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Ukraine Faces Increased Russian Drone Assaults Amid Aid Plea

4/18/2026

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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha warned on April 18 that Russia plans seven large-scale aerial attacks per month, every four days, with at least 400 drones and 20 missiles per attack.
Russia launched an assault with nearly 700 drones and dozens of missiles, killing 18 and injuring over 100.
Ukraine intercepted 90% of targets, but a shortage of anti-ballistic missiles has prompted President Volodymyr Zelensky to seek aid from allies.

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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha warned on April 18 that Russia plans seven large-scale aerial attacks per month, every four days, with at least 400 drones and 20 missiles per attack.
Russia launched an assault with nearly 700 drones and dozens of missiles, killing 18 and injuring over 100.
Ukraine intercepted 90% of targets, but a shortage of anti-ballistic missiles has prompted President Volodymyr Zelensky to seek aid from allies.