Russia launches daytime strikes on Ukraine, killing 5, as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least five people across Ukraine, including a large attack near Kyiv, with increased daytime barrages signaling a shift in Russian tactics aimed at raising civilian casualties.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed openness to an Easter truce proposal, communicated to Moscow via U.S. channels, though Russia’s response remains unclear amid ongoing attacks.
- Ukrainian officials warn that Russia is preparing to target broader infrastructure beyond energy, including water supply and logistics networks, as intelligence indicates a shift in aerial attack focus.
- Russia reported shooting down 192 Ukrainian drones overnight over Russian territory and Crimea, while Ukraine conducted drone strikes deep inside Russia, causing injuries and damage to military-related industrial sites.
- Intense Russian drone and missile attacks continued on Ukrainian cities such as Kharkiv and Kherson, resulting in multiple civilian injuries and fatalities, highlighting ongoing escalation despite ceasefire discussions.
