Ukraine Invasion Day 1,498: missile and drone strikes continue - Daily Kos

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April 1, 2026
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Russia continued sustained missile and drone strikes against Ukraine on day 1,498 of the full-scale invasion with no diplomatic resolution in sight.

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Russia continued sustained missile and drone strikes against Ukrainian targets on day 1,498 of the full-scale invasion that began in February 2022. The attacks reflect Moscow's ongoing campaign to degrade Ukraine's military infrastructure and civilian capacity, a strategy Russia has maintained throughout the conflict despite significant losses. Ukraine's air defenses have been strained by the frequency and scale of these strikes, which target power plants, transportation hubs, and other critical infrastructure. The persistence of these bombardments underscores the grinding nature of the war, now in its fourth year, with no immediate diplomatic resolution in sight. Both sides continue to absorb substantial casualties as the conflict remains locked in a war of attrition.

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