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[Regnum] On Monday, April 13, temperatures in Moscow will rise to 14 degrees Celsius, with no precipitation expected. This was stated by Tatyana Pozdnyakova, chief specialist at the Meteonovosti Center, in an interview with Regnum News Agency on April 12.
According to the weather forecaster, the weather in Moscow will noticeably improve early next week. Atmospheric pressure will rise in the capital, and there will be more hours of sunshine.
"On the night of Monday, April 13, we expect partly cloudy skies and no precipitation. The minimum temperature in Moscow on Monday will be +2 to +4 degrees Celsius, while temperatures in the surrounding region may drop to zero. Fine weather is expected during the day: partly cloudy skies, sunny skies, and no precipitation. The maximum temperature will be 12 to 14 degrees Celsius. This means that temperatures are expected to be slightly above normal on Monday," Pozdnyakova explained.
From April 14 to 16, Moscow will feel the influence of Atlantic cyclones. Scattered precipitation is possible on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, but no heavy rain is expected. The meteorologist emphasized that temperatures will remain a couple of degrees above normal during these days.
"Overnight temperatures will remain between 2 and 7 degrees Celsius. Daytime temperatures on Tuesday will be between 13 and 15 degrees Celsius, and on Wednesday and Thursday, temperatures will be between 15 and 16 degrees Celsius," the meteorologist noted.
No rain is forecast for Friday, April 17.
"Friday promises fine weather, no precipitation. Minimum overnight temperatures in Moscow will be between 5 and 7 degrees Celsius. Daytime temperatures will be between 15 and 16 degrees Celsius. The weather, as they say, has finally settled into a good mood. A return of the brief cold spell we experienced is no longer expected," Pozdnyakova concluded.
Wind and sleet blanketed Moscow on April 9-10. Pozdnyakova previously explained to Regnum that such temperature fluctuations are normal for spring and cannot be considered winter weather.
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Russia used the Geran-5 drone for the first time in January 2026.
=Geran-2: 2,200 km range, 185 kph, 90 kg warhead, and a cost of $20-50,000.
=Geran-3: 600 km range, 330 kph, 50 kg warhead
=Geran-4: 850 km range, 500 kph, 90 kg warhead
=Geran-5: 950 km range, 600 kph, 90 kg warhead, over $80,0000.
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[Korrespondent] 20.57 In Lääne-Virumaa county in Estonia, a local resident discovered a fragment of a drone washed ashore on the coast of the village of Kalvi early Sunday morning, police spokeswoman Marta Tuul told ERR.
According to her, it's not about the entire drone, but about parts of the wing that the sea washed ashore.
According to a preliminary assessment, the found debris may correspond to a Ukrainian UAV.
20.21 On Sunday, despite the ceasefire, Russian troops attacked a civilian car with a drone in the village of Lyutovka in the Kharkiv region. The driver was injured as a result of the shelling, the regional police press service reported.
"The Kharkiv region police documented another war crime by the occupiers. On the afternoon of April 12, Russian troops attacked a passenger car with an FPV drone in the village of Lyutovka, Zolochiv community," the report noted.
18.54 In temporarily occupied Yalta, a construction fence has been installed around the seaport, indicating the start of the implementation of the project to create a gambling zone. According to the Central Intelligence Agency, structures associated with businessman Arkady Rotenberg are involved.
"A construction fence has recently appeared around the Yalta seaport. This indicates the start of the implementation of a long-planned large-scale project, which local residents have repeatedly opposed. Vladimir Putin's longtime friend, billionaire Arkady Rotenberg, is behind this," the report noted.
The Russian authorities plan to place a gaming zone with a casino, hotels, spa complexes, and entertainment infrastructure on the site of the passenger terminal.
18.33 The Kremlin announced that after the end of the so-called "Easter truce", Russian troops will continue fighting against Ukraine. This was stated by Putin's press secretary Dmitry Peskov, Radio Liberty reports.
Thus, Peskov stated that Russia supposedly needs "a stable peace." However, he added, peace "can come when we secure our interests, achieve the goals that were set from the beginning."
18.11 The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets will appeal to the International Red Cross and the UN regarding the violation by the Russian Federation troops of the norms of international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions and the declared "ceasefire".
