Russia Fires 324 Drones, Killing One; Zelensky Warns of More Strikes, Patriot Delays Loom

Earlier, Zelensky warned of a possible overnight Russian strike and potential delays in Patriot missile deliveries. Make us preferred on Google Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied (Photo by DSNS) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google Russian forces attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones in the early hours of Wednesday, April 15, causing casualties, fires, and widespread destruction. Zaporizhzhia was among the hardest hit. Following numerous explosions, fires broke out across the city. A parking lot, a business facility, a bus stop, nearby residential buildings, and a kiosk were damaged. Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . A 74-year-old kiosk saleswoman who was inside at the time of the strike was killed. In Dnipro, the attack caused a fire in an administrative building, while a nine-story residential building in the city center was also damaged. A 29-year-old woman was injured and received medical assistance. In Cherkasy, Russian strike debris was recorded falling in several locations. At least three people were injured, though their condition has not been specified. In Sumy, a drone struck an industrial zone, sparking a fire that rescuers later extinguished. Russia subsequently hit the same location twice more. Preliminary reports indicate no casualties. Russian forces also attacked port infrastructure in the Odesa region with strike drones. Fires were reported, and warehouse and administrative buildings were damaged. According to preliminary data, no casualties were recorded, and the fires were quickly contained. Damage assessments and cleanup operations are ongoing. According to Ukraine’s Air Force, Russia launched three Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 324 drones overnight, including Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) types, from seven directions starting at 6 p.m. on April 14. Approximately 250 of them were Shahed drones. Other Topics of Interest US to Restore Sanctions on Russian Oil as Iran Waiver Also Set to Expire The Trump administration will let a temporary waiver on Russian oil expire, effectively restoring sanctions, while a similar 30-day authorization for Iranian oil also will not be renewed. The attack was repelled by aviation, air defense missile units, electronic warfare systems, unmanned systems, and mobile fire groups. As of 7:00 a.m., Ukrainian air defenses had shot down or suppressed 309 drones across the north, south, east, and center of the country. At the same time, ballistic missile strikes and 13 drones were recorded hitting nine locations, while debris from downed targets fell in 10 locations. Earlier, during a press conference with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Tuesday evening, President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of the possibility of another overnight Russian strike. He also recalled that on April 14, Russian forces struck a gas station in Dnipro , injuring around 30 people and killing five. “And at night there may be another Russian strike. There are a lot of Shaheds in the sky over Ukraine now. Perhaps missiles will also be involved,” Zelensky said. The president also warned of potential delays in deliveries of Patriot air defense missiles. According to Zelensky, the supply of PAC-3 missiles could slow due to the situation in the Middle East. “I am afraid that they may slowly transfer these missiles to us, even for European money,” he said. Zelensky added that Ukraine is already working with partners, including countries in the Middle East and Europe, to find alternative supply sources and strengthen the protection of Ukrainian airspace. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization since 1995. Its international market reach of 97% outside of Ukraine makes it truly Ukraine’s Global – and most reliable – Voice.