Russia claims control of a settlement, Ukraine claims to strike Russian patrol ship

Source: Global Times
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The Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the 4th that in the past day, the Russian military struck 142 locations, targeting Ukrainian long-range drone storage and launch sites, energy and transportation infrastructure used by the Ukrainian military, and temporary deployment points of the Ukrainian armed forces and foreign mercenaries. The Russian air defense system shot down 601 fixed-wing drones. In addition, the Russian military took control of a settlement in the Zaporizhzhia region.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on the same day that there were 279 combat incidents in the frontline areas, and the Ukrainian military shot down 2,111 Russian drones. According to information released by the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces on the 4th, the Ukrainian side launched an attack on a Russian border patrol ship in the waters near Crimea.

Classification
Region
Europe, Russia & CIS
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
601 fixed-wing drones shot down by Russian air defense; 2111 drones shot down by Ukrainian forces
Activity
Russian forces controlled a residential area in Zaporizhzhia; Ukrainian forces attacked a Russian patrol ship near Crimea
Location
Zaporizhzhia · Crimea
Unit
Russian Armed Forces; Ukrainian Armed Forces
Time
April 4
Equipment
dronespatrol ship
Summary

Russian forces controlled a residential area in Zaporizhzhia on April 4, while Ukrainian forces attacked a Russian patrol ship near Crimea. The Russian military reported striking 142 targets, including drone storage and infrastructure, and claimed to have shot down 601 drones. In response, Ukrainian forces reported 279 combat incidents and claimed to have downed 2111 Russian drones.

Key Facts
  • Russian forces struck 142 targets including drone storage and infrastructure in Ukraine.
  • Russian air defense shot down 601 fixed-wing drones.
  • Ukrainian forces reported 279 combat incidents and shot down 2111 Russian drones.
  • Ukrainian forces attacked a Russian patrol ship near Crimea.
  • Russian forces gained control of a residential area in Zaporizhzhia.