
Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian Lukoil refinery, defying calls to ease attacks amid soaring fuel prices
The latest attack comes as Ukrainian officials have acknowledged that foreign allies have asked Kyiv to pause drone attacks on Russian oil refineries as the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran drives up fuel prices worldwide.
The Kyiv Independent
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike major oil terminal in Russian city of Novorossiysk
Explosions were reported overnight on April 6 in the southern Russian port city of Novorossiysk, with local residents reporting a drone attack at an oil terminal and damage to a residential building.
The Kyiv Independent
Russian corruption fuels massive casualties in Ukraine
Estimates show Russian forces have suffered more than one million casualties in the war against Ukraine. At the same time, its territorial gains have been some of the slowest in modern history. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky has a rare look at the Kremlin’s war machine and reveals the brutality and corruption eating away at the Russian military from the inside.
PBS News
Good Friday massacre: Russian strikes kill 19 in Easter blitz on Ukraine
Five of the fatalities were at a market in the southern city of Nikopol.
Telewizja Polska S.AUkraine war: russian attack on Nikopol market kills five #:eu_flag: vs :ru_flag: #EUNews
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp869m2gzr0o

Ukraine war: Russian attack on Nikopol market kills five
A Russian drone hit a busy spot in the southern Ukrainian town on Saturday morning, injuring another 21 people.
Drone commander Magyar posts video of two Shahed hubs in russia being destroyed #UKRAINE :ua_flag: #EUNews
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/04/04/8028736/

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces commander shows destruction of two Shahed hubs in Russia
Ukraine’s UAV forces targeted Shahed hubs in Russia’s Bryansk and Kursk oblasts, as well as military sites in Russia and occupied Donbas, on 4 April
Ukrainska Pravda
EU condemns killings of Indonesian UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
Three Indonesian peacekeepers killed in separate incidents in southern Lebanon as cross-border violence intensifies. UN and EU call for accountability and adherence to international law.

EU moves to bolster biodiversity funding with €60m credit guarantee
Biodiversity funding growth: EU guarantees 70% of risk for projects that struggle to secure loans. A major boost for agriculture and climate resilience.
russia dropped nearly 8,000 guided bombs on Ukraine in March #UKRAINE :ua_flag: #EUNews
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/04/04/8028707/

Russia dropped nearly 8,000 guided bombs on Ukraine in March
Ukrainian authorities report nearly 8,000 guided bombs were dropped by Russian forces in March, alongside thousands of artillery attacks.
Ukrainska PravdaSeven civilians killed and 35 injured in russian attacks on Donetsk and Kherson oblasts #UKRAINE :ua_flag: #EUNews
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/04/04/8028718/

Seven civilians killed and 35 injured in Russian attacks on Donetsk and Kherson oblasts
Ukrainian authorities report that Russian strikes on 3 April left seven people killed and 35 injured in Donetsk and Kherson oblasts.
Ukrainska Pravda