Ukrainian partisans burn Russian electronic warfare system in Kherson Oblast

"Ukrainian partisans set fire to Russia’s Lorandit electronic warfare complex in Kherson Oblast. Ukrainian resistance forces in Kherson Oblast destroyed a Russian military truck equipped with an electronic warfare system, according to intelligence reports." NV

Gunman opens fire from rooftop in Russian Arctic city

"A gunman opened fire from the rooftop of a multistory building in central Murmansk late Sunday, prompting a rapid response from Russian law enforcement and National Guard units. The attacker, who appeared to be acting alone, barricaded himself with barbed wire and began shooting indiscriminately at nearby buildings and police vehicles.

Gunfire was first heard around 22:00 local time, according to residents of the northern Russian city. Eyewitnesses said the shooter fired at residential windows and law enforcement patrols before authorities cordoned off the area.
Special Forces and National Guard units quickly arrived on the scene, while Murmansk Region Governor Andrey Chibis urged residents to turn off their apartment lights and stay away from windows for safety.
The gunman was eventually “neutralized” after security forces stormed the rooftop. Investigators say the incident began when the suspect opened fire on a police patrol car. According to the Telegram channel Mash, the man made no demands prior to the attack." RT

104 clashes on front lines today as fighting intensifies near Pokrovsk

"Since the beginning of the day, Ukrainian forces have engaged in 104 combat clashes with Russian troops, with intense battles ongoing in the Pokrovsk sector, where the Ukrainian Armed Forces have repelled 31 attacks.

In the Kharkiv sector, Russian troops launched two assaults near Vovchansk and toward Krasne Pershe.

In the Kupiansk sector, five Russian attacks targeted Radkivka, Pishchane, Bohuslavka, and Zahryzove. Two clashes are ongoing.
In the Lyman sector, 11 Russian assaults occurred near Nadiia, Yampolivka, Kolodiazi, Nove and Novomykhailivka. Six battles are still raging.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian forces are repelling four attacks near Verkhniokamianske and Ivano-Darivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, two Russian attempts to advance near Stupochky and toward Bila Hora were thwarted.
In the Toretsk sector, nine Russian attacks took place near Krymske, Toretsk, and toward Dyliivka. Two clashes continue.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces launched 43 attacks near Oleksandropil, Kalynove, Vodiane Druhe, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Lysivka, Zelenе, Kotlyne, Udachne, Andriivka, as well as toward Malynivka, Kotliarivka, Bohdanivka, and Oleksiivka. Ukrainian forces have already repelled 31 of these assaults, and fighting remains intense.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian troops attacked Ukrainian positions eight times near Kostiantynopil and Rozlyv. Four clashes are ongoing.
In the Huliaipole sector, two Russian attacks were recorded near Pryvilne and toward Vilne Pole. Russian aircraft also struck Novodarivka, Novopil, Zelene Pole, Huliaipole, and Zaliznychne.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled four Russian attacks near Mali Shcherbaky and Stepove. One battle is ongoing.
In the Dnipro River sector, Russian troops launched two unsuccessful assaults toward Sadove.
In Russia's Kursk region, Ukrainian forces have repelled nine Russian attacks, with three battles still ongoing. Russian forces carried out 14 airstrikes, dropping 21 guided bombs on Ukrainian positions and settlements. Additionally, they launched 180 artillery strikes, including five using multiple launch rocket systems." Ukrin

'Very Angry' Trump Goes Off on Putin Over Ukraine in NBC Interview—in No Uncertain (Salty) Terms

"In what amounted to a fortuitous opportunity for President Donald Trump to distance his beliefs from those of Russian President
Vladimir Putin over the Russia-Ukraine War, Trump went off on Putin during a phone interview, which was aired by NBC News on Sunday.
While Trump critics have accused Trump of everything from siding with Putin against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over the war to being little more than Putin's puppet, Trump came out of the gate in no uncertain terms during the interview, saying he was "very angry" and "p***** off," and telling NBC that Putin's comments are not "going in the right direction."
As Agence France-Presse reported on Friday, Putin is now calling for a Ukrainian transitional government to replace Zelensky.
Trump told NBC:
"If I feel, if we’re in the midst of a negotiation, you could say that I was very angry, p***** off, when Putin said yesterday that … you know, when Putin started getting into Zelensky’s credibility, because that’s not going in the right location, you understand? If Russia and I are unable to make a deal on stopping the bloodshed in Ukraine, and if I think it was Russia’s fault — which it might not be — but if I think it was Russia’s fault, I am going to put secondary tariffs on oil, on all oil coming out of Russia.
That would be that if you buy oil from Russia, you can’t do business in the United States. There will be a 25 percent tariff on all oil — a 25- to 50-point tariff on all oil."
Strong words — albeit with a bit of hedging. Diplomacy?"
RedState

