used 6672 kamikaze drones. The Defense Forces eliminated 1010 occupiers and destroyed over 1300 drones.
The US President sees no need to extend the truce after April 21. Trump expects negotiations to resume in Pakistan.
Since the beginning of the day, the enemy has carried out over 1,900 shelling attacks and used 145 aerial bombs. The greatest activity of the occupiers was recorded in the Pokrovsk direction.
Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven met at a press conference. The fight will take place in May, and the Ukrainian's opponent promises a knockout due to the weight difference.
The US deployed 10,000 troops and dozens of ships to blockade Iranian ports. Six merchant vessels turned back at the request of American forces.
An armed man in Zakarpattia abducted a woman with a child and wounded a police officer during his arrest. The perpetrator faces life imprisonment for the crimes.