So, according to DeepState data last night, the Russians killed a Ukrainian evacuation group near Hulyaipilske in Zaporizhia region despite the so-called “ceasefire.”
Also yesterday, the Russians shot Ukrainian prisoners of war in the Kharkiv region. According to available information from open sources, the enemy stormed Ukrainian positions, as a result of which four of our soldiers were captured. However, the occupiers, instead of observing the norms of international humanitarian law, shot unarmed Ukrainians.
17.39 Russian troops have advanced near Veterinarne and Petropavlivka, in the Kharkiv region, as well as the village of Ivanopillya in the Donetsk region. This is reported by the OSINT project DeepState.
"The enemy has advanced near Veterinarne, Petropavlivka, and Ivano-Frankivsk," the report says.
14.44 In March, seven new towers with Pantsir air defense systems were built around the residence of Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Valdai. Radio Liberty reports this.
Satellite images from Planet.com show that construction of seven new towers for the Pantsir began on one day - March 17. Some of them are already equipped with anti-aircraft missile systems.
Air defense systems are located around Putin's residence in two rings of large and small diameter. Their total number around the residence has reached 27.
12.45 After the return home of 182 Ukrainians on April 11, another exchange of prisoners of war is being prepared by the end of next week. This was stated by the head of the Presidential Office, Kyrylo Budanov.
According to him, the exchange did not take place earlier due to technical difficulties that the Russian side encountered during the preparation of the process.
Budanov emphasized that the Ukrainian side decided not to delay the previous stage so that the released soldiers could return home.
"That side didn't quite have time to prepare all this, but there was no way to wait. Let at least these 182 people celebrate the holiday at home," the head of the OP emphasized.
Budanov expressed hope that the delay would not interfere with plans for the near future.
"I hope that there will be another stage sometime at the end of the week. There were purely bureaucratic procedures there," the head of the OP said.
12.21 On Easter, Russian troops violated the ceasefire and attacked the village of Zolochiv, Bogodukhov district, Kharkiv region.
A UAV explosion caused a fire in a grocery store. A man and a woman were injured.
Work to eliminate the consequences of the enemy attack was carried out under the constant threat of repeated shelling.
11.01 After a long pause, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine recorded the first Russian drone, despite the fact that the Easter truce has been in effect since midday on April 11.
"Enemy UAV over Sumy," the Air Force reported at 09:03 on April 12.
This is the first report of an attack in nearly 18 hours, since Russia announced that the ceasefire had begun to work.
Due to the lack of attacks, the Air Force did not report on the morning of April 12 about the nightly Russian shelling.
10.51 Over the past 24 hours, 120 combat clashes took place on the front. As of 7:00 on April 12, 2,299 cases of ceasefire violations were recorded. This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
After 16:00, as of the end of April 11, 1,723 ceasefire violations were recorded. Namely: 25 assault actions by the Russian Federation, 365 shelling, 566 strikes by kamikaze drones (Lancet, Molniya) and 767 strikes by FPV drones. At the same time, there were no strikes by missiles, guided bombs, or Shahed UAVs.
As of 7:00 on April 12, 2,299 ceasefire violations were recorded. Namely: 28 Russian assault actions, 479 shelling, 747 strikes by kamikaze drones (Lancet, Molniya) and 1,045 strikes by FPV drones. There were no strikes by missiles, guided bombs, or Shahed UAVs.
Yesterday, Russian troops carried out 58 air strikes, dropping 184 guided bombs. In addition, they used 8,458 kamikaze drones and carried out 2,947 attacks on settlements and positions of Ukrainian troops, including 123 from multiple launch rocket systems.
The Russians carried out airstrikes, in particular on the area of the settlement of Pidhavrylivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region; in Zaporizhia, Vozdvizhivka, Tsvitkove, Kopani, Charivne, Rivne, Obshche, Omelnyk, as well as the city of Kherson were affected by airstrikes.
Over the past day, aviation, missile troops, and artillery of the Defense Forces have struck four areas of concentration of Russian troops and equipment and two command posts.
