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Ukraine, Russia kill three civilians each in tit-for-tat drone attacks

Ukraine, Russia kill three civilians each in tit-for-tat drone attacks

Summary

Both Ukraine and Russia conducted drone attacks, each resulting in the deaths of three civilians in separate regions. A Ukrainian drone struck the Vladimir region in Russia, while a Russian drone hit a city bus in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region. These incidents happened amid ongoing conflicts and recent escalations between the two nations.

Key Facts

  • A Ukrainian drone killed three civilians, including a couple and their 12-year-old son, in Russia's Vladimir region.
  • A Russian drone attacked a city bus in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, killing three civilians and injuring 12 others.
  • The Ukrainian attack involved bombing a residential building, while the Russian attack took place in the city center of Nikopol.
  • Ukraine's air defenses intercepted 77 out of 111 drones launched by Russia overnight.
  • Russia's Ministry of Defence claimed to intercept 45 Ukrainian drones, including some over the Leningrad region.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed a ceasefire with Russia, contingent on stopping attacks on energy infrastructure.
  • Zelenskyy mentioned previous proposals for a ceasefire during Easter, which he claims Russia did not accept.

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