Here’s what we are reading today:

Ukraine hit a production site for #drones and an oil refinery in Russia's Republic of #tatarstan says Ukraine's military intelligence. 

#Ukraine attacked over 10 #oilrefineries in 2024, which play a crucial economic and military role in Russia.

https://kyivindependent.com/russia-claims-drones-hit-industrial-facilities-in-tatarstan/

Russia claims drones hit industrial facilities in Tatarstan

Drones attacked industrial facilities in Russia's Republic of Tatarstan, allegedly injuring several people, the republic's press service reported on April 2, as cited by Russian state-controlled news agency TASS.

The Kyiv Independent

#Russia launched the largest #tank war since the start of the #RussianFullScaleWar war in Ukraine and was forced to leave 1/3 of their tanks behind.

In the first two years of the war Russia lost 3,000 tanks, which is equal to the entire inventory pre-war, reports Reuters.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2024/03/31/the-russian-army-just-launched-the-biggest-tank-assault-of-the-war/?sh=432a6a66e67a

The Russian Army Just Launched The Biggest Tank Assault Of The War

'It is amazing the amount of stupid, mindless ... meat that dies in bundles,' the Ukrainian air-assault forces’ 25th Brigade mused after it wrecked the Russian column.

Forbes

#Ukraines economy is showing signs of recovery.

In March Ukraine exported almost 12 mln tonnes, which is $3.2 bln, says Ukraine's Economy Minister. This is the highest # of #exports since the start of the #RussianFullScaleWar.

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/1/7449197/

Ukraine exports almost 12 million tonnes of cargo in March

Ukrainska Pravda

Here’s what Alessandra is listening to today:

Elliot Smith - Needle in the Hay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgNgvCLRqWc&list=RDEMPLs2SlIOkoZ_2U8X7Ux5BQ&index=4

Elliott Smith - Needle In The Hay (from Elliott Smith)

YouTube

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