Russia attacks Kharkiv with drones

"Russia launched a wave of Shahed kamikaze drones against Ukraine in the night with Kharkiv suffering some of the worst damage. Explosions rocked the city within the first hour of the attack, leaving at least two people dead and more than 30 others injured, including five children." NV

223 clashes on front lines in past day

"Ukrainian forces engaged in 223 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
Enemy airstrikes targeted multiple settlements, including Mykhailivske, Naumivka, Stepok, Prokhody, Petrushivka, Uhroidy, Krasnopillia, and Myropilske in the Sumy region; Slatyne in the Kharkiv region; Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka, Oleksandropil, Sukhyi Yar, Poltavka, Kozatske, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Chunyshyne, Hryshyne, Novooleksandrivka, Novopavlivka, Zelenyi Hai, Piddubne, Zelene Pole, and Novopil in the Donetsk region; and Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region.

In the Kharkiv sector, Ukrainian forces repelled four enemy attacks near Vovchansk and Kamianka.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled six enemy attacks in the direction of Pishchane, Petropavlivka, and near Zahryzove.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy carried out 23 attacks, attempting to advance near Nadiia, Yampolivka, Kolodiazi, Torske, and in the directions of Nove, Olhivka, and Novomykhailivka.
In the Siversk sector, the enemy attacked Ukrainian positions three times near Ivano-Darivka and Pereizne.
In the Kramatorsk sector, 13 clashes were recorded in the areas of Maiske, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Predtechyne, Bila Hora, near Chasiv Yar, Stupochky, and Kurdiumivka.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy made 19 attacks near Krymske, Toretsk, and in the direction of Dyliivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 93 offensive actions by the aggressor outside of the settlements of Novotoretske, Panteleimonivka, Oleksandropil, Vodiane Druhe, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novoserhiivka, Uspenivka, Novooleksandrivka, Sribne, Andriivka, as well as in the direction of Kotliarivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 15 attacks on Ukrainian positions near Kostiantynopil, Skudne, and in the direction of Rozlyv.
In the Huliaipole sector, the occupiers carried out nine attacks near Pryvilne, Novosilka, and in the direction of Novopillia.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy made two attacks near the settlements of Kamianske and Lobkove.
In the Dnipro River sector, the enemy launched two unsuccessful offensive actions towards Sadove and Prydniprovske.
In the Kursk region, Ukrainian forces stopped 31 attacks by Russian invaders. Additionally, the enemy carried out 18 airstrikes using 23 guided bombs and made 265 artillery strikes on Ukrainian positions and populated areas, including ten from multiple launch rocket systems." Ukrin

Putin’s Limo Explodes In Front of FSB Headquarters Three Days After Zelensky Predicted Russian President’s Imminent Death

"One of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s limos exploded near

Moscow’s FSB secret service headquarters Saturday, according to reports.
The vehicle is believed to be part of Putin’s official car fleet. Notably, just three days ago on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Putin “will die soon” and the ongoing war “will come to an end.”

Coinciding with this major provocation, the UK & France have announced the deployment of troops to Ukraine." 

IW

Ukrainian man stabs five in central Amsterdam

"The man who stabbed five people in central Amsterdam has been identified as a 30-year-old

Ukrainian citizen from Donetsk. Amsterdam police detained a man at the scene of a knife attack near Dam Square and later identified him as a Ukrainian citizen. The suspect checked into a hotel in Amsterdam the day before the attack. The victims include two elderly Americans, a 26-year-old Polish citizen, a 73-year-old Belgian woman, and a 19-year-old Dutch woman." NV

Hamas accepts new hostage deal, which Israel counters with demand for additional captives

