Russia’s Drone War Escalates: Kharkiv Hit Twice, Dnipro Targeted

On April 2, Russia launched another series of mass drone attacks on Kharkiv, with the city being targeted multiple times throughout the day. Additionally, Dnipro is also under a mass drone attack.

“Over the last forty minutes, the enemy has carried out 14 strikes on the city of Kharkiv,” mayor Ihor Terekhov wrote in a Telegram post at 22:29 Kyiv time.

Media reports now indicate 15 strikes, with some areas of the city affected by fires.

“In the Kyiv district of Kharkiv, hits from Shahed-type UAVs have been recorded. There are fires at the impact sites,” stated Oleg Synehubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration.

A fire also broke out in Cherkaskyi Lozovyi, Kharkiv region, due to a Russian drone attack.

“Information regarding casualties and damages is currently being verified,” said Synehubov.

Meanwhile, Dnipro is also under a mass drone attack, with media reporting at least 10 drones targeting the city.

On the same day, a Russian loitering munition hit a residential building in Kharkiv, injuring at least five people, including a 10-year-old boy. The attack involved a “Molniya” drone and targeted a high-rise building in the city’s Kyivskyi district.

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.