Biden Tells Bibi: US Will Not Support A Counterattack Against Iran After Hundreds Of Drones, Missiles Sent

"Israel's military is reporting the Iranian attack has stopped, several hours after Iran said its 'limited' operation has "concluded" - which involved an unprecedented hundreds of suicide drones as well as ballistic missiles sent against Israel in retaliation for the April 1st Israeli attack on Iran's embassy in Damascus. Below is the top story from English-language Times of Israel:

Hebrew media reports claim that not a single drone or cruise missile managed to infiltrate Israeli airspace.
According to the unsourced reports, most ballistic missiles were also knocked down outside of Israeli airspace.
A report in Ynet says some 20 cruise missiles were downed short of Israel’s borders. The US, UK and Jordan helped take down many of the drones.
Israel is reporting very little damage inside the country (though previously admitting "minor damage" against at least one key airbase in the south).
After the enormous Iranian drone and missile swarm a senior Israeli official has been quoted by Israel's Channel 12 as saying "Iran’s attack was a strategic failure." The official added in a threatening manner, "Now they can get ready and not sleep in peace." Israel's war cabinet appears to be readying a military response... the Biden White House appears to be strongly signaling to the Netanyahu government that the attack is 'done' and that the United States will not back any follow-up counterattack operations against Iran:
US President Joe Biden told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the US will not aid any Israeli counterattack on Iran, US media report, citing senior administration officials.
Axios and CNN report that message was passed during a phone call between the pair.
Axios reports that Biden told Netyanyahu the US will oppose any Israeli counterattack.
CNN reports that Biden said the US will not take part in any such counteraction.
Israel has called on a United Nations Security Council meeting to condemn the Iranian aggression, which is expected to take place late Sunday. The US administration appears to be lobbying for a status quo and for Israel to not mount a strong response." ZH

In past day, 76 combat engagements occurred in frontline

"Over the past day, 76 combat engagements took place in the frontline. The enemy launched a total of 1x missile and 109x air strikes, 115x MLRS attacks on the positions of Ukrainian troops and various settlements.
On April 13, air strikes hit Volfyne, Pavlivka (Sumy region); Zahryzove, Borova,

Slobozhanske, Vesele, Pershotravneve, Kopanky, Kolodyazi (Kharkiv region), Bilohorivka (Luhansk region), Umanske, Verkhnotoretske, Berdychi, Karlivka, Staromykhailivka, Vodyane, Antonivka, Katerynivka, Kurakhove, Volodymyrivka, Urozhaine, Staromaiorske (Donetsk region), Berezyne (Dnipropetrovsk region), Mala Tokmachka, and Robotyne (Zaporizhzhia region). More than 110x settlements in Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, and Mykolaiv regions came under artillery fire.
Volyn and Polissya axes: no significant changes.
Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna axes: the adversary maintains its military presence in the areas of russia bordering Ukraine. The enemy increases the density of minefields along the state border of Ukraine.
Kupyansk and Lyman axes: the enemy did not conduct any offensive (assault) operations.
Bakhmut axis: the Ukrainian soldiers repelled 36x attacks in the vicinities of Bilohorivka (Luhansk region), Verkhnokamyanske, Vyimka, Spirne, Rozdolivka, Ivanivske, Novyi, Opytne, Klishchiivka, and Andriivka (Donetsk region). Avdiivka axis: the Ukrainian defenders repelled 9x enemy attacks in the vicinities of settlements of Novokalynove, Novobakhmutivka, Berdychi, Toneke, Pervomaiske, and Nevelske (Donetsk region).
Novopavlivka axis: the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to hold back the enemy in the vicinities of Heorhiivka, Novomykhailivka, and Urozhaine (Donetsk region). The invaders made 22x attempts to breach Ukrainian defense in that area.
Orikhiv axis: the invaders launched 6x attacks on the positions of Ukrainian defenders in the vicinities of Staromaiorske (Donetsk region) and northwest of Verbove (Zaporizhzhia region).
Kherson axis: the enemy does not abandon its intention to dislodge Ukrainian troops from their bridgeheads on the left bank of the Dnipro River. For instance, on April 13, the invaders launched 3x unsuccessful attacks on the positions of the Ukrainian troops." Ukrin

Biden convenes security meeting over Iranian attack

 "President Joe Biden has reacted to an Iranian drone attack against Israel by vowing steadfast support for West Jerusalem. The president cut short a weekend visit to his Delaware beach home, returning to the White House for consultations with his national security advisers." RT

UK to Rush Experimental ‘Dragonfire’ Laser Weapon Into Service to Deploy in Ukraine

"Ukraine is to become a giant testing ground for a revolutionary new laser weapon which, if successful, promises to radically alter the economics of warfare, the British government says.

The “sovereign” British Dragonfire laser was successfully tested at an Army range in Scotland earlier this year. Now, defense procurement rules are being changed to rush it to deployment five years early, and perhaps to the front line in Ukraine even sooner. British Defense Minister Grant Shapps said the rollout of the anti-air laser to the Royal Navy warships was being brought forward five whole years, from 2032 to 2027, but made clear it could be seeing action earlier yet." Breitbart

Russia summons French ambassador over foreign minister's 'unacceptable' comments

"Russia on Friday summoned the French ambassador to Moscow following “unacceptable” comments by French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne. Sejourne on Monday said that France had no interest in talking to the Kremlin, a few days after a telephone conversation between Russian and French defense ministers ended in divergent accounts.