"At least five hostages held by Hamas, including New Jersey native Edan Alexander, could be freed under new cease-fire proposals, officials said Saturday as tens of thousands of protestors flooded Israeli streets demanding the release of all captives.
The terror group agreed to release the five hostages, who were kidnapped in its Oct. 7, 2023 massacre in Israel, in exchange for a 50-day cease-fire over the Eid al-Fitr holiday and continuing through Passover.
The proposal, put forward by Egypt after continued pressure from the US over the impasse, also calls for the release of Palestinian prisoners." ms

Thousands march in Paris against military aid to Ukraine

"Thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Paris on Saturday, protesting

French President Emmanuel Macron’s and NATO’s militaristic approach to the Ukraine conflict.
On Wednesday, Macron announced a new €2 billion ($2.16 billion) military aid package for Ukraine, after weeks of attempting to drum up support for his initiative to send Western troops as peacekeepers to the country. The new arms will include surface-to-air missiles, armored vehicles and drones, the French leader said." RT

198 clashes on frontline

"Nearly 200 combat clashes occurred between Ukraine's Defense Forces and Russian invaders on the frontlines.
In the Kharkiv sector, Ukrainian troops repelled two attacks by the enemy near Vovchansk and towards Kamianka. One battle is still ongoing. The enemy launched airstrikes on the village of Slatyne.

In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy conducted six assaults on the Ukrainian positions near Pishchane, Petropavlivka, and Zahryzove. The Ukrainian defenders repelled five attacks, with one battle still ongoing.
In the Lyman sector, throughout the day, Russian forces carried out 23 assaults near Nadiia, Yampolivka, Kolodiazi, Torske, and towards Nove, Olhivka, and Novomykhailivka. Five clashes are still unresolved.
In the Siversk sector, Russian forces launched three assaults near Ivano-Darivka and Pereyizne. Two attacks were successfully repelled by Ukrainian forces, while one battle continues.
In the Kramatorsk sector, there were 13 clashes near Maiske, Oleksandro-Shultyne, Predtechyne, Bila Hora, Chasiv Yar, Stupochky, and Kurdiumivka.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian troops attempted 18 assaults on the Ukrainian defensive positions, focusing on Krymske, Toretsk, and towards Dyliivka. All attacks were repelled.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Russians attempted to break through the Ukrainian defenses 73 times near Novotoretske, Panteleimonivka, Oleksandropil, Vodiane Druhe, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Novoserhiivka, Uspenivka, Novooleksandrivka, Sribne, Andriivka, and towards Kotliarivka. Four clashes are still ongoing. Airstrikes targeted Oleksievo-Druzhkivka, Oleksandropil, Sukhyi Yar, Poltavka, Kozatske, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Chunyshyne, Hryshyne, Novooleksandrivka, and Novopavlivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the enemy launched 15 attacks near Kostiantynopil, Skudne, and towards Rozlyv. The Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled all the attacks. The enemy also conducted airstrikes on Zelenyi Hai and Piddubne.
In the Huliaipole sector, Russian forces conducted nine attacks near Pryvilne, Novosilka, and towards Novopil, and carried out airstrikes on Huliaipole, Novopil, and Zelene Pole.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian forces attempted two assaults near Kamianske and Lobkove.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemy launched two attacks towards Sadove and Prydniprovske, both of which were unsuccessful.
In the Kursk operational zone, Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled 31 enemy attacks throughout the day. The enemy also launched 17 airstrikes using 22 guided bombs and conducted 254 artillery strikes, including eight MLRS attacks, on Ukrainian positions and settlements." Ukrin

Zelensky: Putin ‘Will Die Soon’ And The War Will End

"Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky predicts the death of Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin “soon”, stating the invasion of his country would then have to end.
He said: “He will die soon, that’s a fact, and everything will be over. This may all end before then… I’m younger than Putin, so put your bets on me. My prospects are better.” Breitbart

Thailand reels from earthquake Bangkok grinds to a halt as tremors are felt from Burma earthquake

"Bangkok ground to a halt on Friday after a strong earthquake shook the clogged Thai capital, causing chaos and triggering citywide evacuations that left many thousands of people stranded for much of the day.

