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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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Russia shelled Nikopol on 20 February 2025. Two people were killed Ruscists shelled Nikopol with artillery: two men killed, woman wounded Two men were killed in Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, as a result of Russian shelling. 2 308 9 Previously in trend: War

Enemy damaged Ukrposhta sorting centre in Kherson Ruscists attacked Ukrposhta sorting centre in Kherson Russian occupants attacked the Ukrposhta sorting center in Kherson. 2 397 4 Previously in trend: War

Shellings of Donetsk region on 19 February Day in Donetsk region: enemy shelled 8 settlements, three dead and 10 wounded Over the past day, Russian invaders shelled 8 localities: the cities of Bilytske, Kostiantynivka, Myrnohrad, Pokrovsk, Rodynske, Sloviansk, and the villages of Nova Poltavka and Predtechyne. 662 2

Consequences of UAV attack on Kyiv region on 20 February 2025 Consequences of Shahed attack on Kyiv region: houses and cars damaged in two districts Russian invaders attacked the Kyiv region with drones. 3 294 1 Previously in trend: War

On 19 February, Russians attacked Odesa with strike drones Consequences of attack on Odesa: fires in catering establishment and warehouse building The enemy has launched another attack on civilian infrastructure and residential buildings in Odesa. Emergency and operational services are working at the scene. 3 075 2

Consequences of Russian attack on Kherson on 19 February Russians dropped GAB on high-rise building in Kherson, 5 people injured including 2 children - RMA On the evening of 19 February, ruscists dropped a GAB on a high-rise building in Kherson. 3 315 11

Consequences of attack on Odesa on 19 February Enemy massively attacked Odesa with drones again, 1 person was injured, 5 thousand people were left without electricity For the second day in a row, Russians have been massively attacking Odesa with drones. 3 043 3

Consequences of the shelling of Kupiansk on 19 February Russians shelled Kupiansk for second time, 1 person was killed In the evening of February 19, Russian troops struck Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region for the second time in a day. 518 1

Strike on Kostiantynivka on 19 February 2025 Russian troops carried out air strikes on Kostiantynivka: 2 killed, 2 wounded (updated) On 19 February 2025, at 08:50, the Russian army carried out 2 air strikes on Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region. 1 870 5

Consequences of shelling of Kyiv region on 19 February 2025 Russia attacked Kyiv region with drones: house and car damaged On the night of 19 February 2025, Russian troops attacked the Kyiv region with drones. 1 810 0 Previously in trend: War

Consequences of attack on Odesa on 19 February 2025 Massive drone attack by Russian Federation on Odesa: 4 people were injured, including child. Damage to civilian infrastructure Russian terrorists massively attacked Odesa and the region with attack drones. 4 163 31

Shelling of Nikopol district on 18 February Occupiers attacked Nikopol district with kamikaze drones, UAVs and artillery: private houses, high-rise buildings and enterprises damaged Throughout the day on 18 February, Russian troops attacked the Nikopol district of the Dnipropetrovsk region, mostly with kamikaze drones, but also with artillery and dropped ammunition from a UAV. 492 1

Consequences of enemy shelling in Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: 8 settlements under hostile fire, one killed and three wounded Over the past day, the Russian army shelled the cities of Kostiantynivka, Lyman, Pokrovsk, Toretsk, and the villages of Zelenyi Hai, Ivanopillia, Illinivka, and Oleksandro-Kalynove in Donetsk region. 515 1

Russian Federation struck Zolochiv with GAB on 18 February 2025 Ruscists hit Zolochiv in Kharkiv region with GAB Russian occupiers shelled Zolochiv in Kharkiv region from the air. 950 0 Previously in trend: War

Enemy drone hit high-rise building in Dolynska At night, drone hit high-rise building in Dolynska, Kirovohrad region, injuring woman and two children On the night of 18 February, an enemy drone hit a multi-storey building in Dolynska, Kirovohrad Oblast. 2 849 1

Shelling of Kharkiv region on 17 February Four people injured in Russian attacks on Kupiansk district Today, 17 February, Russian troops attacked settlements in Kupiansk district of Kharkiv region, resulting in injuries. 547 0

Russians attack rescuers in Kostiantynivka Russians attacked Kostiantynivka twice: two rescuers, two policemen and head of CMA were wounded Today, on 17 February, Russian troops opened fire on rescuers of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine as they were delivering water to civilians in Konstiantynivka, Donetsk region. 2 398 4

