A military factory in Alabuga (Tatarstan, Russia), where Russians produce "Shaheds" and decoy drones, was attacked by drones. In 2024, over 6,000 drones were produced in Alabuga.
On the night of April 23, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with 134 drones. 67 "Shaheds" were shot down in the east, north, south and center, 47 UAVs were lost. 6 regions were affected.
Today, russia attacked Ukraine with 77 drones. Ukrainian military shot down 38 Shahed, 31 drones were locationally lost. More than 130 guided aerial bombs were also launched.
Russian drones attacked Kharkiv and the region, injuring 8 people. At least 12 hits were recorded in four districts of the city, fires broke out, and houses and cars were damaged.
Russia has increased the production of "Shahed" kamikaze drones, which it uses to attack civilian objects in Ukraine with swarms. Terror tactics have become possible due to the low cost of these UAVs.
A hostile Shahed drone strike has been recorded in Kharkiv. Another group of UAVs is heading towards the city. Another strike has been recorded in the city's Shevchenkivskyi district.
On the night of April 22, Russia launched 54 drones, 38 of which were shot down in the east, north, south, and center of Ukraine. Odesa and Kyiv regions were under attack, and a new wave of attacks from the north is ongoing.
On the night of April 21, the Russia attacked Ukraine with 96 drones and three missiles from various directions. Defense forces shot down 42 Shahed UAVs, another 47 were lost locationally; there are consequences for Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Cherkasy regions.
For the week from April 14 to 20, Ukrainian air defense destroyed 699 Russian aerial targets. Among them were 159 attack Shahed drones, 3 "Iskander-K" missiles, and hundreds of other drones.
Starting from 10 a. m. on April 20, Russia increased the number of shellings and drone use, despite Putin's statement about an "Easter truce". Ukraine records all violations and provides information to partners.
Russia announced an "Easter truce" but immediately continued offensive operations and shelling, indicating its violation. According to ISW, the Russian Federation is likely using this for manipulation and seeking to earn US favor.
During the night broadcast, Fox News showed a service of the OCU from Kyiv, mistakenly indicating it as Russia. Later, the channel corrected the label to Kyiv, Ukraine.
An AFU officer told the BBC that his unit received an order to cease fire minutes after the start of Putin's "truce". They are also ordered to record violations and return fire.
Russia announced an "Easter ceasefire," but continues fire in all directions, especially in the East. According to the NSDC and the OP, strikes on civilians are being recorded, particularly on a house in Kherson.
The MFA of Ukraine responded to Putin's statement about a 30-hour "truce". Kyiv stated that it will look at actions, not words, and reminded of its agreement to a 30-day ceasefire at the suggestion of the USA, which the Russian Federation refused.
Volodymyr Zelensky called Putin's "Easter truce" a game, as Ukraine is being attacked by drones. He also reported on the advance of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Belgorod region.
On the night of April 19, Russia attacked Ukraine with 95 aerial targets, including missiles and 87 drones. Air defense shot down 33 "Shaheds", 36 drones were accounted for otherwise; there are affected regions.
On the night of April 19, Russians attacked Zaporizhzhia with "Shahed" attack UAVs. As a result of the hit, a fire occurred, information about the consequences is being clarified.
The Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine presented the "Trident" laser weapon, which shoots down drones, and the latest naval drones, including the "Alligator-9" strike drone with a range of 800 km.
The SES denied information about the hospitalization of two rescuers with chemical poisoning after inspecting drone fragments in Poltava region. They stated that this is not true.
On the night of April 18, the Russians attacked Ukraine with missiles and UAVs, launching 6 missiles of various types and 37 ударних drones. The Defense Forces shot down 3 missiles and 23 UAVs.
In the morning, Russian troops attacked a bakery in Sumy with drones. A 61-year-old driver was killed, a 55-year-old employee was injured, and the premises and transport were damaged.
On April 18, explosions rang out in Sumy during an air raid. An enemy UAV hit a building, destroying the roof. Preliminary, one person died, another turned to medics.
Russian troops are using "Shahed" drones with capsules of poisonous substance CS, which causes irritation of the respiratory tract. Ukrainians are advised not to touch the wreckage of downed UAVs.
Overnight on April 17, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with missiles and 75 drones. 25 drones were shot down, 30 decoys were lost. Donetsk, Kharkiv, Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk regions were affected.
As a result of the shelling of Izyum with rockets and drones, 7 people were injured, including a child. In the village of Oskil, 10 people were injured when a car was hit.
Russia is using Shahed kamikaze drones with CS poisonous gas capsules against Ukraine. The enemy may scatter capsules to injure people.
On the night of April 16, Russia attacked Ukraine with 97 "Shahed" drones and other UAVs. Air defense forces shot down 57 drones in the eastern, northern, and southern regions.
On the night of April 15, russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile and 52 drones. 26 «Shahed» were shot down, 19 simulators were lost, Sumy and Donetsk regions were affected.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports enemy activity in the Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, and Poltava regions.
