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Monday March 30th, 2026 morning edition

image for Zelenskyy says 10 Ukrainian interceptor drone factories have been built "behind the state's back"

Source: Zelenskyy during a video call with journalists on 28 March, as reported by Interfax-Ukraine.

Quote: "I am aware of about 10 factories that have been built behind the state's back in different parts of the world simply so that, God forbid, they don't lose out [on revenue – ed.].

Details: According to Zelenskyy, one company has sold 1,000 interceptor drones to a certain country for US$3.5 million.

"[The figure is] in dollars, just so it's clear which country and where these interceptors have ended up.

In principle, right now we can produce up to 2,000 a day, but we only have funding for 1,000.

He added that the company which sold the drones for US$3.5 million had received a €300 million contract from the state.

"To be honest, it doesn't sound very serious," Zelenskyy noted. »

San Gabriel Valley sees early surge of tiny black flies that bite human eyes

Authored by abc7.com

San Gabriel Valley sees early surge of tiny black flies that bite human eyes.

SAN GABRIEL, Calif. (KABC) -- Small black flies with a wicked bite are swarming parts of the San Gabriel Valley, and experts say their unusual early arrival is overwhelming residents from Azusa to Altadena.

"They're biting black flies, and so these are different than your regular housefly," said Anais Diaz with the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District. »

New Price Changes for PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal remote player

Authored by blog.playstation.com

With continued pressures in the global economic landscape, we’ve made the decision to increase the prices of PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal remote player globally.

For all other territories, please check with your local retailer or direct.playstation.com where it is available. U.S. PS5 – $649.99. PS5 Digital Edition – $599.99. PS5 Pro – $899.99. U.K. PS5 – £569.99. PS5 Digital Edition – £519.99. PS5 Pro – £789.99. Europe.

PS5 – €649.99. PS5 Digital Edition – €599.99. PS5 Pro – €899.99. Japan. »

Zelenskyy: Russia took satellite images of US air base in Saudi Arabia three times before Iranian strike

Authored by pravda.com.ua

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russia took satellite images of a US air base in Saudi Arabia three times in the days leading up to an Iranian strike that wounded American personnel.

The report stated that Russian satellites had taken images of Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia on 20, 23 and 25 March.

On 25 March, they photographed Prince Sultan Air Base – later struck by Iran – and on 26 March, the Shaybah oil and gas field and İncirlik Air Base. »

12 tons of KitKat bars stolen in chocolaty heist in Europe, Nestle says

Authored by cbsnews.com

A massive 12-ton shipment of Nestle's crunch KitKat bars was stolen in a chocolaty heist that risks causing a shortage in stores right before Easter.

KitKat, owned by Swiss food giant Nestle, told AFP on Saturday that "a truck transporting 413,793 units of its new chocolate range has been stolen during transit in Europe."

KitKat acknowledged on Sunday that the 12 tons of its bars were stolen and is working with local law enforcement on the investigation. »