Russia has intensified aerial attacks across Ukraine, beginning with overnight drone strikes and continuing with missile and drone attacks throughout Friday. Ukrainian officials report a large number of enemy drones are currently in Ukrainian airspace.
Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, has been under a day-long barrage of drone strikes since Thursday, resulting in at least two injuries. Authorities note Russia is employing “new tactics,” utilizing ballistic missiles and drones with jet engines in these rolling assaults.
Ukraine is attempting to bolster its air defenses, deploying interceptor drones to counter Russian attacks. President Zelenskyy stated Kyiv is prepared for a truce during the Easter holidays, however, the Kremlin has indicated no such proposal has been received.