On May 4, Ukrainian forces reported a significant series of attacks by Russian forces, which included the use of an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 88 strike drones. The assaults occurred between 08:30 and 18:30 local time.
Ukrainian air defense units, comprising aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, and mobile fire groups, engaged the incoming threats. Preliminary reports indicated that approximately 70 enemy drones, including Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmas types, were intercepted across various regions of the country.
Additionally, Ukrainian officials confirmed that a ballistic missile and 14 strike drones successfully penetrated defenses, resulting in damage to civilian infrastructure.
In a related context, over the past week, Russian forces have conducted 15 strikes on 11 gas stations in Kharkiv, primarily targeting facilities associated with fuel distribution.
On May 3, a coordinated attack on Ukraine involved various weaponry, including strike drones and missiles, targeting civilian infrastructure and residential areas. Notably, a missile strike in Dnipro damaged a dormitory, injuring over ten individuals and resulting in at least one fatality. In Zaporizhzhia, a separate strike caused a fire, with reports indicating that a child was among the injured.
Ukrainian air defense forces successfully intercepted a series of Russian attacks, including drones and a ballistic missile. The ongoing strikes have resulted in damage to civilian infrastructure and casualties in various cities.