09.04 Agents of the partisan movement ATESH destroyed a diesel locomotive near the Likhovskaya railway station in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation.
The Lykhovskyi junction is a key transit point for military cargo to the Zaporizhia direction. Trains carrying ammunition, fuel, and armored vehicles for the Russian armed forces operating in the zone of active fighting pass through it.
The direct damage from the destruction of the locomotive is over $150,000. But the real price for the Russian Federation is much higher: Russian railways are already experiencing an acute shortage of working diesel locomotives, and the renewable resource is practically exhausted. Every unit of traction is counted - and now it is gone, the partisans emphasized.
The locomotive's breakdown blocked train traffic on the section. Trains were stuck in the rear, supplies were disrupted. While the railway is looking for a replacement, Russian units on the front line remain without the promised replenishment of ammunition, the ATES stressed.
08.21 Despite the declared ceasefire for Easter, Russian troops attacked a medical vehicle in the Glukhiv community in Sumy region. Three medics were injured. They were promptly provided with assistance. There is no threat to life.
07.55 The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine explained the algorithm of actions for women whose data was mistakenly entered into the Oberig register of military conscripts.
"Women who are not subject to military registration, but were entered into the Oberig register by mistake, will be removed from it by the end of April," the report says.
The Ministry of Defense noted that the problem is of a specific technical nature, not a mass one.
"Notification of a fine in the Reserve+ application in such cases does not constitute administrative liability and has no legal consequences," the department said.
If you receive such a message, you should contact:
the government hotline 1545,
the Ministry of Defense hotline 1512,
or submit an application through application 1545.
"The errors are already being corrected, all cases will be resolved by the end of April," the Ministry of Defense assured.
07.32 From February 24, 2022 to April 12, 2026, the total combat losses of Russian troops on the territory of Ukraine amounted to approximately 1,311,180 people (+1,070 per day).
05.01 Russians shot Ukrainian prisoners of war near Veterinarne in the Kharkiv region, the DeepState analytical project reported.
03.58 The Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Forces have eliminated over 82,000 Russian military personnel in 10 months, the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Forces reported. The SBU considers enemy manpower to be its priority target.
00.37 Russian occupiers killed a Ukrainian evacuation group in Zaporizhia region during the "truce", the monitoring project DeepState reported. Russians attacked wounded Ukrainians near Hulyaipilske using fpv drones an hour and a half after the announcement of the "silence regime".
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[Korrespondent] Putin's army has made partial advances in the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, according to project data.
Russian troops have advanced near Veterinarne and Petropavlivka, in the Kharkiv region, as well as the village of Ivanopillya in the Donetsk region, the OSINT project DeepState reported on Sunday, April 12.
"The enemy has advanced near Veterinarne, Petropavlivka, and Ivano-Frankivsk," the report says.
Earlier, analysts reported that over the past week, the total area of Russian occupation in Ukraine increased by 5.77 sq. km. This figure is several times smaller than in previous weeks.
As a reminder, the Ukrainian army liberated 12 settlements in the Oleksandrivka direction. This was announced by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrsky. During the offensive operation, the Armed Forces of Ukraine regained control over 480 sq. km of territory in two regions.
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[NewsFront] 21:02 In the Special Operations zone, crews of the Pantsir anti-aircraft missile and gun systems units are protected from air strikes. Thanks to its unique combination of rapid-fire cannons and precision-guided missiles, the Pantsir is capable of intercepting virtually any aerial target: from missiles and aircraft to stealthy drones. 20:03 Sumy direction, –MAP
On the eve of the Easter truce, the troops of the Northern Guard continued to expand the security zone along the Russian border and advanced towards Sumy from the north and east.
From the north, our assault units approached Khrapovshchina from the direction of Yunakovka and Yablonovka.
Fierce counter-fire ensues in the area of Malaya Korchakovka and Kochakovka. Russian forces are attacking in the forested areas near Korchakovka.
The enemy is attempting to push back our forces and regain control of Malaya Korchakivka, heedless of losses.
The situation is dire in Kondratovka, where our assault groups are pressing through the northeastern outskirts. The enemy is attempting to block any movement of Russian Armed Forces assault groups by making extensive use of attack drones in the LBS area and deep within our combat formations.
