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Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 190 out of 219 unmanned aerial vehicles launched by Russian troops overnight. The assault, recorded on April 17, involved drones of various models targeting several areas in Ukraine.
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On the night of April 17-18, Russia launched 219 drones at Ukraine, with Ukrainian air defense reportedly downing 190. Attacks were confirmed at 17 different locations.
Ukrainian air defense successfully intercepted 190 out of 219 drones launched by Russian forces on the evening of April 17. The report comes from the Ukrainian Air Force via Telegram.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha emphasized the importance of unblocking crucial EU decisions following Hungary's parliamentary elections. He made the comments during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Türkiye.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga spoke about new opportunities for Ukraine following recent parliamentary elections in Hungary. He made the comments during the Antalya Diplomatic Forum in Turkey.
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Vladimir Putin is preparing to escalate information and hybrid attacks against the EU and NATO. This strategy is aimed at weakening their support for Ukraine, according to Andriy Kovalenko from Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council.
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The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has announced charges against Russian Colonel Marat Tsevelev for orchestrating a missile and drone attack on the Burshtyn Thermal Power Plant in January 2026. This revelation was reported by Ukrinform.
Read moreRussia plans to ramp up its information and hybrid attacks against the European Union and NATO. Andriy Kovalенко of Ukraine's Center for Counteracting Disinformation reported this on April 18, 2026.
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In Sloviansk, Donetsk region, 34 children are still in areas where mandatory evacuations are taking place. Local officials reported the situation is becoming increasingly dangerous.
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Ukrainian authorities have charged a co-owner of a tobacco company for converting a legal factory in Kremenchuk into an illegal manufacturing operation. The Economic Security Bureau (ESBU) reported that this scheme involved multiple accomplices producing counterfeit tobacco products.
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Russian forces are concentrating personnel and equipment on the southern outskirts of Myrnohrad, according to military reports. Volodymyr Polevyi from the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces provided these insights, highlighting the challenges posed by urban terrain.
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Ukraine is facing significant land contamination, with around 128,000 square kilometers deemed potentially hazardous. This estimate was reported by the head of Ukraine's Humanitarian Demining Center.
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