Ukraine: 14 people killed in 'massive' Russian attack on 1,500th day of war
Ukrainian authorities report new tactics from Russia as aerial assaults escalate.
Summary
On April 4, 2026, Ukrainian authorities reported a substantial escalation in aerial assaults from Russia, marking the 1,500th day of the ongoing conflict.
The recent attacks have resulted in at least 14 fatalities, with new tactics observed in the deployment of missiles and drones equipped with jet engines.
This shift in operational strategy indicates a potential increase in the intensity and frequency of aerial operations, raising concerns over infrastructure resilience and civilian safety.
Updates
Update at 07:53 UTC on 2026-04-04
EuroNews reported Russian strikes killed eight people in a "massive" daytime assault on Ukraine on Friday while Kyiv proposed an Easter truce and launched retaliatory drone strikes deep into Russian territory.
Sources: EuroNews
Update at 09:21 UTC on 2026-04-04
France 24 reported Russian night-time strikes on Ukraine wounded 14 people while one person died and four were injured in air attacks in Russia, officials said Saturday.
Sources: France 24
Update at 09:27 UTC on 2026-04-05
France 24 reported On the night from Friday to Saturday, Russia once again targeted Ukraine with 286 long-range drones, 260 of which were intercepted according to Ukrainian forces.
Sources: France 24