The assailant, armed with a registered carbine, killed four passers-by and a hostage in a store. Police eliminated the shooter after failed negotiations.
Ukrenergo does not plan to restrict electricity consumption on Sunday. Citizens are asked to shift appliance usage to daytime and conserve electricity in the evening.
In Bukovyna, a wall of the historic Khotyn Fortress partially collapsed. There are no casualties, experts are documenting the damage and looking for funds for restoration.
Since the beginning of the day, 54 combat engagements have been recorded, with the most difficult situation in the Pokrovsk direction. The occupiers are actively shelling Sumy region and the south with aviation.
Democrats are outraged by the lifting of sanctions against Russian oil after a massive attack on Ukraine. They call for increased pressure on the Kremlin instead of making concessions.
The driver refused to provide documents and drove the serviceman on the hood for several blocks. The victim sustained injuries, and the perpetrator faces up to 5 years in prison.
The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that negotiations with Ukraine are not a priority. Earlier, Erdogan offered Istanbul as a platform for a peaceful dialogue between the parties.
The Defense Forces attacked an oil refinery in the Samara region and terminals in other regions of the Russian Federation. Fuel storage sites and repair bases in the occupied territories were hit.
The Ministry of Defense is launching the A1 center to develop AI solutions for drones and analyze enemy actions. The project is being implemented with the support of Britain to automate the army.
As a result of massive attacks on six settlements, one person died and four were wounded. The occupiers used drones and shelled residential areas.
Three individuals broke into the TCC building and attacked the security. Police detained two participants in the incident, the third attacker is wanted.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets reported the damage to thousands of cultural sites. Since the invasion, 513 monuments and institutions have been completely destroyed.
In the border village of Kozacha Lopan, a 50-year-old man was blown up by an unknown device. Law enforcement officers are investigating the circumstances of the tragedy in the Kharkiv district.
The occupiers launched 219 drones from Crimea and the territory of the Russian Federation. Defense forces destroyed 190 UAVs, and hits were recorded at 17 locations in various regions of the country.
On the morning of April 18, drones struck Rosneft's oil refinery. A fire broke out at the ELOU-AVT-6 unit after a series of powerful explosions.
Over the past day, the occupiers carried out more than 3,400 shellings and used 9,300 drones. The hottest spot remains the Pokrovsk direction with 33 enemy assaults.
Rain is expected in almost all regions of Ukraine, and fog in the center. Forecasters warn of frosts down to 3 degrees in the next few days.
The General Staff reported the elimination of 1,080 occupiers and the destruction of dozens of pieces of equipment. The total enemy personnel losses exceeded 1.3 million people.
The Trump administration extended exemptions from sanctions on oil from the Russian Federation until May 16 to curb prices. The decision was made despite previous promises by the authorities.
Zelenskyy confirmed the start of pilot training on Swedish aircraft. Sweden allocates 80 billion kronor in aid and discusses localization of production.
The Ukrainian Hornet Vision Ctrl system allowed an operator from abroad to control a Sting drone. The the technology provides stable video and low latency.
Britain will transfer 120,000 drones of various types to Ukraine. The kingdom's own army received only 8,000 units due to rapid obsolescence of equipment.
The American military purchased 13,000 Merops interceptor drones to combat UAVs. The system destroyed over 1,000 targets during tests in Ukraine.
Andriy Sybiha and Hakan Fidan discussed cooperation in the defense sector, energy, and logistics. The parties are preparing a meeting of presidents to bring peace closer.
The court fined seven individuals for drawing coffins with inscriptions about French soldiers. The accused were acquitted of the charge of demoralizing the French army.
The Kremlin is considering scenarios to increase its presence in Transnistria due to psychological pressure. Ukraine is taking preventive measures and strengthening border defenses.
The European Union is planning new restrictions against Russia's shadow fleet despite the blocking of decisions. The political situation in Hungary is delaying the approval of aid to Ukraine and further sanctions.
The General Staff recorded 118 clashes, 4031 drone attacks, and 2396 shellings. The greatest enemy activity was observed in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.
The Belarusian dictator accused the US of human rights violations due to military interventions. According to him, the US only talks "about some democracy, about human rights – all this is just talk."
Yulia Svyrydenko discussed energy protection from ballistic missiles in the US Congress. The parties agreed to strengthen financial and sanctions pressure on Russia.