French ambassador Pierre Levy “was informed about the unacceptable character of such statements, which have nothing to do with reality,” the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement, denouncing a “deliberate act” that “aimed to undermine the possibility of any dialogue between the two countries”. France24

Thousands protest in Niger demanding immediate withdrawal of US troops

"Thousands of people in Niger's capital protested for the immediate departure of US soldiers from the north, after the military junta in Niamey said it was withdrawing from a military agreement with Washington." France24

Germany to send new Patriot air defence system to Ukraine at 'critical time', says Zelensky

"Germany will supply a U.S.-made Patriot air defense system and air defense missiles to Ukraine at a "critical time" as Kyiv struggles to defend its energy system from Russian bombardment, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said." France24

Iran Says Retaliation ‘Can Be Deemed Concluded,’ U.S. ‘MUST STAY AWAY’

"Iran’s mission to the United Nations released a statement about the attack on Israel saying that Iran’s retaliation “can be deemed concluded,” unless Israel or the United States escalates further." Breitbart

Putin's chilling new warning to the West as Russian despot tests an experimental nuclear-capable missile that could level London

"Vladimir Putin issued a new warning to the West with the suspected test of an experimental nuclear-capable missile.

Footage shows the mystery intercontinental ballistic launch from the Kapustin Yar test range in the Astrakhan region.
This is destined to be the largest missile in Putin's nuclear arsenal, described as an 'unstoppable' apocalypse 208-ton intercontinental silo-launched 15,880mph weapon, the size of a 14-storey tower block.
Before properly going into service it is expected to be tested over the South Pole." MS

New Order From Ukraine's Top General Reveals Scale of Sabotage and Desertion in Army

"After the failure of last year’s much-heralded Ukrainian counteroffensive and mounting lack of ammunition and manpower, more and more Ukrainian troops are refusing to carry out

combat missions. Others are even risking being shot in the back by units stationed behind them in an effort to prevent them from retreating.
The Kiev regime’s soldiers sabotage army orders, threaten their commanders, refuse to fire their weapons, leave the battlefield, and desert. This was revealed in a new order on strengthening discipline signed by Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrsky.
Among the military criminal offenses, the commander-in-chief listed “insubordination,” “failure to comply with an order,” “threat or violence against a superior,” “unauthorized abandonment of a military unit or place of service,” “desertion,” “evasion of military service by inflicting self-harm or in any other way,” and “unauthorized abandonment of the battlefield or refusal to use weapons.”
Syrsky’s order outlines the urgent need for the Armed Forces and representatives of law enforcement agencies to identify and put a stop to these offenses." Sputnik

60 combat clashes on battlefield in past 24 hours

"In the past 24 hours, there were 60 combat engagements on the battlefield in Ukraine. Ukrainian Air Force struck 11 Russian manpower, weapons and military equipment clusters, one command post, two UAV ground control stations, and one anti-aircraft missile system." Ukrin

IDF Planning "Significant Response" Against Iran As Explosions Ring Out Across Israel

"CNN is reporting there have been several explosion on the ground across Israel, but there's yet to be official confirmation of the extent of casualties. Israeli media is reporting the first as follows: "Medics treating first injury from Iran attack – a 10-year-old boy from Bedouin town near Arad in serious condition."

The IDF spokesman is confirming at least one of its military bases has been hit in the south by an Iranian cruise missile, sustaining "minor damage".
Over "200 different kinds" of projectiles were fired toward Israel, the IDF spokesman said.
This was reportedly at Dimona, where Israel reportedly has undeclared nuclear weapons, making such a strike highly dangerous. Further Iran's IRNA is reporting:
Iran successfully struck the Israeli airbase in the Negev Desert with 'Khaybar' ballistic missiles.
Importantly, Times of Israel is reporting that Israel's military is preparing a response, in what is likely to become a continuing tit-for-tat in the coming days." ZH

Iran Gearing Up for Revenge Attack on Israel in the Next 48 Hours

"Iran is likely to launch a direct attack on Israel soon, according to reports. The attack, expected within the next 24 to 48 hours, may target either the southern or northern regions of Israel, according to the Wall Street Journal, which cited a person familiar with the matter.

However, according to a source briefed by leaders of the Iranian regime, a final decision regarding attack plans has not yet been reached, despite discussions on the matter." IBT

Ukrainians urge government to ban Russian prisoners of war from making phone calls: petition has gathered enough votes

"A petition demanding the suspension of the right of Russian prisoners of war (POWs) to make telephone calls has received the required number of votes. Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers must now consider it. The author of the petition, Inna Turova, stated that relatives of Ukrainian defenders who are currently held in various POW camps in Russia have no information about their health or whereabouts." Pravada

67 attacks in five sectors of the front

"67 attacks in five sectors of the front including 24 attacks on the Bakhmut axis. Ukrainian aircraft struck 12 areas in which enemy troops and military hardware were concentrated and four anti-aircraft missile systems. The enemy launched two missile strikes and 72 air strikes and carried out 116 attacks using multiple rocket launchers against the positions of Ukrainian troops and settlements." Ukrin