Russia launched mass overnight drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, hitting nine cities including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Kherson, Poltava and Zaporizhzhia. The attacks damaged energy infrastructure and killed at least two people, with several more injured.
Ukrainian drones, used to intercept Russian UAVs and strike oil refineries, are gaining international attention not only for their effectiveness but also for their unconventional and psychologically impactful names like "Pisiun," "F**k Putin," and "Pragaras."
Russian drone attacks targeted a petrol station in Zaporizhzhia and a warehouse in the Kyiv region, resulting in injuries to at least two people. The strikes caused fires and damage in both areas.
The conflict in Ukraine continues with intensified drone attacks by both sides, including Ukrainian strikes on Moscow and Russian drones hitting Chernihiv and a Chinese cargo ship. Ukraine also reports seizing battlefield initiative and conducting clearing operations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky controversially ordered his military not to attack Moscow's Victory Day parade, a move that reportedly angered the Kremlin. Russia proceeded with a significantly more subdued celebration than in previous years.
Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has announced decisions to strengthen countermeasures against Russian attack UAVs, stating that the military is developing new effective ways and drawing conclusions from recent drone strikes.
Russia has threatened the UK with 'consequences' over its alleged supply of drones to Ukraine. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian man has been convicted in Germany for a Russian-organized parcel bomb plot, receiving a prison sentence.
Ukrainian drone attacks have forced a strategic Russian oil refinery to suspend operations and caused power outages in Crimea. These incidents highlight Ukraine's increasing capability to strike targets across Russia, leading to fuel shortages and anger among the Russian populace.
Russia launched widespread missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, hitting railway infrastructure, industrial facilities, and causing casualties and gas supply disruptions. Simultaneously, Ukraine conducted massive drone strikes deep into Russian territory, targeting oil refineries and military complexes.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has issued a warning regarding a significant number of Russian drones detected in several regions across the country.
Russian UAVs have attacked over 150 gas stations in eastern Ukraine, attempting to isolate Donbas, which is experiencing an exodus of locals. Despite the danger, some residents continue to defy the threats and enjoy life.
Russian drone attacks on the Hlukhiv hromada in Sumy Oblast have resulted in the deaths of two civilians and injuries to two others. The strike also caused damage to buildings.
Ukraine's Defense Minister reported that Ukrainian interceptor drones destroyed more than 33,000 Russian unmanned aerial vehicles of various types in March 2026, doubling the previous month's figures.