All urban rail systems were suspended and roads were gridlocked across one of Asia’s biggest cities after the earthquake in neighboring Burma caused tremors up to a magnitude of 7.1 in Bangkok, about 1,020km from the epicenter.
The earthquake killed nine people in Bangkok, including eight laborers who died after the collapse of a 33-storey building that was under construction. Rescuers with dogs searched for signs of life, with more than 100 missing at the site, authorities said.
Foreign tourists – some shirtless, bathrobes or swim shorts – had to leave their hotels and mingled with throngs of office workers evacuated from high-rise towers in Bangkok’s commercial districts, many in shock at a rare quake that caused some skyscrapers to sway for minutes." IrishTimes

Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks in Greenland

"Vice President JD Vance predicted that Greenland would voluntarily partner with the United States amid talks of acquiring the island. "If the people of Greenland were willing to partner with the United States, and I think that they ultimately will partner with the United States, we could make them much more secure," Vance said. "We could do a lot more protection."
The remarks came during a high-profile visit to the Pituffik Space Base, a U.S. facility on the island's northwest coast, which is otherwise a Danish territory.
Denmark, the vice president argued, hasn't done a good enough job securing Greenland from Russian and Chinese encroachment, leaving it vulnerable and in need of a U.S. takeover.
"What we think is going to happen is that the Greenlanders are going to choose, through self-determination, to become independent of Denmark," Vance said. "And then we're going to have conversations with the people of Greenland from there."
JustTheNews

Key points of Putin’s idea to place Ukraine under UN control

"Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed placing Ukraine under a temporary international administration as one possible way of resolving the ongoing conflict. The idea, he said, draws on international precedent and would aim to restore legitimate governance before any peace deal could be finalized.
During his meeting with Russian nuclear submarine officers on Thursday, President Putin described a possible international mechanism for stabilizing Ukraine – placing it under temporary external administration coordinated by the United Nations.
Problem: Collapse of legitimacy in Kiev
Putin argued that Ukraine’s constitutional legitimacy has broken down due to the expiration of Vladimir Zelensky’s presidential powers last year and the lack of elections since – rendering all of his government’s claims to authority invalid.
Consequence: Power vacuum filled by radicals

Putin has warned that groups with neo-Nazi views, such as the notorious Azov battalion – which receive Western weapons and actively recruit followers – could increasingly exert de facto control in Ukraine, potentially replacing formal civilian authorities.

Suggestion: UN-led temporary external administration

Putin proposed the use of a UN-led transitional authority, referencing prior international missions

.Purpose: Restoring constitutional order and setting legal framework for stable peace

The main goal, according to Putin, would be to organize democratic elections and install a functioning, legitimate government trusted by citizens and recognized globally." RT

209 clashes on front lines in past day

"209 combat clashes between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front line.

Russian airstrikes targeted multiple settlements, including Myropilske, Prokhody, Uhroidy, Krasnopillia, Khmelivka, and Mykhailivske in the Sumy region; Yablunivka, Zoria, Novoolenivka, Hrodivka, Pokrovsk, Chunyshyne, Novoserhiivka, Novomykolaivka, and Oleksiivka in the Donetsk region; Shevchenko, Novodarivka, Novopil, and Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region.
In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy made six attempts to break through Ukrainian defense lines near Vovchansk and Fyholivka.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 26 enemy attacks near Stepova Novoselivka, Zahryzove, and in the directions of Petropavlivka, Pishchane, Nova Kruhliakivka, and Bohuslavka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions 32 times, attempting to break through near Nadiia, Kolodiazi, Myrne, Yampolivka, and towards Novoserhiivka, Nove, Olhivka, Dronivka, and Hryhorivka.
In the Siversk sector, three enemy attacks were stopped near Bilohorivka and Verkhniokamianske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the invaders launched four attacks near Chasiv Yar and Predtechyne.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out 24 attacks in the areas of Krymske, Ozarianivka, Kurdiumivka, Toretsk, and in the directions of Dyliivka, Leonidivka, and Shcherbynivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders stopped 68 Russian attempted assaults near Panteleimonivka, Oleksandropil, Vodiane Druhe, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Sukhyi Yar, Kotlyne, Udachne, Uspenivka, Preobrazhenka, Andriivka, and towards Malynivka and Novooleksandrivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the enemy carried out 14 attacks near Kostiantynopil, Rozlyv, Skudne, Dniproenerhiia, and Burlatske.
In the Huliaipole sector, nine Russian attacks were stopped near Pryvilne, Novosilka, and towards Vilne Pole.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian forces attempted to storm Ukrainian positions four times in the directions of Shcherbaky, Lobkove, and Kamianske.
In the Dnipro River sector, no combat clashes were recorded over the past 24 hours.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of enemy offensive group formations were detected." Ukrin

