4 dead as Russia fires nearly 400 drones at Ukraine with signs spring offensive has begun

South China Morning Post ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 24, 2026 at 05:48 PM

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A major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine killed four people and injured at least 35 on Tuesday. Ukraine's air force reported Russia launched nearly 400 long-range drones overnight, along with 23 cruise missiles and seven ballistic missiles, striking at least 10 locations across the country, including Kyiv, Dnipro, and Lviv. Daytime strikes injured 13 people in Dnipro and two in Lviv. The increased attacks come as Russia intensifies efforts to break through Ukrainian front-line defenses, signaling a potential spring offensive. The attacks occurred after US-brokered talks between Moscow and Kyiv failed to produce a ceasefire.

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Daytime strikes injured 13 people, including three children, in the central Ukraine city of Dnipro.

factual — regional officials90% confidence

Russia also launched 23 cruise missiles and seven ballistic missiles at Ukraine during the night.

statistic — the air force90% confidence

Russia fired almost 400 long-range drones at Ukraine overnight.

statistic — Ukraine’s air force90% confidence

Four people were killed and at least 35 injured in a Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine.

factual — officials90% confidence

Moscow’s army stepped up efforts to break through Ukrainian front-line defences.

factual80% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

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Iran 30% Polish 40% United States 40% Dnipro 50% Lviv 50% Moscow ×260% Kyiv ×270% Russia ×690% Ukraine ×795%

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russia-ukraine conflict 100% drone attack 90% missile attack 80% spring offensive 70% civilian casualties 60% front-line defences 50% cruise missiles 40% ballistic missiles 40%

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South China Morning Post

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Ukraine

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