Russian attacks against Ukraine resulted in the deaths of three people and injuries to 11 individuals in various regions. The attacks targeted 10 Ukrainian oblasts, including Chernihiv, Sumy, Mykolaiv, Luhansk, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Donetsk. Casualties were reported in the last three regions, with a family of four being injured in Donetsk Oblast. Additionally, an elderly man, woman, and their daughter with a 14-year-old son were injured in Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, after residential houses were attacked by Russian forces.
Russian airstrikes killed two people and injured two others in the village of Niu-York in Donetsk Oblast, damaging multiple houses and administrative buildings. Another person was wounded in a separate attack on Mykolaivka in the Kramatorsk district. In Kharkiv Oblast, a Russian attack resulted in the death of a 36-year-old employee of an agricultural enterprise and hospitalization of two others. In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, a Russian artillery strike in the city of Orikhiv injured one person.
Governor Vadym Filashkin reported that Russian troops launched 401 strikes against 10 settlements in Donetsk Oblast, resulting in extensive damage to residential buildings and infrastructure. In Kharkiv Oblast, Russian forces attacked an area with guided aerial bombs, killing one person and hospitalizing two others. Furthermore, an additional person was injured in an attack on Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. In Kherson Oblast, 10 individuals were poisoned by combustion products due to Russian attacks, leading to damage to houses, gas pipelines, and heating pipelines.
Key developments on April 4 included a Russian double-tap attack on Kharkiv that killed four people, including first responders. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported that Russian forces used a cyberattack to target Ukraine’s 128th brigade. German Foreign Minister announced that Berlin will initiate a search for more air defense for Ukraine. Energoatom reported on the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant following Russian attacks. These developments highlight the ongoing violence and destruction caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with attacks targeting civilians, infrastructure, and essential services.
The continuous attacks by Russian forces have resulted in a significant loss of life, injuries, and destruction of residential buildings and critical infrastructure in various regions of Ukraine. The indiscriminate targeting of civilian areas and the use of airstrikes and artillery strikes have led to widespread casualties and devastation. The Ukrainian authorities have been working to provide assistance to those affected by the attacks and to ensure the safety and security of the population. The international community has condemned the Russian invasion and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities to prevent further loss of life and suffering.
The Ukrainian government has called for support from the international community to help defend their sovereignty and protect their citizens from the aggression of the Russian forces. The conflict in Ukraine has caused a humanitarian crisis, displacing thousands of people and putting immense pressure on the country’s resources and infrastructure. The need for humanitarian aid, medical assistance, and essential supplies has become more urgent as the conflict continues. It is crucial for the international community to stand in solidarity with Ukraine and provide the necessary support to help alleviate the suffering of the civilian population and restore peace and stability in the region.
In the face of escalating violence and aggression from Russian forces, the people of Ukraine continue to demonstrate resilience and courage in the midst of adversity. The bravery of those who have been affected by the conflict, as well as the dedication of humanitarian workers, first responders, and volunteers, is a testament to the strength and unity of the Ukrainian people. By supporting independent journalism in Ukraine and raising awareness about the situation on the ground, individuals worldwide can contribute to the efforts to end the conflict and support the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom, democracy, and peace.
