Presenting the latest updates on Friday, April 26, 2024.
Fighting
- Tragedy struck as casualties rose from Russian shelling in Udachne, resulting in three fatalities and four injuries. The violence extended to Kurakhivka, claiming three more lives in Russian attacks.
- A Ukrainian drone strike in Zaporizhia led to the death of two individuals, as confirmed by a Moscow-appointed official. Additionally, two lives were lost in Kherson due to Ukrainian artillery fire.
- A devastating missile strike at a railway station in Balakliya left 10 individuals wounded. The missile hit a passenger train, causing chaos and destruction.
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Critical infrastructure in Cherkasy was targeted by Russia, resulting in six injuries and widespread damage.
- Reports suggest that Ukraine has sidelined Abrams M1A1 tanks due to the challenges posed by Russian drone warfare, making operations risky and vulnerable to attacks.
Politics and diplomacy
- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg called on China to cease its support for Russia’s actions in Ukraine to improve relations with the West. Despite China claiming neutrality, Stoltenberg highlighted their role in supplying crucial components for Russian military equipment, fueling the conflict. Stoltenberg emphasized the need for China to choose between fostering relations with the West or aiding Russia’s aggression.
Alexandra Bayeva, left, and Katerina Tertukhina, Oleg Orlov’s lawyers speak to the press after his hearing was…
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