Overnight, Russia once again attacked with Shaheds. Out of 96 drones, 42 were shot down and another 47 were lost in location without negative consequences.

‼️ Russia's MoD says the "truce" is officially over and combat operations have resumed.

Truth: in some parts of the front, it never stopped. The so-called "Easter truce" was a PR-stunt from day one.

Trump is reportedly waiting for Ukraine’s response to his “peace plan” — which includes recognizing Crimea as Russian and abandoning NATO aspirations. Talks are expected in London. If Ukraine's stance aligns, the proposals will be passed to Moscow.

Appeasement isn’t peace.

https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/kyiv-is-on-the-clock-to-respond-to-trump-plan-to-end-ukraine-conflict-f3538799

On the Kursk front, Ukrainian units captured 9 Russian soldiers. The operation was carried out by the Air Assault Forces.

Ukraine's 81st Airmobile Brigade FPV strike group APACHI struck Russian infantry and shelters.

Ukrainian interceptor drone takes down Russian "Forpost" UAV at 4 km altitude. The Forpost is a large UAV, similar in function to a Bayraktar, capable of both reconnaissance and carrying a combat payload—typically two missiles or other munitions for striking ground targets.

BREAKING: Pope Francis has died, according to the Vatican, AFP reports.

Satellite images from CyberBoroshno show the aftermath of the strike on March 7, 2025, targeting OAO "Консервсушпрод," a manufacturer of military rations and canned goods for the Russian army. The production facility was critically damaged.

🚨 U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly shared details of a March attack on Yemen's Houthis in a Signal chat with his wife, brother, and lawyer. This raises more concerns about his use of unclassified messaging for sensitive info.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/defense-chief-hegseth-shared-war-plans-second-signal-chat-nyt-reports-2025-04-20/

UK to ramp up weapons production, reducing reliance on US and French imports. With lessons from Ukraine, the UK aims to strengthen its homegrown supply chain, with BAE Systems leading the charge in boosting artillery and munitions production.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/apr/21/britain-set-to-increase-weapons-production-to-avoid-relying-on-us-imports

The Phoenix Regiment of Unmanned Systems destroyed 2 MT-LBs headed for an assault in Donetsk. One hit a mine & was finished off by a drone, the second was torched from the inside by an FPV.

The 28th Mechanized Brigade, together with neighboring units, successfully repelled a Russian motorized assault in the Toretsk sector.

"Ukraine can't join NATO — it's a threat to Russia's interests," says Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

Just another recycled Kremlin talking point — and one the U.S. has unfortunately also been echoing. Same script, different day.

Russian forces are slowly retreating from the western outskirts of Pokrovsk after failing to cut off the Dnipropetrovsk–Pokrovsk highway - Viktor Tregubov, spokesperson for the Khortytsia operational-strategic group said.

A turning point came when Ukrainian forces recaptured Kotlyne — now the Russians are crawling back.

Ukraine is preparing for a potential radiation threat in case of a nuclear incident — the country is purchasing placenta-based emergency treatments for radiation sickness from Israel, reports The Times of Israel.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-case-of-a-nuclear-event-ukraine-to-use-israeli-placenta-based-emergency-treatment/

The Kremlin responds to Trump’s claim about a Ukraine-Russia peace deal this week.

Peskov: “Putin remains open to a settlement and continues working with the U.S.” — but refused to comment on any timeline.

What is flying over Lviv with call sign WELCOME?

Possibly the aircraft with the call sign "WELCOME" flying over Lviv is a survey plane calibrating the Precision Approach Radar. It conducts multiple approaches at different altitudes and routes, with data compared to ground-based measurements.

🇷🇺 Putin has signed a law ratifying the strategic partnership agreement with Iran. In case of an attack on either side, the other "shall not provide military or other assistance to the aggressor" and will work towards resolution.

A strike was carried out on the site in Kursk region near Tyotkino used by Russian forces to launch attack drones — the General Staff reports on the results of this strike on April 19. Up to 20 Russian UAV operators were eliminated in the strike.