President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported a Russian attack in Ukraine, with 250 strike drones, primarily Iranian-made 'Shaheds,' and 14 ballistic missiles targeting civilians across seven regions, including Kyiv, Odesa, and Kharkiv, causing widespread damage and casualties.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Russian attacks that struck multiple cities across Ukraine on Good Friday, including missile and drone strikes on Kharkiv and Sumy.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported an attack by Russian forces, involving 103 Shahed drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Ukraine's Defence Forces repelled much of the attack, downing 52 UAVs and drones across several regions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy again condemned Russia's relentless attacks, emphasising the devastating toll of its strikes on Ukrainian cities. He also highlighted the events that unfolded on St. Nicholas Day, underscoring the need for "strength" in the face of Russian terror.
The United States on Wednesday confirmed that it will provide Ukraine with non-persistent anti-personnel landmines to aid in the country's defence against Russian attacks. The US State Department spokesperson said that the decision to provide anti-personnel landmines is a response to Russia'
Death toll from the Russian attack on Poltava climbed to 53 as another body was recovered from the rubble, according to the State Emergency Service. The devastating strike also left 298 people injured, as reported by Kyiv Independent.
Following the Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Poltava, which left several people dead, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and said that they discussed the continuation of defence cooperation between Ukraine and Canada.
Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy on Tuesday said that over 180 people were injured and 41 people died as a result of a Russian attack on the city of Poltava.
Avdiivka marks the biggest gain for Moscow since it captured the city of Bakhmut last year and is an indication of how the war appears to have turned in Putin's favour, as reported by CNN.
The US has condemned the Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian ports in Odesa, calling it “unacceptable” and also called Moscow to “immediately return” to the Black Sea Grain initiative.
Oleksandr Prokudin, head of the Kherson region military administration, said that a 23 days old baby and her 12-year-old brother along with their parents were killed in an attack in Kherson.