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Russia Intensifies Assault on Ukraine with Deadly Drone and Missile Strikes

Coordinated aerial attacks killed 12 in Kyiv, three in Pavlohrad, and injured over 90, as ground clashes escalate on the Pokrovsk front.

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The strike comes after Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine 'are very close to a deal' (Photo: Serhii Lysak)
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Overview

  • Russia launched over 200 munitions, including missiles and drones, on April 24–25, targeting Kyiv and multiple regions in Ukraine.
  • In Kyiv, 12 civilians were killed, 90 injured, and numerous residential buildings were heavily damaged across five neighborhoods.
  • A drone strike in Pavlohrad killed three people, including a child, injured 15 others, and destroyed the base of the Hospitallers volunteer medical battalion.
  • Kharkiv faced drone impacts, damaging a disused factory and charity facilities, leaving residents traumatized and highlighting ongoing civilian vulnerability.
  • The General Staff of Ukraine recorded 174 ground clashes on April 26, with the fiercest fighting concentrated on the Pokrovsk front, reflecting a sustained escalation in the conflict.