NATO Weapons ‘Disappeared’ in Ukraine

"A

Ukrainian militant taken captive by the Russian Army admitted that he never saw the
NATO weapons he was trained to use in Germany in real combat action.
Recently, Western news outlets raised alarms that Ukraine has already become the world's biggest black market for firearms." Sputnik

Erdogan Claims Turkish Protest Movement Is ‘Street Terrorism,’ Warns End Is Near

"Turkey’s authoritarian leader, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said on Monday that the “show” put on by protesters in support of jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu will soon come to an end.
“Those who terrorize our streets and want to turn this country into a place of chaos have nowhere to go. The path they have taken is a dead end,” Erdogan said.
Erdogan has dismissed the protests as “street terrorism” and “evil” since they began after Imamoglu was arrested last week." Breitbart

Massive South Korean Wildfires Kill 24, Inflict ‘Unprecedented Damage

"South Korea suffered more than a dozen major wildfires over the weekend. The fires killed 24 people, forced 27,000 to evacuate, and burned more than 17,000 hectares of land.
Acting President Han Duck-soo said the fires continued to burn on Wednesday, causing “unprecedented damage.” Breitbart

Russia rains terror on Kharkiv

"At least 11 people, including a 5-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl, were injured in a

massive Russian drone attack on the densely populated areas of the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. The State Emergency Service (SES) posted photos of the aftermath, reporting 4 fires, including one at an area of 2500 square meters, as well as numerous damages and destruction in various parts of the city. Efforts to eliminate the consequences of the attack are ongoing." NV

NATO chief triggers confusion over ‘dead’ American troops

"Four US Army soldiers mysteriously disappeared during a training exercise in Lithuania near the Belarusian border on Tuesday. The Pentagon has yet to confirm their fate, after NATO

Secretary-General Mark Rutte triggered confusion by expressing condolences to their families.
The soldiers, from the 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division based at Fort Stewart, Georgia, were conducting “scheduled tactical training” at the General Silvestras Zukauskas training ground in Pabrade, Lithuania when they went missing, prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation.
“The M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle the four missing US Soldiers were operating during a training exercise has been located in Lithuania,” US Army Europe and Africa said in its latest update on Wednesday.
The armored vehicle “was discovered submerged in a body of water in a training area,” but “search efforts for the soldiers continue,” the US military added. The Lithuanian Armed Forces also stated that, at present, “there is no evidence or information confirming the death of the troops.” RT

224 combat clashes on frontline over past day

"224 combat engagements on the front, with the most intense fighting occurring in the Pokrovsk sector – 88 attacks.
The enemy launched airstrikes at the settlements of Turia, Krasnopillia, Uhroiidy, Mykhailivske, Prokhody, and Myropilske in Sumy region, Novopil in Donetsk region, Komyshuvakha, Temyrivka, Kamianske, Novoukrainka, Prymorske, and Stepnohirsk in Zaporizhzhia region, and Novooleksandrivka in Kherson region.

In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy made two attempts to breach Ukrainian defensive lines toward Vovchansk.
In the Kupiansk sector, four enemy assaults near Holubivka and Zahryzove were repelled.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked 14 times attempting to break through Ukrainian defenses near Kopanky, Yampolivka, Novoserhiivka, and toward Nove, Kolodiazi, and Novomykhailivka.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian forces successfully repelled 11 attacks near Bilohorivka, Verkhniokamianske, and Ivano-Dariivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian invaders attacked four times near Chasiv Yar, Predtechyne, and Bila Hora.
In the Toretsk sector, 20 enemy attacks were carried out near Toretsk, Dachne, Krymske, and toward Dyliivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 88 enemy assaults near Oleksandropil, Tarasivka, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Novoukrainka, Kotlyne, Uspenivka, and Novooleksandrivka, as well as toward Preobrazhenka, Pokrovsk, Promin, Vidrodzhennia, and Novoserhiivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, 25 assaults were repelled near Rozlyv, Vesele, as well as close to Kostiantynopil and Skudne.
In the Huliaipole sector, 16 enemy attacks were halted near Rivnopil, Novosilka, Pryvilne, Vilne Pole, and Novopil.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukraine’s forces repelled nine assaults near Mali Shcherbaky, Lobkove, Shcherbaky, and toward Stepove.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Ukrainian forces successfully stopped two enemy attacks.
In Russia’s Kursk region, the enemy launched 19 airstrikes dropping 28 guided aerial bombs and carried out 492 shelling attacks, including nine using MLRS. Ukrainian forces repelled 25 enemy assaults in Kursk region." Ukrin

