Monday, April 20, 2026
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian Solntsepyok system in occupied Zaporizhzhia
Estonia to bar Slovak PM's aircraft from its airspace for Moscow trip on Russia's Victory Day
6.1 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 246 km southwest of Apia, Tuamasaga, Samoa
Ukraine reaches security cooperation agreement with India
84 clashes on front line
"Russian army has attacked the positions of Ukraine's Defense Forces 84 times.
Russian troops continue artillery shelling of border areas. In particular, today in the Sumy region the settlements of Korenok, Bachivsk, Ulanove, Malushyne, Prohres, and Tovstodubove were affected, and in the Chernihiv region – Zaliznyi Mist. In addition, the settlements of Vilna Sloboda and Pavlivka were subjected to airstrikes.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, the enemy carried out an airstrike using four missiles and conducted 49 shellings of populated areas and Ukrainian military positions, three of them using multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, the Russian army launched seven assaults on positions of Ukraine's Defense Forces near the settlements of Synelnykove, Prylipka, Starytsia, Vovchansk, and in the direction of BochkovŠµ.
In the Kupiansk direction, Russian forces attempted three times to improve their positions near the settlements of Kivsharivka and Radkivka. One clash is still ongoing.
In the Lyman direction, Ukrainian forces repelled one attempt by the invaders to advance toward the settlement of Hrekivka.
In the Sloviansk and Kramatorsk directions, the enemy did not conduct active operations.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, the invaders carried out 13 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Illinivka, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Novopavlivka, and Sofiivka. Two clashes are still ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Russian army made 32 attempts to push Ukrainian forces from their positions near the settlements of Bilytske, Rodynske, Dorozhne, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, and in the directions of Novooleksandrivka and Shevchenko. Two clashes are still ongoing.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy advanced twice near the settlements of Oleksandrohrad and Sichneve.
In the Huliaipole direction, Ukraine's Defense Forces successfully repelled 16 Russian attacks near the settlements of Dobropillia, Zelene, Sviatopetrivka, Tsvitkove, Zaliznychne, Pryluky, Olenokostiantynivka, and toward the settlements of Verkhnia Tersa, Huliaipilske, and Hirke. In addition, the enemy carried out airstrikes near the settlements of Vozdvyzhenka, Huliaipilske, Liubytske, and Mykilske. Five clashes are still ongoing.
In the Orikhiv direction, Russian forces attempted to advance near the settlement of Pavlivka. In addition, the enemy carried out airstrikes near the settlements of Vilnianka and Kushuhum.
In the Prydniprovske direction, Russian forces carried out two unsuccessful assault attempts toward the Antonivskyi Bridge and near Bilogrudyi Island.
Ukraine's Defense Forces thwarted another large-scale attempt by Russian troops to break through in the area of Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region."
Russian troops continue artillery shelling of border areas. In particular, today in the Sumy region the settlements of Korenok, Bachivsk, Ulanove, Malushyne, Prohres, and Tovstodubove were affected, and in the Chernihiv region – Zaliznyi Mist. In addition, the settlements of Vilna Sloboda and Pavlivka were subjected to airstrikes.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, the enemy carried out an airstrike using four missiles and conducted 49 shellings of populated areas and Ukrainian military positions, three of them using multiple launch rocket systems.
In the Kupiansk direction, Russian forces attempted three times to improve their positions near the settlements of Kivsharivka and Radkivka. One clash is still ongoing.
In the Lyman direction, Ukrainian forces repelled one attempt by the invaders to advance toward the settlement of Hrekivka.
In the Sloviansk and Kramatorsk directions, the enemy did not conduct active operations.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, the invaders carried out 13 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Illinivka, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Novopavlivka, and Sofiivka. Two clashes are still ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk direction, the Russian army made 32 attempts to push Ukrainian forces from their positions near the settlements of Bilytske, Rodynske, Dorozhne, Pokrovsk, Kotlyne, and in the directions of Novooleksandrivka and Shevchenko. Two clashes are still ongoing.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy advanced twice near the settlements of Oleksandrohrad and Sichneve.
In the Huliaipole direction, Ukraine's Defense Forces successfully repelled 16 Russian attacks near the settlements of Dobropillia, Zelene, Sviatopetrivka, Tsvitkove, Zaliznychne, Pryluky, Olenokostiantynivka, and toward the settlements of Verkhnia Tersa, Huliaipilske, and Hirke. In addition, the enemy carried out airstrikes near the settlements of Vozdvyzhenka, Huliaipilske, Liubytske, and Mykilske. Five clashes are still ongoing.
