Technology
The GUR special unit disabled two large landing ships and the Podlyot station in Sevastopol. The total cost of the destroyed equipment exceeds 155 million dollars.
Over the past day, the enemy used 4887 drones and 146 aerial bombs. The hottest areas were Pokrovsk and Huliaipole, where dozens of enemy assaults were repelled.
Astrologer Ksenia Bazylenko warned of a week of peak tension and Uranus's transition into Gemini. Sharp political decisions and emotional outbursts are expected.
The Commander-in-Chief held a meeting with representatives of over a hundred units regarding drone development. Priorities included technology, quantity, and economics.
Iranian security forces have arrested two foreigners and two locals on suspicion of espionage. They were importing Starlink equipment amid an internet blockade.
Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed an enemy drone with an interceptor from a surface complex. This is a new stage in the integration of marine and aerial warfare technologies.
The autonomous Honor robot covered 21 km in 50 minutes and 26 seconds at a race in Beijing. This is faster than the current human record held by Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo.
North Korea launched several missiles of an unknown type on the morning of April 19. South Korea, the United States, and Japan have increased monitoring and readiness.
Explosions were heard in Taganrog on the territory of the former TaGAZ automobile plant. The enterprise is used to produce attack drones for the Russian army.
The General Staff reported the elimination of 1070 occupiers and the destruction of 2019 UAVs in a day. The enemy also lost 82 artillery systems and over 200 vehicles.
135 battles recorded on the front, the enemy carried out most attacks in the Pokrovsk direction. The occupiers used over 6,000 drones and 135 aerial bombs in a day.
In Kozacha Lopan, a 49-year-old man died and a woman was seriously injured due to a drone explosion. The victims were trying to pick up an enemy drone.
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.
IATA warns of possible flight cancellations in Europe from late May. The reason for the fuel shortage is the war in the Middle East and the blockade of the strait.
Alpha special forces damaged the landing ships Yamal, Azov, and enemy logistics. Radar systems and enemy fuel tanks were also destroyed.
Soldiers of the 72nd Brigade eliminated two Msta-S self-propelled artillery systems and two D-30 howitzers in the Russian Federation. The Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the successful destruction of enemy equipment abroad.
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.
Two-year-old wolf Noikgu was found near a highway with the help of drones and police. Veterinarians removed a hook from its stomach and confirmed its stable condition.
The geomagnetic storm's intensity will peak on April 18 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Disruptions to GPS navigation, satellite communications, and electrical appliances are possible.
Ukrainian drones hit 1483 targets, including 356 occupiers and 362 drones. Since the beginning of April, the total number of hit targets has reached 23340.
Partisans burned down a transformer at a strategic facility in the occupied city. Due to the sabotage, the railway hub for transferring Russian weapons has been blocked.
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.
Zelenskyy confirmed the start of pilot training on Swedish aircraft. Sweden allocates 80 billion kronor in aid and discusses localization of production.
Germany will receive AEGIS systems and radars for eight ships from Lockheed Martin and RTX. The deal is intended to strengthen NATO security and the interoperability of allied fleets.
The Cuban army uses oxen to transport anti-aircraft guns due to fuel shortages. Aviation and Soviet air defense systems are in decline.
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.
Russian drones damaged homes and infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia. One man was injured, and emergency services are working at the impact sites.
The General Staff recorded 118 clashes, 4031 drone attacks, and 2396 shellings. The greatest enemy activity was observed in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.