Ukraine, Russia agree ‘naval ceasefire’ in Black Sea

"Kyiv and Moscow have agreed to forego the use of military force in the Black Sea, according to a statement by Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.
Umerov led the Ukrainian delegation at the latest round of talks with the United States in Saudi Arabia. Besides the maritime ceasefire, the negotiations touched on implementing a halt on Ukraine and Russia’s reciprocal strikes on energy infrastructure.
The minister outlined several key outcomes:
1. All sides agreed to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea, cease the use of force, and

prevent commercial vessels from being used for military purposes. He added that any movement of Russian military vessels beyond the eastern Black Sea would be seen as a threat to national security and a violation of freedom of navigation, giving Ukraine full right to self-defense.
2. All parties agreed to implement the previous agreement that bans attacks on the energy infrastructure of both Ukraine and Russia.
3. All sides welcomed the involvement of third countries to support the implementation of the energy and maritime ceasefire agreements.
4. All parties committed to working toward a stable, lasting peace.
5. The United States confirmed its support for facilitating the exchange of prisoners of war, releasing detained civilians, and returning forcibly displaced Ukrainian children."
NV

207 combat clashes along frontline over past day

"207 combat clashes between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian invaders.
Russian airstrikes targeted areas near the settlements of Petrushivka, Uhroiidy, Krasnopillia, Prokhody, and Turia in Sumy region, Zolochiv and Prudianka in Kharkiv region, Serhiivka, Sukhyi Yar, Pokrovsk, Chunyshyne, Novopil, Zoria, Sukha Balka, and Piddubne in Donetsk region, Ternove and Dachne in Dnipropetrovsk region, Novodarivka, Orikhiv, Huliaipole, Zaliznychne, and Mala Tokmachka in Zaporizhzhia region, Vesele, Oleksandrivka, and Dudchany in Kherson region.

In the Kharkiv sector, Russian forces attempted four assaults near Vovchansk, Tykhe, and toward Kamianka, but were repelled.
In the Kupiansk sector, the Ukrainian defenders stopped five Russian attacks near Zahryzove and Petropavlivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy carried out 24 attacks, trying to breach the Ukrainian defenses near Yampolivka, Nadia, Kopanky, and toward Novomykhailivka, Olhivka, Nove, and Katerynivka.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian forces halted five assaults near Bilohorivka, Verkhniokamianske, and Ivano-Dariivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, two clashes were recorded near Predtechyne and Bila Hora.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy launched 26 attacks near Toretsk, Dyliivka, and Krymske.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 69 Russian assaults near Sukha Balka, Kalynove, Oleksandropil, Zelenyi Pole, Lysivka, Tarasivka, Yelyzavetivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Shevchenko, Uspenivka, Preobrazhenka, Andriivka, Bohdanivka, and toward Novoserhiivka, Malynivka, and Kotliarivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian forces carried out 23 attacks near Rozlyv, Dniproenerhiia, and Kostiantynopil.
In the Huliaipole sector, Ukrainian troops stopped one Russian advance near Pryvilne.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian forces attempted to advance nine times near Kamianske and toward Lobkove and Stepove.
In the Prydniprovske sector, one battle occurred.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of enemy offensive group formations were detected.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces continue their operation in Russia's Kursk region. Over the past day, the Russian forces conducted 19 airstrikes, dropping 23 guided bombs, and 247 shelling attacks, including seven MLRS strikes
The Ukrainian defenders repelled 29 Russian assault actions in Kursk region." 

