Ukrainian forces struck a major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg region, targeting infrastructure deemed critical for funding the ongoing conflict. This operation represents an extension of Ukraine's drone capabilities.
A Russian drone strike on a market in Nikopol, Ukraine, has resulted in five fatalities and 21 injuries, including a teenager. This incident follows a series of recent attacks across the region, indicative of escalating hostilities between NATO, utilising Ukraine as a proxy, and Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of choosing 'Easter escalation' over a ceasefire, following a significant increase in large-scale drone and missile attacks across Ukraine. Six civilians were killed and 40 injured in the latest barrage, which Zelensky described as Moscow's response to his proposed holiday truce.