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WATCH: Ukraine Hits 2 Russian Vessels in Crimea, Knocks Out Radar in Sevastopol – Intel
Ukrainian intelligence said its Prymary unit struck two Russian landing ships and a radar system in occupied Crimea, putting all three out of action.
Lukashenko Threatens West, Ukraine: Belarus Will Use ‘Everything,’ Russia to Join if Attacked
Lukashenko warned Western neighbors and Ukraine against “aggression,” saying Belarus would respond with all available means.
Ex-president Radev surges in Bulgaria vote after protests toppled government
Former Bulgarian President Rumen Radev claimed victory after his Progressive Bulgaria party took the lead in the country’s snap parliamentary election, The Guardian reported on April 19.
Iran Not Planning to Attend Talks With US in Pakistan
Iran and the United States, along with Israel, are just days away from the end of the two-week ceasefire that halted the Middle East war, ignited by US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28.
Russia’s FSB says it thwarted a bomb attack on a law enforcement facility, detaining a German woman it says was acting on orders from Ukrainian intelligence
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said it had thwarted a planned bomb attack on a law enforcement facility in the Stavropol Krai, blaming a German citizen born in 1969 who it said was acting on orders from Ukrainian intelligence.
Odesa City Council Member Found Dead, Police Investigate Possible Suicide
Authorities say the body of a local lawmaker was found in a car, with initial reports suggesting possible suicide.
Russian governor fires regional agriculture minister over livestock disease outbreak and other complaints
Novosibirsk Governor Andrei Travnikov has fired his regional agriculture minister, Andrei Shindelov, the regional government’s press service announced.
Russian forces shell Donetsk region more than 1,200 times in one day
Over the past day, Russian troops carried out 1,222 attacks on the Donetsk region, damaging 14 civilian objects. Preliminary reports indicate there were no casualties.
Russian drones attack civilian cars in Sumy Oblast, injuring four
Russian drones attacked civilian cars in Sumy Oblast on the morning of April 20, wounding four people, regional governor Oleg Hryhorov reported on Telegram.
Ukrainian drones strike Russian port, killing 1 and setting oil refinery on fire
Ukrainian drones struck the port of Tuapse overnight on April 20, killing one person and injuring another, Krasnodar Krai Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said. A fire broke out at the seaport, he wrote on social media. The Krasnodar Krai prosecutor’s office announced that the port’s transport infrastru
Death toll from attack in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district rises to seven – Klitschko
The number of people killed in the shooting in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv on April 18 has increased to seven.
Russian blogger posts AI video of herself as Spider-Man fighting pro-Kremlin TV host and officials
Blogger Viktoria Bonya has posted an AI-generated video on her Instagram in which she appears as a superhero battling propagandist Vladimir Solovyov, blogger Artemy Lebedev, and State Duma deputy Vitaly Milonov.
Finland may limit Venice Biennale 2026 role over return of Russian pavilion
Finland’s political leadership will skip the Venice Biennale this year if organizers allow the Russian pavilion to open, Art News reported, adding the European Commission earlier warned it could freeze €2 million in funding over Russia’s participation on Apr. 20.
Ukrainian intelligence reveals details of over 100 firms behind Russia's Su-57 fighter jet
Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has published a list of companies linked to Su-57 fighter jet production on the War&Sanctions portal.
Iran studied Ukraine war to sharpen drones and AI before U.S. operation
Iranian military commanders closely studied the war in Ukraine before the start of the U.S. operation, focusing on drones, 3D printing, artificial intelligence and other ways to modernize warfare, the Financial Times reported after reviewing hundreds of articles in Iranian defense journals.
Russia kills teenager in drone strike on Chernihiv, injuring 4 others
Russian forces launched a massive drone strike on Chernihiv overnight on April 19, Vyacheslav Chaus, the head of the Chernihiv regional administration, reported.
Rumen Radev's party wins Bulgarian election
With 87% of the vote now counted, Progressive Bulgaria has secured a majority in parliament.
Ukraine’s interior minister orders probe into police who fled during Kyiv shooting
Ukraine’s Internal Affairs Ministry head Ihor Klymenko has ordered an internal investigation into the conduct of police officers during the terrorist attack in Kyiv that killed six people.
Drones attack Sevastopol, air defense systems were active near Belbek airfield – media
In the evening prior, machine-gun fire and anti-aircraft artillery explosions were heard in various districts of temporarily Russian-occupied Sevastopol during an air raid alert.
Terror in Kyiv: Death Toll Rises to Seven After Holosiivskyi Shooting
Death toll from Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi shooting rises to seven as authorities label it a terrorist act; several victims remain hospitalized.
HUR unit strikes Russian landing ships Yamal and Filchenkov in Crimea
A special unit of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence said it struck two large Russian landing ships, the Yamal and the Nikolai Filchenkov, in occupied Crimea overnight on Apr. 19, the agency reported on Apr. 20.
Latvia and Lithuania bar Slovak prime minister’s plane from their airspace on route to Moscow for May 9 parade
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said Latvia and Lithuania will not allow his plane to use their airspace for a flight to Moscow to attend the Victory Day military parade on May 9.
Kyiv seeks alternatives as VAT bill for entrepreneurs stalls
International Monetary Fund showed understanding regarding the sensitivity of introducing a value-added tax for sole proprietors, Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko wrote on April 19.
Russia targets German arms firms to erode support for Ukraine
Russia is trying to intimidate the heads of German defense companies as part of an effort to weaken support for Ukraine in Germany, Stephan Kramer, head of Thuringia’s domestic intelligence office, said in an interview with Handelsblatt published on April 19.
