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In the first quarter of 2026, Ukraine collected 43.5 billion UAH in military tax revenue, up 27.5% year-over-year. The State Tax Service reported a 9.4 billion UAH increase from the same period last year.
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On April 13, Ukraine will continue to impose electricity restrictions in the afternoon, focusing solely on the industrial sector. This measure was reported by RBC Ukraine citing 'Ukrenergo.'
In the Kharkiv region, bomb disposal experts destroyed 43 pieces of World War II-era ammunition. The recovery occurred in a forest area of the Slobozhanska community, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.
Ukrenergo will implement power restrictions for industrial consumers across Ukraine on April 13, from 16:00 to 24:00. This decision is a direct response to the aftermath of recent missile and drone attacks on the energy system.
Hungary's elections on April 12, 2026, indicate a significant shift in public sentiment. Reports suggest that Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government may be nearing an end, as voter turnout has surged in opposition-friendly regions.
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Russian forces launched a drone strike on a group of wounded soldiers in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, during a declared ceasefire. The 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade reported the incident on Telegram.
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The Russian army has attacked Ukrainian Defense Forces 55 times since the start of the day, with the most activity in the Pokrovsk direction. This information was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on April 12.
Read moreOn April 12, Russian military forces launched 55 attacks against Ukrainian positions. The most intense activity was reported in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions, according to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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Russian forces are transferring military equipment from the Berdiansk area to northern Donetsk, according to the Center for Study of Occupation. This movement reportedly takes place amid a ceasefire, as stated by Petro Andriushchenko on Telegram.
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Ukrainian authorities are preparing for a new exchange of prisoners by the end of next week, as confirmed by Kyrylo Budanov, head of the President's Office. This announcement follows the return of 182 Ukrainian citizens.
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Ukraine's NPC Ukrenergo has announced there are no scheduled power outages for April 12, 2026. The announcement was made via their official Facebook page.
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As of April 12, Ukraine's General Staff reported 2,299 violations of a ceasefire that began the previous day. The incidents included numerous drone strikes and assaults by Russian forces.
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