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The aftermath of Russian attacks in Donetsk Oblast over March 31-April 1, 2024. (Governor Vadym Filashkin/Telegram).
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Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day killed at least one person and injured at least six others, regional authorities said on April 1.

Russian forces attacked Kherson Oblast, killing one person and injuring two others, said Governor Oleksandr Prokudin.

In Donetsk Oblast, four people were injured after at least nine Russian attacks throughout the oblast, said Governor Vadym Filashkin.

In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, a 54-year-old man was injured by Russian attacks in the Polohy district, Governor Ivan Fedorov said.

Russian forces also attacked Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Mykolaiv oblasts, causing damage but no casualties.

Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian retreat looms without US support, ATACMS are ‘the answer,’ says Zelensky
Key developments on March 30-31: * Zelensky: Ukrainian retreat looms without US support, ATACMS are ‘the answer’ * 80% of DTEK’s energy capacity damaged, destroyed after Russia’s March attacks * Putin signs decree to conscript 150,000 Russians, Ukrainians under occupation for military service *…
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