In the Orikhiv direction, Russian forces attempted to advance near the settlement of Pavlivka. In addition, the enemy carried out airstrikes near the settlements of Vilnianka and Kushuhum.
In the Prydniprovske direction, Russian forces carried out two unsuccessful assault attempts toward the Antonivskyi Bridge and near Bilogrudyi Island.
Ukraine's Defense Forces thwarted another large-scale attempt by Russian troops to break through in the area of Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region."
Ukrin
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Russians launch large-scale Shahed attack on Chernihiv
Fire breaks out at UAV production plant in Russia's Taganrog after missile strike
U.S. delegation presses Cuba to transition to market economy
"U.S. officials have urged Cuba to transition from socialism to a market-based economy and
compensate American citizens and corporations whose assets were seized in the 1960s.
Washington also urged Havana to allow greater political freedoms, eventually leading to “free and fair elections.” The outlet cited a U.S. official as saying that “the island’s ruling elites have a small window to make key U.S.-backed reforms before circumstances irreversibly worsen.” RT
Washington also urged Havana to allow greater political freedoms, eventually leading to “free and fair elections.” The outlet cited a U.S. official as saying that “the island’s ruling elites have a small window to make key U.S.-backed reforms before circumstances irreversibly worsen.” RT
5.4 Earthquake - South of the Kermadec Islands
5.3 Earthquake - Marlborough, New Zealand
5.2 Earthquake - South of Kermadec Islands
from New Zealand at 10:56 GMT. The quake had a very shallow depth of 31 km (19 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD
153 combat clashes on front line over past day
"153 combat engagements between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded.
Russian forces carried out airstrikes in the areas of Velykomykhailivka, Kolomiitsi, Andriivka, Fedorivske, and Vovche in Dnipropetrovsk region; as well as Vozdvyzhivka, Nizhenka, Zirnytsia, Verkhniya Tersa, Charivne, Liubytske, Kopani, Lisne, Trudove, Shevchenkivske, Novoukrainka, Mykilske, Yurkivka, Zarichne, and Balabyne in Zaporizhzhia region.
Aviation, missile forces, and artillery of the Defense Forces struck nine areas where Russian personnel and equipment were concentrated.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, the enemy carried out one airstrike, dropped one guided bomb, conducted 84 shelling attacks (including two with MLRS), and launched two assault actions.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, the enemy attempted three times to break through defensive lines near Starytsia and Vovchansk.
In the Kupiansk direction, the aggressor attacked four times toward Novoplatonivka and near Petropavlivka and Pishchane. In the Lyman direction, Russian forces attempted seven times to break through near Drobysheve and toward Lyman, Stavky, and Novoserhiivka.
In the Sloviansk direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled three attempts by the invaders to advance near Yampil and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, the enemy attacked four times near Nykyforivka, Minkivka, and toward Mykolaivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, the enemy carried out 19 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Illinivka, Sofiivka, and toward Novopavlivka and Stepanivka.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukraine's Defense Forces stopped 28 assault actions by the aggressor near Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Novooleksandrivka, Pokrovsk, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, Udachne, and toward Shevchenko, Bilytske, Novopavlivka, and Novopidhorodne.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy attacked seven times toward Kalynivske, Verbove, and Oleksandrohrad.
In the Huliaipole direction, 12 enemy attacks took place toward Sviatopetrivka, Staroukrainka, Zaliznychne, Olenokostiantynivka, Huliaipilske, and near Varvarivka, Pryluky, and Tsvitkove.
In the Orikhiv direction, the invaders conducted no active operations.
In the Prydniprovske direction, the enemy carried out three unsuccessful assault actions toward the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin
Russian forces carried out airstrikes in the areas of Velykomykhailivka, Kolomiitsi, Andriivka, Fedorivske, and Vovche in Dnipropetrovsk region; as well as Vozdvyzhivka, Nizhenka, Zirnytsia, Verkhniya Tersa, Charivne, Liubytske, Kopani, Lisne, Trudove, Shevchenkivske, Novoukrainka, Mykilske, Yurkivka, Zarichne, and Balabyne in Zaporizhzhia region.
