Russian authorities have accused Telegram founder Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism and have issued an international arrest warrant for him. This move is part of Russia's ongoing crackdown on online platforms.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree to establish a new command specifically for long-range attacks deep within Russian territory. This move aims to intensify pressure on Russia following recent Ukrainian strikes that have impacted Russian oil production.
Ukrainian drones attacked Russian oil depots and tankers in two regions, causing fires and power outages, following earlier Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, the NATO summit was marked by diplomatic incidents, including a personalized revolver gifted by Erdogan to a Belgian politician and a much-touted but cringeworthy meeting involving Trump.
Agents of the ATESH partisan movement claim to have carried out a sabotage operation in Taganrog, Russia, damaging an electrical substation that powered the Atlant-Aero defense plant.
Russia's state nuclear company Rosatom claims a Ukrainian drone struck the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europe's largest, causing no major damage. This accusation comes as Ukrainian President Zelensky stated Ukraine is conducting long-range strikes in response to Russian attacks.
Pavlos Iordanof, a Greek visionary, is highlighted as the 'architect' of modern Taganrog, with the history of Hellenism in the Black Sea region shaped by trade, shipping, and the active participation of Greeks in the intellectual and administrative life of the Russian Empire.
Ukraine's military confirmed it launched a missile strike on a key Russian drone manufacturing plant located in Taganrog. The attack targeted a facility crucial for Russia's drone production capabilities.
A Russian oil tanker has entered Cuban waters, potentially offering a lifeline to the island, as US President Donald Trump appears to relax a de facto oil blockade and states he sees 'no problem' with Russia delivering oil to Cuba.
At least eight people were injured in a missile attack on Kyiv, while Ukrainian forces reportedly attacked four vessels in Russia's Taganrog Bay, marking the 1599th day of the war.
Ukrainian drone attacks have targeted and ignited fires at several Russian energy facilities, including one of the largest oil refineries in southern Russia and a key maritime port. These strikes are part of an escalating series of attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.
Ukraine launched missile and drone attacks on Sevastopol in Crimea, reportedly using Storm Shadow missiles, causing damage to buildings. Concurrently, Russia conducted drone strikes on several Ukrainian regions.
The Ukrainian military announced it bombed a drone manufacturing plant in Taganrog, Rostov region, Russia, overnight. This destruction is expected to reduce the enemy's capacity to produce unmanned aerial vehicles.
Russia has confirmed the death of Krzysztof Galos, a Polish citizen, in a pre-trial detention center in Taganrog, stating he was detained for "opposing" the war and did not return home after traveling to Ukraine.
A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's southern Rostov region resulted in one death, with the port city of Taganrog bearing the brunt of the wider air assault.
Ukraine has reported drone attacks on Russian ships in the Azov Sea, claiming to have hit multiple vessels. This comes as Russia continues its strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Odesa, resulting in casualties and damage to infrastructure.
Russian forces launched drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, hitting a gas station in Zaporizhzhia, a passenger minibus in Kherson, and a border village in Kharkiv Oblast, resulting in multiple injuries and fatalities.
Ukraine launched a significant drone attack on Russia, reportedly striking oil refineries, tankers in Taganrog Bay, and a military airfield. Russia confirmed damage to two tankers in Taganrog Bay following the drone assault.
Ukraine and Russia carried out a significant prisoner exchange, with 193 Ukrainian defenders returning home in exchange for 193 Russian prisoners of war. This exchange saw a total of 386 individuals repatriated by both sides.
President Trump announced that peace talks between the US and Iran are set to resume in Pakistan, with JD Vance expected to lead the American delegation. This development follows previous discussions and comes amidst ongoing tensions, despite Trump's earlier remarks about an Iranian ceasefire violation.
Media reports indicate that missiles struck the "ATLANT AERO" enterprise, a Molniya drones manufacturing plant, in the Russian city of Taganrog on the night of Sunday, April 19.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Russia to agree to a mutual halt on strikes against energy infrastructure, citing the global energy crisis exacerbated by the Middle East conflict and signals from partner countries.