Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine on Saturday, April 25, 2026, resulted in at least six fatalities, according to Ukrainian emergency officials. The attacks, which unfolded overnight and continued into the morning, targeted residential areas and infrastructure in multiple cities, with the central city of Dnipro bearing the brunt of the assault.
In Dnipro, officials confirmed that an apartment building was struck, leading to the deaths of four people and leaving 27 others wounded. Rescue teams worked through the morning to search for survivors amid the rubble, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stating the barrage lasted “practically all night.” The State Emergency Service of Ukraine released images showing severe structural damage to the residential block, underscoring the intensity of the bombardment.
Beyond Dnipro, Russian forces launched strikes on other regions, including the northern city of Chernihiv, where two additional fatalities were reported. Local authorities in Chernihiv confirmed the deaths occurred during a missile strike on Saturday morning, though specific details about the target were not immediately disclosed. The attacks also extended to Odesa and Kharkiv, though casualty figures from those cities were not included in the official toll released by Ukrainian emergency services.
Ukrainian air defenses reported intercepting the majority of more than 600 Russian drones launched during the assault, describing it as one of the largest drone barrages in recent days. Despite these efforts, several drones and missiles penetrated defenses, striking civilian infrastructure. In Yekaterinburg, located nearly 1,000 miles from Ukraine’s border, a Ukrainian drone strike hit a building, injuring six people, according to regional officials. Meanwhile, in Chelyabinsk, Russian authorities said drones targeting an industrial facility were intercepted.
President Zelensky criticized the pattern of the attacks, noting on social media that Russian tactics remain consistent: employing strike drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic weapons against ordinary urban infrastructure. He emphasized that residential buildings, energy facilities, and enterprises continue to be primary targets, endangering civilians far from the front lines.
The British military confirmed that jets were scrambled from Romania during the height of the attack after Russian drones were detected near NATO’s eastern flank. Though, the UK Ministry of Defence later stated there was no evidence its aircraft had shot down any Russian drones, countering earlier unverified reports.
As of Saturday morning, rescue operations in Dnipro and Chernihiv were ongoing, with officials urging residents to remain vigilant and follow air raid alerts. The Ukrainian government has not announced any immediate changes to its defense posture but reiterated calls for increased international support to bolster air defense capabilities.
No further updates on casualty figures or damage assessments have been released by Ukrainian authorities as of the time of this report. Readers seeking official updates are advised to monitor the State Emergency Service of Ukraine’s website and verified social media channels for the latest information.
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