SOF fighters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a platoon of North Korean soldiers (25 people) in the Kursk region. The operation was carried out by the 6th Ranger Regiment with the support of drones, despite the numerical superiority of the enemy.
On April 22, explosions rang out at the 51st GRAU arsenal in the Vladimir region of the Russian Federation. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have already hit a number of GRAU arsenals, including the 67th, 23rd, 107th and 13th.
The President of Ukraine stated that the cessation of US aid could lead to the loss of Kyiv as a strategic partner. He also emphasized that soldiers from the DPRK and China are fighting in Ukraine.
South Korea has launched its fourth spy satellite into orbit to enhance its surveillance capabilities against North Korea. Plans are in place to launch a fifth satellite with SAR sensors this year.
In Beijing, 21 humanoid robots participated in a half-marathon alongside people for the first time. The winning robot showed a time of 2:40, the winning person — 1:02.
The US voted against a UN resolution on cooperation with the Council of Europe, which condemns Russia's attack on Ukraine. The resolution mentions Russian aggression and the establishment of a tribunal.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the closure of the Global Engagement Center, which spent millions of dollars a year censoring Americans. The decision was prompted by allegations of suppressing freedom of speech.
Enemy troops have intensified shelling and are using armored vehicles near Borova. The commander of "Terra" notes that the enemy is looking for weak spots in the defense.
North Korea considers the deployment of the US strategic bomber B-1B in South Korea as aggression. North Korea says it increases tensions in the region and is a threat to security.
North Korean troops fighting on the side of Russia have learned to use drones and electronic warfare. There is a risk of involving the North Korean army in the Russian offensive on Sumy and Kharkiv regions.
Ukrainian soldiers used a drone to destroy a rare North Korean self-propelled artillery unit "Koksan" with a 170-mm cannon. The occupiers hid it in a forest plantation.
According to the National Security and Defense Council, North Korea sends Russia from 200 to 260 thousand ammunition per month. North Korea has become an important supplier for Moscow's war against Ukraine.
North Korea has sent more than 15,800 containers of ammunition to Russia. This has become an important contribution to Moscow's war against Ukraine, according to Newsweek.
The Russian army carried out 5,124 attacks after refusing to cease fire, mostly in the Pokrovsky direction. The occupiers' losses amounted to more than 42,000 people, of which more than 21,000 were killed.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine have advanced in the area of Chasov Yar. Russian occupiers also have advances near Toretsk and Pokrovsk, according to the ISW report.
Kim Jong-un's sister stated that North Korea will never abandon its nuclear program. Any negotiations on denuclearization are a denial of the country's sovereignty.
A group of North Korean soldiers tried to force the border with South Korea on April 8. South Korean soldiers opened warning fire in response to the actions of the violators.
The first international marathon since the pandemic was held in Pyongyang. Runners from different countries took part, and an athlete from North Korea won.
The Constitutional Court of South Korea has upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol over the declaration of martial law. Snap elections must be held in the country within 60 days.
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine announced a new aid package from South Korea in the amount of 100 million dollars. During the meeting, they discussed countering cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
The meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council will discuss military assistance to Ukraine and support in the fight against Russian aggression. Rutte also stressed the need to increase defense spending.
Trump introduced tariffs for almost all countries but Russia. The White House explained this by saying that US sanctions already make significant trade with Russia impossible.
In 2024, Ukrainian officials submitted more than 2. 1 thousand declarations with cryptocurrency, which is 2.2 times more than before the great war. Representatives of силових структур declare the most cryptocurrency.
The Chinese armed forces are conducting large-scale military exercises near Taiwan. The purpose of the exercises is to test combat readiness, block key areas and sea routes.
Donald Trump said he is receiving reports of "Shahed" attacks on Ukraine. He added that he did not discuss with Putin the purchase of weapons by Russia from Iran and North Korea.
The UN Secretary-General emphasized that Ukraine has a legitimate government that must be respected. He also noted that the UN is currently not involved in ceasefire negotiations in the Black Sea.
South Korean companies are considering the possibility of resuming business in Russia after the end of the war in Ukraine and the lifting of sanctions, as Russia remains an important market.
Presidential advisor Dmytro Lytvyn reported two confirmed Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. He called on international partners to help prevent future attacks.
The russian president has proposed introducing temporary international administration in Ukraine under the auspices of the UN. This is allegedly necessary to organize the electoral process.
The President of the russian federation announced his readiness to cooperate with the BRICS countries and North Korea to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.
