Ukrainian civilians and journalists are receiving specialized training to defend themselves against first-person view (FPV) drone attacks used by Russian forces.These attacks have increasingly targeted non-combatants, highlighting evolving threats in the ongoing conflict.Russian forces have employed smaller drones to attack civilians in cities such as Kherson and Kramatorsk for over a year.Journalists have also been targeted, with four war reporters, including one Russian, killed in drone strikes last year.In response, the Ukrainian 2402 Foundation offers courses aimed at teaching civilians and journalists how to survive FPV drone attacks.Participants learn tactics to reduce their vulnerability during such assaults.This training is significant... [Continue Reading]
Russia launched its deadliest attack this year with coordinated missile and drone strikes targeting multiple Ukrainian cities overnight.The attacks focused on Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro, causing significant destruction and loss of life.Nearly 700 drones and 19 ballistic missiles were fired in the assault, according to official reports.Fires broke out in several locations, with emergency services working through the night to control blazes and clear debris.At least 16 civilians were killed, including a 12-year-old child, and scores more were wounded.Kyiv's mayor reported four deaths in the capital, including the child, while Odesa suffered nine fatalities and Dnipro two.President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned... [Continue Reading]
Ukraine continues to resist Russian military advances despite a surge in attacks and ongoing diplomatic efforts.Overnight from Monday to Tuesday, Russia launched at least four missiles and 129 drones targeting Ukrainian territory.On Tuesday morning, the city of Dnipro was hit by missile strikes, injuring around fifteen people.The Russian army has not made any territorial gains since the start of the year, with no advances recorded in March.However, Ukraine has also been unable to retake occupied areas, and the conflict remains costly for both sides.The recent Russian spring offensive has increased pressure on Ukrainian forces, particularly through intensified drone and air... [Continue Reading]
Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of thousands of violations of a 32-hour ceasefire agreed for Orthodox Easter.The truce was intended to halt hostilities from 4:00 pm Moscow time on April 11 until midnight on April 12.Russia's defence ministry reported nearly 2,000 ceasefire violations by Ukrainian forces during the truce period.Meanwhile, Ukraine's military general staff recorded approximately 2,300 violations by Russian forces.Among the incidents, civilians including a child were injured in a drone attack on Russia's Kursk region, according to Russian authorities.Both sides reported numerous shellings and drone strikes, though Ukraine noted there were no missile or guided aerial... [Continue Reading]
A temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine began on April 11, 2026, lasting 32 hours from 4:00pm local time Saturday until midnight Sunday.The truce was ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin to coincide with Orthodox Easter celebrations and was proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy more than a week earlier.Both sides have agreed to halt hostilities during this period, with Kyiv pledging to respect the ceasefire if Moscow does the same.The Ukrainian military stated it was ready to respond immediately if Russia violated the truce.Hours before the ceasefire took effect, Russian forces launched at least 160 drones targeting Ukraine, killing... [Continue Reading]