News for 18 April 2026

SSU reports three russian Navy ships hit in Crimea - statement of SBU officials

War 18 April 2026, 21:30 2447

Ukrainian Defense Forces repel 54 enemy attacks since beginning of day - AFU General Staff's update

War 18 April 2026, 21:29 1755

Despite US threats, Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz again - media

World 18 April 2026, 20:41 1211

Barbarians from russia damage or completely destroy 1,723 monuments of cultural heritage of Ukraine - Budanov

Society 18 April 2026, 20:33 1415

Unmanned Systems Forces say enemy suffers USD 100 million in losses daily due to attacks on oil infrastructure

War 18 April 2026, 20:32 1300

Invaders start mining manganese in Ukraine at one of world's largest deposits - media

Economy 18 April 2026, 20:08 1874

At least 5 killed and more than 10 wounded, including child, in shooting in capital - authorities and social media

Society 18 April 2026, 19:55 1787

President Trump once again criticizes NATO and calls Alliance "completely ineffective" - media

World 18 April 2026, 16:55 1416

Liberation of 12 settlements becomes possible thanks to stormtroopers: Verkhovna Rada should make them separate branch of military – AFU serviceman

War 18 April 2026, 16:50 1639

None of scenarios are ruled out: Europe will develop plan in case of introduction of jet fuel limits – ІАТА

Economy 18 April 2026, 16:41 1379

151 combat clashes registered on russian-Ukrainian front over past day - AFU General Staff's operational update

War 18 April 2026, 15:26 1619

US Department of War says Ukraine cannot continue to rely on Washington for weapons support - media

Politics 18 April 2026, 14:42 1634

Prime Minister Svyrydenko in US discusses Ukraine's investment "wishlist" in priority areas with IFC

Economy 18 April 2026, 14:30 1675

It's time to lift not only Hormuz blockade, but also Orbán blockade - Minister Sybiha

Politics 18 April 2026, 14:22 1184

China considers taking control or helping to reduce Iran's enriched uranium - media

World 18 April 2026, 14:13 1046

White House again lifts sanctions on russian oil despite promises not to do so - US Treasury Department

Economy 18 April 2026, 14:02 1752

Europe preparing for defense without NATO and will test bloc's readiness for major war - Bloomberg

Politics 18 April 2026, 13:57 1745

Invaders attack power facility in Chernihiv Region: 380,000 consumers without electricity – Chernihivoblenergo

Economy 18 April 2026, 13:41 1370

Enemy troops attack Zaporizhzhia with drones: houses damaged - local authorities

Society 18 April 2026, 13:21 1344

Russia fires 20 Shaheds at one substation in Zhytomyr Region

Society 18 April 2026, 13:15 1194