Russia strikes Chernihiv Oblast with missiles and drones

"Russian forces carried out a combined overnight strike on Chernihiv Oblast, killing two people and injuring seven others.
The city of Nizhyn was hit, with Russian forces attacking it with a ballistic missile and Shahed drones. Two men aged 30 and 60 were killed, and two people were injured." NI

Drone strikes hit Russia’s Urals, explosions reported in Chelyabinsk and Yekaterinburg

"Russian Telegram channels said the target may have been the Chelyabinsk Metallurgical Plant, where explosions were heard. Witnesses also reported a drone flying toward the Chelyabinsk Higher Military Aviation School of Navigators, according to the Astra Telegram channel." NV

5.9 Earthquake - 168 km SE of Khovd, Mongolia

"A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake hit 168 km (105 mi) away from Khovd, Hovd, Mongolia, in the morning at 11.23 am local time (GMT +7). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

149 combat clashes over past day

"149 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian troops were recorded.
Airstrikes targeted, among other areas, Rozivka and Oleksandrivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region, as well as numerous settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, including Verkhnia Tersa, Kopani, Shyroke, Hirske, Samilivka, Charivne, Huliaipilske, Novoselivka, Lisne, Rivne, Vozdvyzhivka, Zarichne, Zaporozhets, and Tavriiske.
Ukraine's aviation, missile forces, and artillery struck seven areas of concentration of enemy personnel, three UAV control points, a command and observation post, two artillery systems, and one multiple launch rocket system.

In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, the enemy launched three attacks on Ukrainian positions, carried out 95 shellings (three using MLRS), and conducted six airstrikes with 12 guided bombs.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, the enemy launched eight assaults near Starytsia, Veterynarne, Prylipka, Synelnykove, Zemlianky, and Zybyne.
In the Kupiansk direction, the aggressor carried out eight attacks near Petropavlivka, Radkivka, Novoosynove, Kupiansk, and Kucherivka.
In the Lyman direction, Ukrainian forces repelled nine attempts by the enemy to advance near Dibrova, Lyman, Novyi Myr, Stavky, and Serednie.
In the Sloviansk direction, Ukrainian defenders stopped three enemy attempts to advance near Rai-Oleksandrivka, Ozerne, and Yampil.
In the Kramatorsk direction, no attacks were recorded.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, the enemy carried out 13 attacks near Pleshchiivka, Kostiantynivka, Ivanopillia, Predtechyne, and Illinivka.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian forces stopped 34 assault actions near Novopavlivka, Zatyshok, Rodynske, Novooleksandrivka, Pokrovsk, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, Bilytske, Udachne, Muravka, Molodetske, and Novopidhrodne.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy conducted six attacks near Oleksandrohrad, Sichneve, Vorone, Ternove, and Zlahoda.
In the Huliaipole direction, 18 attacks took place near Staroukrainka, Huliaipole, Zelene, Sviatopetrivka, Huliaipilske, and Charivne, as well as toward Kopani and Novoselivka.
In the Orikhiv direction, no attacks were recorded..
In the Prydniprovske direction, Ukrainian units repelled four enemy attacks near Bilohrudyi Island and the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin

Human rights activists count 7 torture chambers detaining Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant staff

"There are at least seven torture chambers holding staff of the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Roman Koval, head of research at the Ukrainian human rights organization Truth Hounds, said April 22.
"We counted at least seven such places in Enerhodar... Representatives of Rosatom were involved in a campaign of pressure on the station employees to force them to sign a contract with them," Koval said in a discussion held by Media Center Ukraine.

Employees at the plant face pressure to sign contracts with Russia, according to Ukraine's nuclear firm, Energoatom. Despite the danger, 2,500 refused the contract, including 15 licensed reactor operators, with many staff now in hiding.
At least 78 employees of the plant are held in the torture chambers in violation of international humanitarian law, Koval said.
Rosatom has directed Russian secret service agents to investigate Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant staff considered unreliable to Russia, he added.
Russia has also attempted to restart the shutdown nuclear plant under the illegal management of its state-run nuclear firm, Rosatom, and connect it to the Russian energy grid, even though it would pose serious nuclear safety risks. The plant relies on cooling water from the now destroyed Kakhovka reservoir, the International Atomic Energy Agency has said." KI

Trump unharmed after being rushed off stage as gunshots rang out at event

"President Donald Trump is unharmed after being rushed off stage as gunshots rang out at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25.

