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Russia launches deadliest aerial attack in months, killing 18 in Ukraine

A Ukrainian drone attack killed two people in Russia, Moscow says, after an Orthodox Easter truce. Grouped from 7 articles across 7 sources.

7 reports7 sourcesApr 16, 2026, 3:20 PM
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BBC NewsApr 16, 2026, 3:20 PM

Russia launches deadliest aerial attack in months, killing 18 in Ukraine

A Ukrainian drone attack killed two people in Russia, Moscow says, after an Orthodox Easter truce.

ABC AustraliaApr 16, 2026, 5:00 AM

Russia launches deadliest attack on Ukraine this year, killing 17

Russian forces have attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other cities, killing 17 people, as the defence leaders of more than 50 countries say they are aiming to send more aid to Ukraine.

CBS NewsApr 16, 2026, 2:17 PM

Russia launches deadliest aerial assault of the year on Ukraine

Nearly 700 drones and 19 missiles struck cities across the country overnight, killing 16 people, officials said. Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, was among the hardest hit.

The GuardianApr 16, 2026, 2:22 PM

At least 17 people killed in Russia’s deadliest attack on Ukraine this year

More than 100 injured across country after Russia launches nearly 700 drones and dozens of ballistic and cruise missiles Russia has carried out its deadliest attack against Ukraine this year, killing at least 17 people and injuring more than 100 in a wave of drone and missile strikes across the country. Nine people died in the southern port city of Odesa and four were killed in Kyiv, including a 12-year-old boy. There were three fatalities in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Another person died in Zaporizhzhia oblast. Continue reading...

Financial TimesApr 16, 2026, 11:35 AM

Russia hits Ukraine with largest air attack this year

Missiles and drones killed and injured residents in Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia

EuronewsApr 16, 2026, 9:25 AM

Russia hits Kyiv, Odesa and Dnipro in one of deadliest attacks on Ukraine

Russia unleashed a massive drone and missile barrage on major cities across Ukraine, killing at least 16 and injuring scores, as Zelenskyy urged more support from allies.

Al JazeeraApr 16, 2026, 10:45 AM

‘Sent to be killed’: How Russia forces migrants to fight in Ukraine

Life expectancy on the front line for Central Asian migrants forced to fight for Russia in Ukraine is just four months.

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