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1. Israel Warns It Will Expand Offensive In Gaza

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir in the Gaza Strip, April 24, 2025. Click to see full-size image. (Israel Defense Forces)

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir told officers in the Gaza Strip on April 24 that the military will significantly expand its offensive against the Hamas Movement if a ceasefire-hostage deal is not reached soon.

The IDF renewed its offensive in Gaza on March 18, shattering a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement that was brokered by the United States, Egypt and Qatar last January. Since then, the military has occupied 30% of the Strip's territories and close to 2,000 Palestinians have been killed.

"We are continuing with the operational pressure and tightening the ring around Hamas as needed, and if we see no progress in the return of the hostages, we will expand our activities to an intense and even more significant move, until we reach the defeat [of Hamas]," Zamir said.

"Hamas is responsible for the start of this war. It now holds the hostages cruelly and is responsible for the difficult state of the population in Gaza. Hamas is mistaken when it comes to our abilities, intentions and determination, just like [Hezbollah leader Hassan] Nasrallah and his top command," he added.

Earlier in the day, the IDF issued an evacuation warning to Palestinians residing in the area of Beit Hanoun and the Sheikh Zayed neighborhood in northern Gaza.

In a post on the X social network, the IDF's Arabic-language spokesman Colonel Avichay Adraee published a map of the area that is to be evacuated, saying that the warning comes in light of sniper attacks on troops and other activity by "terror groups" there.

According to Arab and Hebrew media reports, the attacks mentioned by the spokesman killed an Israeli soldier and wounded several others. More details are yet to emerge.

The IDF's new warning to Hamas came a day after the Saudi-owned newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat reported that the group was planning to propose a new ceasefire framework for Gaza.

According to the report, the proposal includes the release of all remaining hostages held in the Strip – at least 59, including 24 who are believed to be alive – in one phase in exchange for an agreed-upon number of Palestinian prisoners, the withdrawal of IDF forces from Gaza to the positions held under the recent ceasefire deal, a halt to military operations, and the entry of humanitarian aid. Hamas will also demand a five-year ceasefire with international guarantees.

The report added that the proposed agreement also includes the establishment of a technocratic committee for civilian governance in the Strip, based on an Egyptian proposal published in recent months, and openness for a reconciliation agreement with rival Fatah.

Mossad chief David Barnea took off for Qatar on April 24, the Times of Israel reported on April 24, citing a source with knowledge on the matter.

Walla news website reported that the Israeli spy chief will meet Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to discuss ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire-hostage deal in Gaza.

A new agreement will not likely be possible without serious concessions from Hamas. But even then, Israel could continue operations in Gaza in a way or another.

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2. India-Pakistan Tensions on April 24, 2025

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• India announced emergency measures following a terrorist attack in the Indian part of Jammu and Kashmir;
• The Wagah-Attari border was closed until further notice;
• Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has threatened of launching of a military operation in Jammu and Kashmir region;
• Pakistani reinforcement being deployed in the northern borders of Jammu and Kashmir;
• American aircraft flights was reported over the Jamu area;
• Pakistani reconnaissance aircraft flights were reported near Muzzafarabad.

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3. Israeli Army Is Redistricting Movement In Southern Syria (Photos)

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Israel has begun to restrict the movement of civilians in southern Syria, amid silence from the country's new Islamist-led interim government.

On April 24, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) dropped leaflets over the town of al-Hmidaiah in the northern countryside of al-Qunitra, warning sheep herders from approaching the buffer zone adjacent to the occupied Golan Heights.

"To sheep herders

We would like to warn sheep herders that approaching the barrels or wandering near the line area may put you in danger and harm your livelihood!

You must adhere to the instructions for your own safety," the leaflets read.

The IDF occupied the buffer zone hours after the fall of the regime of former president Bashar al-Assad last December. The military established nine strategic posts there. Also as a part of the invasion, the military also launched hundreds of strikes, destroying much of the country's military capabilities.

