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Ukraine continues to endure a severe shoot out as Russian drone attacks persist, targeting civilian areas and critical infrastructure. The Air Force reports numerous strikes involving attack drones, leading to casualties and substantial damage. Fresh incidents include multiple attacks on Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, Sumy, and other regions on April 30, 2026, resulting in injuries and fatalities. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasizes the importance of ongoing global support to counter these daily assaults. This persistent shoot out highlights the urgent need for enhanced air defense systems to protect Ukrainian citizens and infrastructure.

What regions in Ukraine are most affected by Russian drone attacks?

Regions including Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Sumy have been heavily affected by Russian drone attacks. These areas have seen recurrent strikes targeting both civilian and infrastructure locations, leading to injuries and fatalities. The persistent nature of these attacks necessitates heightened defensive measures.

How is Ukraine responding to continuous Russian drone attacks?

Ukraine has been actively engaging its air defense forces to counter Russian drone attacks, achieving notable success. However, the sheer volume of incoming drones means many still penetrate defenses. The country is advocating for international support, particularly in enhancing air defense capabilities to better protect its citizens and infrastructure.

What type of damage are the Russian drones causing in Ukraine?

Russian drones are causing significant damage across Ukraine. They target residential buildings, public transport hubs, energy, and transport infrastructure, leading to disruptions, injuries, and loss of life. The destruction extends to vital community services, increasing the hardships faced by civilians.

How frequently are Russian drone attacks occurring in Ukraine?

The frequency of Russian drone attacks in Ukraine is alarmingly high, with numerous regions experiencing daily strikes. Reports of over a hundred drone deployments highlight the constant threat faced by Ukraine, underscoring the urgent need for robust air defense systems.

What steps can be taken to improve Ukraine's air defense against drone attacks?

Improving Ukraine's air defense requires international collaboration to provide advanced technology capable of detecting and neutralizing drones swiftly. Enhancements in radar systems, anti-drone weaponry, and strategic deployment of these resources are critical for safeguarding Ukrainian territory and citizens from ongoing threats.

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Dnipropetrovsk region Russia attacks Dnipropetrovsk region throughout day: one killed, wounded and extensive damage reported On January 29, Russian troops carried out a massive attack on the Dnipropetrovsk region using drones, artillery, and guided aerial bombs. A woman was killed in Kryvyi Rih, people were wounded, and homes, infrastructure, and transport were damaged in several districts of the region. 874 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region

One person was killed and one was wounded as a result of shelling in Donetsk region One person was killed and one was wounded as result of Russian shelling of Donetsk region Throughout the day, Russian troops shelled settlements in the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region, resulting in casualties and injuries. 359 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shelling of Chernihiv region Shelling of Chernihiv region: Russians targeted critical infrastructure, communications, energy and transport facilities Over the past day, Russian troops have been hitting the Chernihiv region, especially energy facilities, which has left a bunch of towns without power. 569 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Shelling in Zaporizhzhia Occupiers carried out 841 strikes in Zaporizhzhia region in 24 hours: three people killed and 16 wounded Over the course of 24 hours, the occupiers carried out 841 strikes on 34 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, resulting in deaths and injuries. 589 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region

Attack on Odesa on 29 January Russia attacked Odesa at night: infrastructure facility damaged Russian troops attacked Odessa with strike UAVs at night, causing damage. 1 457 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odesa UAV attack on Odesa

Russian Federation strike on Vilniansk Russians strike Vilniansk in Zaporizhzhia region: three dead and three injured On the night of 29 January, Russian troops struck Vilniansk in the Zaporizhzhia district of Zaporizhzhia region, resulting in casualties and one injured. 1 874 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region

Shelling of Dnipropetrovsk region Four districts in Dnipropetrovsk region came under Russian strikes: homes, infrastructure, and enterprise damaged Throughout January 28, Russian forces struck settlements in the Nikopol, Pavlohrad, Synelnykove, and Kryvyi Rih districts of Dnipropetrovsk region, sparking fires; damage reported. 602 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region

Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia on 28 January Emergency rescue operations following Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia have been completed: six people were injured, including 15-year-old boy The number of people injured as a result of the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia has risen to six. 640 0 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia

Four dead and five wounded in Donetsk region in 24 hours Four dead and five wounded in Donetsk region in one day: occupiers shelled three districts Throughout the day, Russian troops shelled settlements in the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region, resulting in casualties and injuries. 478 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

One person was killed and three others were wounded in the Kherson region. In Kherson region, 1 person was killed and 3 more were wounded as result of Russian aggression Over the past day, Russian troops have been hitting towns in the Kherson region, causing injuries and deaths. 389 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Kherson region

strike on the railway in the Kharkiv region Enemy shelled Kharkiv and 16 settlements in the Kharkiv region: 4 dead, damage reported Over the past day, 27 January 2026, the city of Kharkiv and 16 settlements in the Kharkiv region were subjected to enemy strikes. 1 017 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Drone attack on Kharkiv

