Ukraine

Congressmen continue to actively discuss options for further action to help Ukraine, but no consensus has been reached on an aid package for Ukraine.

Russian strikes damaged energy facilities in many regions of Ukraine.

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate at 39. 0232 UAH/USD, devaluing the hryvnia by 3 kopecks.

During the massive Russian attack, thermal power plants and other energy facilities were attacked in many regions of Ukraine.

The Ukrainian military successfully shot down an enemy Shahed drone using the FIM-92 Stinger portable anti-aircraft missile system.

More than 200 rescuers worked to eliminate the consequences of massive Russian shelling in 5 regions of Ukraine, which targeted critical infrastructure and left some areas without electricity.

In Mykolaiv region, air defense forces destroyed 8 Shahed 131/136 drones at night, the wreckage fell in the open, no one was injured.

According to President Zelenskyy, Russia has launched more than 40 missiles and about 40 drones into Ukraine, targeting critical infrastructure, some of which have been shot down.

Russia has launched a massive attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, targeting several regions with drones and missiles, leading to power outages for more than 200,000 customers in the Kharkiv region.

The National Bank of Ukraine applies double standards to business reputation, strictly enforcing them for bankers and ignoring violations by its own officials who continue to work despite court decisions and criminal cases against them.

Today, there are more than 4 million people in the world suffering from Parkinson's disease. Scientists predict that by 2040 the number will reach more than 14 million, as humanity is rapidly aging.

russian troops attacked and damaged equipment at two DTEK thermal power plants in Ukraine.

The air defense forces worked effectively against drone attacks at night, but there were still several enemy hits in the open area, the consequences of which are being investigated, said Natalia Humeniuk.

The International Day of the Liberation of Nazi Concentration Camps was established in honor of the uprising in one of the worst German concentration camps, Buchenwald, which took place on April 11, 1945.

Hungary has extended its state of emergency for 180 days due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. 135 deputies supported the initiative and 47 opposed it.

The Supreme Court of Ukraine has ordered the Ukrainian Orthodox Church to vacate religious buildings in Pereyaslav and Kamianets-Podilskyi, upholding the decisions of the courts of previous instances to transfer the property to state control.

Poland has scrambled F-16 fighter jets due to intense russian missile attacks on Ukraine, launching procedures to ensure the safety of Polish airspace.

The Czech-Ukrainian Theater Festival of Reciprocity will take place in 5 cities of Ukraine from April 12 to 28, 2024.

russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers were maneuvering near the launch sites. There is a possibility of cruise missile strikes on Ukraine around 4:15-4:30 am.

Hostile attack drones were spotted flying westward over several regions of Ukraine.

According to the Ukrainian Air Force, several attack UAVs were spotted flying in different directions over different regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Mykolaiv, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Dnipro, Kharkiv, and Donetsk oblasts.

World stars called on the U. S. Congress to approve military aid to Ukraine, as Ukrainians are fighting not only for their own statehood, but also for global peace, freedom, security and international order by resisting russian aggression.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have launched a new online platform, Military Assistant, to simplify and optimize the process of submitting official documents for military personnel, offering more than 80 standardized templates in various formats designed to protect rights and minimize errors.

In March 2024, consumer inflation in Ukraine slowed to 3. 2% year-on-year from 4.3% in February, and prices increased by 0.5% month-on-month, driven by lower prices for raw food and fuel due to temporary factors such as a bumper harvest, mild winter, and the transportation blockade of the western borders.

In a few weeks, Russia will outnumber Ukraine in artillery by 10 to 1, according to a statement to Congress by Christopher Cavoli, commander of the U. S. Forces in Europe, in which he called for urgent funds to help Ukraine.

On April 9, Kyiv experienced an unusually warm day, setting new temperature records with a maximum air temperature of 25. 3°C and an average daily temperature of 19.0°C, surpassing the previous records set in 1972.

Ukraine and the EU are working at all levels to strengthen Ukraine's air defense by seeking additional Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine.

According to Mayor Ihor Terekhov, Kharkiv will need about $10 billion to rebuild due to Russian aggression, as restoration and reconstruction work continues despite constant shelling.

Amy Pope, Director-General of the International Organization for Migration, visited Ukraine and signed cooperation agreements with the Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide assistance to internally displaced persons, support economic recovery, and strengthen migration and border management.

President Zelenskyy said that in order for Russian terror to lose, all formats of Ukrainian power must be ensured, including economic stability, partner pressure on Russia, and the strongest possible global consolidation.