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Russia's Drone Assault Kills Four, Ukraine Boosts Defense

4/4/2026

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On April 2, 2026, Russia launched a major drone attack across Cherkasy, Lviv, and other regions, killing at least four and damaging infrastructure.
Ukrainian forces shot down a majority of drones but faced a continued missile threat.
Ukraine has ramped up drone production and struck Russian assets, including a drone base in Crimea.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged preparedness against potential attacks on critical infrastructure.

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On April 2, 2026, Russia launched a major drone attack across Cherkasy, Lviv, and other regions, killing at least four and damaging infrastructure.
Ukrainian forces shot down a majority of drones but faced a continued missile threat.
Ukraine has ramped up drone production and struck Russian assets, including a drone base in Crimea.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged preparedness against potential attacks on critical infrastructure.