On Saturday, April 25, 2026, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that, since 6:00 p.m. the previous day, Russia had carried out another air and missile attack on various targets, launching 666 weapons against critical infrastructure facilities as well as civilian sites. Most of them were neutralized.
Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine, Dnipropetrovsk region branch
The Russians launched:
- 12 Iskander-M ballistic missiles/S-400 surface-to-air missiles from Millerovo, Kursk, and Yeysk in Russia, as well as occupied Crimea;
- 29 Kh-101 cruise missiles from strategic bombers over the Caspian Sea;
- 1 Iskander-K cruise missile from Bryansk Oblast;
- 5 Kalibr cruise missiles from a small missile ship in the Caspian Sea;
- 619 unmanned aerial vehicles, including around 400 Geran/Shahed and Italmas types, as well as drone decoys of various types, including Gerbera, from the directions of Bryansk, Kursk, Oryol, Shatalovo, Millerovo, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk in Russia, as well as Hvardiiske and Chauda in Crimea.
The attack was repelled by aircraft, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare and unmanned systems units, and mobile air defense groups of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
According to preliminary data, by 8:00 a.m. local time, air defense systems had shot down or forced to crash 610 targets, including 26 Kh-101 missiles, four Kalibr missiles, and 580 unmanned aerial vehicles.
Hits by 13 missiles and 36 unmanned aerial vehicles were recorded in 23 locations, and debris from downed UAVs was recorded falling in nine locations. At the time the statement was published, information concerning four missiles was still being clarified, but no data on impacts had been received. In addition, several new swarms of unmanned aerial vehicles had entered the country’s airspace.
⚡️ ЗБИТО/ПОДАВЛЕНО 30 РАКЕТ ТА 580 ВОРОЖИХ БПЛАhttps://t.co/zl72VWri6d pic.twitter.com/nqxTbUtz5H
— Генеральний штаб ЗСУ (@GeneralStaffUA) April 25, 2026
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy:
At this moment, 11 people are in hospitals in Dnipro following Russia’s attack on the city. A rescue operation is underway at the site where a residential building was hit. People may still be trapped under the rubble. For almost the entire night, the Russians shelled Dnipro and our other cities and communities. So far, more than 30 people have been reported injured across Ukraine. There are also casualties in Chernihiv, Odesa, and Kharkiv oblasts. Tragically, there are also fatalities… Four people have been killed. My condolences to their families and loved ones.
Russian tactics remain unchanged: attack drones, cruise missiles, and a significant number of ballistic missiles. Most of the targets are civilian infrastructure in cities. Residential buildings, energy facilities, and enterprises have been damaged.
Every such strike must remind our partners that the situation requires immediate and decisive action. We need a rapid strengthening of our air defense, and I am grateful for the decisions made on Thursday during the meetings in Cyprus regarding additional contributions to the PURL initiative. There are political decisions from several European countries, and it is important that they be implemented as soon as possible.
We must also now move forward toward the 21st package of European sanctions against Russia. The pause caused by the blocking of the 20th package gave the aggressor additional time to adapt, and it is important to counter this. We are already in contact with the EU team regarding possible new sanctions steps. The key objective is to significantly limit the capabilities of Russia’s military-industrial complex. Thank you to everyone who is helping!
Зараз в лікарнях у Дніпрі 11 людей після російської атаки проти міста. Триває рятувальна операція на місці удару по житловому будинку. Під завалами ще можуть бути люди. Практично всю ніч росіяни били по Дніпру та по інших наших містах і громадах. Станом на зараз відомо, що… pic.twitter.com/IYAaTRNcRq
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) April 25, 2026
State Emergency Service of Ukraine:
Russia attacked Dnipro. Residential buildings and an industrial facility were damaged. A four-story building was partially destroyed. According to preliminary information, 14 people were injured, including one child, and 30 people were rescued, including five children. The rescue operation is ongoing, with psychologists and all services working at the scene.