Shelling of Nikopol district on 17 February Occupiers attacked Nikopol district with artillery and UAVs: six wounded, damaged houses, infrastructure, businesses and petrol stations During the day on 17 February, the Russian military attacked Nikopol district of the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery, causing casualties. 495 0

Enemy shelled Marhanets with artillery Enemy shelled Marhanets in Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery, four people were injured Since the evening of 16 February, the aggressor has shelled Marhanets several times with artillery. 921 0

Consequences of Russian attack on Kyiv region on night of 17 February Night UAV attack on Kyiv region: damage recorded in four districts, one injured On the night of 17 February, the enemy once again attacked Kyiv region with drones. 3 924 2

Consequences of attack on Zaporizhzhia Enemy attacked Zaporizhzhia with 10 drones at night On the night of 17 February, explosions were heard in Zaporizhzhia region. Russians attacked Zaporizhzhia with 10 drones. 2 624 1

Consequences of shelling in Dnipropetrovsk region on 16 February One person died as result of Russian shelling in Dnipropetrovsk region - RMA On 16 February, Russians shelled Dnipropetrovsk region over 16 times, killing 1 person. 1 117 1

Shelling of Bilytske on 16 February Russian troops strike at Bilytske: two people killed 2 people died as a result of hostile shelling in Bilytske, Donetsk region. 1 473 3

Consequences of attack on Mykolaiv Massive attack by Shahed on Mykolaiv: critical infrastructure facility and 5 high-rise buildings damaged On the night of 16 February, the enemy launched a massive drone attack on Mykolaiv. 6 211 8

Consequences of shelling in Zaporizhzhia region Consequences of Russian shelling of Zaporizhzhia region: enemy struck Zaporizhzhia, Polohy, and Vasylivka districts Over the past day, the occupants carried out 5 air strikes, fired 10 times from multiple rocket launchers, carried out 279 UAV attacks and 174 artillery attacks on civilian settlements in the Zaporizhzhia, Polohy, and Vasylivka districts. A 75-year-old woman was wounded in an air strike on Huliaypole. 795 0

On 14 February, the enemy shelled Donetsk region once again Day in Donetsk region: Russians fired 10 times at localities. Kramatorsk and Bakhmut districts came under enemy fire Russian invaders do not stop shelling the Donetsk region. On 14 February, they attacked Kostyantynivka, Novodmitrivka, Dovha Balka, and Siversk. 528 0

Shelling of Nikopol district on 14 February Russians attacked Nikopol district more than 15 times: infrastructure, administrative building, gas pipeline and power line damaged Russian troops attacked the Nikopol district of the Dnipropetrovsk region with drones and artillery more than fifteen times during the day on 14 February. 449 1

Wreckage of the drone that attacked the Chornobyl nuclear power plant Russia attacks Chornobyl NPP with kamikaze drone "Geranium-2": SSU shows wreckage Russian troops attacked the Chornobyl nuclear power plant with a Shahed-type kamikaze drone called 'Geran-2,' equipped with an explosive warhead and wreckage of the Russian drone has been found 4 737 9 Previously in trend: Drone strike on Chernobyl NPP

Russian Federation struck at Preobrazhenka in Zaporizhzhia with GABs Occupiers hit Preobrazhenka in Zaporizhzhia with GABs: two dead (updated) Russian invaders attacked Preobrazhenka in Zaporizhzhia region with GABs. 1 702 3 Previously in trend: War

Shelling in Donetsk region on 13 February Consequences of enemy shelling in Donetsk region: three dead, 8 people wounded, including two children Over the last day, the enemy made 3,585 attacks on the frontline and residential areas in the Donetsk region. 11 settlements came under fire. 878 2

Russians attacked healthcare facilities in Kherson Day in Kherson region: enemy attacked social infrastructure. At night, they hit healthcare facilities in Kherson Yesterday, 39 settlements in Kherson region came under enemy fire and air strikes. Russians shelled medical facilities at night. 630 2

Russian drone struck at Chornobyl NPP Unit 4 shelter Zelenskyy: Russian drone hit Chornobyl sarcophagus at night On the night of 14 February, a Russian attack drone with an explosive warhead hit the shelter of Unit 4 of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant. 21 509 105 Previously in trend: War

