NewsFinale
  • Home
  • News
  • Local News
  • Business
  • Health
  • Finance
  • Celeb Lifestyle
  • Crime
  • Entertainment
  • Advertise Here
Gleammour AquaFresh
NewsFinale
  • Home
  • News
  • Local News
  • Business
  • Health
  • Finance
  • Celeb Lifestyle
  • Crime
  • Entertainment
  • Advertise Here
Home Local News Ongoing Russian Long-Distance Strikes Claiming Ukrainian Lives Despite Ceasefire Standstill

Ongoing Russian Long-Distance Strikes Claiming Ukrainian Lives Despite Ceasefire Standstill

Long-range Russian attacks continue to kill Ukrainians amid ceasefire deadlock
Up next
The Israeli Embassy in London.
Iranian terror suspects ‘plotted Israeli embassy atrocity in London’ before armed cops & SAS swooped hours before attack
Published on 10 May 2025
Author
NewsFinale Journal
Share and Follow
FacebookXRedditPinterestWhatsApp


KYIV – Two months ago, following high-level talks between Ukrainian and American delegations in the Saudi city of Jeddah, the United States proposed an unconditional 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly announced on that same day that Ukraine was ready to accept the proposal, provided Russia did the same.

The Russian leader balked, saying a temporary break in hostilities would only benefit Ukraine and its Western allies by letting them replenish their arsenals. Since then, Russia has continued its military campaign, maintaining attacks along the roughly 1,000-mile (1,600-kilometer) front line and targeting civilian infrastructure. In some cases, it has stepped up its attacks on residential areas with no obvious military targets.

An Associated Press tally based on reports from Ukrainian authorities found at least 117 civilians have been killed and more than 1,000 wounded in Russian aerial attacks since Ukraine announced on March 11 its willingness for a ceasefire — all of them attacks involving long-range drones and a variety of missiles.

The tally does not include casualties caused by short-range weapons, including mortars, multiple launch rocket systems, S-300 and S-400 ballistic missiles, drone-dropped explosives and aerial glide bombs, which Russia continues to use along the front line and nearby areas.

Ukrainian officials do not provide overall casualty figures nor do they release official figures on how many Ukrainian troops have been killed on the battlefield.

Among the deadliest attacks recently was a Russian ballistic missile that struck in the packed center of Sumy in northeast Ukraine on a busy Palm Sunday morning in mid-April. At least 35 people, including two children, were killed and around 120 wounded. Another blasted a playground in Zelenskyy’s hometown, killing 20 people including nine children.

A deadly barrage targeting the capital Kyiv prompted rare criticism from President Donald Trump for the Russian leader.

“Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP!” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform.

In the past two months, Putin has twice unilaterally declared a brief ceasefire, one for Easter and the other to mark Victory Day in World War II. Both were repeatedly violated.

Ukraine, meanwhile, has continued to launch droves of drones at Russian regions. This week, Russia’s Victory Day festivities were overshadowed by reports of Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Moscow and triggering severe disruptions at the capital’s airports, as well as cellphone internet outages amid jamming aimed at foiling more potential attacks.

Here’s a look at some of the deadliest attacks by Russian troops targeting Ukraine since March, 11:

___

March 24: A Russian missile hit a densely populated area of Sumy, damaging 30 residential buildings and a school. Local authorities said 101 people were wounded, including 23 children.

April 3: Russian forces launch Shahed drones at a residential neighborhood in Ukraine’s second largest city of Kharkiv. Regional officials reported five people killed and 34 others wounded. Among the victims was an entire family, including their 12-year-old daughter.

April 4: Russian forces carry out a combined missile and drone attack on a residential area in Kryvyi Rih that blasted a playground. According to local authorities, 20 people were killed, including nine children, and 74 others were wounded. The assault damaged more than 60 apartment buildings and private homes.

April 13: On a busy Palm Sunday morning, a Russian ballistic missile strikes Sumy city center filled with civilians, killing 35 people, including two children, and wounding 119. It was one of the deadliest attacks on Ukrainian civilians this year. The next day, Russia said it targeted a gathering of senior Ukrainian military officers. Putin later admitted it was a “civilian facility” but claimed it hosted an award ceremony for Ukrainian troops.

