Overview

• 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.