The active actions of the group's troops east of Sumy also proved successful.
From the area of Popovka and Demidovka, where fierce counter-battles along the border took place last year, our units took control of Miropolskoye. The enemy launched assault groups into counterattacks, but to no avail. Most of them were destroyed before they could advance.
Further south, in the Krasnopolsky sector, the Russian Armed Forces have expanded their penetration into the Ukrainian Armed Forces' defenses in the Pokrovka area and are engaged in fierce firefights in the eastern part of Novodmitrovka.
20:01 In the rear area of the special operation took place a ceremony of presenting state and departmental awards to volunteers from the BARS units of the Dnepr group of forces.
A representative of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces arrived in the SVO zone to present awards to personnel. He personally presented state awards and "Volunteer Warrior" medals to the soldiers.
19:11 Konstantinovskoye direction, –MAP
On the eve of the Easter Truce, the troops of the South Guard continued to wage fierce battles for Konstantinovka and repelled enemy counterattacks west and northeast of the city.
To the west, the enemy counterattacks the northern outskirts of Ilyinovka, trying to regain lost positions.
Our units cleared the northern outskirts of Stepanovka and advanced westward along the heights and north of it, fighting in the southern part of Dolgaya Balka along both banks of the Lozovaya River, as well as between Stepanovka and Ilyinovka, increasingly encircling Konstantinovka from the west.
Our forces are also fighting in the landings west of Dolgaya Balka, advancing towards Nikolaipol, from where the enemy is heavily operating UAVs.
Northeast of Konstantinovka there are encounter battles in Novodmitrovka and in the area of Nikolaevka and Chervonoe.
North of Konstantinovka, our troops have resumed counter-attacks for Verolyubovka. This area is critically important to the enemy. Further advances here, especially along the railway, not only threaten to encircle the Konstantinovka garrison but also threaten to allow Russian forces to reach the commanding heights on the eastern outskirts of Druzhkovka.
The enemy is making extensive use of UAVs here, seeking to stop any active actions.
17:57 Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. The situation in Novopavlivka has been clarified. MAP.
15:01 Holy Fire delivered in the dugout churches of the units of the "Center" group of forces. Soldiers on the front lines celebrate Easter.
14:05 Residents of the Kursk region congratulated Happy Easter to the servicemen of the "North" group.
Students from the Kursk Automotive Technical College donated a batch of freshly baked Easter cakes to soldiers of the 34th Separate Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade (Mountain).
13:00 For the servicemen of the Center group of forces in honor of the celebration of the Holy Resurrection of Christ, military bakerspreparedMore than 50 thousand Easter cakes and holiday treats in the SVO zone.
10:26 In accordance with the order of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, all troop groups in the Special Military Operation zone from 16:00 on April 11 strictly observed ceasefire regime and remained at previously occupied lines and positions.
Despite the declaration of the Easter ceasefire, Ukrainian Armed Forces units launched three nighttime attacks on Russian troop positions from the Pokrovskoye area toward the settlements of Gai (twice) and Otradnoye in the Dnipropetrovsk region. All attacks were repelled.
Four attempts by the enemy to advance on the positions of our troops in the areas of Kondratovka, Nova Sich (twice) in the Sumy region and the village of Kaleniki in the Donetsk People's Republic were also thwarted.
In total, 1,971 ceasefire violations by Ukrainian Armed Forces units were recorded between 4:00 PM on April 11 and 8:00 AM on April 12.
07:32 Changes on map over the past 24 hours:
Expansion of the control zone in the Yunakovka-Varachino area
Mop up of Stepanovka has been completed
Expansion of the control zone in the Stepanovka area, the Russian Armed Forces entered the village of Dolgaya Balka
07:31 Servicemen of the West group of forces on Easter Day organized delivery of blessed Easter cakes and eggs to frontline positions using unmanned aerial vehicles.
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[Regnum] A complex negotiation process will begin after the Russian army reaches the Donbas borders. This was stated by Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov on April 12.
"In any case, we're talking about very complex, meticulous, and time-consuming negotiations," the president's press secretary said in a conversation with Vesti journalist Pavel Zarubin.
