Russia called Europe's drone support for Ukraine an escalation
Russia expressed its warning that growing European support for Ukraine’s drone capabilities could lead to “unpredictable consequences,” accusing several countries of effectively becoming part of Kyiv’s “strategic rear,” according to the Russian Defense Ministry. The statement comes as Ukraine and its partners expand defense cooperation, including joint drone production initiatives with countries such as the United Kingdom and Germany, as well as €2 billion in new military aid pledged by Spain and Belgium.
Moscow claimed that Ukrainian drones used in strikes are being developed and assembled with support from facilities across Europe, naming cities like London, Munich, Prague, and Riga, along with component manufacturing sites in Spain and Italy. The ministry also said it had published the names and addresses of companies allegedly involved, arguing this would expose what it described as the “true sources” of threats to European security.
The warning follows a surge in Ukrainian long-range drone strikes targeting Russia’s military and industrial infrastructure. In March alone, Ukrainian forces reportedly struck more than 70 industrial sites, including oil and gas facilities, as part of a broader strategy to weaken Russia’s war capabilities. President Volodymyr Zelensky has emphasized that deeper defense integration with Europe is essential, stating that Ukraine must become part of the European security system amid the ongoing war.
Russia damages the buildings of two universities in Dnipro
Buildings at two universities in Dnipro were damaged in a Russian overnight attack on April 14–15, including academic and residential facilities at Ukrainian State University of Science and Technology and Dnipro Polytechnic, Ukraine’s Education Minister Oksen Lisovyi said.
According to Mayor Borys Filatov, the strike deliberately targeted higher education institutions. At the Ukrainian State University of Science and Technology, roofs were completely destroyed, while structural damage was recorded in student housing. One building at the Prydniprovska State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture suffered roof damage across 1,500 square meters, with windows and doors blown out over an area of 2,500 square meters.
Dnipro Polytechnic reported significant damage to its campus but noted its main building has survived worse, recalling its post-World War II reconstruction. The attack also affected around 30 nearby residential buildings, shattering more than 1,000 windows. Residents reported hearing two explosions during the night, followed by a fire at one of the university buildings.
Russia hacked over 170 accounts of Ukrainian prosecutors and investigators
A Russian-linked hacking group has compromised more than 170 email accounts belonging to Ukrainian prosecutors and investigators in recent months, Reuters reported on April 15, citing cybersecurity researchers from Ctrl-Alt-Intel. In total, at least 284 inboxes were breached between September 2024 and March 2026, with most victims located in Ukraine, though targets also included NATO countries and the Balkans.
According to the researchers, the operation was carried out by Fancy Bear, a group linked to Russian military intelligence. Experts believe the attackers aimed to access sensitive information, including investigations into Russian espionage or potentially compromising material on Ukrainian officials. Analyst Keir Giles noted that such data could be valuable for both intelligence gathering and influence operations.
The hackers reportedly targeted key Ukrainian institutions, including the Specialized Prosecutor's Office in the Field of Defense, the Asset Recovery and Management Agency, the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, and the Prosecutors’ Training Center in Kyiv. Among those affected were senior officials such as Yaroslava Maksymenko and Oleh Duka. Ukrainian authorities said the information is still being verified, and so far there is no confirmed evidence that sensitive data has been stolen.