Russian Drone Strikes Injure Eight in Kharkiv, Ukraine

On April 2, 2025, Kharkiv experienced a significant drone assault by Russian forces, resulting in at least one confirmed death and multiple injuries, including children. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strikes, emphasizing the need for increased international pressure on Russia to adhere to diplomatic resolutions. The attacks focused on the Kholodnohirskyi district, damaging over ten residential buildings and civilian enterprises, with reports of fires engulfing significant areas. Air defense systems intercepted a portion of the drones, while many others reached their targets, leading to widespread destruction. Local officials reported a total of at least 15 drone strikes, with the injured count fluctuating as assessments continued. This latest escalation in Kharkiv underscores the ongoing violence amid a deteriorating security situation in Ukraine as both sides blame each other for breaching ceasefire agreements.