News on this topic
Profile picture of The Age
The 46-year-old mother Australia is training to fight Putin’s invaders: Australian soldiers are giving Ukrainian citizens an intensive five week course ...
theage.com.au/world/europe/the-46-year-old-mother-australia-is-training-to-fight-putin-s-invaders-20230202-p5chbb.html
The 46-year-old mother Australia is training to fight Putin’s invaders
More news on this subject
Profile picture of The Age
The 46-year-old mother Australia is training to fight Putin’s invaders: Australian soldiers are giving Ukrainian citizens an intensive five week course ...
theage.com.au/world/europe/the-46-year-old-mother-australia-is-training-to-fight-putin-s-invaders-20230202-p5chbb.html
The 46-year-old mother Australia is training to fight Putin’s invaders
Profile picture of The Kyiv Independent
Bloomberg: Russian diesel exports continue to drop amid Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-russian-diesel-exports-continue-to-drop-amid-drone-strikes-on-oil-refineries/
Bloomberg: Russian diesel exports continue to drop amid Ukrainian drone ...
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
  • At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.

  • Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.

  • Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.

  • A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
Profile picture of The Kyiv Independent
Sources: HUR confirms attack on Russian bomber factory in Tatarstan: A factory in Russia's Tatarstan producing bomber aircraft for the Russian military was ...
kyivindependent.com/sources-hur-confirms-attack-on-russian-bomber-factory-in-tatarstan/
Sources: HUR confirms attack on Russian bomber factory in Tatarstan
Profile picture of The Kyiv Independent
Air Force: Ukraine downs 13 Russian drones overnight on April 18: The drones were intercepted by Ukrainian anti-aircraft units and mobile fire groups in Kherson ...
kyivindependent.com/air-force-ukraine-downs-13-out-of-13-russian-drones-overnight-on-april-18/
Air Force: Ukraine downs 13 Russian drones overnight on April 18
Profile picture of Reuters
Russian attack kills at least 13 in Ukraine's Chernihiv, officials say: A Russian missile attack killed at least 13 residents and damaged buildings and municipal ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-attack-kills-people-ukraines-chernihiv-hits-infrastructure-governor-says-2024-04-17/
Russian attack kills at least 13 in Ukraine's Chernihiv, officials say
Profile picture of english.alarabiya.net
Man arrested in Poland over suspected plan to assassinate Zelenskyy: A man suspected of helping Russian intelligence services plan an assassination attempt ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/18/man-arrested-in-poland-over-suspected-plan-to-assassinate-zelenskyy
Man arrested in Poland over suspected plan to assassinate Zelenskyy
Quick Glance: Polish Authorities Detain Man Allegedly Involved in Russian Espionage for Zelenskyy Assassination Plan
  • A Polish citizen was detained by Polish authorities on suspicion of spying for Russia's military intelligence to potentially assassinate Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

  • He intended to share critical details about the Rzeszow-Jasionka airport in southeastern Poland, crucial for international military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

  • In case of a conviction, he could potentially face a sentence of up to eight years in prison.

  • Prosecutors emphasized the arrest resulted from a close collaboration with Ukrainian counterparts who provided vital information leading to the detainment.
Profile picture of The Kyiv Independent
Zelensky confirms Ukraine struck Russian military airfield in occupied Crimea: Ukrainian forces carried out an attack early on April 17 against a Russian ...
kyivindependent.com/ukranine-strikes-dzhankoi/
Zelensky confirms Ukraine struck Russian military airfield in occupied ...
Profile picture of PBS
‘Children of Ukraine’ Filmmaker Describes How ‘Wars Take Place on Many Different Levels’
pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/ukraine-war-children-transfer-filmmaker-q-and-a/
‘Children of Ukraine’ Filmmaker Describes How ‘Wars Take Place on Many ...
Profile picture of Time
Ukrainian Tennis Player Elina Svitolina Says the Restrictions on Russian Olympians Don’t Go Far Enough
time.com/6965525/elina-svitolina-ukraine-interview-olympics/
Ukrainian Tennis Player Elina Svitolina Says the Restrictions on Russian ...
Quick Glance: Ukrainian Tennis Star Svitolina Criticizes Olympic Restrictions on Russia
  • Elina Svitolina, a prominent tennis player, condemns Russia's aggression in Ukraine and advocates for humanitarian and defense efforts.

  • Despite the war, Svitolina plans to play for Ukraine at the Billie Jean King Cup and criticizes the limited restrictions on Russian athletes at the Olympics.

  • Svitolina supports Ukraine through tennis matches and charity events to provide mental distraction and financial aid.

