In a series of escalating attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure, a Russian cruise missile strike in the western Lviv region claimed the life of one man, while another died in an attack in the northeast, according to officials. The strike in Lviv resulted in the destruction of a building and ignited a fire, prompting Governor Maksym Kozytskyi to announce ongoing rescue operations.

Meanwhile, in the Kharkiv region, Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported that an airstrike targeting a gas station led to the death of a 19-year-old man. The attacks demonstrate the increasing intensity of the conflict between the two nations.

Additionally, hundreds of thousands of residents in Ukraine's Odesa region were left without power when debris from a downed Russian drone triggered a fire at an energy facility. Governor Oleh Kiper stated that the blaze resulted in power outages for around 170,000 homes. Ukraine's largest private electricity operator, DTEK, confirmed the significant impact of the attack.

Amidst the escalating aggression, the Ukrainian air force successfully shot down nine out of eleven Shahed-type drones launched by Russia overnight, along with nine out of fourteen cruise missiles. These defensive actions by Ukraine highlight their determination to counter the Russian aggression.

Russia's recent attacks have primarily targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure, leading to widespread damage in a number of regions. The Zmiiv Thermal Power Plant, one of the largest in the northeastern Kharkiv region, was completely destroyed by Russian shelling last week, as announced by Ukrainian energy company Centrenergo. As a result, approximately 120,000 people in the region remain subject to power outage schedules, with close to 700,000 losing electricity following the initial attack on March 22.

On a day when some of Ukraine's Christian communities celebrate Easter, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sent a message of resilience to the nation. Amidst the continuous waves of Russian terror, President Zelenskyy emphasized the country's determination to defend itself and persevere. He acknowledged the recent attacks, including rockets and Shaheds launched against Ukrainian people, reaffirming the indomitable spirit of the nation.

It is notable that the majority of Ukraine's Orthodox Christians continue to follow the Julian calendar, which sets the date for Easter on May 5 in 2024. Zelenskyy, along with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and various ambassadors, marked the day in Bucha, Kyiv region, commemorating the second anniversary of the liberation of the town from Russian forces. Bucha's name has become synonymous with the brutality inflicted by Moscow's military since the invasion of Ukraine began.

In a separate incident, ten Czech-made Vampire rockets landed in Russia's Belgorod region, resulting in one woman being injured in a subsequent fire. In a village along the Russian border, another woman lost her life due to shelling. The tense situation along the border continues to escalate, with both sides experiencing casualties and damage.

Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued orders to initiate the country's annual spring recruitment drive, officially conscripting 150,000 individuals. This move comes after the Russian parliament raised the maximum age limit for conscription from 27 to 30 in July 2023, potentially indicating efforts to bolster the country's military capabilities during the conflict in Ukraine.