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Russia starts Good Friday with terrorizing Ukrainians - Zelenskyy

Russia starts Good Friday with terrorizing Ukrainians - Zelenskyy Photo: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Author: Liliana Oleniak

Russia began Good Friday with a nighttime shelling of Ukraine. So far, 2 people have been reported killed, according to President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

"This is how Russia began this Good Friday – with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, Shaheds – maiming our people and cities," the President wrote.

Photo: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine (t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official)

According to Zelenskyy, during the attack, Russians fired a missile at Kharkiv, causing damage to ordinary houses, businesses, and cars. So far, about 70 people have been reported injured, including 5 children, the youngest of whom is 2 years old. One person has been reported killed.

Photo: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine (t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official)

According to the President, Russia attacked Sumy with drones. One of the Russian drones hit a bread production facility that has been operating in the city for decades. A person was killed as a result of the Russian attack.

Russia also attacked Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv region, Mykolaiv region, and Donetsk region.

"I am grateful to all our partners who are helping defend Ukraine. Every defense package matters – all air defense systems, sufficient supply of missiles for those systems – all this truly makes a difference," he added.

Russian strikes on Ukraine

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia has been regularly striking Ukraine's infrastructure, including civilian infrastructure. The frontline regions and settlements suffer the most from the Russian attacks.

In particular, Russia strikes Ukraine with drones every night. For example, on the night of April 18, Russians launched 6 missiles and 37 drones at Ukraine.