Aviation, missile forces, and artillery of the Defense Forces struck nine areas where Russian personnel and equipment were concentrated.
In the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions, the enemy carried out one airstrike, dropped one guided bomb, conducted 84 shelling attacks (including two with MLRS), and launched two assault actions.
In the Southern Slobozhanshchyna direction, the enemy attempted three times to break through defensive lines near Starytsia and Vovchansk.
In the Sloviansk direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled three attempts by the invaders to advance near Yampil and toward Rai-Oleksandrivka.
In the Kramatorsk direction, the enemy attacked four times near Nykyforivka, Minkivka, and toward Mykolaivka.
In the Kostiantynivka direction, the enemy carried out 19 attacks near Kostiantynivka, Pleshchiivka, Illinivka, Sofiivka, and toward Novopavlivka and Stepanivka.
In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukraine's Defense Forces stopped 28 assault actions by the aggressor near Rodynske, Myrnohrad, Novooleksandrivka, Pokrovsk, Hryshyne, Kotlyne, Udachne, and toward Shevchenko, Bilytske, Novopavlivka, and Novopidhorodne.
In the Oleksandrivka direction, the enemy attacked seven times toward Kalynivske, Verbove, and Oleksandrohrad.
In the Huliaipole direction, 12 enemy attacks took place toward Sviatopetrivka, Staroukrainka, Zaliznychne, Olenokostiantynivka, Huliaipilske, and near Varvarivka, Pryluky, and Tsvitkove.
In the Orikhiv direction, the invaders conducted no active operations.
In the Prydniprovske direction, the enemy carried out three unsuccessful assault actions toward the Antonivskyi Bridge." Ukrin
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Leaked documents raise questions over Putin’s real plan for Ukraine
"Leaked documents from Russia exposed President Vladimir Putin's ambitious strategy for the invasion of Ukraine, initially projecting a rapid 10-day takeover and subsequent
capitulation of the country. Four years into the conflict, this revelation has cast doubts on the accuracy and reliability of Russian military intelligence......Russian security services were also instructed to kill key Ukrainian political leaders, including Volodymyr Zelensky.....The documents also revealed that Moscow did not plan to attack Ukraine’s critical rail and power infrastructure as it was necessary for their occupation plans......The leaked files also outlined Russian plans to capture Ukraine’s nuclear power plants and use them as a shelter for their troops. .....Russia had the plan to blackmail other European nations with the threat of radiation poisoning if they challenged the invasion of Ukraine.....Russian officials who did know about the plan allegedly assumed Ukrainian government officials would "either flee or be captured as a result of the speed of the invasion." msn
U.S. Prepares To Board Iran-Linked Ships Globally Following Iranian Gunboat Attack On Tanker In Hormuz
"U.S. officials: War may resume if no peace talks breakthrough...
Two Iranian gunboats Open Fire on a tanker near Oman;... 2nd tanker hit by 'unknown projectile'.....India summons Iranian ambassador to condemn incident.....Pentagon prepared to expand anti-vessel action, signals prepared to board Iran-linked ships globally....Friday: Hormuz Open; Saturday: Hormuz Closed....Trump: Iran wanted to close up Strait again, can't blackmail us." ZeroHedge
SBU classifies Kyiv mass shooting as terrorist attack
"Investigators from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) have classified the mass shooting of civilians and hostage-taking in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi District as a terrorist attack, with a pre-
trial investigation ongoing.
According to Ukrinform, the SBU announced that criminal proceedings have been opened under Part 3 of Article 258 of Ukraine's Criminal Code (a terrorist attack resulting in loss of life).
Based on available information, the crime was committed by a man born in 1968 who was armed with a legally registered firearm.....an armed attacker opened fire on civilians in the Holosiivskyi district, later taking hostages inside a store and shooting at police during the operation. Negotiators attempted to establish contact before the suspect was ultimately neutralized." Ukrin
According to Ukrinform, the SBU announced that criminal proceedings have been opened under Part 3 of Article 258 of Ukraine's Criminal Code (a terrorist attack resulting in loss of life).
Based on available information, the crime was committed by a man born in 1968 who was armed with a legally registered firearm.....an armed attacker opened fire on civilians in the Holosiivskyi district, later taking hostages inside a store and shooting at police during the operation. Negotiators attempted to establish contact before the suspect was ultimately neutralized." Ukrin
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