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U.S. CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow to hold discussions with Russian intelligence officials, marking a notable diplomatic engagement amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. President Trump indicated the meeting could yield positive outcomes, while the Kremlin confirmed the talks did not involve Vladimir Putin.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), in coordination with other defense forces, conducted strikes on the Nizhny Novgorod Oil Refinery and the Starolikeyevo oil pumping station in Kstovo, Russia.
Explosions were reported in Dzerzhinsk, Russia's Nizhny Novgorod region, near an explosives plant, with local residents also reporting repeated explosions in Perm.
Russia's NORSI oil refinery in Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod Region, has reportedly suspended operations. The halt follows damage sustained during a Ukrainian drone strike in the early hours of April 5.
In the city of Staraya Russa in Russia’s Novgorod region, drones attacked the JSC 123 ARZ aircraft repair plant.
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill stated that Russia's nuclear weapons were created through 'God's grace,' speaking to worshippers in the Nizhny Novgorod region.
Explosions rocked the Russian city of Kstovo in the Nizhny Novgorod region overnight, causing a massive fire at the Lukoil oil refinery. Preliminary reports suggest the facility was attacked by drones, according to an advisor to Ukraine's Defense Minister.
A Ukrainian strike on a Russian oil refinery near the Black Sea has reportedly caused toxic black rain and air pollution in the nearby town of Tuapse. Russian officials have acknowledged the hazardous conditions days after the attack, with the refinery burning for several days.
Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russia's Leningrad region, with Russia claiming to have shot down 19 drones. The incident caused significant disruptions to air traffic in the St. Petersburg area, leading to the rerouting of flights.
A large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv resulted in at least 18 deaths and 90 injuries, causing widespread damage to residential buildings, infrastructure, and even the city zoo. Kyiv's mayor declared a day of mourning following what was described as one of the most massive attacks on the capital.
Governor Gleb Nikitin said two others were hospitalized with injuries, though he did not specify where or when the attack took place.
A report by RFE/RL's Russian service indicates that at least 27 air defense positions have been established around Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in Valdai, Novgorod Region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Spain, meeting with King Felipe VI and securing a pledge of €1 billion in military aid from Prime Minister Sánchez, as part of his European tour to ensure allies continue to prioritize support for Ukraine.