Russians hit Sloviansk: dozens of buildings damaged

"Russian forces attacked the city of Sloviansk in Donetsk Oblast on the morning injuring one person, destroying a historical landmark and an office building and damaging around 40 other buildings." Pravada

Russian drone strike on Cherkasy Oblast

"At least four people have been injured in a Russian drone attack on Cherkasy Oblast in the night." Pravada

Russian drones hit Kyiv Oblast overnight

"Russian attacks in Kyiv Oblast in the night have damaged a production facility and houses, causing fires, but no casualties were reported." Pravada

5.2 Earthquake - 180 km SSE of Attu Station, Alaska

"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the Bering Sea 118 km (73 mi) from Alaska, United States, in the early morning at 2.45 am local time (GMT -10). The quake had a shallow depth of 46 km (29 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.7 Earthquake - South of Africa

"A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean 595 km (370 mi) from South Africa around noon at 12.13 pm local time (GMT +2). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.7 Earthquake - 72 km SW of Tamarindo, Costa Rica

"A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean near the coast of Costa Rica in the early morning at 12.56 am local time (GMT -6). The quake had a very shallow depth of 20 km (12 mi) and was felt over a large region. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD

212 clashes on front lines

"212 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the frontline.
On the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk axes, the enemy carried out 70 attacks on positions, nine of them with MLRS. Six assault actions were recorded.
On the Southern Slobozhanshchyna axis, Russian troops attempted to break through defensive lines nine times near Vovchansk, Starytsia, and Lyman.

On the Kupiansk axis, Russian forces launched ten attacks toward Kurylivka, Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi, Nova Kruhliakivka, Zahryzove, Bohuslavka, and Novoplatonivka.
On the Lyman axis, the enemy attempted to advance 12 times toward Novoserhiivka, Lyman, Drobysheve, and Dibrova.
On the Sloviansk axis, Ukrainian forces stopped four Russian attempts to advance toward Zakitne, Ozerne, and Riznykivka.
On the Kramatorsk axis, occupiers attacked four times near Chasiv Yar, Fedorivka Druha, Bondarne, and Markove.
On the Kostiantynivka axis, Russian forces carried out 31 assaults near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Berestok, Kleban-Byk, Rusyn Yar, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, Yablunivka, Stepanivka, Novopavlivka, and Sofiivka.
On the Pokrovsk axis, Ukrainian forces repelled 42 assault actions near Rodynske, Pokrovsk, Udachne, Bilytske, Shevchenko, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, Muravka, Molodetske, and toward Dorozhnie and Serhiivka.
On the Oleksandrivka axis, the enemy attacked Ukrainian positions 11 times near Oleksandrohrad, Vorone, Verbove, Novohryhorivka, Kalynivske, and Zlahoda.
On the Huliaipole axis, there were 13 Russian attacks near Myrne, Huliaipole, and toward Hirske, Dobropillia, and Zaliznychne.
On the Dnipro River axis, Russian forces conducted four unsuccessful assault attempts toward the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin

Western companies miss deadline to exit Russia’s main drone production site

"Manufacturers from Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, France, and the U.S. continue operating in the Alabuga Special Economic Zone, where Russia produces thousands of Shahed drones capable of reaching the EU.

A huge industrial site in Tatarstan, a region in central Russia, has gained notoriety for its outsized role in Russia's war against Ukraine.
The site, known as the Alabuga Special Economic Zone (SEZ), is Russia's main facility for producing Shaheds, its primary long-range attack drones used in the war against Ukraine.
Launched after the Kremlin invaded Ukraine in 2022, the drone plant has produced tens of thousands of Shaheds, known in Russia by the domestic name Geran." KI

5.6 Earthquake - Churchill County, 42 mi east of Carson City, Carson City County, Nevada

"A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit 68 km (42 mi) away from Carson City, Nevada, United States, in the late afternoon at 6.29 pm local time (America/Los Angeles GMT -7). The quake had a very shallow depth of 5 km (3.1 mi) and was felt over a large region. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD

125 combat engagements on frontline

"125 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded along the front line over the past day.
Russian forces launched airstrikes near the settlements of Novoivanivka in the Sumy region, Prosiana and Pysantsi in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Vozdvyzhivka, Novomykolaivka, Yehorivka, Charivne, Dolynka, Verkhnia Tersa, and Kopani in the Zaporizhzhia region; and Tomaryne in the Kherson region.
Aircraft of Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck five clusters of Russian personnel.

