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Russia Conducting Rolling Aerial Attack on Ukraine, Kyiv Says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 3, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 3, 2026
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Ukraine’s air force reports that starting Thursday evening, Russia launched a “rolling” aerial assault involving over 400 long‑range drones and ten ballistic missiles, marking a renewed tactic combining overnight drone swarms with heavy daytime attacks targeting frontline and civilian infrastructure
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KYIV, April 3 (Reuters) - Russia is conducting a rolling aerial attack on Ukraine since Thursday evening, Ukraine's air force said on Friday, adding that a large number of enemy drones were in Ukrainian airspace.
The bombardment is the second time this week Russia has followed a overnight drone barrage with heavy daytime attacks, a new tactic as Moscow probes ways to penetrate Ukraine's air defences.
Russian Tactics and Evolving Strategies
"We can see that the enemy is using new routes, new drones which they are constantly modernising, and new tactics," air force spokesman Yurii Ihnat said on state television.
He added that Russia had launched more than 400 long-range drones in the past 24 hours, as well as ten ballistic missiles that primarily targeted areas near the frontline.
Ihnat said the bombardment was similar to an attack on Tuesday, which killed at least four people, when an overnight barrage of over 300 drones was followed by another of similar size in the middle of the day.
Disruption to Ukrainian Institutions and Public Services
Large-scale Russian bombardments cause disruption across Ukraine, as many government institutions, public transport services and businesses close during the attack, which can last many hours.
"The enemy is exerting (pressure) on our population, paralysing the work of certain public institutions, as well as learning institutions," Ihnat said.
Regional Impact: Kharkiv Under Fire
In the eastern region of Kharkiv, one person was killed and 25 others injured by missile, bomb and drone attacks over the past 24 hours, governor Oleh Synehubov said on social media.
That included four ballisitic missiles that struck the regional capital, also called Kharkiv, overnight. Authorities only reported one injury from that strike.
Sources and Reporting
(Reporting by Max Hunder; Editing by Daniel Flynn)
Key Takeaways
- •Russia is employing a new tactic of back‑to‑back drone swarms and missile strikes to probe and overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses, with over 400 long‑range drones and ten ballistic missiles used in the latest assault.
- •This rolling assault mirrors a similar attack earlier in the week that involved more than 300 drones overnight followed by another barrage in daylight, killing at least four people and causing widespread disruption.
- •In Kharkiv region, overnight missile, bomb and drone attacks—including four ballistic missiles hitting the city—left one person dead and 25 injured, underscoring persistent threats to urban centers.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Russia conducting rolling aerial attack on Ukraine, Kyiv says
1What new tactics are Russia using in aerial attacks on Ukraine?
Russia is using new routes, modernized drones, and rolling attacks combining overnight barrages with heavy daytime strikes.
2How many drones and missiles were launched by Russia in the latest attack?
Over 400 long-range drones and ten ballistic missiles were reported launched within 24 hours.
3What impact have the attacks had on Ukraine’s public and business sectors?
Large-scale bombardments have caused government institutions, public transport, and businesses to close, disrupting normal operations.
4Which Ukrainian regions were most affected by the recent attacks?
The eastern region of Kharkiv was heavily impacted, with one person killed and 25 injured in recent attacks.
5How is Ukraine responding to these attacks?
Ukraine's air force is monitoring new tactics and working to adapt air defenses to counter the evolving threat.