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Sunday, April 19
Russian court sentences Ukrainian soldier to 15 years over Kursk incursion
Russian investigators charged Hrynchyshyn with carrying out a "terrorist act" as part of a group. They claim he crossed into Russia's Kursk Oblast on Feb. 14, 2025, armed with an AK-74 rifle and grenades.
Baltic states bar Slovak prime minister from using airspace for travel to Moscow
Lithuania and Latvia will not let Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico use their airspace to travel to Moscow for Russia's Victory Day celebrations in May, he said April 18.
Ukraine strikes Russian drone plant in Taganrog, military confirms
A drone plant in the southern Russian city of Taganrog is on fire after being struck by Ukrainian missiles overnight on April 19, independent Telegram channel Exilenova Plus reported.
At least 3 killed, 26 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day
Ukraine's Air Force said it shot down 203 of 236 Russian drones overnight. Direct hits by 32 drones were recorded at 18 locations, while falling debris was reported at eight additional sites.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,318,220 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1, 070 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
Sunday, April 19
Ukrainian drones reportedly strike seaport in Russia's Krasnodar Krai
Ukrainian drones struck a seaport in southern Russia's Krasnodar Krai overnight on April 19, social media channels reported.
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