Russia, Ukraine strikes kill 10 as Zelensky travels to Turkey for talks

South China Morning Post ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressApril 4, 2026 at 05:48 PM
Russia, Ukraine strikes kill 10 as Zelensky travels to Turkey for talks
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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : l’Ukraine propose une trêve énergétique à Moscou, via des médiateurs américains, annonce Volodymyr Zelensky

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Overnight and Saturday morning strikes between Russia and Ukraine resulted in 10 deaths and dozens of injuries, according to officials from both countries. Russia launched 286 drones at Ukraine, with Ukrainian forces claiming to have downed 260. Five people were killed and 19 wounded in Nikopol, Ukraine. The attacks occurred as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to Istanbul for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Zelensky aims to strengthen partnerships to protect lives, advance stability, and guarantee security in Europe and the Middle East. He is also scheduled to meet with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.

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"We are working to strengthen our partnership to ensure the real protection of lives..."

quote — Volodymyr Zelensky100% confidence

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky travelled to Istanbul for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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Five people were killed in the city of Nikopol in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

factual — Oleksandr Hanzha, head of the regional military administration95% confidence

Russia and Ukraine traded deadly strikes overnight and on Saturday morning, killing 10 people.

factual — officials on both sides95% confidence

Russia fired 286 drones at Ukraine overnight, 260 of which were downed.

statistic — Ukrainian Air Force90% confidence
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