Russia launched nearly 500 drones, cruise missiles at Ukraine on Friday – Sybiha

Russia launched nearly 500 drones, cruise missiles at Ukraine on Friday – Sybiha

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Russia attacked Ukraine with nearly 500 drones and cruise missiles on Friday, rejecting diplomacy and responding to Ukraine's proposal for an Easter ceasefire with brutal strikes.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said this on social media platform X, Ukrinform reports.

He noted that on Friday, April 3, almost 500 drones and cruise missiles were launched at Ukraine. At least one person was killed, while others were injured. In the town of Obukhiv, a drone struck a residential building.

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The foreign minister said that terrorist Russia deliberately carries out strikes in broad daylight in order to maximize civilian casualties and damage.

"This is how Moscow responds to Ukraine's Easter ceasefire proposals – with brutal attacks. Russian terrorists reject diplomacy and peace efforts. They must get strong responses that they deserve," Sybiha said.

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