: Targets included Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and Chernihiv . In Kyiv, four people were killed in a single morning barrage.
: Putin warned that a response had "already been decided" and signaled an expansion of war aims. Former President Dmitry Medvedev further accused Ukraine of seeking escalation to derail potential settlement talks. : Targets included Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, and
In April 2026, Russia intensified its aerial campaign against Ukraine, launching massive drone and missile strikes on at least 10 major cities across the country. This surge follows threats from Russian President Vladimir Putin of a "harsh response" after accusing Ukraine of attempting to strike his official residence. Former President Dmitry Medvedev further accused Ukraine of
: Strikes have consistently targeted thermal power plants and electrical substations, leaving thousands without power and heating. Putin's "Harsh Response" Warning : Strikes have consistently targeted thermal power plants
: On April 24–25, Russia launched one of its largest assaults, deploying 666 drones and missiles —the fourth such strike involving over 500 vehicles in April alone.
: The Kremlin claimed to have intercepted 91 drones aimed at Putin's residence, labeling the incident "terrorism".