Росія атакувала Дніпро
Пошкоджені житлові будинки та промисловий обʼєкт. Частково зруйновано 4-поверхівку.⚠️ Попередньо: 14 поранених з них 1 дитина, 30 людей врятовано серед яких 5 дітей. Рятувальна операція триває, на місці працюють психологи та всі служби. pic.twitter.com/YREHCVPGqp
— DSNS.GOV.UA (@SESU_UA) April 25, 2026
Russia attacked Odesa Oblast. As a result of the strikes, three single-story residential buildings, an outbuilding that subsequently caught fire, and seven vehicles were destroyed. According to preliminary information, two people were injured.
Росія атакувала Одеську область
Внаслідок влучань сталося руйнування трьох одноповерхових житлових будинків, господарчої споруди з подальшим загорянням та 7 автомобілів.
За попередньою інформацією, постраждало двоє осіб. pic.twitter.com/hwgkX5TvBQ— DSNS.GOV.UA (@SESU_UA) April 25, 2026
Map of attacks (source):
Map: mon1tor_ua via Telegram
One of the drone attacks took place in Volyn Oblast, which borders Poland.
For this reason, at 2:04 a.m., the Polish Armed Forces Operational Command issued a statement:
Attention. In connection with the Russian Federation’s attack on the territory of Ukraine, carried out using air attack assets, Polish and allied aircraft have begun operating in our airspace.
In accordance with applicable procedures, the Operational Commander of the Armed Forces activated the necessary forces and assets at his disposal. Among others, quick reaction alert fighters and an early warning aircraft are operating, while ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems have reached a heightened state of readiness.
These actions are preventive in nature and are aimed at securing and protecting the airspace, particularly in areas adjacent to threatened regions.
The Armed Forces Operational Command is monitoring the current situation, while subordinate forces and assets remain ready for immediate response.
❗️ Uwaga. W związku z atakiem Federacji Rosyjskiej na terytorium Ukrainy, prowadzonym z użyciem środków napadu powietrznego, rozpoczęło się operowanie polskiego i sojuszniczego lotnictwa w naszej przestrzeni powietrznej.
Zgodnie z obowiązującymi procedurami Dowódca Operacyjny… pic.twitter.com/gbFDyspld2
— Dowództwo Operacyjne RSZ (@DowOperSZ) April 25, 2026
At 5:58 a.m., another statement was published:
The operation of military aircraft in our airspace, related to the Russian Federation’s strikes against Ukraine, has ended.
The activated ground-based air defense and radar reconnaissance systems have returned to standard operational activity.
We inform that no violation of Polish airspace was observed. We thank NATO, NATO Allied Air Command, and the French Air and Space Force, whose aircraft helped ensure security in Polish skies today. We also extend our thanks to the Netherlands Armed Forces for their support with air defense systems.
The Polish Armed Forces are continuously monitoring the situation on the territory of Ukraine and remain in constant readiness to ensure the security of Polish airspace.
Operowanie wojskowego lotnictwa w naszej przestrzeni powietrznej, związane z uderzeniami Federacji Rosyjskiej na Ukrainę, zostało zakończone.
Uruchomione naziemne systemy obrony powietrznej i rozpoznania radiolokacyjnego powróciły do standardowej działalności operacyjnej.… pic.twitter.com/fvap9ZzBd3
— Dowództwo Operacyjne RSZ (@DowOperSZ) April 25, 2026
A violation of Romanian airspace was also recorded. The country’s Ministry of National Defense issued a statement:
“(…) RAF Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft operated strictly within Romanian airspace, in accordance with national and allied rules of engagement. They did not enter Ukrainian airspace at any point during the mission.
Although the pilots were authorized to engage aerial targets, no drone was shot down by the aircraft, as they did not violate Romanian airspace. The mission consisted of surveillance, deterrence, and readiness to respond if necessary.
As stated in previous press releases, ground-based radar systems tracked multiple aerial targets approaching the area near Reni, Ukraine, where explosions were subsequently reported. After that point, contact with the drones was lost. Half an hour later, residents of Galați reported, via the 112 emergency number, that an object had fallen on the outskirts of the city (…).”
According to local media reports, an outbuilding and a power pole were slightly damaged.