"Quite an evening in D.C. Secret Service and Law Enforcement did a fantastic job. They acted quickly and bravely. The shooter has been apprehended, and I have recommended that we "LET THE SHOW GO ON" but, will entirely be guided by Law Enforcement," Trump said in a post to his Truth social platform following the incident.
"The First Lady, plus the Vice President, and all Cabinet members, are in perfect condition," he said.
Seven to eight gunshots were fired at the dinner held at the Hilton hotel in Washington, a security guard told the BBC." KI

Trump cancels Pakistan trip by envoys for Iran talks

"President Donald Trump has announced the cancellation of a planned trip by American

envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran.
Trump said there is no point in the delegation making an 18-hour flight to Pakistan, arguing that the U.S. holds all the leverage in the conflict with Iran. He added that the Iranians can call the U.S. at any time." Pravada

Coordinated attacks by militants and separatists strike Mali's major cities

"Islamic militants and separatists launched a series of attacks across Mali, marking one of the most extensive coordinated assaults in recent years. Targets included the capital, Bamako, and several other cities, leading to widespread violence and chaos.
The al-Qaida-linked militant group JNIM claimed responsibility for the attacks on Bamako's international airport and four additional cities in central and northern Mali. The group stated that the assaults were executed in collaboration with the Azawad Liberation Front, a Tuareg-led separatist organization." msn

5.4 Earthquake - Bering Sea, 54 mi east of Sedanka Island, Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska

"A strong magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred in the Bering Sea near the coast of Alaska, United States, shortly after midnight, at 12.05 am local time (GMT -8). The quake had a shallow depth of 35 km (22 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter. 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

More than 3 000 residents evacuated as wildfires spread toward town in Iwate, Japan

"Over 3 000 residents were ordered to evacuate in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, by April 25, 2026, as two wildfires ignited expanded across mountainous terrain and burned hundreds of hectares. Fire damage to structures has been confirmed as suppression efforts continue." W

Major Georgia wildfires destroy 143 structures amid severe drought

"Two major wildfires in southeast Georgia have burned over 16 000 ha (40 000 acres) and

destroyed 143 structures by April 25, 2026, with federal fire officials reporting extreme fire behavior near the Florida line. The Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County and the Pineland Road Fire in Clinch and Echols counties remained 10% contained, with evacuations and road closures in effect." W

Russian attacks on Dnipro

"In Dnipro, enemy attacks over the past 24 hours have claimed the lives of eight people, with 49 others wounded." Ukrin

Ukrainian forces strike Russian depots, command posts, troop concentrations

"Units of Ukraine’s Defense Forces have struck Russian ammunition depots, command posts, and troop concentrations.
Ukrainian troops also carried out strikes on concentrations of Russian personnel in the areas of Sopych (Sumy region), Solontsi (Luhansk region), and the towns of Rodynske and Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region, as well as several other settlements." Ukrin

Ukrainian Navy destroys Russian unmanned sea craft near Odesa port

"The Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a Russian unmanned surface vessel that attempted to approach one of the ports in Odesa." Ukrin

Three police officers injured in Kherson after drone detonated

"Three police officers were injured in Kherson yesterday after an unexploded drone detonated.

According to Ukrinform, the Kherson Regional Police reported this in their summary of events over the past 24 hours.
“In the Zhytloselyshche neighborhood, police officers responded to a call regarding a drone that had not exploded,” the report states.
At that moment, the device detonated, injuring three law enforcement officers aged 23, 27, and 47. They were diagnosed with blast injuries, post-concussion syndrome, and shrapnel wounds, the police reported." Ukrin