Russian attacks kill at least 2 as Ukraine strikes a Russian drone factory
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- Russia deployed a guided aerial bomb that damaged a Baptist church in Zaporizhzhia, killing at least two civilians on April 16, 2026.
- Ukraine struck a Russian drone factory, delivering a direct hit on Russia’s UAV manufacturing capability.
- SKIMNEWS previously recorded 52 civilian deaths from Russian attacks across April, highlighting today’s incident as a lower‑casualty but higher‑profile escalation.
Why it matters: Ukrainian forces gain a tactical edge as the drone‑factory strike dents Russia’s UAV output; the conflict already claimed at least two civilian lives, and the loss of the factory will curb future Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian cities.
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