Russia Fires 286 Drones; Ukraine Shoots Down 260 as Strikes Kill 10

Russia launched 286 drones, of which Ukraine shot down or jammed 260.

“Russia and Ukraine exchanged heavy strikes overnight and into Saturday morning, killing 10 people and wounding dozens, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Istanbul to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan”

Lebanon 24

The strikes killed at least 10 people across Ukraine, including five in Nikopol.

Lebanon 24

Damage extended to civilian infrastructure and a historic church in Lviv.

The intensity came after Zelensky accused Russia of an Easter escalation.

Zelensky traveled to Istanbul for talks with Turkish President Erdogan.

He emphasized the need to ensure the real protection of lives and guarantee security.

Los Angeles Times

Multiple sources highlighted Zelensky's diplomatic efforts amid escalating violence.

Russian strikes killed six people in Kharkiv after a residential building was nearly destroyed.

“Russian forces attacked Ukraine with more than 280 drones on Friday night after Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of an “Easter escalation””

Newswav

Five people were killed in Nikopol.

The Palats of Culture in Rubizhne was destroyed.

The intensifying attacks on civilian targets raised questions about Russia's stated justification.

Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure intensified, hitting multiple power plants.

The Kyiv local electricity operator reported 80-90% blackout coverage.

South China Morning Post

The strikes on energy and food supply chains came as the war entered its 830th day.