Europe and Central Asia Overview: April 2026
Ukraine ramped up strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, and attacks linked to war in the Middle East spanned several countries.
Europe and Central Asia
ACLED’s latest data and analysis on Europe and Central Asia.
Ukraine war: How six new trends are shaping the conflict
Relentless drone strikes on civilians and infrastructure resulting in blackouts across Ukraine, increasing Russian sabotage in Europe, and Ukraine’s long-range attacks on Russian energy characterized the war in 2025.
The migration debate on the streets: Four key things to know from global data on protests
Flashpoints around migration debates trigger pro- and anti-migration protests, and extremist groups capitalize on them to reach larger audiences.
Exhausted Ukraine faces military and diplomatic pressure to cede the Donbas
Despite attempts to end the war and resource issues on both sides, Russia appears to be nowhere near running out of steam.
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Ukraine Conflict Monitor
ACLED’s Ukraine Conflict Monitor provides near real-time information on the ongoing war, including an interactive map, a curated data file, and weekly situation updates. It is designed to help researchers, policymakers, media, and the wider public track key conflict developments in Ukraine.
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