Pentagon Conducts Drills Simulating Massive Drone Attack in Ukrainian Style at Eglin Base. Data Obtained Influences Procurement, Planning, and Creation of Unified Tracking System.
On April 25, 2026, Russian shelling injured seven civilians in Kherson Oblast using artillery, mortars, and UAVs. The prosecutor's office has initiated an investigation into war crimes; houses, a medical facility, and a cultural facility were damaged.
EU approved €90 billion loan for Ukraine until end of 2026. Additional €19 billion may be needed for 2027 due to deficit.
On the eve of the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster, archival materials stamped "secret" were presented. The documents contain government decisions, reports on evacuation and radiation, and have been included in the UNESCO register.
Three European countries confirmed contributions to PURL to protect Ukraine's energy sector. Financial package unblocked, 20th sanctions package against russia introduced, and opening of clusters discussed.
Zelenskyy reacted to Russian strikes on Dnipro, calling not to reduce pressure and sanctions against Russia. Emphasized the need for attention to the war in Europe and strengthening Ukraine's air defenses.
The European Union will ban the import of gas condensate from "Yamal LNG" starting January 1, 2027. The sanctions target other Russian LNG projects amid the war in Ukraine.
Prince Harry, together with Minister Natalia Kalmykova and Mykola Kalashnyk, visited the National Military Memorial Cemetery. They paid tribute to the memory of the fallen Ukrainian defenders.
On April 26-27, thunderstorms, hail, and squalls up to 20 m/s are expected in the southern, central, and eastern oblasts. On the night of April 27-28, frosts in most regions with an orange danger level.
France and Greece have extended the 2021 defense agreement for five years with subsequent automatic renewal. They signed agreements on foreign policy, nuclear technologies, MBDA missile modernization, and seven wind energy projects.
Ukraine and Latvia have signed an agreement on mutual recognition of driver's licenses without exams. This is the sixth such agreement, important for Ukrainians abroad due to the war.
Zelenskyy sums up first meeting in Azerbaijan with Aliyev: six documents signed. Discussions covered defense, energy, humanitarian issues, and peace.
18-year-old Kyiv resident injured her leg after falling into an unfenced water pit on Ivasyuk Avenue due to repairs by KP "Kyivteploenergo". Police opened proceedings under Part 1 of Article 272 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine for violation of safety rules.
President Zelenskyy stated at a press conference with Aliyev his readiness for trilateral talks in Azerbaijan if Russia is ready for diplomacy. Ukraine values the role of partners in mediation and mentioned negotiations in Turkey and Switzerland.
Russian forces attacked Ukraine with drones near Romania on April 25; British Typhoons were scrambled to intercept. Debris fell in Galați, a building was damaged, investigation ongoing with no casualties.
Prosecutor General Kravchenko: shooter prepared mass shooting, had carbines despite conviction, hated Ukrainians. Killed 7 people in Holosiiv on April 18, liquidated after hostages.
Ruslan Kravchenko reported that a native of Moscow, a retired Major, has no connections with Russian special services. The terrorist act due to a dispute with an intercom claimed 7 lives, 7 wounded in hospital.
President Zelenskyy met in Azerbaijan with the Ukrainian expert team sharing experience in air defense and infrastructure protection. Experts reported on the results of work under the defense cooperation program; Ukraine is expanding cooperation beyond drones.
Police promptly detained a 42-year-old man in a state of intoxication who was chaotically firing in Bucha. No injuries reported, criminal proceedings opened under Part 4 of Article 296 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
On April 22, a 49-year-old conscript wanted for registration violation suddenly died in the Kryvyi Rih TCR. Cause – heart failure, no violence detected, investigation ongoing.
President Zelenskyy on a working visit to Azerbaijan. A one-on-one meeting with Aliyev took place in Gabala.
As a result of Russia's nighttime attack, 5 people were killed, more than 30 injured, in Dnipro an apartment building entrance was destroyed and there are missing persons. Civilian infrastructure was damaged in several regions, among the injured – children.
General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine recorded 236 combat engagements, which is a fifth more than the previous day. The fiercest fighting on the Pokrovsk axis, where defense forces inflicted significant losses on the enemy.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Azerbaijan for talks on security and energy issues. Kyiv and Baku maintain warm relations after the Russian invasion of 2022.
Zelenskyy responds to nighttime Russian attack that killed 4 people and injured over 30 in several regions. Urged partners to move toward 21st EU sanctions package and strengthen air defenses.
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal urged the EU to introduce tariffs on Russian goods to finance the reconstruction of Ukraine. The initiative was not included in the 20th sanctions package; frozen Russian assets are insufficient.
Russia overnight struck Ukraine with 47 missiles, including 12 ballistic missiles, and 619 drones. 30 missiles and 580 drones neutralized, data on 4 missiles being clarified.
State VCIOM poll shows drop in Putin's approval from 66,7% to 65,6%. Kremlin advises media to use higher data from the "Public Opinion Forum" or not publish reports at all.
Russian troops lost 1,230 soldiers and 1,257 UAVs over the day of April 24. Total personnel losses reach 1,324,690 personnel.
Ukrainian women's national team secured victory in the team standings at the 2026 European Wrestling Championships. Gold on the final competition day was won by Maria Yefremova (53 kg), Iryna Kolyadenko (65 kg), and Nadiia Sokolovska (72 kg).
