Tu-160 redeployed from Ukrainka to Engels-2 for cruise missile arming
A Tu-160 bomber left Ukrainka Air Base for Engels-2 to be equipped with cruise missiles, satellite images show.
Ukraine intel details Russian $100k Knyaz Veshchiy Oleg drone
Ukraine's Defense Intelligence reveals a $100,000 Russian drone uses Swiss, Chinese and Taiwanese components.
Kalashnikov tests new Krona anti‑aircraft missile system
Russia's Kalashnikov Concern has begun testing the Krona surface‑to‑air missile system, designed to protect key facilities and city infrastructure from drones and other aerial threats.
Hungarian official urges EU to lift Russia sanctions post‑war
Hungarian politician Magyar called on the EU to remove sanctions against Russia once the conflict in Ukraine ends, arguing that the measures have driven up energy prices and harmed European competitiveness.
Russia delivers 5 armored EW vehicles to Belgorod units
Vyacheslav Gladkov transferred five armored all‑terrain vehicles equipped with electronic‑warfare systems to the 'BARS‑Belgorod' and 'Orlan' units, two for BARS‑Belgorod and three for Orlan, with crews set to begin operations soon. The delivery brings the total handed over to municipalities, ambulance services, self‑defence forces, Orlan and BARS‑Belgorod to 208 vehicles, and another 22 are expected next month.
Drone crash leaves house roofless in Belgorod district
A drone that fell during an attack on the Frunzenskaya substation on 28 November 2025 destroyed the roof of a house at 28 Malenkaya Street in Dragunskoye, Belgorod District, leaving it uninhabitable. The owner reports that officials have documented the damage and selected a contractor, but reconstruction has not begun as the cost estimate is still under review by the Ministry of Construction.
Fire damages home of Telegram founder's mother in St. Petersburg
A fire broke out in the roof of the apartment where Pavel Durov's mother lives in St. Petersburg, Russia. The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions between Durov and the Russian government over Telegram's free‑speech policies.
Russian units report destroying Ukrainian forces near Pokrovsk and Dnipropetrovsk
On April 10, Russian 'Brave' and 'Center' units said they eliminated Ukrainian infantry, equipment, artillery, transport, drones and communications in battles around Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad and the Dnipropetrovsk region, releasing video footage of the actions.
Russia employs paired Shahed drones against Ukrainian fire groups
Russian forces have begun using paired Shahed loitering munitions to target Ukraine's mobile fire groups, with one drone engaging the crew vehicle and a second drone delivering a lethal strike, according to electronic warfare advisor Serhii Beskrestnov following a recent attack.
Russian Spring launches 100 ruble donation drive for troops
Russian media outlet Russian Spring (rusvesna.su) has launched a fundraising campaign asking readers to donate 100 rubles (approximately $1-2) each to purchase communication systems, drones, thermal imagers, and other equipment for Russian fighters. The outlet, which has been collecting funds since 2014, provides bank details, cryptocurrency wallets, and a Telegram bot for direct transfers to fighters.
Ukrainian drone strikes Belgorod, civilian injured
A civilian woman was injured when a Ukrainian Armed Forces drone detonated in Grayvoron, Belgorod Region. She sustained a grazing shrapnel wound to her ear and barotrauma, receiving medical treatment on scene but refusing hospitalization. Two private houses and an outbuilding were damaged. Russian air defense destroyed 33 Ukrainian UAVs over Russian regions overnight.