Russia strikes targets in Kyiv region as Ukraine holds door open for Easter truce

Associated Press (AP) ConflictNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by By VOLODYMYR YURCHUKApril 3, 2026 at 01:23 PM

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On Friday, Russia launched a large missile and drone attack on the Kyiv region, killing one person and injuring eight in satellite towns like Bucha, Fastiv, and Obukhiv. The strikes also resulted in the death of approximately 20 animals after a veterinary clinic was hit. This attack occurred as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signaled openness to an Easter truce, communicated to Moscow through U.S. channels. However, Ukraine's Foreign Minister stated that Russia responded to the truce proposal with brutal attacks. Separately, a Russian bomb struck an apartment block in the Sumy region, killing one and injuring three others. While Zelenskyy has offered Easter ceasefires before, the Kremlin has expressed a desire for a lasting peace settlement instead of temporary truces.

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Two people were hospitalized on Friday following a Ukrainian drone strike on the Leningrad region.

factual — Alexander Drozdenko, regional Gov.90% confidence

Another person died Friday after a Russian bomb struck an apartment block in northern Ukraine.

factual — local officials90% confidence

Russia launched a “massive” missile and drone strike on Friday near the Ukrainian capital, killing one person and injuring eight.

factual — regional authorities90% confidence

Almost half a thousand drones and cruise missiles attacked Ukraine overnight.

quote — Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister80% confidence

192 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight over Russia and occupied Crimea.

factual — Russian Defense Ministry70% confidence

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Sumy 40% Oleh Hryhorov 40% Dmitry Peskov 50% Mykola Kalashnyk ×260% Vladimir Putin 60% Andrii Sybiha 60% Russian Defense Ministry Press Service 60% Moscow ×270% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×380% Kyiv ×485% Russia ×890% Ukraine ×895%

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