8 die in Ukraine in Russian strikes as Kyiv holds door open for Easter truce

South China Morning Post ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressApril 3, 2026 at 05:57 PM

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Russian strikes killed at least eight people in Ukraine on Friday, with a "massive" missile and drone attack hitting the Kyiv region. Ukrainian officials reported the attacks and accused Russia of changing tactics to inflict greater civilian suffering by targeting key infrastructure during daytime. President Zelensky has indicated Ukraine's openness to an Easter truce, with the holiday being celebrated on April 12 in both countries. Zelensky also stated that Ukraine is preparing for a shift in Russian aerial tactics, anticipating attacks beyond energy infrastructure. Russia's Defence Ministry claimed to have shot down 192 Ukrainian drones overnight across Russia and occupied Crimea.

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The Kyiv region is once again under a massive Russian missile and drone attack.

quote — Mykola Kalashnyk90% confidence

President Zelensky has signalled Kyiv’s openness to a potential Easter truce.

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Russian strikes killed at least eight people across Ukraine on Friday.

factual — local authorities90% confidence

Russia’s Defence Ministry said 192 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight across Russia and occupied Crimea.

quote — Russia’s Defence Ministry80% confidence

Ukrainian officials claim the Kremlin is changing tactics to increase civilian suffering.

quote — Ukrainian officials80% confidence

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Telegram 30% Mykola Kalashnyk 30% Crimea 40% Easter ×240% Russian Defence Ministry 50% Kyiv ×270% Volodymyr Zelensky ×270% Russia ×680% Ukraine ×590%

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russian strikes 90% ukraine 80% missile and drone attack 70% civilian suffering 60% easter truce 60% energy infrastructure 50% aerial tactics 50% drones 40%

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