❗️Iran stops ceasefire negotiations with the US, notifying Pakistan it will no longer engage after rejecting proposed truce terms and insisting on a permanent end to the war.

❗️Russia's fourth-largest oil refinery, Lukoil's Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez, halted operations on April 5 after a Ukrainian drone attack, potentially disrupting fuel supplies until the end of the month.

Ukrainian forces destroy a Russian An-72P patrol aircraft at Kirovske airfield in occupied Crimea, with satellite imagery confirming the strike. The aircraft is a coastal patrol variant of the An-72, and its loss is part of four aircraft destroyed over a four-day period.

US Vice President JD Vance in Hungary claims Ukrainian intelligence is trying to influence US and Hungarian elections, calling on voters to support Viktor Orban in the upcoming vote.

Ukrainian forces regained control near Ambarne in Kharkiv region following a counterattack, pushing Russian troops back from part of a salient on the Velykyi Burluk axis. The area had served as a foothold for Russian forces near the border before Ukrainian units forced them to retreat.

Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian-held bridge over the Dnipro after a 60-day drone campaign using British Malloy T-150, flying 30 missions and delivering 1.5 tons of explosives in a first-of-its-kind operation.

Zelensky stated Ukraine is preparing a European component of its security proposals following agreements reached in the Middle East and Gulf states. The plan focuses on joint defense production, modernization, financing programs, and coordinated security actions, with additional interest signaled by Asian countries.

Explosions and a fire reported in Orenburg during an active missile alert, with blasts heard across the city.

❗️Pakistan proposed a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, urging Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as a goodwill gesture. Iranian officials signal openness to the proposal, while Trump says negotiations are ongoing and no final position has been set.

❗️A wave of US Democrats call for removing Trump via impeachment or the 25th Amendment over his threats toward Iran ahead of a critical deadline. Lawmakers describe the statements as dangerous, while the White House dismisses the criticism and defends the president.

Explosions and a fire is reported in occupied Luhansk. Ukrainian drones are active.

A strong fire in occupied Luhansk.

Ukrainian UAVs are flying over occupied Luhansk in large numbers.