Since then, the military has dropped leaflets close to the buffer zone more than once warning civilians from moving in certain areas.

The IDF on April 3 dropped leaflets over the town of Koya in the western Daraa countryside with instructions preventing civilians from using a key road. The move came after local gunmen attacked a group of Israeli troops near the town. Several strikes hit nearby areas in response, killing at least 11.

"To all residents of Koya town and the surrounding area

We would like to inform you that, in light of what happened in your town, you are prohibited from moving while armed in and around the village. You are also prohibited from crossing the Wadi-Sharia road, which is marked with an X toward the Yarmouk Basin.

We warn you, and you must follow the instructions to maintain order," the military said in the leaflets at the time.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in February that southern Syria must be completely demilitarized, warning that Israel would not accept the presence of the forces of the interim government anywhere near its territory.

Later in March, Defense Minister Israel Katz said that troops will remain deployed to the nine posts in the buffer zone "indefinitely."

Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, chief of staff of the IDF, approved earlier this month plans for "continued defense and offensive operations" in Syria during a visit to troops deployed in the buffer zone in the south of the country.

All in all, the IDF appears to be planning to stay in the buffer zone for the long term. The lack of any reaction from the Syrian government could even encourage Israel to annex the zone and expand its control in southern Syria even further in the near future.

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4. Israel Doubles Down On Gaza War

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Israel is doubling down on its war on the Gaza Strip in a bid to mount more pressure on the Hamas Movement, which is still holding along with other armed factions some 59 hostages in the Palestinian enclave.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) renewed its operations in Gaza on March 18, shattering a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement that was brokered by the United States, Egypt and Qatar last January.

The military expanded its operations during April. On the 12th of the month, it announced that it had captured the so-called Morag Corridor in the southern part of the Strip. The bold push completely isolated the area of Rafah, which lies along Gaza's border with Egypt, from the city of Khan Younis.

Later on April 16, the IDF said that it had expanded its buffer zones along the border of Gaza, capturing some 30% of the Strip's territory. The military, however, noted that it was holding off from launching a major offensive to facilitate talks with Hamas on the remaining hostages.

Besides the Morag Corridor, the buffer zone on the border with Gaza has also been expanded from several hundred meters to around two kilometers in most areas.

Israeli troops advanced in Gaza City's eastern neighborhoods of Shejaiya, Daraj, and Tuffah in the northern part of the Strip.

Half of the Netzarim Corridor, just south of Gaza City, was also recaptured by the IDF, up to the Salah a-Din road.

On April 19, the IDF announced that it had launched more than 1,400 strikes against targets in Gaza since renewing its operations there.

On the very same day, the military took its first losses in Gaza since renewing its operations. A soldier was killed and five others were wounded, including three seriously, after being ambushed by Hamas fighters in the area of Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza.

In an attempt to further pressure Hamas, the IDF on April 22 destroyed some 40 engineering vehicles in Gaza. The military claimed they were used by Hamas for "terror activities."

By April 23, the death toll from renewed Israeli operations in Gaza had reached more than 1,928 with civilians making the majority of the victims.

On the same day, it was reported that Hamas was preparing to offer a new five-year ceasefire proposal, including the release of all remaining hostages at once and handing over Gaza to a technocratic committee.

Israel will not likely accept the proposal as it apparently believes that Hamas rule in Gaza is about to collapse. The IDF may further expand its operations in the Strip in coming days with a major ground offensive in the hopes of dealing a final blow to the group. This could backfire, however.

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5. India-Pakistan Tensions Reach Dangerous Brink After Kashmir Terror Attack

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The fragile peace between India and Pakistan has been shattered following a brutal terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, plunging the nuclear-armed rivals into their most severe crisis since 2019. On April 22, militants from The Resistance Front (TRF), a group New Delhi links to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, opened fire on tourists in Pahalgam, killing 26 people.

