Russia launches airstrikes and artillery strikes in eastern Ukraine region
May 1, 2026 • Al Jazeera
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Ukraine Experiences Continued Attacks from Russia
Over the past 24 hours, Ukraine has been targeted by multiple attacks from Russian forces. At least one person has been killed and several injured in these incidents.
According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia launched approximately 210 strike drones overnight, including about 140 “shaheeds” (Iranian drones used by Russia) aimed at Ukraine’s energy sector, critical infrastructure, and civilian facilities. The attacks have caused significant damage, with thousands of families left without electricity due to shelling.
In the Kharkiv region, railway infrastructure was targeted, with traction substations hit and cars catching fire. In the Sumy and Zaporizhia regions, similar attacks were reported.
A Russian drone attack overnight damaged port infrastructure in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region, injuring at least two people in the Black Sea port city of Odesa. Two high-rise residential buildings were damaged, with apartments destroyed and fires breaking out.
The Russian army also attacked the Black Sea shipbuilding town of Mykolaiv with drones, causing damage to private sector facilities and a fire. Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych reported that residents should remain sheltered due to ongoing threats.
Ukraine has also launched its fourth drone attack in the past week on Russia’s Black Sea port of Tuapse, targeting Russian energy infrastructure.
In central Ukraine, the Dnipropetrovsk region was attacked by the Russian army with drones and artillery, causing damage to infrastructure. In Kherson, attacks by drones have continued for the past 24 hours, resulting in one person being killed and eight injured.
These incidents are part of an ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Source: Al Jazeera