Ukrin

In Kryvyi Rih, drone attack damages enterprise, administrative building, warehouses

"Fires broke out in Kryvyi Rih as a result of a Russian drone attack, damaging an administrative building, warehouses, an enterprise, and six vehicles." Ukrin

Trump: Any Country Buying Venezuelan Oil Slapped With 25% Tariff

"President Donald Trump is imposing a 25% 'Secondary' tariff on Venezuela, and a 25% tariff on "any Country that purchases Oil and/or Gas from Venezuela," payable to the United States "on any Trade they do with our Country."
The tariffs, which would go into affect April 2 should Trump implement them, would cut a major source of revenue for the Maduro government - while ratcheting up pressure on China, a major purchaser of Venezuelan crude that's already looking at 20% tariffs under Trump.
Trump cited "the fact that Venezuela has purposefully and deceitfully sent to the United States, undercover, tens of thousands of high level, and other, criminals, many of whom are murderers and people of a very violent nature," in his 25% tariff on Venezuela, and says the additional 25% tariff punishing anyone buying oil or gas will begin on April 2nd."
ZeroHedge

Russian strike on Kurtivka in Donetsk region

"A Russian attack on the village of Kurtivka in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region has killed a woman and her three-year-old daughter, while a 15-year-old girl sustained injuries." Ukrin

Ukraine had plans to blow up nuclear plants – ex-Zelensky aide

"Ukraine’s military intelligence chief Kirill Budanov proposed blowing up nuclear power plants to deny them to Russia if Kiev started losing in the conflict, Aleksey Arestovich, a former aide to Vladimir Zelensky, has claimed.
According to the ex-adviser, the US perceives the current Ukrainian leadership “as apes with a grenade.” “They just want to take dangerous toys under their control.” RT

165 clashes on font lines in past 24 hours

"Ukrainian forces engaged in 165 combat clashes with Russian invaders.
In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy made three attempts to breach Ukrainian defensive lines toward Vovchansk.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled six Russian assaults near Petropavlivka, Stepova Novoselivka, and Zahryzove.

In the Lyman sector, Russian forces launched 24 attacks, attempting to penetrate Ukrainian defenses near Kolodiazi, Yampolivka, and in the directions of Stepove, Novomykhailivka, Novyi, and Zarichne.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian troops stopped six offensive actions near Bilohorivka and towards Verkhniokamianske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, five engagements were reported in the area of Chasiv Yar and toward Dyliivka.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy conducted 19 attacks near Toretsk and close to Dyliivka, Dachne, and Krymske.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 53 Russian assault operations near Panteleimonivka, Oleksandropil, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Udachne, Uspenivka, Preobrazhenka, Andriivka, and in the direction of Pokrovsk, Kotliarivka, Bohdanivka, and Oleksiivka.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian troops launched 19 attacks near Kostiantynopil and towards Rozlyv and Vesele.
In the Huliaipole sector, three Russian assault attempts were repelled near Novopil and in the direction of Vilne Pole.
In the Orikhiv sector, the enemy unsuccessfully attempted to advance twice towards Lobkove.
In the Dnipro River sector, no combat clashes were reported.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of Russian offensive group formations were detected." Ukrin

74 combat engagements on frontline since day-start

"Since the beginning of the day, there have been 74 combat engagements between Ukrainian defenders and Russian troops.....
In the Lyman sector, the invading forces launched six attacks near Yampolivka and in the direction of Nove, with five ongoing engagements.
On the Siversk sector, there were four assaults on Ukrainian positions near Bilohorivka, in the directions of Ivano-Darivka and Verkhniokamianske, with two ongoing battles.
In the Kramatorsk sector, fighting continues near Orikhovo-Vasylivka.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy attacked eight times near Dyliivka and Toretsk, four battles are currently underway.

In the Pokrovsk sector, since the beginning of the day, the invaders attempted 35 times to push Ukrainian defenders from their positions in the settlements of Panteleimonivka, Vodiane Druhe, Yelyzavetivka, Lysivka, Andriivka, Kotlyne, Uspenivka, and Bohdanivka. Ukrainian forces have repelled 29 attacks, while six battles are still ongoing. Enemy losses are being confirmed.
Today, in the Novopavlivka sector, the Russians attacked six times near the settlements of Kostiantynivka and Rozlyv, with one battle still ongoing.
In the Huliaipole sector, the enemy was repelled three times while trying to advance near Novopil and Novosilka. Unguided rockets were used to attack the settlements of Huliaipole, Novodarivka, Novosilka, and Zaliznychne.
In the Orikhiv sector, the settlement of Mala Tokmachka was struck by an airstrike.
in the Kharkiv and Prydniprovske sectors, the enemy did not carry out active offensive operation.
In the operational zone in Russia’s Kursk region, Ukrainian forces repelled four attacks by Russian invaders throughout the day, and five battles are still ongoing. The enemy conducted five airstrikes, dropped five glide bombs, and carried out more than 181 shelling attacks, including five from multiple rocket launch systems." 

