Police eliminate shooter who opened fire on people in Kyiv — Interior Minister
The man who opened fire on people in Kyiv has been eliminated by police.
Search
18 April 2026
Shooting in Kyiv leaves several killed, child among injured — mayor
A shooting in Kyiv has left several people dead, with a child among the injured.
Ukraine cannot rely solely on US aid – Pentagon
The Pentagon's top policy official, Elbridge Colby, said that future military support for Ukraine cannot depend on the United States Department of Defense alone, increasing pressure on European allies to take on a larger role.
Russia launches missile strike on central Kharkiv
Russian forces carried out a missile strike on the center of Kharkiv.
Flight cancellations in Europe possible as early as next month due to jet fuel shortages — IATA chief
The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Willie Walsh, has urged Europe to develop "well-coordinated plans" in case limits on aviation fuel are introduced due to the war in the Middle East.
Enemy drones strike Kharkiv: Market, industrial zone were hit
In Kharkiv, impacts from a group of hostile combat drones have been recorded in an industrial area.
Russian forces strike fire station in Sumy region again
Russian troops carried out another drone strike on a fire station in the Shostka district of Sumy region on April 18.
US and Cuba hold talks in Havana for first time in 10 years — media
Representatives of the U.S. Department of State held a meeting in Havana with Cuban officials to urge democratic and economic freedoms and to warn about the risks of ignoring Washington's "advice."
Ukrainians to be able to observe peak of the Lyrid meteor shower on April 22
On the night leading into Wednesday, April 22, people in Ukraine will be able to watch the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower.
US extends license for Serbian oil company NIS
The U.S. has prolonged a temporary operating license for Serbia's oil company NIS, which is under sanctions, until mid-June.
Iran partially reopens its airspace for flights
On Saturday, Iran partially reopened its airspace for international flights crossing the eastern part of the country.
Russian drone hits meat processing plant in Kharkiv region, three injured
Russian forces attacked a meat processing plant in the town of Bohodukhiv in the Kharkiv region using a Molniya-type drone, leaving three female employees with acute stress reactions.
SBU strikes three Russian warships in occupied Crimea
The Security Service of Ukraine's (SBU) Alpha special operations unit has struck three Russian military vessels in temporarily occupied Crimea.
General Staff confirms strikes on four Russian oil industry facilities
Units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck four key oil industry facilities in Russia overnight on April 18, with fires reported at the sites.
Russia losing $100M daily from Ukrainian strikes on oil infrastructure
Russia is losing around $100 million per day as a result of Ukrainian strikes on its oil infrastructure, according to the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces.
Ukraine not engaged in intergovernmental efforts with Germany to return men — Uliutin
Ukraine is not conducting intergovernmental work with Germany to facilitate the return of Ukrainian men to the country, according to Minister of Social Policy, Family and Unity Denys Uliutin.
Ukraine's defense minister outlines key priorities for A1 Defense AI Center
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has outlined the priority areas of work for the A1 Defense AI Center.
Unknown assailants storm Yavoriv recruitment center, attack security personnel
Three individuals broke into the Yavoriv district territorial recruitment and social support center in the Lviv region and attempted to attack members of the security unit.
US again eases sanctions on Russian oil shipments
The United States has issued a new license allowing the supply and sale of Russian-origin crude oil and petroleum products that were loaded onto vessels as of April 17.
Ukrainian Defense Ministry to contract 25,000 ground robotic systems in H1 2026 – Fedorov
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry plans to contract 25,000 ground robotic systems in the first half of 2026, according to Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Energy, transport, logistics: Svyrydenko presents Ukraine's investment 'wish list' in Washington
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko presented Ukraine's investment "wish list" in priority sectors during a meeting in Washington with Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Four injured in Russian shelling across Kherson region over past day
Over the past 24 hours, Russian forces shelled more than 40 settlements in the Kherson Oblast using various types of weapons. Four people were injured in the attacks, which also caused destruction and damage to infrastructure.
Sybiha shares details of first day at Antalya Diplomacy Forum
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has outlined his activities during the first day of the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum.
Oil refinery on fire in Syzran, Russia – CCD
An oil refinery is on fire in the Russian city of Syzran.
Russian shelling of Kharkiv region over past day leaves seven injured
Over the past day, Russian forces shelled Kharkiv and 25 settlements in the region, injuring seven civilians.
Russia reports drone attacks: Oil depot, refinery on fire
Following a drone attack overnight into Saturday, a fire broke out at an oil depot in the city of Tikhoretsk, Krasnodar Krai.
ADF neutralizes 190 of 219 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine overnight
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 190 out of 219 unmanned aerial vehicles launched by Russian troops since the evening of April 17.
Russian forces attack port, industrial infrastructure in Odesa region, leaving one injured
During the night, Russian troops attacked port and industrial infrastructure in the Odesa region using strike drones. Administrative buildings, warehouses, buses, and storage tanks were damaged, and one person was injured.
War update: 151 combat clashes on front line over past day
On April 17, there were 151 combat engagements between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and Russian troops along the front line.
Russians attack energy facility in Chernihiv region, 380,000 consumers left without power
In the Chernihiv region, 380,000 consumers were left without electricity as a result of a Russian attack on the morning of April 18.