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

AP Associated PressSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-04-03 · 15:57 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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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.

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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.

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

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

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Russian strikes killed at least eight people across Ukraine on Friday, including in a “massive” missile and drone attack near the capital, local authorities reported.Ukrainian officials claim the Kremlin is changing its tactics to increase civilian suffering, shifting to daytime barrages and preparing to target more key infrastructure.President Volodymyr Zelensky has signalled Kyiv’s openness to a potential Easter truce. The holiday is celebrated on April 12 in Ukraine and Russia.Zelensky also said that Ukraine is preparing for a shift in Russian aerial tactics, with intelligence indicating that future attacks will move beyond energy infrastructure.Russia’s Defence Ministry said 192 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight across Russia and occupied Crimea.‘I have no words’“The Kyiv region is once again under a massive Russian missile and drone attack,” said Mykola Kalashnyk, head of the regional military administration, in a Telegram post on Friday.

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