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Ukraine-Russia War: 2026-04-27

Monday, April 27, 2026 3 updates Last updated 06:18 UTC
06:18 UTC

Russia Carries Out Overnight Strike on Odesa Port Infrastructure

Russia struck Odesa overnight, damaging port infrastructure including warehouses, storage tanks, and a vessel under Palau flag. Both sides continue exchanging massive strikes as the conflict intensifies.
06:17 UTC

Ukraine Strikes Yaroslavl Oil Refinery in Deep Strike Inside Russia

Ukrainian forces struck the Yaroslavl oil refinery in a major overnight attack deep inside Russian territory, causing a large fire. Russia reported downing 203 Ukrainian drones overnight, with Sevastopol hit hard in one of the largest attacks.
03:07 UTC

Zelensky at Chernobyl Conference: Russia Using Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant as War Instrument

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia on April 26 of weaponizing the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europes largest nuclear facility, speaking at an international conference on nuclear safety. According to Zelensky, Russian forces have been shelling Ukrainian cities from the plant area, storing weapons within the facility, and mining its perimeter. The plant has experienced 14 complete blackouts since Russian occupation began. The city of Energodar is effectively held hostage. The IAEA has repeatedly called for a demilitarized zone around the plant.