Russia Resumes Aerial Strikes on Ukraine, Civilian Casualties Mount

After a brief pause in drone attacks, Russia launched 74 drones and a missile strike on April 2, killing four civilians in Kryvyi Rih and injuring others in Kharkiv and Sumy.

Russian forces launched 74 drones, including 54 Shaheds, targeting Kharkiv, Sumy, and Odesa, causing injuries and significant damage to energy infrastructure.
A missile strike on Kryvyi Rih killed four civilians and injured ten, including an eight-year-old boy, highlighting the ongoing toll on non-combatants.
Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 41 drones, while 20 others were neutralized electronically, showcasing the critical role of air defense systems.
Heavy ground combat persists in the Pokrovsk sector, with Ukrainian forces repelling 64 Russian attacks in a single day on April 2.
Diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire remain stalled, with both sides escalating attacks and accusing each other of violating proposed agreements.