Australia extends zero tariffs on Ukrainian goods until 2026
The Australian government extends tariff relief on Ukrainian goods until 2026 as part of its continued support amidst Russia's invasion.
Ukraine to mass produce “Shmavic,” domestic replacement for Chinese DJI Mavic UAV
Ukrainian company developed "Shmavic" - domestic analogue of Chinese DJI Mavic drone popular with military. Indigenous drone cheaper, more resilient against EW, coming soon to Ukrainian armed forces. Serial production coming soon.
UK intel: Russia improved naval infrastructure in Novorossiysk, where it relocated its ships from Sevastopol away from Ukraine’s strikes
To avoid Ukrainian sea-borne attack, Russia largely moved its Black Sea Fleet from Sevastopol to Novorossiysk, where it is improving infrastructure to support long-term basing, per UK intelligence.
Ukraine destroys Russia’s Dzhankoi helicopter base air defenses, enabling further deep strikes on occupied Crimea
Ukraine's ATACMS missile attack on Russia's airfield in northern Crimea on 17 April reportedly destroyed multiple air defense assets, potentially enabling future air attacks on the occupied peninsula from the north.
Ukraine increases domestic Bohdana howitzer production to 10 units per month
Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine has increased its monthly output of the indigenous Bohdana self-propelled howitzer from 6 units to 10 this month backed by domestic contracts, with plans for further increases.
Lithuania President: Double standards in assistance to Israel and Ukraine are unacceptable
Lithuanian President Nausėda criticizes the West for applying double standards in aiding Israel and supporting Ukraine, emphasizing the need for equal support for both nations.
Ukraine downs all 13 Russian explosive drones last night as Russian missiles kill at least one civilian
Ukrainian military forces shot down all 13 Russian drones that attacked Ukraine overnight and into the morning. Meanwhile, one of the Russian missile strikes killed a 63-year-old Donetsk Oblast woman.
Zelenskyy tells EU Russia has almost entirely destroyed Ukraine’s thermal power capacity, asks for air defense help
President Zelenskyy warned EU leaders that Russia could target nuclear facilities after nearly destroying Ukraine's thermal power generation, calling for urgent Western support with air defenses.
UK House Speaker Johnson moving forward with Ukraine aid bill despite GOP hardliner opposition
US House Speaker Mike Johnson, endorsed by President Biden, advances separate foreign aid bills, including for Ukraine, despite strong opposition from far-right Republicans.
Slovaks join Czechia-led effort to supply Ukraine with ammo, defying Slovakia’s pro-Russian PM
In defiance of their Russia-friendly PM, Slovaks have launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise 1,000,000 euros for ammo for Ukraine, aligning with an international Czech-led initiative.
Media: SBU hits costly Russian long-range radar “Nebo-U” in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast
Ukraine destroyed a critical Russian radar Nebo-M in Bryansk Oblast, significantly diminishing Russia's capability to surveil and bomb Ukrainian territories, Suspilne sources say.
Ukraine’s defense minister discusses air defense needs with Pentagon chief
Ukraine's defense minister speaks with the Pentagon chief, emphasizing the urgent requirement to reinforce Ukraine's air defense system to address the evolving military situation.
Umerov: 244/344 weapon systems approved by Ukraine Defense Ministry in six months are Ukrainian-made
Ukraine's Defense Minister Umerov says his ministry has approved 344 new weapon systems for the Armed Forces over the past 6 months, with 244 of them produced domestically.
Commander: Russians lose up to 70% of equipment amid assault on Chasiv Yar
Russian troops experience 50 to 70% equipment losses during their ongoing assault on Chasiv Yar, as reported by a battalion commander fighting in the area.