UPDATE: Russian drone strike damages shield at Chornobyl reactor four. The incident occurred in February 2025 as Ukraine prepares to mark the 40th anniversary of the nuclear disaster amid ongoing conflict.

BREAKING: Drone attack in Novokuybyshevsk, Samara Oblast, leaves one person dead and others injured. Debris struck a residential building following strikes on local industrial facilities. Regional authorities have established an emergency response headquarters.

A drone attack in Novokuybyshevsk, Samara Oblast, has resulted in one death and multiple injuries, according to local officials. Debris struck a residential building, and an operational headquarters has been established by the governor.

Ukraine Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov claims his team disabled Russian Starlink terminals as first step in offensive push, with more actions over next three months. #Ukraine #Starlink

In January 2026, Mykhailo Fedorov took over the Ministry of Defense and quickly assembled a new team. Their goal: seize the initiative and force Russia onto the defensive. Disabling Russian Starlink terminals was the first move. Many more followed in the next three months.

Classified 'non-violent resistance' program recruited civilians in occupied territories for dangerous tasks despite FSB tracking, Kyiv Independent reports. #Ukraine #Resistance

The Kyiv Independent reveals a classified 'non-violent resistance' program that encouraged civilians in occupied territories to perform dangerous tasks despite warnings that the FSB was tracking them.

Russia's Foreign Ministry says 193 Russian servicemen returned from Ukraine in exchange for 193 Ukrainian POWs, with UAE and US mediation.

On April 24, 193 Russian servicemen were returned from territory controlled by the Kiev regime in exchange for 193 Ukrainian POWs. The UAE and the US provided mediation assistance.