Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 13, injure at least 97 over past day
Ukrainian forces downed 64 out of the 145 Shahed-type and other drones, as well as 48 out of the 70 missiles, launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.
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'Russian peace in all its glory' — Mass Russian missile, drone attack on Kyiv kills 8, injures over 70
Authorities initially reported nine people killed, but the Prosecutor General's Office later said only eight fatalities had been confirmed.
Russia launches mass drone attack on Odesa amid Kyiv's call for civilian infrastructure ceasefire
The attack targeted a residential building in a densely populated neighborhood, according to local authorities. At least three people were injured.
Ukrainian woman arrested for allegedly helping Russia's GRU target missile strikes for 'easy money'
The suspect reportedly rented an apartment near a logistics center of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to conduct reconnaissance near a military airfield.
Russian forces target Ukrainian volunteer evacuating civilians with FPV drones during Easter 'truce'
"I turned on the emergency lights, got out of the car, and started waving my arms to show that I was a civilian," Tkachov told Ukrainska Pravda.
At least 3 killed, 9 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past 24 hours
Deadly attacks reportedly occurred after Russia's alleged Easter ceasefire was supposed to come into effect.
Update: 120 injured in Russian missile strike on Kharkiv during Good Friday, governor says
The number of people injured in Russia's April 18 missile attack on Kharkiv has risen to 120, with 18 victims hospitalized, including four children.
Russian attacks cause blackouts in Sumy Oblast after Moscow says energy truce over
The attacks come shortly after Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that the 30-day partial ceasefire on energy infrastructure strikes had expired.
Russian missile attack on Kharkiv on Good Friday kills 1, injures 112
“According to preliminary information, the strikes on Kharkiv were carried out with ballistic missiles equipped with cluster munitions. That is why the affected areas are so extensive," Mayor Ihor Terekhov wrote.
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5 killed, 68 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day
Russia launched 75 drones, including Shahed-type drones, two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, and three S-300/400 anti-aircraft guided missiles, according to Ukraine's Air Force.
3 killed, 30 injured in Russian drone attack on Dnipro
Three people have been killed and 30 have been injured in Dnipro amid a Russian drone attack late on April 16.
From hospitals to malls, the deadliest Russian strikes on civilians in Ukraine so far
After Russia launched a missile strike at the city of Sumy on Palm Sunday — killing 35 civilians, including children, and injuring over 100 others — U.S. President Donald Trump wrote off the attack as a “mistake.” "I think it was terrible, and I was told they made a mistake, but
Deadliest Russian attack on Sumy leaves residents in shock
On April 13, Russia launched a brutal double-tap attack on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy. Two ballistic missiles rocked the city center on Palm Sunday, killing at least 35 people — including two children — and shocking Ukraine and the world. The Kyiv Independent visited Sumy the day after the attack.
Ukraine developing strategic-level air defense system, foreign minister says
During an EU Foreign Ministers Council meeting, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha also called on allies to strengthen Ukrainian air defenses and provide additional systems, missiles, and spare parts.
Russia 'mocking' US ceasefire efforts by attacks on Sumy, Kryvyi Rih, Polish FM says
"Ukraine unconditionally agreed to a ceasefire over a month ago. The heinous attacks on Kryvyi Rih and Sumy are Russia's mocking answer," Poland’s Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said.
Lithuania summons Russian diplomat over deadly missile strike on Sumy
"Those behind this attack will not escape justice. Responsibility is also shared by everyone working for Kremlin's criminal regime, including Russian diplomats," Lithuania's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Russian attacks kill 40, injure 141 across Ukraine in deadliest day in months
The worst toll came from a Russian ballistic missile strike on Sumy, where 34 people were killed, including two children, and at least 117 were injured, according to Ukraine's Emergency Service.
'They made a mistake,' 'horrible thing' — Trump reacts to Russia's Sumy strike
"That war is a shame. Millions of people are dead that should be alive. Cities are being destroyed all over Ukraine," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Ukrainian orchestra musician, Olena Kohut killed in deadly Russian attack on Sumy
"On April 13, 2025, as a result of a missile strike by Russia, our theater family suffered a pain that words cannot describe. Inflicted wounds killed our colleague, artist of the orchestra theater — Olena Kohut," the Sumy National Theater said.
Russian drone attack injures 5, causes fires in Odesa
The strike also damaged the roof, windows and operating room of a medical facility in Odesa, according to Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov.
'They are not afraid' — Zelensky calls for increased international pressure after Russian attack on Sumy
"This Friday marked exactly one month since Russia spurned the U.S. proposal for a full and unconditional ceasefire. They are not afraid...Only pressure – only decisive action – can change this."
Ukraine's intelligence reveals Russian brigades responsible for Sumy attack
Russia's 112th and 448th missile brigades attacked the city of Sumy with two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) reported.
Sumy governor organized military award ceremony on day of deadly Russian attack, official claims
The event, allegedly planned by Sumy Oblast Governor Volodymyr Artiukh, posed undue risk to civilians and military personnel, Konotop Mayor Artem Semenikhin claimed.
Russian attacks on Kherson kill 3, injure 2
Shelling in the city center killed a 62-year-old woman, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said. Two other Kherson residents, a 48-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman, died in the hospital after being injured in drone attacks.
US offers sympathy to Ukraine after deadly Sumy attack — but no mention of pressure on Russia
"The United States extends our deepest condolences to the victims of today's horrifying Russian missile attack on Sumy," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote on X. The statement did not include condemnation of Russia's actions or calls for increased sanctions on Moscow.
Ukraine war latest: Russian strike kills at least 34, injures 117 in Sumy on Palm Sunday
Key developments on April 12-13: * Russian strike kills at least 34, injures 117 in Sumy on Palm Sunday * 'There’s a point at which you have to either put up or shut up' — Trump says on Russia-Ukraine talks * Chinese military officers have been present behind Russian lines with Beijing's approval,
Russia used cluster munitions in deadly attack on Sumy, US ambassador says
"Reports indicate, as in Kryvyi Rih, cluster munitions were used, increasing the devastation and harm to civilians," outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink said.
'Everything was black' — Russia strikes downtown Sumy filled with people on Palm Sunday, killing dozens
Editor's note: An original version of this article stated that every passenger on a bus hit in Russia's missile attack on Sumy had been killed in the strike, but reports the following morning found that a boy had managed to escape and rescue fellow passengers, including his mother. The burnt
'Crosses any line of decency' — US Envoy Kellogg condemns Russian attack on Sumy
"As a former military leader, I understand targeting and this is wrong," U.S. Special Envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg wrote in response to Russia's deadly Palm Sunday missile strike on civilians in Sumy.
'A war crime' — European leaders react to Russia's Palm Sunday attack on Sumy that killed dozens
Russia launched two ballistic missiles at the city in northeastern Ukraine on the morning of Palm Sunday, when many citizens were celebrating the religious holiday.
Ukraine works to repair Chornobyl containment structure damaged in Russian drone strike
"We, of course, need to restore the 'arch' so that there are no leaks under any circumstances because ensuring nuclear and radiation safety is the main task," Environment Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk said on April 12.
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