Ukrainian drone strike hit the fuel terminal at Primorsk port, damaging three storage tanks without causing a fire. The facility handles light oil products, making it a key logistics node in Russia’s fuel export infrastructure.

"Few square kilometers".

JD Vance states that current Ukraine negotiations are effectively focused on trading “a few square kilometers,” questioning whether continued heavy losses justify prolonging the war. He calls on both sides to reach a compromise to end the conflict.

Ukrainian FPV drone operators from the 2nd Khartia Corps destroyed a Russian 9K51M Tornado-G multiple launch rocket system. The system's loss is significant due to its long production time and the critical nature of its automated fire control system.

Ukraine's Phoenix Unmanned Systems Regiment destroyed a Molniya drone, 5 trucks, artillery gun, quad bike and buggy with Russian personnel on the Huliaipole axis.

❗️Iranian state media FARS says the Strait of Hormuz has been completely closed.

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Russian losses per 09/04/26 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff

+1040 men
+1 tanks
+2 ACVs
+64 artillery
+1 MLRS
+2238 UAVs

Explosions were reported overnight in occupied Alchevsk, Luhansk region. Possibly targeting military infrastructure.

Hungarian opposition figure Peter Magyar addresses pro-Russian voices in a crowd, telling them to “enjoy freedom” and referencing regime change, as attendees chant “Russians go home.”

Ukrainian air defenses shot down or suppressed 99 of 119 Russian drones overnight, including about 70 Shaheds, while 16 UAVs struck 11 locations.

Toddler at it again. Trump questions NATO’s reliability, saying the alliance “wasn’t there when we needed them,” while also referencing Greenland in his remarks.

An overnight strike hit the Krymskaya oil pipeline facility in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, triggering a fire at an electrical substation on the site. The facility is part of the oil transport infrastructure supporting regional logistics.

❗️President Zelensky stated his readiness to meet with Putin in a neutral location outside of Moscow or Kyiv, suggesting the Middle East, Europe, or the United States as possible venues.

❗️President Zelensky claims the US ignored evidence of Russia assisting Iran in attacking American targets in the Middle East. He stated that Russian military satellites photographed critical energy infrastructure and US military bases in the Persian Gulf and Israel, providing this data to Tehran for attacks.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says Trump is frustrated with some allies for not meeting commitments during the Iran operation. He adds most European countries fulfilled obligations, with over 30 nations coordinating to secure shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Russian Navy frigate Admiral Grigorovich escorts sanctioned oil tankers through the English Channel, accompanying vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet. The move signals direct defiance of UK plans to intercept sanctioned ships transiting its waters.