Shaheds’ attack on Odesa region on 14 February 2025 Ruscists attacked Odesa region with "shaheds" at night: port infrastructure and non-operational recreation centre damaged On the night of 14 February 2025, the Russian occupiers attacked the Odesa region with strike drones. 1 902 0 Previously in trend: War

Shelling of Nikopol district on 13 February Occupiers attacked Nikopol district with heavy artillery and UAVs: two people injured, houses, enterprise and dormitory damaged During the day on 13 February, the Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region suffered from enemy UAV strikes, the enemy also opened fire from heavy artillery and dropped ammunition from a drone. 524 1

Strike on Kramatorsk on 13 February Consequences of the Russian attack on Kramatorsk: at least 1 person killed and 5 wounded At least one person has been killed and five wounded in today's Russian attack on Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region. 1 209 0

Shelling of Chernihiv region on 13 February Occupiers attacked village in Chernihiv region: house and facilities of agricultural enterprise were destroyed The enemy attacked a village in the Novhorod-Siverskyi district of the Chernihiv region with mortars and FPV drones. 1 320 1

Enemy did not stop shelling Donetsk region Day in Donetsk region: enemy fired 26 times at localities in 4 districts, wounding 4 residents On 12 February, Russian invaders attacked at least 8 settlements in the Donetsk region yesterday. 362 0

Shelling of Kharkiv region on 12 February Consequences of enemy shelling in Kharkiv region: enemy used GABs, drones and artillery Over the past day, the enemy used GABs, drones and artillery against civilians in Kharkiv and the region. There were no casualties. 723 1

Consequences of Russian attack on Sumy on 13 February 2025 Russian Federation attacked Sumy with drones in morning: private residential sector under attack In the morning, the Russian occupiers attacked Sumy with drones. 1 235 1 Previously in trend: War

Consequences of attack on Izmail district on 13 February 2025 Russian Federation strikes Izmail district of Odesa region with UAV: woman injured At night, Russian troops attacked the Izmail district with attack UAVs, injuring 1 person. 1 144 0 Previously in trend: War

Shelling of Nikopol district on 12 February Occupiers attacked Nikopol district more than 20 times: infrastructure, enterprise and petrol station damaged During the day on 12 February, Russians attacked the Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region more than 20 times. They fired from heavy artillery and dropped ammunition from UAVs, and sent kamikaze drones to the settlements. This was reported by the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration Serhii Lysak, Censor.NET informs. 547 0

Shelling of Kherson and region on 12 February One person was killed and two injured as result of hostile shelling of Kherson and region Today, on 12 February, Russian troops attacked Kherson, Stanislav and Inzhenerne in Kherson region, leaving one dead and some wounded. 760 0

Occupiers attacked Sloviansk on 12 February Occupiers attacked Sloviansk: bus caught fire, houses and enterprise damaged Today, 12 February, the enemy attacked Sloviansk in Donetsk region once again, causing a fire to break out over an area of 700 square metres. 1 976 3

ATR’s office in Kyiv damaged as a result of the Russian attack on February 12 Russian missile destroys office of Crimean Tatar TV channel ATR in Kyiv On the night of February 12, during a rocket attack on Kyiv, Russian troops hit the building of the Crimean Tatar TV channel ATR. The journalists were not injured, but the editorial office suffered significant damage. 6 168 17

Invaders attack ambulance in Kharkiv region Occupiers attack ambulance in Horokhovatka, Kharkiv region Russian occupiers continue to strike at the settlements of the Kharkiv region. 723 0

the consequences of the strike on Kryvyi Rih Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih: infrastructure and high-rise buildings damaged On the evening of 11 February 2025, the Russian army fired a missile at Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk region. 3 018 3

Consequences of the attack on the Kyiv region Ruscists attacked Kyiv region with missiles and drones: fire broke out in Obukhiv district, and houses were damaged in Boryspil district (updated) On the night of 12 February 2025, Russian troops attacked the Kyiv region with attack drones and missiles. 8 814 15

consequences of the missile strike on Kyiv Consequences of enemy ballistic missile strike on Kyiv: office buildings in Obolonskyi district have been damaged, and warehouse in Holosiivskyi district is on fire (updated) On 12 February, in the morning, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the capital. Rescuers are dealing with the aftermath of the attack in Obolonskyi, Sviatoshynskyi and Holosiivskyi districts. 14 717 27