Survivors recounted how assailants selectively targeted non-Muslims, executing victims after verifying their religion. The attack has triggered a rapid and unprecedented escalation, with India imposing sweeping punitive measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, a cornerstone of regional stability that allocates river resources between the two countries.

Narendra Modi's government has adopted a hardline stance, signaling a strategic shift from past responses. Beyond expelling Pakistani diplomats and closing border crossings, New Delhi's decision to halt water-sharing agreements strikes at Pakistan's existential vulnerability: 80% of its agriculture depends on the Indus River system. This move, never before taken even during full-scale wars, risks triggering a humanitarian crisis in Pakistan's arid regions. Meanwhile, India has canceled all Pakistani visas and ordered citizens to leave within 48 hours, a measure reminiscent of pre-war expulsions. Security officials hint at imminent cross-border strikes targeting militant camps in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, mirroring the 2019 Balakot airstrike.

 

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Islamabad, while denying involvement in the attack, has retaliated closing airspace to Indian flights and suspending bilateral trade. Its rhetoric has grown ominous. A senior security official warned that revoking the Indus Treaty would be "an act of war," while Pakistan's National Security Committee convened an emergency meeting.

Military movements along the Line of Control and the deployment of reconnaissance aircraft suggest preparations for a potential Indian incursion. Analysts note Pakistan's precarious position: its economically crippled government cannot afford a war, yet its military, historically the arbiter of foreign policy, faces pressure to respond forcefully to any Indian strikes.

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The Nuclear Shadow and Great Power Calculations

With both nations possessing 250–500 nuclear warheads, the risk of miscalculation looms large. Pakistan's doctrine of "full-spectrum deterrence" permits early nuclear use if conventional defenses collapse, while India's "Cold Start" doctrine envisions rapid limited strikes to punish Pakistan without triggering a nuclear response. This delicate balance is further complicated by external actors: China, Pakistan's key ally, has urged restraint but maintains strategic infrastructure projects in Kashmir, while the U.S. has tilted toward India, supplying advanced weapons like the F-21 fighter. Russia, meanwhile, seeks to mediate via the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, though its leverage is limited by arms sales to both sides.

Historical Echoes and Escalatory Risks

The crisis mirrors the 2019 Pulwama attack, which nearly sparked a war after India bombed Balakot. This time, however, the stakes are higher. India's revocation of Kashmir's autonomy in 2019 and subsequent crackdowns have radicalized local youth, fueling groups like TRF. Pakistan's economic freefall and political instability make it less capable of restraining jihadist proxies. Experts warn that Modi's domestic pressures, facing elections amid rising Hindu nationalism, could incentivize a disproportionate response.

Short-term de-escalation hinges on backchannel diplomacy, likely facilitated by third parties like the UAE or Oman. However, with India's military reportedly massing near the Line of Contact and Pakistan's air defenses on alert, the window for dialogue is narrowing. The coming days may see limited Indian strikes on militant bases, met by Pakistani artillery barrages, a cycle that could spiral out of control. The world's most dangerous flashpoint is now a tinderbox waiting for a spark.

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6. Military Situation In Ukraine And Ukrainian Attacks On Territory Of Russia On April 24, 2025 (Maps Update)

