
Ukraine's central bank slashes growth outlook amid Iran fallout
The bank forecast 1.8% growth in 2026 for Ukraine in January, but announced the drop to 1.3% on April 30 during a press conference to announce its key policy rate.

The bank forecast 1.8% growth in 2026 for Ukraine in January, but announced the drop to 1.3% on April 30 during a press conference to announce its key policy rate.
Explosions were reported in the city early in the afternoon and are ongoing, with multiple blasts reported across the city, according to Suspilne.

The facility on the Black Sea Coast was previously hit three times in two weeks, causing heavy damage to the refinery and triggering a state of emergency in the city.

Russian forces launched an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 210 drones against Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said. It reported downing 190 drones.

The number includes 1,420 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Ukrainian drones struck a key Russian drone development complex in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast, causing damage to the facility, the 413th "Raid" Regiment of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces reported on April 30.

Ukraine has intensified its attack on oil infrastructure in Leningrad Oblast, primarily targeting oil terminals in the port cities of Ust-Luga and Primorsk.

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A Ukrainian electronic warfare project says it has stopped 58 of 59 Russian Kinzhal missiles from reaching their targets.



