DM Fedorov, Diehl Defence CEO discuss boosting Ukraine’s air defense capabilities
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov and Diehl Defence CEO Helmut Rauch held talks on concrete ways to reinforce Ukraine’s air defense capabilities.
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16 April 2026
General Staff confirms hits on Tuapse oil refinery, multiple military sites in Russia and occupied areas
The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck a number of important targets in Russia and in temporarily occupied territories yesterday and during the night of April 16.
EU should vote by qualified majority and prevent “new Orban” – MEP
The European Union should more widely apply the procedure of decision-making by qualified majority, as the abuse of veto power by individual member states significantly undermines the EU’s effectiveness. This has become particularly evident in the case of Hungary.
Russians drop three glide bombs on Zaporizhzhia: One civilian killed, five wounded
Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia on Thursday at around 17:30, dropping three guided aerial bombs on the city. One person was killed while five others were injured.
Netherlands pledges EUR 248M for joint drone production with Ukraine
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has reiterated continued support for Ukraine and deeper defense cooperation between the two countries. In the near future, €248 million will be invested in joint drone production.
Zelensky: Netherlands to support decentralization of Ukraine’s energy system
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that a draft document had already been prepared on the Netherlands’ support for the decentralization of Ukraine’s energy system.
Ukraine proposes special security partnership agreement to the Netherlands
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine and the Netherlands had signed bilateral documents concerning the first joint weapons production in the Netherlands, as well as a Drone Deal agreement.
Search operations completed at site of Russian strikes in Dnipro: five killed, 26 injured
In Dnipro, rescue workers have completed search operations at the site of strikes carried out by Russian forces during the night of April 16.
MEP: Magyar’s declarations are good, now action is expected
Hungary has for too long been a major obstacle to maintaining unity among EU member states in making important decisions, and the new government should quickly return the country to constructive cooperation within the European Union.
Ukraine’s forces destroy Russian fuel trains near Luhansk
Ukraine’s Defense Forces have destroyed enemy fuel trains near Luhansk.
Zelensky meets King and Prime Minister of Netherlands
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and the Kingdom’s Prime Minister Rob Jetten.
Rescue operations completed in Odesa after building struck three times by Russian drones
Emergency rescue operations have been completed in Odesa at a high-rise building that was struck twice by Russian drones over the past 24 hours and once the day before.
FM monitors ship with stolen grain, stays in contact with Israel
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is closely monitoring the situation surrounding the vessel “ABINSK,” which is carrying a cargo of wheat from the temporarily occupied territories and has entered the port of Haifa, and remains in constant contact with Israel.
Drone attacks in Zaporizhzhia region kill one, injure another
Russian forces launched drone attacks on two districts in the Zaporizhzhia region, killing one person and wounding another.
Oleksii Shuhailo, Commander of the 132nd Separate Reconnaissance Battalion, 7th Rapid Response Corps, Ukrainian Air Assault Forces
Relentless Pressure: Enemy Forces Destroyed Daily Despite Infiltration Attempts
MEP: Hungary stands to gain from Ukraine’s EU accession
The history of the European Union shows that all member states have benefited economically from their neighbors joining the EU, and in this context, Hungary should support Ukraine’s aspirations for European integration.
Combined attack on Kyiv: casualties rise to 62, four killed
The number of casualties resulting from the Russian military’s attack on Kyiv has risen to 62, with four people killed.
Russian attack on Kyiv leaves four dead, 54 wounded
As a result of a combined Russian attack on April 16, 54 people were injured and four were killed in Kyiv, including a 12-year-old boy.
Russian attack on Kyiv leaves four dead, 54 wounded
As a result of a combined Russian attack on April 16, 54 people were injured and four were killed in Kyiv, including a 12-year-old boy.
Odesa hit by waves of Russian attacks: Eight killed, 16 wounded
Eight people were killed and 16 others injured as a result of a nighttime Russian attack on Odesa.
Death toll rises to three after overnight Russian strike on Dnipro, 13 hospitalized
The death toll from a Russian overnight attack on the city of Dnipro has risen to three.
Zelensky receives Four Freedoms Award in Netherlands
The international Four Freedoms Award has been presented in the Dutch city of Middelburg to President Volodymyr Zelensky and the people of Ukraine.
Zelensky receives Four Freedoms Award in Netherlands
The international Four Freedoms Award has been presented in the Dutch city of Middelburg to President Volodymyr Zelensky and the people of Ukraine.
Injury toll from Russian attack on Odesa rises to 26, nine killed
At least 26 people were injured in Odesa as a result of an overnight Russian attack on April 16, with reports of people still missing.
Injury toll from Russian attack on Odesa rises to 26, nine killed
At least 26 people were injured in Odesa as a result of an overnight Russian attack on April 16, with reports of people still missing.
Unmanned Systems Forces hit 16 Russian targets overnight, including Iskander bases
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces struck 16 Russian military targets overnight on April 16, including air defense systems, Iskander missile bases, and fuel depots.
Russian strike damages DTEK facility in Kyiv, energy worker injured
A production site belonging to energy company DTEK was damaged in Kyiv as a result of a massive Russian attack.
MEP Petras Austrevicius
Damage done by Orban to EU is immense
Unmanned Systems Forces hit 16 Russian targets overnight, including Iskander bases
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces struck 16 Russian military targets overnight on April 16, including air defense systems, Iskander missile bases, and fuel depots.
Russian forces push to advance and entrench in Donetsk region's Hryshyne – military
Russian occupying forces are attempting to expand their offensive and establish a foothold in the settlement of Hryshyne in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.