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• Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Kiev region;
• Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Sumy region;
• Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Kirovograd region;
• Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Vinnitsa region;
• Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Zhytomyr region;
• Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Khmelnitsky region;
• Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Dnepropetrovsk region;
• Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Zaporizhzhya region;
• Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Kharkiv region;
• Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Donetsk region;
• Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Ternopil region;
• Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Poltava region;
• Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Chernigiv region;
• Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Mykolayiv region;
• Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Cherkassy region;
• Russian forces advanced in the Toretsk direction;
• Russian forces advanced in the Pokrovsk direction;
• Clashes continued in the Kursk direction;
• Clashes continued in the Svatove direction;
• Clashes continued in the Kupyansk direction;
• Russian forces eliminated about 45 servicemen, one armoured vehicle, four motor vehicles, three artillery guns in the Kharkiv area;
• Russian forces eliminated about 255 servicemen, one tank, two armoured vehicles, including one Kirpi vehicle, five pickups in the Svatove area;
• Russian forces eliminated about 405 servicemen, an armoured vehicle, 12 motor vehicles, three artillery guns in the Chasov Yar area;
• Russian forces eliminated about 410 servicemen, one armoured vehicle, six motor vehicles, two artillery guns in Donetsk region;
• Russian forces eliminated about 155 servicemen, six motor vehicles, two artillery guns, two EW stations in the Southern Donetsk area;
• Russian forces eliminated up to 70 servicemen, 12 motor vehicles, two artillery guns, two EW stations, one ammo depot in the Kherson region;
• Russian air defense forces shot down four U.S.-made JDAM aerial bombs, as well as 230 UAVs over the past day.

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• Russian forces entered Petrovka village;
• Russian forces advanced south of Toretsk;
• Russian forces have entered Dachnoye. Fighting in ongoing;
• Russian forces advanced near Tarasovka;
• Russian forces advanced near Sukhaya Balka;
• Russian forces eliminated up to 410 servicemen, one armoured vehicle, six motor vehicles, two artillery guns in the area.

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• Russian MOD claimed control of Bogdanovka;
• Fighting is ongoing near Bogatyr;
• Fighting is ongoing near Kotlyarivka;
• Fighting is ongoing near Udachnoye;
• Fighting is ongoing in Zvirove;
• Fighting is ongoing near Alekseevka;
• Fighting is ongoing near Kotlyne;
• Russian forces eliminated up to 410 servicemen, one armoured vehicle, six motor vehicles, two artillery guns in the area.

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• During the past night, Russian air defenses destroyed 87 Ukrainian drones in the rear regions;
• At night, Russian air defense intercepted 45 UAVs in Crimea Peninsula;
• At night, Russian air defense intercepted 10 UAVs, and three other drones during the day in the Belgorod region;
• At night, Russian air defense intercepted 10 UAVs in the Kursk region;
• At night, Russian air defense intercepted 8 UAVs in the Voronezh region;
• At night, Russian air defense intercepted 4 UAVs in the Bryansk region;
• At night, Russian air defense intercepted 4 UAVs in the Lipetsk region;
• At night, Russian air defense intercepted 4 UAVs in the Nizhny Novgorod region;
• At night, Russian air defense intercepted 2 UAVs in the Moscow region.

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7. Offensive On Dnipropetrovsk: Russian Forces Took Control Of Bogdanovka

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Russian troops have achieved another significant breakthrough on the South-Donetsk front, liberating the village of Bogdanovka after destroying Ukrainian defenses. On April 24th, the Defense Ministry of the Russian Federation confirmed the full control of the settlement, marking a continuation of Russian steady offensive push in the area.

The assault was carried out by units of the Center grouping, including Ural-based fighters, who broke through the resistance of Ukraine's 72nd Mechanized Brigade, mopped up the village, and consolidated control of their positions. This follows the recent liberation of neighboring Preobrazhenka, further expanding Russian control along the Pokrovsk axis.

 

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The fall of Bogdanovka is part of a broader offensive effort that has seen Russian forces applying relentless pressure on the South Donetsk front. Fighting continues on the outskirts of Kotlyarivka, where tactical gains have been reported, weakening Ukrainian defensive lines and setting the stage for a potential full victory. Meanwhile, Russian units have advanced on the outskirts of Bogatyr and are pushing toward Otradnoye, disrupting Ukrainian supply routes and complicating logistics for frontline troops. These maneuvers are gradually eroding Kyiv's ability to sustain its defensive operations in the region. Ukrainian forces have attempted counterattacks near Troitske and Bogdanovka, but Russian troops maintain the initiative, steadily expanding their zone of control.

