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Russian Strikes Kill at Least 8 Across Ukraine as Zelensky Signals Easter Truce

04 April, 2026.Ukraine War.3 sources

Key Takeaways

Eight people killed by Russian strikes across Ukraine.
Odessa reported 27 wounded.
Friday's strikes hit multiple Ukrainian localities.

Russian Strikes Kill Eight

Russian strikes killed at least eight people across Ukraine including in a massive missile and drone attack near Kyiv.

“Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8 as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8 as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian strikes killed at least eight people across Ukraine on Friday, including in a “massive” missile and drone attack near the capital, local authorities reported”

Associated Press

Ukraine recorded 51 hostile drones and three ballistic missiles launched across the country.

Associated Press

Kyiv signaled openness to a ceasefire timed with Easter.

Odessa Port Bombed, Eight Killed

Ballistic missiles destroyed container terminals at the port of Odessa.

The attack killed at least eight people including three crew members of the naval vessel Kirpich.

Euronews

Ukrainian forces hit Russian energy infrastructure in strike campaigns.

Kyiv Prepares for Russian Shift

Kyiv prepared for a potential truce while also preparing for a shift in Russian tactics.

“Une frappe de missile russe contre les infrastructures portuaires d’Odessa, dans le sud de l’Ukraine, a fait huit morts et 27 blessés, ont annoncé samedi les services d’urgence ukrainiens”