Ukraine-Russia War: 2026-04-17 — Live Updates

04:09 UTC

Ukrainian long-range drones hit Russian logistics 60 km behind front line in Donetsk

Footage published by Ukrainian forces shows kamikaze drones of the wing type striking Russian military logistics positions in the Donetsk region from approximately 60 kilometers behind the current front line.

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04:09 UTC

Shoigu warns Finland and Baltic states over drone routes, cites UN Article 51

Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu stated that drone strikes on Russian territory are being launched via Finnish and Baltic airspace, causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. He indicated Russia may invoke Article 51 of the UN Charter on the right to self-defense.

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04:08 UTC Breaking

Ukrainian drones strike oil tanker in Russian territorial waters

Ukrainian unmanned surface vessels attacked an oil tanker sailing under the Liberian flag overnight in Russian territorial waters, according to Russia's Investigative Committee. The ship's captain, a Turkish national, was injured and hospitalized.

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