The port city of Tuapse in Russia is still covered in thick smoke after Ukrainian drone attacks. #Russia

❗️Ukrainian SBU drones have struck the Samara oil pumping station, reportedly hitting five crude storage tanks of 20000 cubic meters each linked to Urals export supply. #Ukraine

A Dassault Mirage 2000-5F from Ukraine's 39th Tactical Aviation Brigade flying somewhere over Ukrainian territory. #Ukraine

A Ukrainian drone strike hit railway infrastructure near Persiyanovsky in Russia’s Rostov region, disrupting train traffic after damage to contact power lines. The site lies near a military unit and logistics facilities. #Russia

❗️Samara Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev said Ukrainian drones attempted to strike an industrial facility in the region overnight. No casualties were reported, and emergency services were deployed to sites where UAV "debris" fell following the attack. #Russia

Overnight, Ukrainian drones have struck railway infrastructure in Novocherkassk, with reported hits near a deployment area of the 150th Motor Rifle Division. #Russia

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A “scenic” road trip for Russians — as the fire in Tuapse continues to burn.

Ukraine has unveiled the Skif tracked APC prototype, a 15 ton vehicle designed for 11 personnel. It features STANAG 3 all round protection with level 4 frontal armor. The platform uses imported components at early stage and is now entering testing as localization efforts continue. #Ukraine

Sentinel-2 satellite imagery shows damage to at least two buildings at the Atlant Aero plant in Taganrog after a recent Ukrainian missile strike on the facility. #Russia

HUR unit PRYMARY has disabled two Russian landing ships Yamal and Nikolai Filchenkov in Sevastopol during overnight April 18-19 strikes. The operation also destroyed a Podlyot-K1 radar system. The targeted vessels were used for transporting troops and armored vehicles. #Ukraine

Russian agents have attempted to assassinate Ukrainian defense adviser Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov. He confirmed the attack himself and is currently hospitalized. #Ukraine

Ukraine has struck a rare S-350 Vityaz radar system in occupied Donetsk region and a Tor-M2KM air defense system near Melitopol in Zaporizhzhia. These systems are critical components of Russian air defense. #Ukraine

Russian milbloggers are more and more worried about increased Ukrainian drone attacks.

"Current air defenses can no longer handle the scale of Ukrainian drone strikes. Without radical reform or shutting down production in Europe, major problems will emerge by year’s end.” #Ukraine

General Staff confirms: Ukraine has struck the Tuapse refinery, two Russian landing ships in Sevastopol, and fuel and ammunition depots overnight April 20, causing fires and damaging key logistics infrastructure. #Ukraine

Satellite images have confirmed heavy damage to two workshops at the Atlant Aero plant in Taganrog following a Ukrainian missile strike, while a building hit in January had already been demolished and not rebuilt. #Russia

❗️The UN Security Council will convene to discuss recent Russian shelling of Ukraine, following a request from Ukraine after a combined attack on April 14. Several member states, including Denmark, France, and the UK, supported Ukraine's initiative. #Ukraine

Ukrainian forces have destroyed a heavily modified T-55 near Huliaipole after tracking Russian movements, striking the staging area with HIMARS and finishing targets with FPV drones. #Ukraine

Large-scale fires are raging in Tuapse, Russia, after yet another Ukrainian long-range drone attack overnight. #Russia

Analysys by CyberBoroshno: SBU and HUR operations have struck five Russian Black Sea Fleet ships in Sevastopol bay across April 17-19. Targets included multiple Project 775 landing ships Yamal, Azov, Olshanskyi, as well as Nikolai Filchenkov and the vessel Slavutych. #Ukraine

❗️France and Germany have backed a limited EU integration path for Ukraine, proposing “symbolic” pre membership benefits without voting rights or access to key EU funds. The plan would allow gradual integration while delaying full financial and political participation until full accession. #Ukraine

Ukraine introduced a unified ground station for fiber optic drones, with initial systems sent to units for combat testing. The solution aims to replace multiple control setups used by operators and simplify deployment, with plans to scale a standardized system across the entire frontline. #Ukraine

Satellite images released by Radio Svoboda show large fires at the Tuapse refinery after a new Ukrainian strike. The latest blaze has appeared south of the initial fire, closer to the port export terminal, indicating further impact on oil storage and shipping infrastructure. #Russia

Russian resistance group Freedom of Russia has burned a LADA 2107 vehicle belonging to a Russian soldier operating in occupied territories. #Russia

Zelensky said some regions failed to meet required winter preparation tasks, warning authorities must ensure full readiness. He stressed the need to build defenses, prepare reserves, and secure sufficient heat and electricity supply across all communities ahead of winter. #Ukraine

Tuapse this morning after Ukrainian drone attacks. Multiple fires are visible. #Russia

Tuapse, Russia, this evening. The port oil facilities are still burning after Ukrainian drone attacks overnight. #Russia

Ukrainian drones have struck targets in Novocherkassk, with explosions reported in the city. #Russia

Ukrainian drones have carried out a sustained attack on Novocherkassk in Rostov region, with dozens of explosions, flashes, and air defense activity reported during hours of strikes. #Russia

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🕯️💔In April 2023, 8-year-old Ukrainian girl Uliana Troichuk lost her life in a Russian strike on Uman. A deeply tragic and heartbreaking loss. We will never forget and we will never forgive russians.