Peskov emphasized that all details of the conflict settlement must be determined during these negotiations.
He also noted that Russia and Ukraine's territorial disagreements are just a few kilometers away. Russia still has about 17-18% of the DPR's territory to liberate.
Peskov also indicated that after the end of the Easter truce, the SVO will resume and the operation will continue until the head of the Kyiv regime, Volodymyr Zelensky, musters the courage to make a decision on peace.
Russian President Vladimir Putin previously stated that, in order to begin negotiations on a peaceful settlement of the conflict, Ukraine must withdraw its troops from the regions that returned to Russia in 2022, officially renounce its intention to join NATO, and fulfill a number of other conditions. The head of state emphasized the need to address the root causes of the conflict and ensure long-term peace. The president noted that Russia will liberate its historical territories by military or other means.
On March 23, Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Vasyl Nebenzya, stated that Kyiv is not ready for conflict resolution negotiations and intends to continue military action. The diplomat pointed out that this would soon lead to Ukraine facing new conditions for a peaceful settlement.
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[ColonelCassad] From Report 57, dated April 12, 2025.
According to junior officers who fought until January 2025. During combat operations, there were situations where units assigned to consolidate positions or provide fire support overtook assault units. This is due to the significant difficulties in mutual orientation on a virtually empty battlefield. No one can see each other.
For example, there was an instance where a DShK crew, which was supposed to support an assault on a trench, ended up ahead of an assault group that was supposed to clear it. It is noted that the initial advance to designated points, which is thoroughly reviewed using maps before the start of the movement, is generally carried out correctly. Problems with disorientation arise when it is necessary to maneuver further.
In practice, many soldiers are unable to transform information from a paper or electronic map into a mental picture of the terrain, even if they know all the conventional topographic symbols, and they become disoriented. It is noted that many landmarks are inherently destructible. Therefore, by the time an action plan is drawn up, a landmark may disappear from the map. For example, a dugout may be destroyed by a Baba Yaga-type drone drop. As a result, the point on the electronic map where the order to advance is received is no longer linked to a landmark on the ground.
Typically, after discovering such a discrepancy, a group of soldiers attempts to join another group in the hope that this other group has not lost its bearings. This often results in the group being thrown back and forth, which can confuse other groups.
Problems:
- lack of skill in comparing the map with the terrain;
- disorientation in a stressful situation in unfamiliar terrain;
- lack of proper navigational aids and their preparation;
- use of unreliable objects as landmarks.
The method for solving the first problem lies in conducting two levels of training - an initial one at a stadium and then in familiar terrain, preferably rich in various landmarks. For the first training session, we draw up a map and arrange the objects in a stadium, field, or gymnasium. We teach students to identify objects from a diagram and communicate their location relative to them. Then we move on to the terrain.
For this, we need an electronic Topo and Sputnik map to show the difference between objects in real life, on a topographic map, and on a satellite image. We add a stress factor. During training at the PPD, the primary stress factor is time constraints – the less time there is to determine coordinates, identify objects, and establish communication, the better, but everything should be moderate for the current category of students. Next, we and then included in tactical or medical training (for example, during a simulated assault or evacuation of the wounded).
Preparing navigation aids is especially important. In modern warfare, navigation requires devices that are resistant to electronic warfare. Currently, the proven recommended versions are the Garmin GPSMAP H1 and GPSMAP 67 (the latter is no longer in production). Regarding the selection and preparation of devices, I refer you to this group
Secondly, preparing maps. I will not argue whether they are paid or free, just take a look at the comparison here ( https://vk.com/wall-216821177_1468 ).
The map should be:
- legible,
- up-to-date,
- understandable.
Landmarks are prominent objects on the terrain with high survivability.
For example, intersections, power lines, bridges, individual buildings, towers, forest plantations, fields (in wooded areas), rivers, etc.
A bush, a small tree, a pole, a road sign, or a dugout are not suitable as landmarks.
However, in the current theater of operations, this is problematic. Objects such as a tank, dugout, or trench can be used during preliminary reconnaissance with a UAV, given the fact that the data can quickly become outdated.
In conjunction with reliable navigators, we link to points entered during mission preparation.
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