Russian Strikes Kill Dozens Across Ukraine Despite Easter Ceasefire Pleas

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Escalation·April 3 – April 6, 2026

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Russian Strikes Kill Dozens Across Ukraine Despite Easter Ceasefire Pleas

Russia launched a series of drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, killing at least 16 people and injuring 94 others. These strikes hit several regions even as Ukrainian officials expressed interest in an Easter ceasefire. One attack on a market in Nikopol killed five people and left 21 others wounded. Other strikes targeted residential buildings and infrastructure in Kharkiv and Sumy. The violence continued with a drone strike on Odesa that killed three people and damaged a power substation. In response, Ukrainian forces targeted a Russian ship in the Black Sea. These escalations follow a period of intense aerial bombardment that has caused significant civilian casualties and damage to critical infrastructure.

Russian onslaught kills 16 Ukrainians, injures 94Russian attack on Nikopol market kills fiveRussian drone attack on Odesa kills three

Key Statements

NNew York Post

“Russia launches drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, killing 16 and injuring 94, including a strike on a Nikopol market, despite calls for an Easter ceasefire.”

This article provides the most recent casualty counts and confirms the failure of ceasefire talks.

FForbes

“Ukraine's Air Force intercepts 541 of 579 launched projectiles.”

This provides specific data on the scale of the Russian attacks and the success rate of defenses.

News

Russia attacks Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa; Ukraine strikes key Russian ship

Washington TimesCenter Right

Russian drone attack on Ukraine's Odesa kills three, regional governor says

ReutersCenter

Russian onslaught kills 16 Ukrainians, injures 94 in drone, missile attacks despite Easter ceasefire pleas

New York PostCenter Right

Ukraine war: Russian attack on Nikopol market kills five

BBCCenter

At least four people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine

Al Jazeera OnlineCenter Left

Friday, April 3. Russia's War On Ukraine: News And Information From Ukraine

ForbesCenter

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