  • She refuses to negotiate with Putin and emphasizes the importance of Russian athletes not participating in the Olympics due to Russia's behavior towards Ukraine.
Profile picture of The Kyiv Independent
Source: Ukraine strikes radar station in Russia's Mordovia Republic: Ukrainian drones attacked a military unit in the city of Kovylkino in Russia's ...
kyivindependent.com/source-ukraine-strikes-radar-station-in-russias-mordovia-republic/
Source: Ukraine strikes radar station in Russia's Mordovia Republic
Profile picture of kyivpost.com
Ukrainian Engineers Design ‘Kronos’ Submarine That Fires Torpedoes: The Kronos submarine seacraft supposedly can move without sound at a speed of 50 kilometers ...
kyivpost.com/post/31207
Ukrainian Engineers Design ‘Kronos’ Submarine That Fires Torpedoes
Profile picture of Democracy Now!
“A Stalemate and Attritional Grind”: Journalist Luke Mogelson on 2 Years of Russia’s War in Ukraine
democracynow.org/2024/4/12/ukraine_russia
“A Stalemate and Attritional Grind”: Journalist Luke Mogelson on 2 Years ...
Profile picture of The Kyiv Independent
Zelensky: Ukraine to convene NATO-Ukraine Council to discuss air defense: Ukraine will send a request to convene a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine council to discuss ...
kyivindependent.com/zelensky-ukraine-to-convene-nato-ukraine-council-to-discuss-air-defense/
Zelensky: Ukraine to convene NATO-Ukraine Council to discuss air defense
Profile picture of The Standard (Kenya)
CDF Ogolla's last moments in troubled North Rift: Helicopter carrying General Ogolla crashed on the border of Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot counties.
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493504/cdf-ogollas-last-moments-in-troubled-north-rift
CDF Ogolla's last moments in troubled North Rift
Profile picture of CNN.com
Zelensky signs law overhauling Ukraine’s mobilization rules: The legislation requires all men between 18 and 60 to register with the armed forces ...
cnn.com/2024/04/16/europe/zelensky-signs-mobilization-law-intl-latam/
Zelensky signs law overhauling Ukraine’s mobilization rules
Profile picture of Defence Blog
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian air defense systems in Crimea: On April 17, Ukrainian forces launched a series of missile strikes targeting the Russian military ...
defence-blog.com/ukrainian-forces-destroy-russian-air-defense-systems-in-crimea/
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian air defense systems in Crimea
Profile picture of The Kyiv Independent
Israel's UN Envoy: Listen to President Zelensky and wake up: Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, called on the ...
kyivindependent.com/israels-un-envoy-listen-to-president-zelensky-and-wake-up/
Israel's UN Envoy: Listen to President Zelensky and wake up
Profile picture of The Times of Israel
2 Hezbollah commanders killed in IDF strikes as attack drones injure 3 in north: Military probing why sirens didn't sound before drones struck near community of ...
timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-commander-killed-in-idf-strike-as-attack-drones-injure-3-in-northern-israel/
2 Hezbollah commanders killed in IDF strikes as attack drones injure 3 in ...
Quick Glance: British Foreign Minister's Visit to Israel Tomorrow; Israel Plans 'Limited Strikes' in Iran - CNN
  • British foreign minister's visit to Israel scheduled for tomorrow

  • Rishi Sunak urges calm in relation to Iran

  • US anticipates Israel contemplating limited strikes in Iran - sources

  • Israel warns Iran: 'Will not go unpunished'
Profile picture of CNN.com
Biden tells Netanyahu US will not participate in counter-strike against Iran: President Joe Biden and senior members of his national security team ...
cnn.com/2024/04/14/politics/biden-netanyahu-israel-iran-response/
Biden tells Netanyahu US will not participate in counter-strike against ...
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
  • In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.

  • The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.

  • Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.

  • The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
Profile picture of The Kyiv Independent
Media: Lancet drone analog presented to Zelensky, being used at the front: Ukrainian soldiers already use domestically-produced attack drones similar to Russian ...
kyivindependent.com/media-lancet-drone-analog-presented-to-zelensky-being-used-at-the-front/
Media: Lancet drone analog presented to Zelensky, being used at the front
Profile picture of Euronews
How 17-year-old Ukrainian Valeriia escaped a Russian re-education camp: 17-year-old Ukrainian Valeriia was abducted to a Russian re-education camp in Crimea ...
euronews.com/2024/04/13/how-17-year-old-ukrainian-valeriia-escaped-a-russian-re-education-camp
How 17-year-old Ukrainian Valeriia escaped a Russian re-education camp
Profile picture of tomshardware.com
Chinese researchers use low-cost Nvidia chip for hypersonic weapon —unrestricted Nvidia Jetson TX2i powers guidance system
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/chinese-researchers-install-low-cost-unrestricted-nvidia-jetson-tx2i-into-hypersonic-weapon
Chinese researchers use low-cost Nvidia chip for hypersonic weapon ...
Profile picture of Arab News
Iranian military says it is ready to deal with any Israeli attack: DUBAI: Iran said on Wednesday its military was ready to confront any attack by Israel ...
arabnews.com/node/2494521/middle-east
Iranian military says it is ready to deal with any Israeli attack
Profile picture of The Jerusalem Post
Saudi Arabia acknowledges helping defend Israel against Iran: Saudi Arabia's royal family posted on its website about the country's role in defending ...
jpost.com/middle-east/saudi-arabia-acknowledges-helping-defend-israel-against-iran-797201
Saudi Arabia acknowledges helping defend Israel against Iran
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
  • The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

  • Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

  • Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

  • It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.