April 18: Three Russian cluster munitions struck Kharkiv, killing one man and wounding 113 people, including nine children. The strikes that happened during early morning hours could have potentially led to much higher casualty rates if conducted an hour later, city authorities said.

April 24: Russia struck Ukraine’s capital Kyiv with an hourslong barrage of missiles and drones. At least 12 people were killed and 90 were hurt in the deadliest assault on the city since last July. In total, Russia launched 145 Shahed drones and 70 missiles in a single night over Ukraine.

April 29: At least 16 Russian Shahed drones struck Kharkiv, wounding 47 people, including two children and a pregnant woman. The city’s mayor reported direct hits on residential buildings and a medical facility.

May 2: Drones targeted at least four districts of Kharkiv city, injuring 47 people. One child was among the wounded.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

Share and Follow
FacebookXRedditPinterestWhatsApp
You May Also Like
Ayissi fuses African tradition and Parisian craft with bold flower forms at fall couture show
  • Local News

Ayissi combines African heritage and Parisian expertise with striking floral designs in autumn couture presentation

PARIS – Beneath an opulent chandelier in a sunlit salon, Imane Ayissi’s…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • July 7, 2025
Concerns voiced at Siam Utility District meeting
  • Local News

Issues discussed during the Siam Utility District gathering

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — Community members filled the Siam Utility District’s office…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • July 8, 2025
Flooding from Chantal's remnants forces dozens to flee homes in North Carolina
  • Local News

Dozens forced to evacuate homes in North Carolina due to flooding caused by Chantal’s leftovers

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Heavy rain and flooding from the remnants of…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • July 7, 2025
Savannah Police officer backs into driver, totaling car in alleged chase
  • Local News

Savannah Police Officer Accidentally Crashes into Driver, Causing Severe Damage to Car in Suspected Pursuit

SAVANNAH, Ga. () -A Savannah Police officer backed into a citizen’s car…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • July 8, 2025
Flooding from Chantal's remnants forces dozens to flee homes in North Carolina
  • Local News

Flooding from Chantal's remnants forces dozens to flee homes in North Carolina

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Heavy rain and flooding from the remnants…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • July 7, 2025
Rainfall Reports July 6th
  • Local News

July 6th Precipitation Updates

Several rounds of heavy rain moved through the region Sunday. Below are…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • July 7, 2025
Cierra Ortega exits 'Love Island USA' villa following backlash over resurfaced racial slur posts
  • Local News

Cierra Ortega leaves ‘Love Island USA’ villa due to controversy surrounding resurfaced racial slur posts

LOS ANGELES – Cierra Ortega, a contestant of this summer’s “Love Island…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • July 8, 2025
China extends visa-free entry to more than 70 countries to draw tourists
  • Local News

Expansion of China’s visa-free entry to over 70 countries aimed at attracting tourists

WASHINGTON – Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • July 8, 2025
Dan Osborn launches independent Senate bid against Ricketts in Nebraska 
  • News

Dan Osborn launches independent Senate bid against Ricketts in Nebraska 

Dan Osborn, an industrial mechanic who lost a Senate bid as an…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • July 8, 2025
Essence Festival New Orleans 2025: Celebrate Black culture with Disney, Hulu and Nat Geo
  • US

2025 Essence Festival in New Orleans: Embrace Black culture with Disney, Hulu, and Nat Geo

NEW ORLEANS — The Essence Festival of Culture lights up New Orleans…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • July 8, 2025
Belgium's King Albert, 91, undergoes cancer treatment for sixth time
  • US

Belgium’s King Albert, aged 91, receiving cancer treatment for the sixth time

King Albert II of Belgium has kickstarted cancer treatment for the sixth…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • July 8, 2025
Father dead after refusing to give up 'babies' during Texas flood
  • US

Father dies while protecting ‘babies’ in Texas flood

In the devastating Texas floods, a father tragically lost his life while…
  • NewsFinale Journal
  • July 8, 2025
NewsFinale Journal
  • Home
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Sitemap
  • DMCA
  • Advertise Here
  • Donate