Shelling of Kyiv region Consequences of Russian attack on Kyiv region: two dead, including children among the injured. Apartment in high-rise building was on fire Two people were killed, and four others were injured as a result of hostile shelling in the Kyiv region. 3 131 0 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kyiv region

Shelling of Kyiv Night drone attack on Kyiv: fire extinguished in Holosiivskyi district, high-rise building damaged (updated) The fall of UAV debris in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv onto the roof of a two-storey non-residential building caused a fire. As of 7 a.m., it had already been extinguished. 3 826 15 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kyiv

Shelling of Zaporizhzhia Russian forces attacked Zaporizhzhia with KABs: over hundred apartments and 20 cars were damaged (updated) On the night of 28 January 2026, Russian occupiers attacked Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs. A fire broke out. 3 550 3 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia

Dnipropetrovsk region Enemy shelling of Dnipropetrovsk region: woman wounded in Nikopol On 27 January, Russian troops repeatedly attacked Nikopol and settlements in the Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region. As a result of the shelling, a woman was wounded, and significant damage to residential and critical infrastructure was recorded. 542 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region

Consequences of the Russian strike on Brody in the Lviv region Consequences of Russian strike on infrastructure facility in Lviv region Rescuers are extinguishing a fire that broke out in the Lviv region as a result of a Russian attack. 6 312 12 Previously in trend: Shelling of Lviv region

Two people were killed and three more were injured in Donetsk region Two people killed and three more were wounded as a result of Russian strikes in Donetsk region Throughout the day, Russian troops shelled settlements in the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of Donetsk Oblast, resulting in casualties and injuries. 454 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Kryvyi Rih after the shelling Russian attack on nine-storey building in Kryvyi Rih: fire extinguished, no casualties Fortunately, no one was injured in an evening drone strike on a nine-story building in Kryvyi Rih. Firefighters extinguished the fire in the apartment and on the balconies. They evacuated 15 people to a safe place. 749 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region Shahed attack on Kryvyi Rih

Shelling of Kharkiv region Russian forces attacked Kharkiv and 11 settlements in Kharkiv region: one person was killed, there are casualties and extensive damage Over the past day, 26 January, the city of Kharkiv and 11 settlements in the Kharkiv region were hit by enemy strikes. 1 099 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Drone attack on Kharkiv

Odesa shelling Massive attack on Odesa: number of victims has risen to 22 At night, the enemy launched a massive attack on Odesa with strike UAVs. The number of casualties has risen sharply. 3 656 5 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Odesa

Shelling of Odesa Enemy attacked Odesa with drones: three people injured, significant damage, people may be under rubble On the night of Tuesday, 27 January 2026, Russian troops attacked Odesa with strike drones. 3 577 5 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Odesa

Russian attack damages Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Russian attack damages Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra On the night of 24 January, the sites of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra National Reserve, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, were damaged as a result of a massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv. 3 006 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

Two women were killed and four more people were injured in Donetsk region Two women killed and four more people injured as result of enemy shelling in Donetsk region Throughout the day, Russian troops shelled settlements in the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of Donetsk Oblast, resulting in deaths and injuries. 564 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

shelling of Zaporizhzhia Ruscists shelled Zaporizhzhia at night: fires broke out, houses damaged (updated) On the night of Monday, 26 January, Russian troops attacked Zaporizhzhia twice. 1 425 0 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia

In the Desnianskyi district, residents with limited mobility are being transported to boarding houses In Desnianskyi district of Kyiv, people with limited mobility are being moved to boarding houses due to lack of heating Lonely residents with limited mobility in the Desnianskyi district of Kyiv will be temporarily relocated to facilities equipped with alternative power and heat sources. 3 022 14 Previously in trend: Power outages Shelling of Kyiv

Shelling of Kharkiv Russians hit multi-storey residential building in Kharkiv, wounding woman Today, January 25, Russian troops launched hostile drones at Kharkiv, wounding a woman. 2 248 1

Russia attacked Druzhkivka Occupiers struck Druzhkivka with Smerch multiple launch rocket system: one dead and three wounded Today, 25 January 2026, Russian occupiers shelled Druzhkivka in the Donetsk region, resulting in one fatality and several injuries. 2 132 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shelling of Donetsk region Russia shelled three districts of Donetsk region: two wounded in Kramatorsk Yesterday, 24 January, Russian troops shelled three districts of the Donetsk region. 664 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shelling in Zaporizhzhia Occupiers carried out 754 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region: woman was wounded and infrastructure facilities were damaged Over the past 24 hours, Russian occupiers have launched 754 strikes on 32 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, resulting in injuries and damage. 470 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region

Shelling of Chernihiv region Day in Chernihiv region: Novhorod-Siverskyi and two districts were hit, houses and enterprise were damaged Yesterday morning, private houses were damaged by a UAV explosion in a village in the Nizhyn district of the Chernihiv region. 743 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Shelling of Nikopol Enemy shelled Nikopol with heavy artillery: houses and a gas pipeline were damaged Around midnight, Russians struck Nikopol in the Dnipropetrovsk region with heavy artillery. An apartment building and a gas pipeline were damaged. 646 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Nikopol district

