In Sumy and Chernihiv regions, Russians drop counterfeit money with QR codes from drones
Counterfeit banknotes with QR codes, dropped by the enemy from UAVs, have been discovered in the Sumy and Chernihiv regions.
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Ukraine's defense tech market reaches $6.8B in 2025
The volume of Ukraine's defense technology market reached approximately $6.8 billion in 2025, with the largest share accounted for by the UAV sector.
Ukrainian rail worker jailed for 8 years for spying on Ukrainian forces in Sumy region for Russia's FSB
A court has sentenced a Russian informant to eight years in prison for tracking the temporary deployment sites of aviation units and flight schedules of combat helicopters of the Ukrainian Defense Forces in the Sumy region.
02 April 2026
Kharkiv hit by renewed shelling: Fire breaks out in residential area, casualties reported
Russian forces continue to shell Kharkiv, where a four-story building caught fire in the Osnovianskyi district.
War update: 213 clashes on frontline, fiercest fighting in Pokrovsk sector
There have been 213 combat engagements along the frontline, with the heaviest fighting in the Pokrovsk sector, where Russian forces carried out nearly 50 attacks on Ukrainian positions and lost more than 130 troops.
Syrskyi: Fixing communication was critical to holding Kyiv region
During the planning of defensive operations in the Kyiv region, the biggest problem at the initial stage was organizing communication between different units, which used radios operating on different frequencies.
Kellogg calls for new defense alliance which may include Ukraine
Retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg has called on the United States to create a new defense alliance that could include Ukraine, citing NATO’s ineffectiveness in the war with Iran.
UN Secretary-General warns world on edge of wider war
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on the parties to the conflict in the Middle East to immediately cease hostilities, warning of the risk of the war expanding across the entire Middle East with serious global consequences.
Work underway at 245 energy facilities nationwide as Ukraine preparing for winter – Zelensky
Restoration work in the energy sector and the installation of alternative generation are underway at 245 facilities across the country.
New agreements reached: Zelensky on cooperation with countries targeted by Iran
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine continues to work with states that are under attack by the Iranian regime, noting that new agreements have been reached under which Ukraine will have a greater presence in emerging security formats.
Melania Trump brokers return of abducted Ukrainian children in fourth mediation effort
U.S. First Lady Melania Trump acted as a mediator in an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to reunite six Ukrainian children with their families.
Russian forces drop four bombs on Druzhkivka, wounding nine
On the afternoon of April 2, Russian forces struck Druzhkivka in the Donetsk region with four FAB-250 aerial bombs equipped with universal guidance and correction modules, injuring nine civilians.
Russian forces struck Kharkiv with “Shahed” drones for first time - Terekhov
Since last night, Russian forces have been shelling the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv, using “Shahed” rockets against the city for the first time.
One killed and 16 wounded in Kherson region during day amid Russian attacks
In the Kherson region, one person was killed and 16 others were injured as a result of Russian attacks on the afternoon of April 2.
Ombudswoman: Schools avoid publicizing bullying cases involving students and teachers
Educational institutions try to keep incidents of bullying—whether involving students or teachers—under wraps.
Deputy PM Kachka identifies promising sectors for expanding Ukraine–Netherlands economic cooperation
Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Taras Kachka stated that there are several sectors in which cooperation between Ukraine and the Netherlands appears to be the most promising and mutually beneficial.
Invaders attack Solonytsivka community in Kharkiv region, killing one and wounding others
The Russian army attacked the Solonytsivka community in the Kharkiv district; a man was killed, and a woman and a child were injured.
War update: 127 clashes on front, heaviest fighting in Pokrovsk, Huliaipole sectors
Since the beginning of the day, Russian forces have attacked positions of Ukraine’s defenders 127 times. The enemy is concentrating their main efforts on the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors.
Russians carried out 129 attacks on Naftogaz facilities during heating season
During the 2025/2026 heating season, Russians carried out 129 attacks on the Naftogaz Group’s gas infrastructure.
Devastating strikes on Russia: Ukraine’s forces hit five strategic plants, 10 oil facilities in March
March became one of the most extensive months in terms of the number of strategic enterprises struck in Russia – five factories and 10 oil refining facilities. The Ukrainian Defense Forces’ strikes covered areas from temporarily occupied Crimea and the Donetsk and Luhansk regions to deep rear areas in the Russian Federation.
Three children injured in Kharkiv region in Russian strike
The Russian army struck the Lozova district of Kharkiv region, injuring three children—girls aged 12, 14, and 15.
Ukraine’s USFs strike Russian drone depot, aircraft, and radar in Crimea
Operators of the 1st Separate Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces, together with the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry, carried out a series of operations against Russian military targets in temporarily occupied Crimea on April 2.
Global oil crisis opens ‘window of opportunity’ for renewable energy – expert
The global oil crisis and geopolitical shifts in energy markets are accelerating the world’s transition to renewable energy and a new economic model.
Ballistic missile strike on facility in Chernihiv kills one, injures young woman
In Chernihiv, Russian forces launched a ballistic missile attack on a facility, killing one person and injuring another.
Ukraine’s MFA launches 24/7 broadcast to rebut Orbán’s statements
Due to the large number of what it describes as absurd statements by Hungarian officials about Ukraine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched a 24/7 online broadcast called “Hungarian Radio Ukraine.”
Russia bans gasoline exports until end of July
On Thursday, the Russian government imposed a ban on gasoline exports for producers until the end of July.
U.S. Senators from both parties support maintaining NATO membership
U.S. Senators from both the Democratic and Republican parties have issued a statement in support of maintaining the United States’ membership in NATO.
Orbán vs. Magyar: Former MP outlines three scenarios after Hungary’s election
Despite recent opinion polls in Hungary showing a solid lead for the Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, over the ruling Fidesz party of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, even an opposition victory could, under certain circumstances, paralyze the functioning of the government for a long time.
Kherson RMA: Russian forces intensify use of fiber-optic drones
Russian forces have intensified their drone attacks in the Kherson region, notably increasing the use of drones on fiber-optic cables.