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On the Pokrovsk sector, Russian assault groups are engaged in fierce street fighting in Uspenivka while making incremental gains in nearby forest areas. Intense clashes rage near Zvereve and along the Kotlyne-Pokrovsk highway, with Russian forces now approaching the city's outskirts.

Ukrainian military is afraid that Moscow may be aiming to reach the Dnipropetrovsk region by Victory Day on May 9, though Russian advances remain methodical rather than rapid. Nevertheless, the cumulative effect of these operations is stretching Ukrainian defenses. With Russian troops also making inroads on the eastern flank near Myrolyubivka, the overall momentum suggests a concerted effort to destabilize Kyiv's hold on the region before potential larger offensives unfold.

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8. ISIS Has Resurfaced In Central Syria

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Suspected members of ISIS have set up a checkpoint close to the ancient city of Palmyra in central Syria, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on April 24, warning that the terrorist group could renew its attacks in the central region.

The London-based monitoring group said that the militants stopped people and inspected their identification cards before withdrawing to the town of Jazal on seven motorcycles.

The move led to tensions in the eastern Homs countryside, the group added, noting that the forces of the Islamist-led interim government were put on high alert.

ISIS cells waged an insurgency in central Syria, mainly in the desert known as Badiya that lies between the eastern Homs countryside and the western Deir Ezzor countryside, for years, targeting both civilians and the forces of the regime of former president Bashar al-Assad.

Following the fall of the regime last December, the United States-led coalition launched dozens of strikes against the terrorist group in Badiya and other parts of Syria.

ISIS has not launched any attacks since then. However, it was reported that the group stole loads of weapons from the former Syrian Arab Army and was working on organizing and training its cells to start a new insurgency against the interim government.

Earlier this month, the group released a propaganda video attacking the interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa for "deviation from God's law" and calling on government forces to "repent and return to being among God's true soldiers."

It's worth noting that al-Sharaa himself was a lieutenant of ISIS founder Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. When the war first broke out in Syria, al-Baghdadi sent al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohamad al-Julani, to Syria to found the Nusra Front. As the group evolved, it broke ties with ISIS and later al-Qaeda, eventually rebranding as Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham. The group led the final offensive that brought down the Assad regime then dissolved itself after installing the interim government.

While ISIS today is nowhere as strong as it was a decade ago, when it controlled large parts of northern and eastern Syria, in addition to a sizable swath of western and northern Iraq, the group still poses a serious threat to the interim government.

The Islamist nature of the government makes it especially vulnerable to ISIS, as Islamists forces have rarely shown desire and determination to fight more radical groups.

In addition, the fact that a section of the Syrian government and ISIS both share key ideological principles will make it easier for the terrorist group to penetrate the new military and security institutions of the country.

All in all, it will be nearly impossible for the interim government to face ISIS on its own. Al-Sharaa has already sought a defense pact with Turkey, reportedly including the establishment of a drone-equipped air base in Palmyra, but Israel launched strikes blocking the initiative. Still, Ankara could provide support against ISIS in less direct ways.

The two other options for the interim government would be to partner up with the U.S. or Russia, as both still maintain a sizable military presence in Syria.

Still, if ISIS manages to undermine the structure of the Islamist-led government from within it would be difficult to prevent a full-on uprising of the group similar to the one from 2014.

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9. Military Situation In Yemen On April 24, 2025 (Map Update)

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• During the past 24 hours, US aircraft launched at least 30 strikes in Yemen;
• Over the past night, US warplanes attacked Saada province 19 times;
• Over the past night, US warplanes attacked Sanaa province 9 times;
• As a result of the US airstrikes on Al-Jarraf neighborhood in Sanaa province, several residential buildings were destroyed and one civilian was injured.

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10. Kyiv Came Under One Of Most Massive Russian Combined Attacks

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On the night of April 23-24, 2025, Russian forces launched one of the largest combined missile and drone attacks on Ukraine in recent months, targeting multiple regions with a mix of ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as numerous kamikaze drones.