Shelling of the Kherson region Shelling of Kherson region: eight wounded, including two police officers, enemy attacked two districts of region Over the past day, Russian troops have been shelling civilian infrastructure in the Kherson and Beryslav districts of the Kherson region, resulting in injuries. 554 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Kherson region

Shelling of Donetsk region Enemy shelled two districts of Donetsk region: one person was wounded and there was damage Yesterday, 23 January 2026, Russian troops attacked two districts in the Donetsk region. 518 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Shelling in Zaporizhzhia Russians launched 756 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region in 24 hours: homes and infrastructure damaged Over the past day, Russian occupiers have launched 756 strikes on 29 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region. 478 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region

Massive attack on 24 January Zelenskyy called for strengthening Ukraine’s air defence after massive attack by Russia: We are counting on response and assistance of all our partners Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine overnight, firing more than 370 strike drones and 21 missiles of various types. 2 091 42 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine

Shelling of Chernihiv region Russia struck energy facility in Nizhyn, leaving hundreds of thousands of consumers in Chernihiv region without power Over the past day, 44 shellings were recorded in the Chernihiv region, with 55 explosions. In the morning, the occupiers attacked an energy facility in Nizhyn. 2 546 8 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Shelling of Kyiv Consequences of Russian Federation’s strike on Kyiv: one person killed, four wounded, destruction of confectionery factory in Holosiivskyi district One person was killed and at least four were injured as a result of a Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv overnight.  6 084 28 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

Shelling of Kharkiv Consequences of massive attack on Kharkiv: 31 injured, houses, hospital and maternity ward hit (updated) Last night, Kharkiv endured nearly 2.5 hours of heavy attacks. The enemy attacked the city with 25 "Shaheds". 4 862 8 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kharkiv

Dnipropetrovsk region Attacks on Dnipropetrovsk region: man killed, child and woman injured Throughout the day, the enemy attacked the Nikopol, Synelnykove, Samar, and Kamianske districts, using FPV drones, artillery, UAVs, and guided aerial bombs. One person was killed, others were wounded, and there was significant damage to civilian infrastructure. 727 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region

Russian strike on an agricultural enterprise in Chernihiv region Russians attacked agricultural enterprise in Chernihiv region: four civilians were wounded during second strike Today, several enemy drones attacked Vertiivka in the Nizhyn district of Chernihiv region, resulting in civilian casualties. 775 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Shelling of the Kharkiv region Two people killed and six wounded as result of Russian shelling in Kharkiv region Over the course of the day, the occupiers fired various types of weapons at settlements in the Chuhuiv, Kupiansk, Kharkiv, Izium, and Bohodukhiv districts of the Kharkiv region, resulting in deaths and injuries. 639 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Russian strike on a school in Chernihiv region Russians attack a school in Semenivka, Chernihiv region, with Molniya drones Yesterday afternoon, Russians attacked a school building in Semenivka, Chernihiv region, with Molniya drones, with two explosions recorded. 1 078 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Russian strike on Cherkaske in Donetsk region Occupiers attacked Cherkaske in Donetsk region: four dead, including 5-year-old boy, and five wounded On 22 January 2026, at 10:50 p.m., Russian troops shelled the village of Cherkaske in the Cherkaske territorial community of the Kramatorsk district. The private sector was targeted by enemy "Geran-2" UAVs. 2 286 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Consequences of the shelling of Nikopol district As result of enemy attacks on Nikopol district, woman injured; homes, enterprise, agricultural firm, power lines and gas pipeline damaged Throughout the day, Russian troops carried out strikes, and besides the Kryvyi Rih area and Dnipro, hit settlements in the Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, leaving one person injured and damage reported. 492 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Nikopol district

Russian strikes on Komyshuvakha kill one, injure four Russians strike Komyshuvakha in Zaporizhzhia Oblast: one killed, nine wounded Russian troops shelled Komyshuvakha in Zaporizhzhia district, leaving one person dead and others injured. 1 739 0

Russians attacked cars in the Kharkiv region with FPV drones Russian FPV drones hit vehicles in Kharkiv Oblast: two volunteers killed, three wounded including medics Today, 22 January, the Russian armed forces carried out FPV drone attacks on civilian vehicles in settlements in Kharkiv Oblast, leaving people killed and wounded. 2 351 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih injures 12, including four children According to updated information, 12 people are known to have been injured in Kryvyi Rih as a result of the Russian attack. 1 491 0 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Kryvyi Rih

A day in Donetsk region: 2 people killed, 3 more wounded Day in Donetsk region: 2 people killed, 3 wounded, occupiers shelled 3 districts Throughout the day, Russian troops shelled settlements in the Pokrovsk, Kramatorsk, and Bakhmut districts of the Donetsk region, resulting in casualties and injuries. 359 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region