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Russian Missile and Drone Strikes Devastate Ukrainian Cities on Good Friday

Attacks on Kharkiv, Sumy, and Dnipro kill two, injure over 100, and cause extensive damage as Ukraine renews calls for advanced air defense systems.

Easter cakes are seen at a compound of a bakery hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Sumy, Ukraine April 18, 2025. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine/Handout via REUTERS
A rescuer inspects a compound of a bakery enterprise hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Sumy, Ukraine April 18, 2025. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine/Handout via REUTERS
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Overview

  • Kharkiv suffered a missile attack using advanced 9M727 cluster warheads, killing one man, wounding 112 people, including nine children, and damaging over 20 apartment buildings, schools, and cultural sites.
  • A bakery in Sumy producing Easter cakes was hit by a drone strike, resulting in one death and one injury, further highlighting civilian infrastructure as a target.
  • Dnipro experienced damage to a fitness center, hotel, and office building from missile strikes, though no casualties were reported in this location.
  • Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted three Iskander-K cruise missiles and 23 Shahed drones, showcasing resilience but underscoring the need for additional Western support.
  • President Zelensky condemned the attacks as a deliberate mockery of Ukrainian cities and reiterated urgent appeals for advanced air defense systems to protect civilians.