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Israeli airstrike on Gaza hospital kills Hamas official who was under US sanctions

"An Israeli airstrike struck the largest hospital in southern Gaza on Saturday night, killing a top Hamas official who was under US sanctions, according to Israeli and Saudi reports.
Ismail Barhoum, 56, a member of Hamas’ Politburo, was killed in the strike that engulfed a section of the Nasser hospital in flames, Saudi-owned Al Arabiya outlet reported.
The strike was carried out following “an extensive intelligence-gathering process,” Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet intelligence agency said in a statement on X, accusing Barhoum and Hamas of hiding inside the Khan Younis hospital." NYP

Ukraine's Air Force strikes command post in Russia's Belgorod Oblast

"Ukraine's General Staff has reported that the Ukrainian Air Force struck a command post of a Russian border guard outpost in the settlement of Glotovo, located in Russia's Belgorod Oblast." Pravada

147 clashes on frontline in Ukraine over past day

'Ukrainian Defense Forces engaged in 147 combat clashes with Russian forces along the front line.
Russian airstrikes targeted the settlements of Krasnopillia, Turya, Mykhailivka, Uhroyidy, Petrushivka in Sumy region, Yelyzavetivka, Serhiivka, Pokrovsk in Donetsk region, Novodarivka, Malynivka, Zaliznychne, Komyshuvakha in Kherson region, Olhivka in Zaporizhzhia region.

In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy attempted four assaults near Vovchansk, but was repelled.
In the Kupiansk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled four attacks near Zahryzove and toward Petropavlivka.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy carried out 21 assaults aimed at breaking Ukrainian defenses near Nadiya, Dibrova, Kolodiazi, Yampolivka, Torske, and towards Nove and Novomykhailivka.
In the Siversk sector, three Russian attempts to advance near Bilohorivka and Spirne were repelled.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian forces conducted one unsuccessful attack west of Andriivka.
In the Toretsk sector, 22 enemy attacks occurred near Krymske, Dyliivka, Druzhba, Toretsk, and towards Shcherbynivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders halted 44 Russian assault actions near Panteleimonivka, Kalynove, Vodiane Druhe, Yelyzavetivka, Novoukrainka, Zelene Pole, Lysivka, Udachne, Kotlyne, Uspenivka, Kotliarivka, Andriivka, Novoandriivka, and toward Pokrovsk.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the enemy carried out 17 assaults near Kostiantynopil and Rozlyv.
In the Orikhiv sector, Russian forces attempted two assaults near Shcherbaky and Novodanylivka.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of Russian offensive group formations were spotted." Ukrin

Overnight drone attack on Kyiv

"Falling debris from Russian drones was recorded in five districts of Kyiv, killing three people including a five-year-old child and injuring ten others." Ukrin

Five key takeaways from Trump-Zelensky phone call

"Zelensky’s call with Trump marked the first official direct contact between the two leaders since a dramatic confrontation in the Oval Office late last month, after which the Ukrainian President and his team quickly left the White House.
First. The phone call was in stark contrast to the not-so-successful meeting between Zelensky and Trump in the Oval Office on February 28. The Ukrainian president called the conversation “the most substantive in recent times” and suggested that it could have lasted even longer if the leaders had not had other things to do.

Trump also positively assessed the conversation, calling it “very good”.
Second. The American side will continue defense-related intelligence sharing with the Ukrainian side, even despite the fact that Putin demanded that Trump end such support for Ukraine. Moreover, Putin demanded a "complete cessation of foreign military aid" to Kyiv. However, it seems that this "wish" of his will also remain unanswered.
Third. In a conversation with Trump, Zelensky agreed to halt strikes on Russian energy facilities. But he emphasized that in the event of a violation of the agreement by the enemy,
Fourth. The telephone conversation between Trump and Zelensky touched on the repatriation of the Ukrainian children who were illegally deported to the Russian Federation. Trump promised to work closely with both warring parties to help these children return home, as per a statement from the White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt.
Fifth and finally. Regarding the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), which is currently under Russian occupation. The President of Ukraine confirmed that the possibility of US participation in the restoration of the plant was discussed. At the same time, slightly different interpretations are coming from the US - in particular, with respect to the possibility of the United States taking control of this nuclear power plant. It is not yet clear what exactly is being discussed, but the issue is being actively elaborated at the expert level." Ukrin