**Russian Attacks Claim Six Lives and Injure 17 in Ukraine**
Over the past day, at least six civilians were killed and 17 others injured, including a child, in Russian attacks across various Ukrainian regions. According to regional authorities, these attacks took place on April 15.
The Russian military’s relentless assault on Ukrainian towns and villages has been ongoing for some time now, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure. The attacks are carried out using various means, including drones, missiles, artillery, and aerial bombs.
**Regional Breakdown**
In the Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, a 78-year-old woman was injured during Russian drone attacks. In Donetsk Oblast, one person was killed and another injured in Russian attacks on Pokrovsk. Three more injuries were reported in Stepanivka, Lyman, and Krasnyi Lyman.
Four people were killed and three injured in Russian attacks across Kharkiv Oblast. In Kherson Oblast, eight people were injured, including a child, with three high-rise buildings and 21 houses damaged. A civilian was also injured during Russian attacks against the Myropillia community in Sumy Oblast.
**Rejection of Ceasefire Proposal**
Meanwhile, Russia continues to reject a U.S.-mediated proposal for a full 30-day ceasefire. Kyiv reiterated that it would be ready to accept the truce if Moscow agreed to abide by the terms. The proposed cuts for the next fiscal year would reportedly leave $28.4 billion for all State Department activities, a 48% reduction from the 2025 budget approved by Congress.
**U.S. Aid Package**
The U.S. still holds an edge in terms of military aid, with a 65 billion euros ($74 billion) lead over Europe, but the gap is shrinking as Washington has not allocated a new aid package since January 9.
**International Reaction**
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi will visit Moscow for consultations ahead of the second round of nuclear program negotiations. Polish’s Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski criticized Hungary on April 14 for being the only EU member state lacking “moral clarity” on Russia’s war against Ukraine.
The European Union’s top diplomat stated that any participation in the May 9 parades or celebrations in Moscow will not be taken lightly on the European side. The U.K. transferred 752 million pounds ($990 million) to Ukraine under a G7 loan covered by Russian assets to buy air defense and artillery.
**Ukraine’s Response**
In response to Russia’s aggression, Ukraine has invited top European Union officials to visit Kyiv on May 9 in a symbolic move to counter Russian President Vladimir Putin’s annual Victory Day parade in Moscow. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called on allies to strengthen Ukrainian air defenses and provide additional systems, missiles, and spare parts.
The article highlights the ongoing violence and destruction caused by Russia’s actions in Ukraine. The international community continues to express its concern and condemnation of these actions, while also offering support to Ukraine in its efforts to defend itself against Russian aggression.