Report: Russian courts treat the number 666 as a symbol of a banned ‘extremist’ movement
Russian courts have begun fining residents for posting images featuring three sixes, treating them as propaganda for the “International Satanism Movement”, which Russian authorities have designated an extremist organization, the state-run Russian news agency RIA Novosti reported.
Russians shell railway infrastructure in Kharkiv region
On the night of April 20, the Russian army struck railway infrastructure facilities in the Kharkiv region; no casualties were reported.
Death toll from terrorist attack in Kyiv rises to seven
The death toll from the shooting in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi district on 18 April has risen to seven: a man whose life doctors had been fighting to save has died in hospital.
Russian Shahed drones strike infrastructure and power lines across Ukraine
Russia attacked Ukraine using Shahed drones and glide bombs overnight on April 20. A building and a power line were hit in Mykolaiv, a Shahed drone hit infrastructure in Kyrvyi Rih, and a person was wounded in Kyiv Oblast.
Oil refinery on fire following drone attack in Tuapse
A large-scale fire broke out in the tank farm of an oil refinery in the city of Tuapse, Krasnodar Krai, Russia, as a result of a nighttime drone strike.
Ukraine Citizenship in 2026: Key Legal Changes, Dual Nationality Rules, and What Foreigners Need to Know
Ukraine introduced multiple citizenships on January 16, 2026. Learn about new rules, language exam requirements, martial law risks, and how foreigners can apply.
Lukashenko outlines joint Belarusian-Russian defence against alleged threat to Belarus
Alexander Lukashenko has claimed he is ready to use all types of weapons, including nuclear arms, in the event of so-called "aggression" against Belarus.
Intelligence shows how two large Russian landing ships were hit in Crimea
Fighters of the special unit Prymary of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine carried out successful strikes on two Russian large landing ships in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Pro-Russian former president's party leads in Bulgaria's snap elections
Progressive Bulgaria party, led by euroskeptic former President Rumen Radev, is leading in Bulgaria's snap elections with nearly 44.5% of the vote after 78.24% of ballots were counted, Central Election Commission reported on April 20.
Zelensky Says Ukraine Signs 10-Year Defence Export Deals With Three Middle East Countries
The agreements come as Middle Eastern countries face growing drone threats following recent escalations in the region, including large-scale strikes involving low-cost UAVs.
Russians attack Kryvyi Rih, two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, leaving six injured
Russian forces carried out nearly 20 strikes using drones, aerial bombs, and artillery against Kryvyi Rih, as well as the Nikopol and Synelnykove districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region. Six people were wounded.
Ukrainian intelligence posts video of strikes on Russian warships in Crimea – video
Ukraine’s intelligence releases video of drone strikes on Russian landing ships Yamal and Nikolai Filchenkov in occupied Crimea.
Ukraine Could Resume Druzhba Oil Flows by Monday, Orbán Says
The move could end a months-long standoff between Budapest and Kyiv over the pipeline
War update: 206 frontline clashes over past day, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk, Huliaipole sectors
Over the past day, April 19, a total of 206 combat engagements took place between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops on the frontline.
Residential building burns after Russian drone strike on Kyiv suburbs - photos
Russian forces launched a drone attack on Kyiv’s Brovary district, injuring a man, Mykola Kalashnik, Oblast Military Administration head, reported on April 20.
Ukraine Hits Russia’s Only Black Sea Refinery-Export Hub In Tuapse
The strike is part of an expanding Ukrainian campaign targeting Russia’s energy export infrastructure, particularly facilities tied to maritime oil shipments.
Russian drone strike hits residential building in Velykyi Burluk, three injured
Three people were injured overnight on April 20 after Russian drones struck a residential building in Velykyi Burluk, Kharkiv region.
Russian forces launched nearly 100 attacks on Pokrovsk and two other fronts over past day – Ukraine’s General Staff
Day 1,517 of Russia's large-scale armed aggression against Ukraine: 206 military clashes occurred at the front.
Russia Targets Ukrainian Cities in Hours-Long Drone Assault Overnight
Russia has maintained near-daily drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, often combined with missile strikes, keeping pressure on Ukraine’s air defenses and civilian infrastructure.
Ukraine’s air defenses down 113 out of 142 Russian drones in overnight attack
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 113 out of 142 drones launched by Russian forces since the evening of April 19.
Zelenskyy comments on Orbán's election defeat: You cannot win based on hatred
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his party lost strategically after building their campaign on hostility towards Ukraine.
Russia launches 142 drones, including jet-powered UAVs: Ukrainian air defence downs 113, some strikes recorded
Ukraine’s air defence forces destroyed or jammed 113 out of 142 Russian Shahed and other drones overnight.
Three injured and fire breaks out after Russian drones hit residential building in Velykyi Burluk – photos, video
A Russian drone attack on Velykyi Burluk in Kharkiv Oblast overnight left three people injured and sparked a fire in a residential building.
Russia loses 1,050 soldiers and 72 artillery systems over past day
Ukraine's General Staff has updated data on Russian losses: Russia lost 1,050 soldiers killed and wounded over the past day.
Drones hit port and refinery in Russia's Tuapse, sparking fire – video
Drones struck the port and oil refinery in Tuapse, southern Russia, triggering explosions and a major fire.
Spitfire Completes Unique Formation Flights With Royal Air Force
To mark the 90th anniversary of the first flight of the legendary fighter, a Spitfire took to the skies with various frontline British aircraft. The post Spitfire Completes Unique Formation Flights With Royal Air Force appeared first on The War Zone.