According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russian attack involved 70 missiles of various types, including Iskander-M ballistic missiles, Kh-101 cruise missiles launched from Tu-95MS strategic bombers, Kalibr sea-based missiles, and guided aviation missiles, alongside 145 Shahed-type attack drones and decoy UAVs. Ukrainian air defenses allegedly intercepted 48 missiles and 64 drones, while 68 decoy drones disappeared. Though footage from different Ukrainian cities confirmed devastating Russian strikes on military-industrial facilities, logistics hubs, and critical infrastructure.

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Kyiv bore the brunt of the attack, with explosions reported near the central railway station and suspected air defense locations, while Kharkiv, Dnipro, Zhytomyr, and Pavlograd also sustained massive strikes. Devastating strikes were recorded in at least ten Ukrainian regions.

Russian officials framed the strikes as retaliation for Ukraine's alleged violations of the Easter truce and emphasized targeting defense industry sites, including tank repair plants and weapons production facilities. The press service of the Russian Ministry of Defense said that the Russian military also attacked enterprises in the aviation, rocket, space and machine-building industries, as well as factories where gunpowder is produced. The Defense Ministry reported that the strikes had reached their targets and hit them.

The Kremlin commented on the night strikes:

The Easter truce has ended, and it has been repeatedly violated by the Ukrainian side. The Ukrainian side continues its propaganda. Our military continues the Special Military Operation. Now Russian military continues to fulfill their tasks assigned to them by the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. As part of this, military and near-military targets continue to be attacked.

 

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Kyiv's air defenses were overwhelmed, with sustained drone strikes gradually degrading interception capabilities. Preliminary reports indicate that missile strikes targeted critical transport infrastructure, including the Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi railway station, as well as locations of Western-supplied air defense systems near the Lukianivska metro station. Ukrainian media shared footage purportedly showing intercepted missiles detonating over densely populated areas, resulting in collateral damage to residential buildings and civilian casualties.

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Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported that the city was hit by 14 drone strikes and 10 missiles overnight. He confirmed damage to industrial facilities. One of the targets was reportedly the Malyshev Plant, a key producer and repair hub for Ukrainian military vehicles, along with the city's airport. The local railway infrastructure was also reportedly hit. Residential buildings, a clinic, a school, and a hotel complex also sustained damage, with some destruction potentially caused by falling debris from intercepted projectiles. However, Ukrainian forces are largely using such civilian structures for military purposes.

The city of Zhytomyr came under massive strikes, with the area of the Ozernoye military airfield and a unit of the State Emergency Service pounded by drones and missiles. A section of the local railway was also damaged. According to local reports, a military train was destroyed in the region.

UPDATE: The Zhytomyr Armored plant was hit by rockets and kamikaze drones last night. Fires on the territory of the enterprise have engulfed workshops and the local energy substation, as well as parking lots.

Ukrainian military-industrial complex enterprises and transport infrastructure were pounded in Pavlograd. Kalibr missile strikes were recorded in the vicinity of the town of Skalat in the Ternopil region.

After the Easter Truce, Russian strikes became more severe. The Ukrainian military acknowledged challenges in repelling the barrage due to depleted air defense resources, with Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko admitting shortages in intercepting such large-scale attacks. In their turn, NATO sources note that the Russian command takes full advantage of the depletion of the Ukrainian air defense, which allows the mass use of the most vulnerable cruise missiles from the Russian arsenal. The attack prompted President Volodymyr Zelensky to urge Western allies to expedite air defense reinforcements.

At the same time, Russia also faced wave of Ukrainian drone attacks at night, with 87 UAVs downed over Crimea, Belgorod, and even near Moscow, though no major damage was reported.

The escalation signals a return to intensified strikes following the lull of the holiday period, with the Russian military leveraging its evolving arsenal in a protracted attritional battle. NATO assessments noted Russia's strategic exploitation of Ukraine's air defense gaps, particularly through saturation attacks designed to overwhelm interception capabilities.

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