💙💛Two Rosneft refineries in Tuapse and Novokuybyshevsk have stopped operations after Ukrainian drone strikes damaged key units and port infrastructure.

Ukraine's First Purpose-Built Tracked APC Since War Began — Skif Designed to Beat M113 in Protection, Firepower | Defense Express Tracked APC Skif — result of direct processing of new requirements, needs of Ukrainian Defense Forces based on positive operational experience

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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.

He said that under current conditions, the economy faces either a prolonged decline or a shock, both leading to a financial crisis.

Nilssen believes the Ruzzian economy is facing systemic problems: the military-industrial complex is largely unprofitable (except for drone production), affected by corruption, and dependent on loans from state banks.

At the same time, intelligence data suggests Ruzzia is systematically falsifying economic statistics to convince Ukraine’s Western allies that its economy remains resilient despite military spending and sanctions.

He said the Ruzzian Central Bank is underestimating inflation by at least 10% and the budget deficit by $30 billion.

Swedish analysts have identified several indicators pointing to a potential banking crisis.

Real inflation in Ruzzia is close to 15%, not the official 5.86%. The economy is heading toward financial trouble, according to Thomas Nilssen, head of Swedish intelligence, in an interview with the Financial Times.

💙💛Tuapse, Ruzzia, last night. The port oil facilities are still burning after Ukrainian drone attacks yesterday.

Novocherkassk, alleged strike on military unit 22179 – 150th Motor Rifle Division

Today’s estimated Ruzzian losses

USS Spruance has fired on Iranian vessel M/V Touska in the Gulf of Oman to stop an attempted blockade breach. The ship was hit in the engine room.

US Marines boarded the vessel and confiscated it.

Today’s estimated Ruzzian losses

A new NBC poll shows Donald Trump’s approval at a second-term low:

37% approve,
63% disapprove.

However in the meantime Iran won’t send negotiators or hold talks with the U.S. as long as Trump’s naval blockade remains, - Tasnim

U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz says JD Vance will lead the American delegation to Islamabad for talks with Iran.

Trump said Iran war negotiations will resume this week as Steve Witkoff travels to Pakistan, with Jared Kushner also joining talks.

U.S. Military Prepares to Board Iran-Linked Ships in Coming Days, Officials Say

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🔥Yugtorsan oil depot in Sevastopol

🙏🏻 Thank you!

Today’s estimated Ruzzian losses

Samara region. Ukrainian sanctions really work💙💛

The SBU announced the destruction of three Ruzzian Navy ships: the large landing ship Yamal, the large landing ship Azov, and a military vessel of an unidentified type.

Syzran Refinery .. it’s a beautiful day💪🏻💙💛

🔥The fire in Novokuybyshevsk continues to spread after today's attack

🤬The US Treasury Department has extended the license for the transportation and sale of sanctioned Ruzzian oil, which was loaded before April 17, for another month.

The license will be valid from April 17 to May 16, 2026 and probably will extended again.

A Ruzzian Shahed/Geran was shot down which contains a incendiary payload to amplify fire damage upon impact.