Ukraine has neutralized a gunman who killed six people in Kyiv, opening fire on civilians in the street. Since Russia’s all-out war, the number of terrorist acts has increased across Ukraine. After shooting people outdoors, the suspect fled into a local supermarket. On the way, he injured 10 more civilians,Continue Reading
When the Russian missiles fly, Ukraine draws a lottery. Some people will end up in the blast radius. On 16 April, it was a 12-year-old Kyiv boy, along with at least 18 other people. Over a hundred more were injured. Russia launched its biggest attack in months on Thursday, whichContinue Reading
Sanctions have already caused significant losses to the Russian economy, according to Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service. Between 2022 and 2025, Russia incurred about $130 billion in additional costs to circumvent sanctions and purchase prohibited Western goods. The intelligence citing data from the State Security Service of Latvia notes that these estimates areContinue Reading
Ukraine and Norway are launching a new defense partnership. On 14 April, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Oslo, where, together with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, he signed a Joint Declaration on enhanced defense and security cooperation, according to the Ukrainian Presidential Office. Norway provided Ukraine with $7 billion inContinue Reading
Russian occupying forces struck the Pechenehy Dam in Kharkiv Oblast with six guided aerial bombs, which is a critically important water supply facility for the region. Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleh Syniehubov, has emphasized the strategic importance of this reservoir for Kharkiv and the region, UNIAN reports.Continue Reading
Ukraine and Norway have synchronized their defense cooperation ahead of the next “Ramstein” meeting, focusing on air defense, drones, and technology, according to the Defense Ministry. The sides agreed on key areas of cooperation ahead of the upcoming Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting on 15 April. Kyiv plans to proposeContinue Reading
Ukrainian drones could help open the Strait of Hormuz. During a visit to Kyiv, UK Defense Minister Al Carns stated that Ukrainian military technologies are already extending beyond the war with Russia and could be relevant for global security, particularly in the Middle East, Reuters reports. Iran reportedly cannot fullyContinue Reading
Ahead of Easter on 11 April, Ukraine carried out a prisoner exchange. A total of 175 military personnel and 7 civilians were brought home. Many of those returned had been held in Russian captivity since 2022, including defenders of Mariupol. This exchange is notable for the return of 25 officersContinue Reading
The National Reserve “Saint Sophia of Kyiv” has presented an exclusive 12th-century Easter egg. The artifact, which had been stored, reveals new aspects of the culture of Kyivan Rus–Ukraine. The artifact has an unusual feature — it is a so-called “rattle pysanka”. In 2024, UNESCO recognized a Ukrainian “pysanka” (EasterContinue Reading
On 11 April, Ukraine carried out another prisoner exchange with Russia, under which 182 Ukrainians returned home, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Those who returned home are in serious health condition, with injuries and a depressed psychological state. More than 8,000 Ukrainians, both civilians and military personnel, are still heldContinue Reading
Ukrainian interceptor drones destroyed a record 33,000 Russian UAVs of various types in March — twice as many as the previous month, Mykhailo Fedorov has announced. Interceptor drones have already become a key component of Ukraine’s air defense, demonstrating scalability and effectiveness in countering mass attacks. In just one month,Continue Reading
The government of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has offered its support to Iran, a key backer of the organization Hezbollah, which the US considers a terrorist group, The Washington Post reports. Iran, like Hungary, is also a strategic partner of China and Russia, countries that together oppose the West. Meanwhile,Continue Reading
Europe is ramping up the production of mini jet engines to boost Ukraine’s deep-strike drone capability. Mini-turbojet drones are emerging as a new strategic tool, allowing Ukraine to compete with Russia’s advanced deep-strike systems, Reuters reports. The increased production and investment prevent shortages that could slow Ukraine’s drone program, designedContinue Reading