In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk sectors, one combat engagement took place, with Russian forces attempting to advance toward Taratutyne. Additionally, they carried out two airstrikes, dropping eight guided aerial bombs, and conducted 82 shelling attacks, three of which involved MLRS.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector, Russian troops launched five assaults near Zybyne, Lyman, Synelnykove, and Vovchansk.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces attacked three times toward Kivsharivka, Novoplatonivka, and Novoosynove.
In the Lyman sector, Ukrainian forces repelled eight attempts to advance near Dibrova, Drobysheve, and Lyman.
In the Sloviansk sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces stopped two Russian attempts to advance toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled one attack near Tykhonivka.
In the Kostiantynivka sector, the enemy carried out 17 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Illinivka, Stepanivka, Rusyn Yar, Sofiivka, and Novopavlivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 21 Russian assault actions near Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Udachne, Zapovidne, Bilytske, Hryshyne, Pokrovsk, and Muravka.
In the Oleksandrivka sector, Russian forces launched seven attacks near Oleksandrohrad, Zelenyi Hai, Sichneve, Vorone, Zlahoda, and Novohryhorivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, 11 Russian attacks were recorded near Zaliznychne, Pryluky, Hirke, and Huliaipole.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy attempted to advance twice near Stepnohirsk and Konovalova.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Ukrainian units repelled three enemy attacks near Bilohrudyi Island and the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin

Trump Announces Blockade Of Hormuz Strait

"President Donald Trump announced Sunday announced that the United States Navy will immediately begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz, marking a dramatic escalation in tensions with Iran following the failure of high-stakes peace negotiations in Pakistan.

“So, there you have it, the meeting went well, most points were

agreed to, but the only point that really mattered, NUCLEAR, was not. Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz,” the president posted on Truth Social.
“At some point, we will reach an ‘ALL BEING ALLOWED TO GO IN, ALL BEING ALLOWED TO GO OUT’ basis, but Iran has not allowed that to happen by merely saying, ‘There may be a mine out there somewhere,’ that nobody knows about but them. THIS IS WORLD EXTORTION, and Leaders of Countries, especially the United States of America, will never be extorted,” Trump continued, speaking in reference to Iranian mine placement.
In addition, Trump instructed the Navy to seize any vessel that pays a toll to the Iranian regime in order to navigate the strait. “No one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage on the high seas. We will also begin destroying the mines the Iranians laid in the Straits. Any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be BLOWN TO HELL!” he continued." 

TP

Zelensky congratulates Magyar on election victory, says Kyiv ready to 'develop cooperation' with Hungary

"President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar on a historic election victory on April 12, as Kyiv aims to reset relations with Budapest following

Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year rule over Hungary.
"I congratulate Peter Magyar and the TISZA party on their convincing victory. It is important when a constructive approach prevails," Zelensky wrote on social media.
"Ukraine has always sought good-neighborly relations with everyone in Europe, and we are ready to develop cooperation with Hungary," Zelensky said, adding that Kyiv is ready for "meetings and joint constructive work" with what will become the new Hungarian government." KI

Orbán Concedes: 16-Year Fidesz Rule Collapses

"In a stunning collapse that ends 16 years of uninterrupted rule, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, according to statements from opposition leader Péter Magyar.

With early results showing the Tisza Party on track for 128 seats in the 199-seat National Assembly and Fidesz collapsing to just 62 seats (based on more than 21% of votes counted), Orbán’s long-dominant alliance has suffered a decisive repudiation.
What the Numbers MeanTisza: ~128 seats (and climbing as more precincts report)
Fidesz: ~62 seats
Previous election (2022): Fidesz 135 seats
Urban centers, younger voters, and economically frustrated middle-class families drove the surge, while Fidesz held rural strongholds. The opposition’s consolidation under Magyar — a center-right, pro-EU, anti-corruption platform — proved decisive after years of fragmented resistance." ZH

5.1 Earthquake - 60 mi south of King Cove, Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, United States

"A strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred in the Gulf of Alaska near Sanak Island island, USA, around noon at 12.14 pm local time (GMT -8). The quake had a shallow depth of 35 km (22 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

5.1 Earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 93 km southeast of Colonia, State of Yap, Micronesia

"A strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean 88 km (55 mi) from  Micronesia in the early morning at 5.44 am local time (GMT +10). The quake had a shallow depth of 64 km (40 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD