President Donald Trump orders the withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany. The move reduces the American military footprint in the country, where approximately 36,000 troops are currently stationed.

Poland secures U.S. commitment to maintain or increase troop levels in the country despite planned reductions in Germany. Warsaw is also moving to unlock European Union defense funds to strengthen its military posture.

Poland has received assurances from the United States that American troop levels in the country will remain stable or potentially increase, even as the U.S. reduces its military presence in Germany. Simultaneously, Warsaw is taking steps to access European Union defense funding to bolster its national military capabilities.

Ukraine reports a two-fold increase in long-range strikes against Russian logistics and air defense positions in April compared to March, according to Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov reported that the number of long-range strikes at distances of 20-150 km doubled in April compared to March, following a presidential directive to increase capabilities against enemy logistics and air defense.

A car has struck pedestrians in central Leipzig, Germany. Emergency services are responding to the scene of the incident.

A vehicle has driven into a group of pedestrians in the center of Leipzig, Germany.

At least two people are dead following a car-ramming incident in Germany. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the event.

A car-ramming incident in Germany has resulted in the deaths of at least two people.